New Burb owner... from Poland, Europe

SpitShine_PL

Original poster
Member
May 26, 2023
34
Poznan, Poland
Hi all,

Introducing myself here.
Bought a '02 Suburban LT K1500 a while back and I really enjoy this car.
Yes, in Europe. Yes, with our INSANE gas prices. Nope, it has no dual-fuel aftermarket LPG system installed for cheap driving. (Makes little sense, as I split my fuel costs between the Burb, a '16 Challenger, and a '15 Volvo V40 Diesel-smokin' hatchback).

The car came to Europe 3 years ago, it's a Cali import, so no rust on this 21 y.o. land barge (hey, even the spare wheel lift works!). The paint is another issue; the previous owner post-import coated the car with black Plastidip, which holds up really well... And looks way better than sun-scorched clearcoat.

Did some mods to adapt the vehicle to the EU/Polish road code and for my convenience:
- Silverado instrument cluster w/trans temp gauge (the odo was off by 160 mi only!)
- Rear LED fogs (obligatory)
- Front marker/turn indicators with dual color LEDs (white for steady, amber for flashing)
- 4hi headlight mod
- Super rare E-code headlights (E13 certified) that were available with the short-lived GMT800 Tahoe Euro version sold through Chevy/Cadillac dealerships in France, Switzerland and Germany (not shown in these photos, but they're now on the car)
- H4 auxi hi beams
- CB radio in a CD delete cubby + antenna on a bracket at the lift gate
- Sony XAV 8000 series Android Auto/Apple Car head unit + a new subwoofer (we all know the stock GM subwoofer is crap, lol!) + Matsushita "deamplifier" (passive amps are ew...) bypass harness install
- Backup cam
- Steelmate front and rear park sensors (this is what's OEM-installed in many new vehicles)
- Switches to operate the extra equipment + a USB 3.0 fast charger (dual port)
- PowerStop rotors and pads all around

Will be lurking and posting here. (Especially that I'm doing the 2005+ electric fan mod now)
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Mooseman

Moderator
Dec 4, 2011
25,262
Ottawa, ON
Hi and welcome! Good looking Sub there. That Plastic Dip actually looks good on it. The paint under it is probably sun burnt.

Good to see people from across the pond.
 

SpitShine_PL

Original poster
Member
May 26, 2023
34
Poznan, Poland
Sunburnt it is, indeed! Sitting on the fence about refinishing the whole thing in OEM-matched black color, because it's kinda pricey.
The Plastidip has an advantage, tho, it can be easily recoated if scuffed badly, haha.
 

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