Daunntlessone
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Dealer told me the 2015i ACC had been "recalculated" - but I doubt that means changed in the way it functions.
Power Steps?????
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GTPprix
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LOL It's a complete carryover from the normal 2015's.
PokerMunkee
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If the power boards keep clean during the winter, then it's well worth the price. I HATE how fixed boards get so dirty and you have to be careful not to get your pants dirty.
motorwerks
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My past SUV had power steps. Being from Michigan, there are definitely pros and cons for both fixed and power steps. Power steps being, of course, possible maintenance issues with motors, bracket hinges, etc. However, I WILL say that the power steps were nearly always clean and snow-free since they were folded when the vehicle is parked outside. On the fixed board SUVs, I often find dirt and snow forming a dirty frozen layer on the surface of the fixed steps. My pants would often rub against this frozen mess and stain them from time to time. Also, it makes the surface slippery when trying to step into the truck. My Dad slipped on fixed steps while entering the passenger side once. Luckily he was grasping onto the assist handle on the A-pillar preventing him from a nasty fall.
Often, with the power steps, I would simply just leave the folded setting so that they don't extend at all (I'm 5'11" so don't really need them per se).
That said, the fixed steps have the side benefit of helping to prevent mud and snow from being flung upward from the front wheels. BUT, I have driven, on a few occasions of severely deep, unplowed snowed in parking lots, where the fixed boards would "rub" on all of the unplowed snow causing them to flex a hair. This is more of the deep, heavy, icy snow that melts, then hardens.
Just my observations from the snow belt.
Often, with the power steps, I would simply just leave the folded setting so that they don't extend at all (I'm 5'11" so don't really need them per se).
That said, the fixed steps have the side benefit of helping to prevent mud and snow from being flung upward from the front wheels. BUT, I have driven, on a few occasions of severely deep, unplowed snowed in parking lots, where the fixed boards would "rub" on all of the unplowed snow causing them to flex a hair. This is more of the deep, heavy, icy snow that melts, then hardens.
Just my observations from the snow belt.
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George C
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I personally like the fixed steps better.
I'm from the north, and I like the body protection the fixed steps offer. They keep all of the slush, salt, rocks and road debris from hitting the finish on the doors.
I find steps n this vehicle totally useless to begin with. Unless you are 90 years old, or have small kids, they are in the way more than they are useful.
Unfortunately, I'm forced to buy a 1,700 useless option that's bundled with the equipment I want, and I will probably shut them off.
I'm from the north, and I like the body protection the fixed steps offer. They keep all of the slush, salt, rocks and road debris from hitting the finish on the doors.
I find steps n this vehicle totally useless to begin with. Unless you are 90 years old, or have small kids, they are in the way more than they are useful.
Unfortunately, I'm forced to buy a 1,700 useless option that's bundled with the equipment I want, and I will probably shut them off.
greg_tahoe84
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Had power steps on my Avalanche LTZ. Makes a really annoying noise every time I go in and out, sounds like it could break any moment. I am happy with the fixed running boards on my LT Tahoe.
OmegaRoach
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ACC can really be an annoying feature. I would rather not have it at all. It performs well, but the YD accelerates HARD once a car moves out the way allowing you to get back up to speed.
I drive with CC probably 75% of the time as it keeps me from speeding. I find myself overriding the ACC by stepping on the gas pedal to go around slow cars on the highway quite a bit. With Normal CC that wouldn't be necessary.
My other car has ACC but I can select ACC or normal CC (don't have that option in these vehicles). When behind a slow moving car the ACC in my other car feels like it constantly accelerates and brakes, our YD doesn't have that feeling at all which is good.
I drive with CC probably 75% of the time as it keeps me from speeding. I find myself overriding the ACC by stepping on the gas pedal to go around slow cars on the highway quite a bit. With Normal CC that wouldn't be necessary.
My other car has ACC but I can select ACC or normal CC (don't have that option in these vehicles). When behind a slow moving car the ACC in my other car feels like it constantly accelerates and brakes, our YD doesn't have that feeling at all which is good.
felixgun
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I don't have a 2015+ but I have two NNBS vehicles, one with fixed running boards, and the other with power steps. When I upgrade to a 2015 in a few years I'm definitely getting the power steps. They stay cleaner and tucks in nice and neat. They also come out/in very fast compared to other oem vehicles (like Ford's). They also go lower then the fixed running boards so it helps if you have small children (I have a 1 and 3 year old with a 3rd coming in a month so this is a big deal for me).
Congrats on the growing family! I've also got some little kids (1, 4 and 6) and my wife is concerned about the power steps pinching one of them. Do they have some kind of anti-pinch mechanism?
felixgun
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Thanks bud! Not sure about the anti-pinch but I don't really see that as an issue as they don't power fold until all doors on the vehicle close. My 3 year old uses them like a champ though 
