 New toy - 2015 Silverado, Now, I need a few things for it... |
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 Jul 6 2015, 12:42 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin  Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196  |
I've been driving a Jeep Liberty for a couple years as my daily driver (and I've hated virtually every minute of it). Long story short, a 2105 Silverado crew cab followed me home this weekend (just in time for fireworks, my wife and I are both licensed "Exhibitors Assistants" (pyro techs) for professional shows). Within 12 hours of signing paperwork, we were hauling stuff around the site and driving through in 6" of soft muddy grass (oops). It's a truck, right?
I need a front license plate bracket. My truck came from out of state and what they gave me requires drilling holes in the bumper (I'd rather not due to rust concerns). Is there anything like the SLP bracket for the 4th gens that fits the new trucks? I'm looking for a roll up (semi rigid/secure) tonneau cover. Throttle response sucks, so I'm going to need a programmer to fix the throttle feel. I'm not worried about power (it makes enough for now), but the throttle could use some help. It opens really slow and then you start stabbing it to get it to move. I'm not a fan. Has anybody fixed any of these issues? Tips, tricks or recommended parts?
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Nov 22 2016, 11:33 PM
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Kevin, could be winter blend fuel since you are in the northern part of the country. I know my jeep drops around 2 mpg on that crap.
I don't know how you guys get that many miles out of tires. I guess I really live by the motto kill all tires. |
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Nov 22 2016, 11:49 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
QUOTE (79T/A @ Nov 22 2016, 06:33 PM)  Kevin, could be winter blend fuel since you are in the northern part of the country. I know my jeep drops around 2 mpg on that crap. I don't know how you guys get that many miles out of tires. I guess I really live by the motto kill all tires. The temp was in the mid 20's today and I've been using the remote start. That's why it's really hard to tell exactly what the mileage is like and when it's cold the mileage seems to tank in all my vehicles. So, tires and cold weather got here together. I'll know more after I run around this weekend and I can report back. |
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Jan 16 2017, 08:55 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 79 Joined: 2-August 13 From: Maryland Member No.: 223,768 |
QUOTE (trackbird @ Nov 22 2016, 06:49 PM) QUOTE (79T/A @ Nov 22 2016, 06:33 PM) Kevin, could be winter blend fuel since you are in the northern part of the country. I know my jeep drops around 2 mpg on that crap. I don't know how you guys get that many miles out of tires. I guess I really live by the motto kill all tires. The temp was in the mid 20's today and I've been using the remote start. That's why it's really hard to tell exactly what the mileage is like and when it's cold the mileage seems to tank in all my vehicles. So, tires and cold weather got here together. I'll know more after I run around this weekend and I can report back. So how is your mileage doing? I'm looking at a '14 1LT and a '15 LTZ, but I'd really like to see as close to 20 as I can. Did you ever change the rear shocks? Thanks |
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