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by F9K9
Mon Sep 27, 2004 5:02 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: 1ST Experience W/ Warranty Work / Shocks Too Heavy Duty??
Replies: 31
Views: 2293

If all GM products are like my wife's cavalier ('03) you gonna have to keep your GM radio and relocate it somewhere. when you put an aftermarket system in. Seems the radios are required for the system and serves as a "black box" like in airliners. I threw hers in the trunk when I installed her sony ...
by F9K9
Mon Sep 27, 2004 4:54 am
Forum: Stock Electrical / Audio / Lighting
Topic: Wiper Glitch
Replies: 52
Views: 5936

Haven't noticed them being any slower than my '97 but, I may put to much emphasis on rainx and only use my wipers in city traffic.
by F9K9
Sun Sep 26, 2004 9:18 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Baja / prerunner style fenders - Glassworks
Replies: 11
Views: 1172

There is a link to the GlassWorks fenders under "mods" on the home page. I think they are $310 a pair. Their link to hoods takes me to another fender which I know isn't a 2nd gen S-10 and I don't think it is a 1st gen either. I have toyed with the idea of the front glassworks fenders but, don't know...
by F9K9
Sun Sep 26, 2004 4:24 am
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: Dash Lights
Replies: 30
Views: 3057

Handsome young man. Is he a neighbor's boy? :?:
by F9K9
Sat Sep 25, 2004 9:38 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Makin' Room....(KCustom's flares)
Replies: 104
Views: 12378

Congrats to KC and his better half! Thanks for everything KC!
by F9K9
Sat Sep 25, 2004 2:44 pm
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: Dash Lights
Replies: 30
Views: 3057

Well, you just made up for it with the <5 response time :lol:
by F9K9
Sat Sep 25, 2004 2:25 pm
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: Dash Lights
Replies: 30
Views: 3057

HJ,
:alert: You must have your pager/cell phone set to activate along with sirens mounted in every room of your home and garage to alert you when someone starts a topic or replys to one. :alert: :o You are always "johnny on the spot:)"
by F9K9
Sat Sep 25, 2004 12:59 pm
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: Dash Lights
Replies: 30
Views: 3057

i'm sure if you did a search in one of the S-10 Forums found under the links on the home page you could probably locate a source. Another source is ebay which has a lot of different gauge backgrounds (for lack of a better term) that are one color by day and diffrent colors when instrument panel is l...
by F9K9
Wed Sep 22, 2004 6:47 pm
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: removing viser labels
Replies: 14
Views: 1500

COME ON IN "mjmcdowell". A lot of knowledgeable people here for serious help besides the "WTF???????, my passenger windshield washer jet is plugged, HELP PLZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Have only been here a short while but, have learned alot.
by F9K9
Sun Sep 19, 2004 11:42 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Rubber/Synthetic Bushings
Replies: 0
Views: 725

Rubber/Synthetic Bushings

Finished installing HD Bilsteins on my "new" '02 CC yesterday. The reason is that I say new is because it lounged around in the GM inventory from '02 until I found it in May of this year.. Anyway, while the wheels were off I noticed all the rubber (for lack of a better term) bushings in the suspensi...
by F9K9
Sat Sep 18, 2004 7:53 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Starting to feel better about my CC
Replies: 22
Views: 1758

Starting to feel better about my CC

Stepping out of a '97 ZR2 that had Zero problems for 7 yrs except, for the wiper recall and the reclining driver's seat handle snafu and getting the '02 CC was constantly a thorn in my side. I had no intension of ever owning a CC and was looking at Canyons and Colorados. I spotted the "school bus CC...
by F9K9
Sat Sep 11, 2004 9:29 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: 1ST Experience W/ Warranty Work / Shocks Too Heavy Duty??
Replies: 31
Views: 2293

This may or not help you in your situation but, joining https://www.mygmlink.com/ this site will give you alternative dealerships, notifys you of recalls, special offers and helps you keep up to date on routine maintenance
by F9K9
Fri Sep 10, 2004 5:09 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: 1ST Experience W/ Warranty Work / Shocks Too Heavy Duty??
Replies: 31
Views: 2293

"my only question in God's name do you type like that?" May I ask to whom you are addressing with that?
by F9K9
Thu Sep 09, 2004 4:21 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: 1ST Experience W/ Warranty Work / Shocks Too Heavy Duty??
Replies: 31
Views: 2293

Am jotting this moment down in my jornal! I am agreeing with Barch on this one and think he has some good advice.
by F9K9
Tue Sep 07, 2004 4:06 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Grill Guards
Replies: 21
Views: 1591

i'd seriously consider calling them up, distributers may not list them may not list them. Jalvar, do you know if your fleet people are using all four mounting points on your Tahoes or just slapping them on with the tow hooks? I wondered why mine was wobbling side to to side, so I nosed around the ga...
by F9K9
Mon Sep 06, 2004 1:41 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Grill Guards
Replies: 21
Views: 1591

