DenaliHD66
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I have not yet opened up my new Jasper transmission, but the torque converter locks up very quick and acceleration comes much quicker than stock. And I still haven't broken 4k rpm's yet.
What did you do to your GMT today?
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Drove to work tonight and could not tell a huge difference between the 3K and 4300K in the fogs. My 4300K were definitely brighter though. I will have to drive on a night when it raining out to see if they light up the road better. If not, 4300K will be going back in.
Playsinsnow
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dmanns67 said:
I have been trying to learn wth all these new electrical terms are and if my understanding is correct the 3K's should shoot the light farther and the 4300K should be brighter up close. ?
Any chance you drove or can drive a super dark road after being out of the lights? just curious if you can notice on the super dark stretches...
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Playsinsnow said:
I dont know if this helps but it'll give you a brief understanding
But i know 3000K is really good in rain and snow because you can see the yellow reflect off things which is why the rally cars have tinted yellow lenses
Compared to 4300-6000k which is white/whitish blue which looks brighter at night but is blinding when reflected off snow and rain
In the pic the yellow one is 3000k and you can see the other numbers
Theres also 8000k and 10,000k which are illegal because they're blue and purple and are very distracting to other drivers
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Playsinsnow said:
4300K HIDs are rated with the highest usuable lumens at 3200. The higher you go up on the Kelvin scale, the less usuable lumens an HID bulb will produce. 3000k HIDs bulbs are typically used in fog light applications and the yellow output is supposed to enhance visibility in snow, rain, and foggy conditions. Usuable lumens for 3000K HIDs is around 3200 as well.
Since 4300K is closer to natural light, I think my eyes see it as being brighter than compared to the 3000K. I do drive down a couple dark country roads before I get on the interstate to come to work. Other than yellow light on the road in front of the TB and off to the side, I did not see much difference. I am also using 4300K headlights in a projector which I am sure over powers the yellow.
I know when I am driving at night when it is raining, my 4300K light output seems to be absorbed into the wet asphalt. I am hoping that the 3000K in the fogs will provide more lumens on the road during bad weather. If I had a projector lens in my foglight then it would emit a stronger beam and would show up further down the road, but in the stock housing it only shows up infront and to the side of my TB.
Thanks for the concern guys, and yea I'm just glad I caught it before some serious damage happened.
dmann my Morimoto 6k's are literally blinding from both my lows and fogs when you're standing in front of my truck. I've tried to aim the headlights down, and I try to remember not to turn the fogs on while driving since they aim up higher. Most of my friends pretty much refuse to drive in front of me, it's that bad >.> brightest HID's I've ever seen. If the 4300's produce more light, I can only imagine how they are.
dmann my Morimoto 6k's are literally blinding from both my lows and fogs when you're standing in front of my truck. I've tried to aim the headlights down, and I try to remember not to turn the fogs on while driving since they aim up higher. Most of my friends pretty much refuse to drive in front of me, it's that bad >.> brightest HID's I've ever seen. If the 4300's produce more light, I can only imagine how they are.
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Thanks guys for reinforcing what I read. Appreciate it! 
As a snow guy, I have always lived by adjusting the colors used for vison (goggles) in inclement weather. To be honest I never thought about changing or adding lights that did not directly have a positive affect on light output in adverse conditions. Maybe when the mod bug finally kicks in.
Yellow is a great light to use to see the layout of the terrain in low light conditions. still trying to figure out how it works in my SUV doing more than 15mph in my fogs. With the rally applications they are pumping a lot of watts for high beam out put that can singe hair.
Dangit. now I have added another thing to research the heck out of that will consume my time like an evil drug.
As a snow guy, I have always lived by adjusting the colors used for vison (goggles) in inclement weather. To be honest I never thought about changing or adding lights that did not directly have a positive affect on light output in adverse conditions. Maybe when the mod bug finally kicks in.
Yellow is a great light to use to see the layout of the terrain in low light conditions. still trying to figure out how it works in my SUV doing more than 15mph in my fogs. With the rally applications they are pumping a lot of watts for high beam out put that can singe hair.
Dangit. now I have added another thing to research the heck out of that will consume my time like an evil drug.
DenaliHD66
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My 3k fogs are bright enough that I can drive around even on the highway with only those on and I can see perfectly fine. I also replaced my fog light lenses when I put them in, but the biggest difference will be in inclimate weather, rain and snow especially.
