split_bumpers Radiant Red M6 ZL1 - Page 2

arpad_m · 04-26-2024, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by split_bumper

PPF done.

An absolute beauty, now protected as well. Congrats

split_bumper · 05-02-2024, 01:06 PM

More updates. Installed LED reverse bulbs and had the common problem of, the reverse camera being stuck on and lights dim when car was off. Got the idea from a thread on here, but ordered some 200ohm 2watt resistors, soldered to my bulb and fixed all my issues. Very clean install. No splicing required and no big heat sink bricks waiting to cause a fire.

I changed out the side markers for some LED smoked ones, I like the look a lot better than the standard ones with just a small bulb.

Changed out my brake pads for some powerstop ones. I'm getting sick of cleaning the brake dust and frankly I don't need max performance for driving this thing on the street. The brakes still work better than 95% of the cars out there with the powerstop pads. I was amazed at how easy it was the swap them out. The one picture shows the powerstop pad over top of my OEM pad. My car has the BCD option so the front rotors/pads are slightly different. The annulus on the inner portion of pad is slightly wider on the powerstop pads, meaning there will be a small sliver near the base of the rotor that doesn't get used. Will this be an issue? I doubt it. As mentioned in another post it equates to 3mm of a wear ring. Over 15 years I may not be able to put the OEM pads back on because the rotors will be worn down, but I feel if I ever go to the track and want the OEM pads back in, I can throw them in for the track day. The outer annulus on the power stops are the same as the OEM pads, actually a little larger. The OEM pads get wider once you get down to the end of their life, the powerstops start out that big right away.

I also ceramic coated the calipers and the rims, should help with keeping everything clean.

I got my 3d floor mats installed. They fit awesome and would highly recommend over the weather techs. Will post picture soon.

Next steps are:
Ceramic coating the rest of the car.
Source out everything I need to make an expansion tank set up for the super charger system.
Green air filter possibly?
Radar mount and wiring is on order, to install off mirror. Got idea from another thread on here.

split_bumper · 05-02-2024, 09:42 PM

I installed my radar detector mount and mirror tap wire tonight. Got the idea from CCutaia1 on this thread.
Very clean and I couldn't be happier with it. Read my post in the thread for additional info.

Also a pic of my 3d floor mats.

05-02-2024, 01:06 PM	#16
split_bumper Drives: 24 ZL1, 6.2L Denali, 73 SplitBumper Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Minnesota Posts: 211	More updates. Installed LED reverse bulbs and had the common problem of, the reverse camera being stuck on and lights dim when car was off. Got the idea from a thread on here, but ordered some 200ohm 2watt resistors, soldered to my bulb and fixed all my issues. Very clean install. No splicing required and no big heat sink bricks waiting to cause a fire. I changed out the side markers for some LED smoked ones, I like the look a lot better than the standard ones with just a small bulb. Changed out my brake pads for some powerstop ones. I'm getting sick of cleaning the brake dust and frankly I don't need max performance for driving this thing on the street. The brakes still work better than 95% of the cars out there with the powerstop pads. I was amazed at how easy it was the swap them out. The one picture shows the powerstop pad over top of my OEM pad. My car has the BCD option so the front rotors/pads are slightly different. The annulus on the inner portion of pad is slightly wider on the powerstop pads, meaning there will be a small sliver near the base of the rotor that doesn't get used. Will this be an issue? I doubt it. As mentioned in another post it equates to 3mm of a wear ring. Over 15 years I may not be able to put the OEM pads back on because the rotors will be worn down, but I feel if I ever go to the track and want the OEM pads back in, I can throw them in for the track day. The outer annulus on the power stops are the same as the OEM pads, actually a little larger. The OEM pads get wider once you get down to the end of their life, the powerstops start out that big right away. I also ceramic coated the calipers and the rims, should help with keeping everything clean. I got my 3d floor mats installed. They fit awesome and would highly recommend over the weather techs. Will post picture soon. Next steps are: Ceramic coating the rest of the car. Source out everything I need to make an expansion tank set up for the super charger system. Green air filter possibly? Radar mount and wiring is on order, to install off mirror. Got idea from another thread on here. Attached Images __________________ 2024 ZL1 Radiant Red / Coupe / M6 / PDR / BCD / Carbon Scoop, Dash, Shifter / Red Seat Belts / Black Lugs https://cws.gm.com/vs-cws/vehshop/v2...FJ1R60R0111531 Last edited by split_bumper; 05-02-2024 at 01:17 PM.

05-02-2024, 09:42 PM	#17
split_bumper Drives: 24 ZL1, 6.2L Denali, 73 SplitBumper Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Minnesota Posts: 211	I installed my radar detector mount and mirror tap wire tonight. Got the idea from CCutaia1 on this thread. Very clean and I couldn't be happier with it. Read my post in the thread for additional info. Also a pic of my 3d floor mats. Attached Images __________________ 2024 ZL1 Radiant Red / Coupe / M6 / PDR / BCD / Carbon Scoop, Dash, Shifter / Red Seat Belts / Black Lugs https://cws.gm.com/vs-cws/vehshop/v2...FJ1R60R0111531

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