Heated/Cooled cupholders

[zach2011]

I'm trying to figure out how to install the Platinum Escalade's heated/cooled cupholders into my mom's 2010 Escalade. The fitment is all the same but it looks funny because they originally came with warm brushed aluminum, whereas her current cupholders have woodgrain.

First of all, there has to be a way to pull the woodgrain off the little doors and the piece itself. It's either glued on or held by tabs, so what do you think it is??

Also, how do I wire these to work with the vehicle? They came out of a 2009 Platinum.

Thanks!

 

[lilsalmon]

ZAch can you post a photo? Would they work in a Tahoe?

 

[zach2011]

They might work with retro-fitting, as the cupholder area for an Escalade is a different shape.

I figured out how to get the warm aluminum off.

Now to figure out how to wire it. I'm sure it's a very easy thing but I gotta get my dad to do it.

 

[Denali132]

zach let me know what you come up with, I would like to do it to my Escalade if its not to hard to do.

 

[zach2011]

Okay so I am pretty sure I can do this. From an install thread I found on the 03-06 models, it seems as though the surround trim is held on by clips, and the doors come off by taking off a 9/32 bolt. Now, I know for a fact that the door thing is correct because I saw them when I removed my Denali console to install my PXAMG. As for removing the surround piece, I'm not sure yet.

Then you just swap the pieces. After that you just need to wire the cupholder.

Frank, if you want any Platinum parts I can provide some links. We are going to try and get as many as we can for my mom's because the Platinum wood looks great and is real, and she likes the front end on a Platinum. Basically we're trying to do everything to it except badge it with the Platinum emblem...and maybe not the seats, I don't even wanna know how expensive those covers would be.

 

[Denali132]

I would appreciate that Zach, send me as all the stuff you have on the platinum. Links etc... PM or email which ever is easier or just post it on here

Thanks Frank

 

[taho26]

my step dad has an 09 platinum...sick truck..wouldnt pay $85k for an escalade tho...they have more than just cup holders, front end, and seats tho. they got a magnetic suspension that softenss and hardens around corners and bumps to give the "perfect" ride...pretty sick truck

 

[stevek]

Platinum Hella LED headlights to retrofit on a Denali would be nice...

 

[taho26]

Platinum Hella LED headlights to retrofit on a Denali would be nice...

yea there are like 8 projectors in each headlight

 

[stevek]

I wonder how much they actually are... I'd install them if it wasn't TOO expensive