When I retired as a K-9 "Pig" in May of 02 I was running a police package Tahoe with Waag grill/brush guards with a stout winch. They did the job for us and we had major problems with hitting deer. If I recall correctly, the last year I worked we had 12 deer versus Tahoe accidents w/o damage to the ...
by F9K9
Sun Aug 22, 2004 5:01 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Got my new rear cover on
Replies: 10
Views: 1032

Super job! And hot and cold water in garage is an enthusiast's heaven. If someone here had seen you spend 3 hrs doing that that would also claim strange odors coming from your home and a large volume of traffic coming and going all hrs of the day and nite. But, seriously it looks great!
by F9K9
Fri Aug 20, 2004 6:00 pm
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: door panel moves when window closed
Replies: 6
Views: 708

They always have......a quirck of the beast as far back as I can remember riding in or owning one.......... :!: :!:
by F9K9
Thu Aug 19, 2004 5:30 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Pics are IN
Replies: 16
Views: 1338

Will trade you a very good Sony camera, a Sony Viao laptop, a decent Dell desktop, a canon photo printer and some Glock and Sig Sauer pistols for your "Soma"!!!!!! Excellent Job!!!!!!!!! :bounce:
by F9K9
Thu Aug 19, 2004 4:57 pm
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Seat adjustment woes...
Replies: 6
Views: 815

The sad thing is that this problem dates back before my 97'ZR2 that had the driver's side do the same thing! Everyone on the repair side knows it is a design defect and GM still cranks out the faulty design with no recall. I love my S-10s but, one of these days someone will get hurt due to adjusting...
by F9K9
Sat Aug 07, 2004 11:51 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Hybrid or electric 4x4
Replies: 7
Views: 704

Don't forget own trains, those diesels are merely generating juice that powers those electric motors driving the wheels. Gives a whole meaning to low end torque :wink: :wink:
by F9K9
Thu Aug 05, 2004 3:39 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: 180 Degree TSAT Install Revisited
Replies: 12
Views: 909

Completed stat replacement in under 5 minutes (excluding time to start it up and run for 20 minutes checking for leaks). Didn't have to remove throttle assemble because I FINALLY found out what a poweraid TB spacer was good for besides adding a dash of color (red), it gave me clearance to toss a 10M...
by F9K9
Thu Aug 05, 2004 2:36 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: 180 Degree TSAT Install Revisited
Replies: 12
Views: 909

:thumb: Thanks one and all, Just got home from work and will throw it in after she cools off. Our monsoon season has temporarily halted.
by F9K9
Wed Aug 04, 2004 6:17 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: 180 Degree TSAT Install Revisited
Replies: 12
Views: 909

Thanks Hobie! Guess stuff has really changed that much. Some good, some bad, TSAT replacement is a snap. Eliminating top speed cut off $359.00 Tech III. Guess there is no market for my Craftsmen top of the line timing light, circa 1972 :lol:
by F9K9
Wed Aug 04, 2004 4:20 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: 180 Degree TSAT Install Revisited
Replies: 12
Views: 909

180 Degree TSAT Install Revisited

I know that this must seem like a question that shouldn't need to be asked but, the last mechaical work I did before getting my CC was just before my military stint in SE Asia and afterwards. With small and big block V-8s you need a gasket to replace your thermastat and later a squeeze tube gasket o...
by F9K9
Wed Jul 14, 2004 1:38 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Exhaust Mod for power/mpg w/o giving sound an consideration.
Replies: 6
Views: 730

Hmmmmmm, never thought about color. Hope they have a color chart......Okay, 2.5 it is then. Thanks for the advice! :idea:
by F9K9
Wed Jul 14, 2004 4:48 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Exhaust Mod for power/mpg w/o giving sound an consideration.
Replies: 6
Views: 730

Two for two. Am glad I asked. From what I had researched I was leaning towards a single 2.5 " . Any flavor better than others? Remember, manly sounds aren't a consideration.
by F9K9
Tue Jul 13, 2004 4:01 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Exhaust Mod for power/mpg w/o giving sound an consideration.
Replies: 6
Views: 730

Exhaust Mod for power/mpg w/o giving sound an consideration.

