Fosscore's 2013 Suburban LTZ Build Thread

[Fosscore]

I have not been hassled with either truck. Other than punching the accelerator occasionally, all my exterior lights work and I don't go looking for trouble either.

Yeah our UV is pretty bad at 26 North. Another reason why I try to keep on top of the trucks as much as I can.

 

[kbuskill]

I will just add that I had the whole windshield on the Burb tinted with a ceramic film at 70% and did an oversized 5% strip at the top and 18% ceramic film on the front doors.

The nice thing about the ceramic, even the 70% which is clear (your front door windows meter out at with NO tint) It still blocks 99% UVA/UVB and about 50% of the heat transmission which is amazing.

While the 70% will not make it darker up front it will keep you out of trouble with the law and has all the advantages of the darker film as far as protecting you and the interior and it makes a very noticeable difference when getting into a parked vehicle here in FL.

Eventually I plan on going back and having all the other windows done in ceramic film as well just to block even more heat. I am not certain yet what % I will go with as it is my wife's daily and she fussed at me for doing 5% all around on our Escalade we used to have. She hated it when backing up at night.

Hope this helps add to your confusion... lol

Sorry to hijack your thread Foss.

 

[Fosscore]

I will just add that I had the whole windshield on the Burb tinted with a ceramic film at 70% and did an oversized 5% strip at the top and 18% ceramic film on the front doors.

The nice thing about the ceramic, even the 70% which is clear (your front door windows meter out at with NO tint) It still blocks 99% UVA/UVB and about 50% of the heat transmission which is amazing.

While the 70% will not make it darker up front it will keep you out of trouble with the law and has all the advantages of the darker film as far as protecting you and the interior and it makes a very noticeable difference when getting into a parked vehicle here in FL.

Eventually I plan on going back and having all the other windows done in ceramic film as well just to block even more heat. I am not certain yet what % I will go with as it is my wife's daily and she fussed at me for doing 5% all around on our Escalade we used to have. She hated it when backing up at night.

Hope this helps add to your confusion... lol

Sorry to hijack your thread Foss.

No worrries. Great info. This is the point of this forum. To share ideas and help out and while we were on the tint topic, this is perfect for all to consider.

Tint is the absolute first thing I have done to any vehicle since I got my first Toyota 4x4 pick up in Arizona at age 16. Even the leased vehicles went directly to the shop after we drove off the lot.

Good info and I still think your inidivudal L/R indicator modded full 3rd is one of the coolest lighting mods with the tail lights. @kbuskill

In case you guys wanted to see his Esky 3rd and tail/brake light mods. Cool stuff.

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/2008-suburban-custom-tail-light-mod.92274/

 

[kbuskill]

No worrries. Great info. This is the point of this forum. To share ideas and help out and while we were on the tint topic, this is perfect for all to consider.

Tint is the absolute first thing I have done to any vehicle since I got my first Toyota 4x4 pick up in Arizona at age 16. Even the leased vehicles went directly to the shop after we drove off the lot.

Good info and I still think your inidivudal L/R indicator modded full 3rd is one of the coolest lighting mods with the tail lights. @kbuskill

In case you guys wanted to see his Esky 3rd and tail/brake light mods. Cool stuff.

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/2008-suburban-custom-tail-light-mod.92274/

Thanks, I appreciate that, it means a lot to be recognized by a senior member (old timer... lol)

I like to be different and since I had to mod it anyway I figured I may as well go for it.

My wife laughs at me because every time we pass another GMT900 I change lanes and then I look over at her and say "you see those folks, their jealous"... then she tells me that they probably didn't even notice... she may be right... but I like it.

I also like my reverse light/ turn signal mod. It adds an extra set of strobing brake lights to the rear (as if i really needed it) and is different than anyone else's that I have seen

You have a beautiful truck by the way... of course I am a little partial... I wish mine stayed as clean as yours... I also like your wheels better than mine, even though mine are the "premium LTZ" wheel supposedly. I have always been fond of that 5 star.

 

[adventurenali92]

Everyone says I’m obsessed with keeping my rig clean. And as far as I’m concerned that’s a damn good thing for a professional detailer... haha. So I say keep up your good work on your trucks! Lol

 

[Fosscore]

Thanks, I appreciate that, it means a lot to be recognized by a senior member (old timer... lol)

I like to be different and since I had to mod it anyway I figured I may as well go for it.

My wife laughs at me because every time we pass another GMT900 I change lanes and then I look over at her and say "you see those folks, their jealous"... then she tells me that they probably didn't even notice... she may be right... but I like it.

I also like my reverse light/ turn signal mod. It adds an extra set of strobing brake lights to the rear (as if i really needed it) and is different than anyone else's that I have seen

You have a beautiful truck by the way... of course I am a little partial... I wish mine stayed as clean as yours... I also like your wheels better than mine, even though mine are the "premium LTZ" wheel supposedly. I have always been fond of that 5 star.

Thx for the compliments. Envious of your electrical skills. I like having the unique edge like you, especially with all the Denalis and Escalades down here. I bet 99% will never even notice, nor care about it, but I sure like having that 3rd touch with the LED tail lights and extra light for alerting the unaware drivers behind the Suburban.

I cannot recall which wheels you have? Post a pic.

 

[Fosscore]

Everyone says I’m obsessed with keeping my rig clean. And as far as I’m concerned that’s a damn good thing for a professional detailer... haha. So I say keep up your good work on your trucks! Lol

 

[kbuskill]

Thx for the compliments. Envious of your electrical skills. I like having the unique edge like you, especially with all the Denalis and Escalades down here. I bet 99% will never even notice, nor care about it, but I sure like having that 3rd touch with the LED tail lights and extra light for alerting the unaware drivers behind the Suburban.

I cannot recall which wheels you have? Post a pic.

I just realized I don't have very many side shots of the Burb... here is a pic on the night we picked it up at the dealer.




Sorry... not the best pics but you get the idea... not a bad looking wheel but I still love your wheels.

 

[Fosscore]

I just realized I don't have very many side shots of the Burb... here is a pic on the night we picked it up at the dealer.

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Sorry... not the best pics but you get the idea... not a bad looking wheel but I still love your wheels.

Time for pics and that build thread. Like my twin with a few differences that only TYF would notice. lol

I do have this set of 20" matte black LTZs on Bridgestone Dueler Alenzas with 5K on the set just sitting in my shed since I upgraded to the TBSS 24s. Probably wouldn't really do your ride justice, but they are up for sale.

Taken quite a few mods ago....lol

 

[08HoeCD]

Dat paint, doh....