Just got a 2015 Silverado Z71 Midnight Edition

Tek74 · October 9, 2015

Haha, yeah, well I'm coming off a grey/silver/champagne color Tahoe... so it's a bit of a change in color. I just ride it dirty... it's a pickup truck after all, right?

I hear you on that. I'm not a Clean Freak, but can't stand the way black vehicles look when they are dirty, not to mention the paint swirls that show up after a while. Black cars always look the best of any color when they are clean, but only look that way for a day or two. My Harley is Vivid Black, but its much quicker to clean than a huge pickup. If I ever have the coin to snatch up an old Chevy C10 for a hot rod project, then Black will be the color, but it won't be a daily driver. More like a weekend warrior.

raym0016 · October 9, 2015

It is the swirls that bother me more than the dirt. I figure if I wash it in a touch free wash, I will greatly minimize the swirls. Luckily there is a new one at a BP station about 2 miles from my house that does a nice job. Black is the best when clean though until 3 hours later when the road dust, pollen, etc. lay a nice coating on it.

seaneboy · October 9, 2015

Totally do it. I havn't had a chance to go on any highway trips yet. All of my driving is in town for the most part and its a small town. i'll keep you updated. From what I have read from other peoples level kits they are experiencing on average 1mpg less. But I mean com'on, you bought a bada$$ full size truck. Who cares about the mpgs lol

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevy-Silverado-2-5-Front-Leveling-lift-kit-2007-2015-GMC-Sierra-GM-1500-/321671676268?fits=Model%3ASilverado+1500

So I just ordered the leveling kit! I'm excited... Also, what is the longest light bar I can fit behind grill? Has anyone even done this on a Z71 grill yet? I think I saw one.. Up to about 38" I think.

As for swirls.. Yeah, this is a lease, so I'm not exactly too worried.. however, I am certainly treating the truck like an absolute baby.

SheeB · October 10, 2015

For a second I was having second thoughts.. thanks for that pic.. No more second thoughts. ;c) Notice any difference in MPGs?

I noticed about a 1mpg drop after installing my Readlift 2.25" on my Midnight Edition CC.

seaneboy · October 10, 2015

Meh, damn aerodynamics.

My next move is to get an LED light bar behind the grill. I've been looking at that thread, however my one question is.. I wonder if I can use one of those STOCK switch spots, under AC controls...? I think that would make for a really clean install.

Next, my old truck I put the HIDs in.. now is HID the way to go with these projectors.. or what about LED? I see the conversion kits out there, and I loved my HIDs in the old truck. Any guys have experience?