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The first signs of being tuned. Enjoyed a 17+ mpg commute home over 20 miles, parking lot to driveway. I usually get between low 14s to upper 15s depending on traffic lights and AC usage. :wootwoot:
Now just have to see how consistent that number is gonna be.
Now just have to see how consistent that number is gonna be.
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sawicksted
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Changing over gear from my 03 to the 06
Cleaned out all the cubby holes and console from 03
Set up tools / etc in 06
New Air filter in 06
Checked oil, trans fluid, power steering fluid in 06 and 03
Took out electric trailer break unit and wiring (carefully) from 03
-still have remote starter and running boards to remove from 03 and prep for 06
Just another day in the life..........
Cleaned out all the cubby holes and console from 03
Set up tools / etc in 06
New Air filter in 06
Checked oil, trans fluid, power steering fluid in 06 and 03
Took out electric trailer break unit and wiring (carefully) from 03
-still have remote starter and running boards to remove from 03 and prep for 06
Just another day in the life..........
STLtrailbSS
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Yup that's the one. I hope you can get alignment within spec or you're going to need the DJM UCA's.
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STLtrailbSS
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fr34kout said:
Yep I have been talking with tony I'm probably going to hold off on install and grab the a arms in 2 weeks then slam it.
If that's the case, don't even bother with the spacers. For the record my front setup is will be the exactly the same as what you're putting in, but with the lower strut mount, and I had my A Arms rewelded to fix the camber. Roughly 5" total. With the struts and no spacers it should sit real pretty.
jrSS
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I put the 8mm in ..have tonys uppers..deflated bags and lowering shocks in rear. The only thing is hitting any bumps going over 40 isnt exactly fun. I am sitting around 30.5 from ground to fenderlip on stock size tires. U might hafta cut out some of your fender up front to prevent rubbing issues when hitting bumps.
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Mostly electrical day today. My scuff plate LEDs stopped working last weekend, turns out the tap in the headliner had pulled loose, so had to put that back. My front bumper has been loose, so I got a bag of push pins to go in the 4 holes underneath the center section. Will be going on a little test drive to see if that fixes the noises I've been hearing when going over bumps and rough road.
One of my friends noticed yesterday that my passenger side switchback wasn't functioning with the parking light. Had to get into the door and see what that was about. Turns out the wire bundle for the parking light, and 2 wires for the power folding mirror had pulled just loose enough to get caught on the window regulator when the window rolls all the way down. As a result the parking light wire had gotten cut. Grabbed a handy butt connector, stripped the insulation and band aided that.
Got my Proclips Note 2 hard wired charging dash mount on Friday, so decided to hook that up. It doesn't come fused, you have to do that yourself, so I got some push connectors and some wire, and soldered them onto the lead wires.
There's 2 connections on the output side of the power block, 1 for the intended device connection, and another for an auxiliary device. I couldn't find the aux connector on their website, and don't really NEED it, but it's cool, and I WANT it!!
I tapped the power into the constant 12V for the rear windshield wiper. This way I didn't have to take out the radio and HVAC module to get down to the power port guts. Since it's pulling less than 2A, didn't think that would be a big deal. Decided to put the power block down behind the radio stack carpet panel, just in case I need quick and easy access to it.
Got the device mount screwed into the dash mount, just gotta get me a couple 2A mini fuses and I'm good to go!
One of my friends noticed yesterday that my passenger side switchback wasn't functioning with the parking light. Had to get into the door and see what that was about. Turns out the wire bundle for the parking light, and 2 wires for the power folding mirror had pulled just loose enough to get caught on the window regulator when the window rolls all the way down. As a result the parking light wire had gotten cut. Grabbed a handy butt connector, stripped the insulation and band aided that.
Got my Proclips Note 2 hard wired charging dash mount on Friday, so decided to hook that up. It doesn't come fused, you have to do that yourself, so I got some push connectors and some wire, and soldered them onto the lead wires.
There's 2 connections on the output side of the power block, 1 for the intended device connection, and another for an auxiliary device. I couldn't find the aux connector on their website, and don't really NEED it, but it's cool, and I WANT it!!
I tapped the power into the constant 12V for the rear windshield wiper. This way I didn't have to take out the radio and HVAC module to get down to the power port guts. Since it's pulling less than 2A, didn't think that would be a big deal. Decided to put the power block down behind the radio stack carpet panel, just in case I need quick and easy access to it.
