Zwanzon's 07' Hoe

[zwanzon]

Thanks to the many of you on here that helped guide me in my 'scenario' thread, I found and bought this amazing, white 2007 Tahoe LT. It's a 4x4 with black leather, new headlights, moonroof and 162k on the odo which I got for $9k. This was supposed to be my beater, 3rd wheel, baby-hauling, grocery getter but I'm already in love with it. I have a feeling I'll be a Tahoe owner for quite some time. This thing has had absolutely everything done at the dealership and was incredibly well maintained (sellers gave me all the service records).

The day I bought it I ordered new floor mats, a new center console cover (elbow wear), new instrument stickers (AC, etc) and replaced various bulbs with LED's. I also washed, claybared and waxed the entire vehicle. Wow that took much longer then my Z.. ha.

I'd love to do black rims so I'm going to keep an eye out for some. I'm not sure how well these stock rims would look painted but it was a thought.

I did have a couple questions if anyone can enlighten me:

1. How do I know if this has AFM (or do all 07's have it)?
2. When I turn the key to start it, it doesn't sound like a 'powerful startup' if that makes sense. I've obviously never taken note of how a Tahoe should sound starting up, but it was just an observation. The battery is new so maybe it's just because of all the miles? This could also be nothing and I'm over analyzing.

Anyway, cheers!

 

[RichardCranium]

Photobucket Phail.

 

[zwanzon]

Fail is right. I haven't used the photobucket account in years, now I remember why...

 

[RichardCranium]

Fail is right. I haven't used the photobucket account in years, now I remember why...

You got it straightened out though.

Nice Tahoe!

 

[Miami-Dade]

Congratulations!! Looks awesome..You have the perfect color IMHO.

It is awesome you got all service records and your Tahoe was dealer serviced..I generally find dealer serviced vehicles are in better shape then others..I am baffled when people buy vehicles with zero service history.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Nice score, and welcome back. Does it have the dreaded cracked dash?

 

[zwanzon]

Thanks guys. @Tonyrodz - It does :/ Their fix was to add the awful looking carpet dash piece. I was looking at this dash cover as a possible fix though. I guess it fits right on top of the stock dash.

I also realized I'm pretty sure I do have AFM, as I see on the dash it going from "V8" to "V4" after stopping and going slower speeds. I'll need to invest in either the black bear tune or Range device. For anyone with 4x4, do you leave it on "Auto" or "2-Up" for normal driving?

The center console wrap came out really nice too considering it was only $25 on amazon.

What do you guys think of the stock rims painted black? (Found this on the net somewhere..)

 

[Tonyrodz]

I like the black wheel look. What wrap did you do to the center console? To cover cracking?

 

[zwanzon]

@Tonyrodz - Just a cover/wrap I found on amazon. I put it directly over the stock one to keep it padded. The original stock one had cracking/wearing where the elbow sits.

I think I may try the plasti-dip route to see how it looks. I saw someone did that on this thread: http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/plasti-dip-black-on-white.64113/

If it looks tacky, I can just peel it off.

 

[Fosscore]

Welcome back.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Thanks guys. @Tonyrodz - It does :/ Their fix was to add the awful looking carpet dash piece. I was looking at this dash cover as a possible fix though. I guess it fits right on top of the stock dash.

I also realized I'm pretty sure I do have AFM, as I see on the dash it going from "V8" to "V4" after stopping and going slower speeds. I'll need to invest in either the black bear tune or Range device. For anyone with 4x4, do you leave it on "Auto" or "2-Up" for normal driving?

The center console wrap came out really nice too considering it was only $25 on amazon.

What do you guys think of the stock rims painted black? (Found this on the net somewhere..)

Yup. Definitely AFM.

I only run around in auto if the weather warrants it.

Not a fan th black wheels on a white truck, myself. Full disclosure: you have one of my absolute favorite stock wheels.

 

[Chuck_Finley]

I have been using 2H for normal driving, Auto for variable conditions like light snow and heavy rain. 4H for snow/ice and 4L for steep inclines in mud/snow, on a slick boat ramp etc.


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[lawfarm]

4-Auto engages the front axle, which both increases wear and decreases fuel mileage (by some imperceptible amount). I agree with the above; I only use 4-A where conditions are intermittently slippery.

 

[RichardCranium]

Black wheels work good on white vehicles, but just IMO only with a little larger diameter. I PlastiDip'd the wheels on my white Trailblazer SS, liked the 'Storm Trooper' look.

 

[zwanzon]

Ok, I'll switch to 2-H since it's been on Auto since I got it. I plan on doing my first oil change this weekend (using this DIY) and I may tackle the rims. If I do, I'll post up pictures. Any recommendations for oil on an 07' with 160k?

 

[Chuck_Finley]

Ok, I'll switch to 2-H since it's been on Auto since I got it. I plan on doing my first oil change this weekend (using this DIY) and I may tackle the rims. If I do, I'll post up pictures. Any recommendations for oil on an 07' with 160k?

I just got my Tahoe so I haven't changed the oil yet but I plan to use Mobil 1 super synthetic 5w30 and an AC Delco filter.