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R. Dodd 10-75 E.L.
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PostPosted: Thu 17-Jan-2008 20:37    Post subject: 2004 Chevy Tahoe (Update 5/5/08) Reply with quote

Here is my new vehicle 2004 Chevy Tahoe. I know the rims are going i have to get a pair of stock rims


Today i started the install which will taking place over the next few weeks as i have time available and space in the shop

Currently
Fed Sig Blue/Blue Viper S2. (temp)
(4) Whelen clear HAW LEDs (i will be swapping (2) of them to blue)
Steelcraft Brush Guard










Final Project Plans (are subject to change)

Whelen Inner-Edge
Whelen Dominator 8 (brush guard)
Whelen Tir6s (side of the brush guard)
Whelen Slimlighters (rear side window)
Whelen Rear HAW LEDs
My custom arrow stick (either 6 or 8 head)
Rear hatch scene lights
Custom front console
CenCom GOld
Moto cdm1250 vhf
Moto cdm1250 vhf
Scanner
PowerCall DX5


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DaveCN5
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PostPosted: Thu 17-Jan-2008 20:57    Post subject: Reply with quote

So much for the install plans being classified! Laughing

Definitely a good start. Can't wait to see the finished install! How much did you end up paying for the Tahoe? I might be looking at getting something similar in the coming months and get rid of my Silverado.
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R. Dodd 10-75 E.L.
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PostPosted: Thu 17-Jan-2008 21:02    Post subject: Reply with quote

i could not resist


i paid 22000
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PostPosted: Thu 17-Jan-2008 21:40    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice Ride man, love the black.
I wish that I could get a Whelen Inner Edge in my 2004 Yukon, but there is not enough room.
Do you already have a DX5??
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R. Dodd 10-75 E.L.
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PostPosted: Thu 17-Jan-2008 21:48    Post subject: Reply with quote

why not i did one in an 05

yea i have 2 instock
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PostPosted: Thu 17-Jan-2008 22:16    Post subject: Reply with quote

i have a sun roof, rear air and a on-star rvm, can't get one in there with all of that.
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PostPosted: Thu 17-Jan-2008 22:34    Post subject: Reply with quote

i like it just the way it is lol
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R. Dodd 10-75 E.L.
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PostPosted: Thu 17-Jan-2008 22:43    Post subject: Reply with quote

o even a 2 piece?
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PostPosted: Thu 17-Jan-2008 22:51    Post subject: Reply with quote

I like it, Me personally I would lose the rims before you ruin them. I cant believe how bright those HAW's are in a housing that is fully relfective. They are brighter than mine.
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R. Dodd 10-75 E.L.
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PostPosted: Fri 18-Jan-2008 08:09    Post subject: Reply with quote

i took the drl out and in the fogs i put them normally where i put the strobes
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PostPosted: Mon 21-Jan-2008 09:20    Post subject: strobes Reply with quote

So, in your opinion which is brighter in the fog light area; the HAW strobe or the HAW LED???
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PostPosted: Mon 21-Jan-2008 14:03    Post subject: Reply with quote

led
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PostPosted: Mon 21-Jan-2008 14:05    Post subject: Re: Reply with quote

R. Dodd 10-75 E.L. wrote:
led


i'll second that
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R. Dodd 10-75 E.L.
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PostPosted: Tue 29-Jan-2008 19:24    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here is the next step i installed the slimlighters i had above my rvm, i have them wired to a sho me flasher because i wanted to be able to change the pattern as i please, didnt feel like taking them apart to put the flashers back in, and i need to have everything synced. My 8 head dominator should be in this week, rear rear deck arrow stick has a newer smaller lower profile housing, it is still a 6 head, i should hopefully have most of the housing complete, it wont go in until i build the console.



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PostPosted: Wed 30-Jan-2008 07:24    Post subject: lights Reply with quote

Looks great, keep us updated!!
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PostPosted: Wed 30-Jan-2008 11:00    Post subject: Reply with quote

Definitely doing some nice work there Dodd!
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PostPosted: Wed 30-Jan-2008 14:37    Post subject: re Reply with quote

It is safe to say you will not be missed on the road.

Why the powercall if it is all blue? Demo?
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R. Dodd 10-75 E.L.
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PostPosted: Wed 30-Jan-2008 14:49    Post subject: Reply with quote

yea i take me truck on sales calls
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e911god
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PostPosted: Wed 30-Jan-2008 22:37    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dodd...you will NEVER have enough lights.

When are you going to put two red HAW LED's in my foglights. Getting the itch after seeing the Tahoe.
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R. Dodd 10-75 E.L.
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PostPosted: Wed 30-Jan-2008 23:24    Post subject: Reply with quote

when ever you want, i know never will i be happy with a setup
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PostPosted: Wed 30-Jan-2008 23:27    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ryan,

Looks good so far..... My only question is why the 2 sets of wires coming from the Slimlighter? Are both modules powered independently?

-Steve
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R. Dodd 10-75 E.L.
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PostPosted: Wed 30-Jan-2008 23:32    Post subject: Reply with quote

on my old truck (99 durango) i had the slimlighters gutted and had them wired to a 4 head dominator flasher when they were above my rvm. I wanted complete control of all of the new lights in the truck so i let the separate wire and wired them to a sho me flasher.
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PostPosted: Thu 31-Jan-2008 22:24    Post subject: Reply with quote

Interesting....very interesting......thanks!!
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R. Dodd 10-75 E.L.
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PostPosted: Tue 5-Feb-2008 19:20    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here is the latest update

factory radio out of a silverado ss
Dominator 8
Temporary Switch Panel
35% front windows tinted by our shop







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PostPosted: Tue 5-Feb-2008 20:17    Post subject: Reply with quote

ow ow ow ow ow ow ow my eyes
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