$ Khalid ! 9130 JHA 2009 Trailblazer LS Build
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These are going in your dad's truck, not yours right? RIGHT?
Hahahaha
Yeah of course. As a matter of fact we did the steering wheel controls yesterday. He's really happy although the volume and seek controls are not functioning for some reason.
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Yesterday I installed the DRL/Perimeter Lighting Cap Mod. This was my first solder mod i.e. Did the cap and wires! Grounded it to the retaining bolt of the rear fuse box, other leg on the Pink Wire in the white plug. Boom! HIDs no longer flicker when I unlock the truck at night. 
Will post a video soon...
Will post a video soon...
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Hi everyone. Been quite dull with my mod bug lately mostly due to no cash to fuel it and I intend to drive the car as is for a while 
. I will update my Build Thread soon with all the stuff I have done that's been posted all over the site 
so stay tuned. I do have a lot of mods still planned for the TB just want to save some $$$ for them 
. I will update my Build Thread soon with all the stuff I have done that's been posted all over the site so stay tuned. I do have a lot of mods still planned for the TB just want to save some $$$ for them
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Since then I completed a LED strip mod for my side mirror turn signal lens. Took measurements and cut Led strip to fill the perimeter of the turn signal lens. I wanted it to be visible from both sides i.e. Front and back. I used a white strip for this and I think it turned out great! My turn signals are finally visible in the morning! One side is whiter than the other. I am guessing its because of the lens quality. Bothers me sometimes when I turn the hazards on. Other than that I am loving them
I had planned to install some kind of wireless charger in my car similar to the option in the newer Tahoes and Yukons. I had originally thought about trimming the centre console to have a neat flush finish. But I wasn't going to take the risk without a backup, hence I just installed the charger over the centre console lid and added a seatbelt that can keep both the charging plate and my phone in place while I drive. Thats a tough job depending on the way i drive but I think it went quite well
Also finally got around to painting my brake calipers! I really really wanted to do this for a while now. All I can say is I am really happy with the result and was totally worth the three days of hard work!
And of most recently did the led conversion for my dash. I did the Intrument Cluster, Lights switch and rear wiper switch. Its not really good at day time but superb in the night time. Although I expected it to be brighter! There's always v 2.0. For now I am enjoying it
P.S Pictures will be a while in the coming. My computer is going berserk with all these images. Talk about teasers
I had planned to install some kind of wireless charger in my car similar to the option in the newer Tahoes and Yukons. I had originally thought about trimming the centre console to have a neat flush finish. But I wasn't going to take the risk without a backup, hence I just installed the charger over the centre console lid and added a seatbelt that can keep both the charging plate and my phone in place while I drive. Thats a tough job depending on the way i drive but I think it went quite well
Also finally got around to painting my brake calipers! I really really wanted to do this for a while now. All I can say is I am really happy with the result and was totally worth the three days of hard work!
And of most recently did the led conversion for my dash. I did the Intrument Cluster, Lights switch and rear wiper switch. Its not really good at day time but superb in the night time. Although I expected it to be brighter! There's always v 2.0. For now I am enjoying it
P.S Pictures will be a while in the coming. My computer is going berserk with all these images. Talk about teasers
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Hey everyone now that I'm officially back cant let the build thread go stale. At the moment I am not allowed to drive the TB as my students license has expired . Hopefully will be going tmrw to see what the procedure is going to be. That doesn't mean I can't work ok my car . First mod I've got planned :
YEPPP
Finally got some GMTNation stickers printed. Will be putting ok my TB soon.
P.S. These are purely for personal use
YEPPP
Finally got some GMTNation stickers printed. Will be putting ok my TB soon.
P.S. These are purely for personal use
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Well I got my full drivers license today valid for 10 years , and with that got the keys to my TB now!! Let the mods begin..... After I enjoy some nice loong rides 
, and with that got the keys to my TB now!! Let the mods begin..... After I enjoy some nice loong rides
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Well got back to work today. Couldn't wait . First some maintenance work, had my rear wiper blade stolen I guess 
. So got around to installing a new one my Dad had gotten for me. Didn't take a picture after I got it on 
Edit: Here's the wiper blade installed
Next I got my GMTNation cut out and ready to go on the TB. However I found out that it isn't waterproof!!! So had to add a layer of book cover film for now until I figure out a better solution.
