05Single's virgin build thread. 03 tahoe

[05Single]

The 2 horizontally engraved lines that are actually in the clear lens that stretch from one side
BTW wrong thread silly

 

[Fosscore]

Haha are u on 24 hours of daylight yet?

Can't keep up with your many threads although they are all good.

 

[05Single]

Soon. I actually like the 24 hr daylight..lots of midnight concerts and car shows..it's fun.
And I think I just have this one and the turn signal one that I'm active on....this week lol.

 

[05Single]

How it sits on the mounting plate that I painted







Sandwich the two 4" drain plates together with the shop vac filter between.


Tight fit, 3" would be an easier fit but 4" is snug.
Everything is stock so no noticeable improvements on anything (mpg, hp)
Next is a Jr kit and I think that will make a difference, followed by other intake upgrades. Also trying to think of how to make a ducting piece at the bottom for ram air induction. Wanna change the tubing to something non ribbed....any ideas guys?
Don't know if it will make a difference but I was just messing around. Everything here cost less than $15 so why not

 

[05Single]

Time to finish running the wire.


You can see the small white wire routed


getting through the boot. Remove the rubber boot to reveal the plastic housing that just unclips. Pretty straight forward.










I disconnected the washer fluid hose on both sides of the boot for more room to run the wire. I looked all over for my trusty coat hanger but couldn't find it and improvised. I almost hand pushed the wire thru the washer fluid hose but it got jammed. So hose removed and wire in its place. Disconnect the wire harness for easy access.

 

[05Single]

After that pop the trim piece back in. Don't forget to snap in the push clips



Sneek peek of the light show. Not fully wired through the headliner and to the dome light yet. Will finish last bit up tomorrow with better pics.
Very bright and very pleased on the look and the function of the lights!




Excuse the messy garage

 

[05Single]

Also removed the roof rack and window vent visors.



Gonna clean these up and sell them. Probably get in-channel vents later, but for now I like the clean look without them.



Selling the oem rack

 

[AppocAlexx]

watch that wiring harness cover in the back now that you have broken the seal. That's where my leak was in the rear and I had to seal mine up with silicon.

 

[tgui]

watch that wiring harness cover in the back now that you have broken the seal. That's where my leak was in the rear and I had to seal mine up with silicon.

Same here. I sealed everything I could find. I had a ton of water pour in during a rainstorm before hand.

 

[05Single]

Yea in fact I was gonna do that today while I finished fishing the wire through headliner tonight. I know how these seals can get. Easy 5 minute job.
Thanks for the heads up tho guys.