Got the device mount screwed into the dash mount, just gotta get me a couple 2A mini fuses and I'm good to go!
Ryda55555
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Gave her a full detail inside out because this whole week is suppossed to be beautiful
Scratch x 2.0'd all the fine scratches (mostly around door handle area)
Used turtle wax pre wax cleaner
Cleaned it off with some detailer
A nice layer of megs ultimate liquid wax
Cleaned all the rims with rim cleaner
Tire shined with turtle wax ultra wet tire shine ( also used it on the running boards)
Armor all'd interior
Vacuumed
RainX'd all my windows
Greased up all my hinges
Cleaned wheel wells
The look on my face when i realized one of those products bleached and completely ruined a $60 shirt.... priceless...
I guess im going shopping for new t shirts
I also treated myself to a Rallys pulled pork sandwich and a pulled pork poutine
Scratch x 2.0'd all the fine scratches (mostly around door handle area)
Used turtle wax pre wax cleaner
Cleaned it off with some detailer
A nice layer of megs ultimate liquid wax
Cleaned all the rims with rim cleaner
Tire shined with turtle wax ultra wet tire shine ( also used it on the running boards)
Armor all'd interior
Vacuumed
RainX'd all my windows
Greased up all my hinges
Cleaned wheel wells
The look on my face when i realized one of those products bleached and completely ruined a $60 shirt.... priceless...
I guess im going shopping for new t shirts
I also treated myself to a Rallys pulled pork sandwich and a pulled pork poutine
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Ordered the Redline Tuning quick lift hood struts last night for the TB. As much as I have the hood up, I am sure these will come in handy.
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Lookin good bro, still gotta get you some center caps though. And damn I wanna try poutine one day, that shit looks good. Dmann you are going to love them more than you think lol. Once I put them in I couldn't believe I waited as long as I did to order them.
fr34kout said:
Yeah after I seen your post, I had to move them to the top of my ever growing mod list. Just had to wait for the funds from all of my overtime I have been working. I am hoping they will be here in the next couple days. That will give me time to run to Lowes and pick up a riveter. I believe that is the only tool I do not have that is needed for the install.
Ryda55555
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fr34kout said:
I just got my GST check
gunna go to a couple shops to see my options, my last resort is to go buy the gmc caps from the stealerBut you've never tried a poutine!?!?!? You dont know what you're missing.... Do they not have it in Hawaii?
You could always make it
-fries
-gravy
-mozzarella cheese
I always heard that it HAS to be "cheese curds" and anything else is an abomination. For the most part the only way to get fries down here is either with cheese or chili haha.
And here's the link for the hood struts.
Redline Tuning Chevy Trail Blazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Ranier, Olds Bravada and Isuzu Ascender QuickLIFT System - Lifts and holds your hood without prop rod.
I bought the Plus ones because the mounting plates and rivets were powder coated black. And yea dmann you should only need a drill and a riveter.
And here's the link for the hood struts.
Redline Tuning Chevy Trail Blazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Ranier, Olds Bravada and Isuzu Ascender QuickLIFT System - Lifts and holds your hood without prop rod.
I bought the Plus ones because the mounting plates and rivets were powder coated black. And yea dmann you should only need a drill and a riveter.
sawicksted
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Put in the Baby seat for grandson..... had to find anchor points....now I know...
Took the seat out......Spoiled him rotten and sent him back with his mom!!:wootwoot:
no real work its sunday!!!
Yesterday I recharged the A/C ....ice cold today!!!
Took the seat out......Spoiled him rotten and sent him back with his mom!!
:wootwoot:no real work its sunday!!!
Yesterday I recharged the A/C ....ice cold today!!!
Ryda55555
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CdnGMan said:Took her out and gave her a nice wash & handjob - it's been more than long enough too...
I still gotta vacuum out the interior tho... mebbe later...
I may even take her out tonight to grab some night shots too...
I didnt know canyonaro liked receiving handjobs
fr34kout said:
I have the DeWalt drill and drill bits, just need to pick up the riveter.
Ryda there is a $20 difference between the zinc and black powder coated hardware. I believe the company is out of Michigan so shipping should not be too bad for you. Looks like $28 for shipping to Canada and about $98 total for the whole kit. Thats if you go with the basic model.
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dmanns67 said:
I am finding myself under the hood a lot more these days too... ....Whats one of these kits
go for?
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