Also cleaned up my GM Badges of excellence, now to get some Trailblazer script writing
. First some maintenance work, had my rear wiper blade stolen I guess . So got around to installing a new one my Dad had gotten for me. Didn't take a picture after I got it on Edit: Here's the wiper blade installed
Next I got my GMTNation cut out and ready to go on the TB. However I found out that it isn't waterproof
!!! So had to add a layer of book cover film for now until I figure out a better solution.Also cleaned up my GM Badges of excellence, now to get some Trailblazer script writing
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Spray it down with a clear coat spray. Do thin layers. That should seal the ink on the decal up.
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Nice. Would that be something I'd be able to easily find at say a stationary store??
Now I am a bit mixed up about where to stick it. It will be the rear glass, but can't decide where. Help
Edit: Went down to our local hardware store and found these:
Is this what I'm supposed to be buying
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Each one is quite big tbh. I was thinking about above the glass lift gate handle but the rear wiper may cause some issues with it
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on mine w/ Taz is large also. this might give you an idea how it would look:
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Been a bit busy with some home diy didn't get time tri buy the clear coat and stick the GMTNation sticker on the TB. Also will have to follow up on a new issue with my gas cap. Out of three times of driving I've had it show up twice 
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Well nothing too much still battling out the codes my car is showing me which include :
Yesterday I changed my Gas Cap, the old one was done Imo :
Old vs New (Am saving the rest of the pics for an article)
Today nothing groundbreaking but something to be proud of. FINALLY got my GMTNation sticker on the TB :
Loving the way it looks, hopefully it will hold until I can get some premium ones done
EDIT: Another pic of the sticker
Yesterday I changed my Gas Cap, the old one was done Imo :
Old vs New (Am saving the rest of the pics for an article)
Today nothing groundbreaking but something to be proud of. FINALLY got my GMTNation sticker on the TB :
Loving the way it looks, hopefully it will hold until I can get some premium ones done
EDIT: Another pic of the sticker
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Finally placed my order for an OBDII scanner. Waayyyyy overdue but hey better late then never. Searched at the local car shops yesterday, found only one shop selling them for a very high price, so bought it online, now ok waiting and waiting and waiting
Good choice. I had one like that until it grew legs and walked out on me. Worked well with Torque and Car Gauge Pro.
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Haha!! I checked a lot before I bought it, there is also another one called version 2, it's cheaper but is very unreliable, hence I went with this one. Already have the app installed, now I am waiting impatiently for next week
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Been quite stale around the TB. As I said its in maintenance mode 
. Still gotta buy new spark plugs and install them in the truck. Other than that, the OBDII scanner arrived works perfectly with my TB, dunno why it doesn't work on my dads Yukon though. Could be a profile thing?? Other than that, bought a new sunshade for my car, my old one had overdone it's expiry date. I also bought the Meguiars Interior Detailer, got tired of using the cheap one I bought before, so will be using it today hopefully. Other than that its the same enemy of every modder, CASH. Really low on my mod funds 
, but a real modder doesn't stop when the going gets though, so I have a mod I am working on, let's see what it comes out to be
. Still gotta buy new spark plugs and install them in the truck. Other than that, the OBDII scanner arrived works perfectly with my TB, dunno why it doesn't work on my dads Yukon though. Could be a profile thing?? Other than that, bought a new sunshade for my car, my old one had overdone it's expiry date. I also bought the Meguiars Interior Detailer, got tired of using the cheap one I bought before, so will be using it today hopefully. Other than that its the same enemy of every modder, CASH. Really low on my mod funds , but a real modder doesn't stop when the going gets though, so I have a mod I am working on, let's see what it comes out to be 
I have the WiFi version if that one, has worked great for 3yrs now.
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Yeah, I think that's to use it with an iPhone. However it works great. The app on my phone is awesome as well. Can get all live sensor data, code checks, clear the CEL. Can't complain much about it for the price I got it for. Just didn't work when I tried it on my Dads Yukon. Could be the app settings though.
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Just finished my wireless car charger mod, it's something . So I am quite happy with the way it turned out. There is always room for improvement that's for sure.
For the full article check out the link :
http://gmtnation.com/forums/threads/wireless-car-charging-mod.16984/
Other than that still need to check my brake lights, and some other maintenance work as well.
For the full article check out the link :
http://gmtnation.com/forums/threads/wireless-car-charging-mod.16984/
Other than that still need to check my brake lights, and some other maintenance work as well.
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Nothing ground breaking recently. But got all my brake lights working again, greased the underbody and doors of the TB. Started planning for the retrofit on my TB. Blacked out the steering bowie and also got a new sticker made for the TB. This ones waterproof and all the good stuff