Sorry fellows (and gals) I have not any interest in sound. I have been there, done that, saw the movie and have the T-shirt. I am just wanting to tap your extensive knowledge base (and yes, I did quite a few searches here and those other sites) for an effective improvement over stock exhaust. Am jus...
by F9K9
Sun Jul 04, 2004 5:51 am
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: DOES ANY ONES HIGH BEAMS LIGHT UP WITH DRL's?
Replies: 33
Views: 2829

Oh no, i't not an install problem with thw brush guard, I am tired of taking it on and off every time I remove the %*^$$@@*** headlights. If anyone needs a pit crewman who specializes in brushguards, look me up!
by F9K9
Sat Jul 03, 2004 9:00 am
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: DOES ANY ONES HIGH BEAMS LIGHT UP WITH DRL's?
Replies: 33
Views: 2829

I quite agree! I just wanted to express my appreciation for any and all help. Have had to walk away from my crew and take a break before I entirely lose my cool. I started rereading threads and working on it at 6AM and it is now close to 1PM. If it wasn't raining like h_ll I'd be on the deck getting...
by F9K9
Fri Jul 02, 2004 5:35 pm
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: DOES ANY ONES HIGH BEAMS LIGHT UP WITH DRL's?
Replies: 33
Views: 2829

Well, as I stated earlier , maybe I should have hung on to that 69 Z and I see that they are now going for around 39k with numbers matching. Will start from scatch, thankyou one and all
by F9K9
Fri Jul 02, 2004 1:58 pm
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: DOES ANY ONES HIGH BEAMS LIGHT UP WITH DRL's?
Replies: 33
Views: 2829

2002 crew with DRLs and AHLs. Mine was reduced intensity high beam for the DHLs. Now, it's low beam for DRLs. Rain is prdected all weekend so I am gonna undo the quad mod, and see if I can knock out the DRL situation. I may have done things backsward.
by F9K9
Fri Jul 02, 2004 2:54 am
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: DOES ANY ONES HIGH BEAMS LIGHT UP WITH DRL's?
Replies: 33
Views: 2829

Mark, Thanks alot, I knew I had several options other, than to ask my wife to assist. I just knew that my DRLs went from my reduced high beams to full intensity low beams (and put unwanted hours on my new low beam silver stars) and I wasn't sure if all four were lit up as some have experienced. I'll...
by F9K9
Thu Jul 01, 2004 1:34 pm
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: DOES ANY ONES HIGH BEAMS LIGHT UP WITH DRL's?
Replies: 33
Views: 2829

OMG, I am so tatally confused. I did the quad mod descibed on this great site and all worked as explained. I have a 2002 crew, apparently w/o Canadian relays. I then went after disabling the the DRLs. My 97 ZR2 only required a simple fuse removal. I checked here and all the other S series site for i...
by F9K9
Wed Jun 23, 2004 3:50 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: age of crew cab owners
Replies: 116
Views: 9404

:x Guess I truly am the "old dog" here. I am still 53 with a son in his 20s. I traded a 97 ZR2 with 55K on my CC. Was looking for an extended canyon Z71 when I stjumbled over this "new" '02 CC never titled. Was told that either a dealer held it to long or one went bankrupt and GM picked it back up. ...
by F9K9
Sun Jun 13, 2004 11:25 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Got a new toy
Replies: 14
Views: 911

am well on my way, thanks to your patience with an old and slow newbie. Thanks, one more time! If anyone needs help with glock, sig or garmin gps, I will be glad to help!
by F9K9
Sat Jun 12, 2004 6:14 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Got a new toy
Replies: 14
Views: 911

Mark, you made no mention of your ZR2 style front skid plate, if that is the proper term. Any info on that? I am pretty much planning on the same suspension and tire size. Wheels will probably remain stock. I have gotten my "fill" of off-roading while being paid for it. Just wanna dress it up a tad,...
by F9K9
Sat Jun 12, 2004 5:55 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Got a new toy
Replies: 14
Views: 911

Thanks much :)
by F9K9
Fri Jun 11, 2004 3:22 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Got a new toy
Replies: 14
Views: 911

Now, if you could only find the worm hole tp go back in time to take the before and after pics of your great looking rig to help this retired old man with his. Glad you like the camera! :D
by F9K9
Wed Jun 02, 2004 11:47 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: age of crew cab owners
Replies: 116
Views: 9404

I guess I may be the oldest that I have seen on here at 53. Oh well, at least, I am retired and can play 24/7........lol :lol:
by F9K9
Sun May 30, 2004 6:12 pm
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: ZR5 vs. non ZR5???
Replies: 23
Views: 4067

Now, I know up front that you will think that this newbie is blowing smoke but, I traded my '97 ZR2 at the beginng of this month (May 2004) for a "new" untitled 2002 SR5 (had just over 600 mi on odometer) with every whistle and bell possible for under 18k excluding trade in value. The downside to th...