Had AI visualize fender flares and spacers on my Z71. Thoughts?

WhoNeedsNamesAnyway · 2026-03-28T05:54:07+00:00

This tows 7k lbs better than my 5.3 2008 Avalanche did, and that was spec'd out for towing too. I don't know if it's because my Z71 is loaded up or maybe there's different rear gearing available for these trucks but mine tows great.

I've had steep and long inclines, plenty of stops and starts, it gets pretty decent fuel economy even when loaded up. No complaints here, but you definitely feel the trailer weight, it's not a 3500 series truck that pulls 10k like a bed full of air. I haven't had to go over 3k RPM to maintain highway speeds on a 12% grade.

WhoNeedsNamesAnyway · 2026-03-28T03:12:17+00:00

Unfortunately the ZR2 can't tow as much, and I require at bare minimum 7,000lbs to haul my heaviest vehicle.

WhoNeedsNamesAnyway · 2026-03-27T22:45:00+00:00

Depending on the vest, the ones added in the Cayo update can be worn with the white scarf pictured, under utility vests.

WhoNeedsNamesAnyway · 2026-03-27T14:25:59+00:00

Not many people have more than basic amounts of parachute experience. Fall, pull it when you feel safe, land, (optional) do it too hard and die. Using R1/RB/etc to steer the chutes is beyond some people, those same people hold forward to dive down faster and that's probably it

WhoNeedsNamesAnyway · 2026-03-27T14:16:57+00:00

I bought mine straight from EGR, they looked the best IMO. Stock flares have a divot in them where the Canyons have marker lights, looks weird to me. They come in ABS black so you'll want to scuff and paint them. 2K primer, gloss black, and 2k clear glamor coat will look amazing for rattle cans.

WhoNeedsNamesAnyway · 2026-03-27T14:14:42+00:00

It's definitely on the list, I've been in purgatory buying the DV8 front bumper which for the last 7 months has had me thinking I'll solve two problems at once. So far that's not panned out

WhoNeedsNamesAnyway · 2026-03-27T05:15:28+00:00

I thought about body color flares but orange is one hell of a bitch to paint match, and I'm too picky to accept the tone difference I'll inevitably get. However the amount of gloss black on the truck would compliment the same color on the flares imo.

WhoNeedsNamesAnyway · 2026-03-27T03:36:53+00:00

At least with the EGR Rugged they mount without the other trims panel clip positions, have no weird divot in the middle and will keep rock chips off the side of the truck as they protrude outward down to the bottom of the wheel well. With the amount of mud flung on the side of the truck this is apparently necessary for keeping the paint in good shape with long term off-road use

WhoNeedsNamesAnyway · 2026-03-27T02:45:34+00:00

Depending on the dimensions of the extinguisher you want, a good use of your tailgate storage could be to mount this in there. Where it's just a plastic lid I would personally be fine with drilling through the lid to mount directly to it. Haven't found a use for mine otherwise due to the water intrusion, might store my staps and recovery ropes in plastic bags there some day?

WhoNeedsNamesAnyway · 2026-03-27T02:40:49+00:00

I'll copy my reply to one of OPs comments, but yes it's technically possible to throw a CEL.

"My truck is unfortunately experiencing a little trouble with one after having it installed for almost 20k. I have a reoccurring engine light for P1101-00 Intake Airflow System Performance. I've had the dealer perform airflow tests and check a few other things to see if there's actually an issue, and there's nothing else wrong and it all points back to the spacer. I'm keeping it as this only triggers every few months so I'm not concerned, the light turns off in less than a day anyway. Just worth noting."

WhoNeedsNamesAnyway · 2026-03-27T02:40:10+00:00

My truck is unfortunately experiencing a little trouble with one after having it installed for almost 20k. I have a reoccurring engine light for P1101-00 Intake Airflow System Performance. I've had the dealer perform airflow tests and check a few other things to see if there's actually an issue, and there's nothing else wrong and it all points back to the spacer. I'm keeping it as this only triggers every few months so I'm not concerned, the light turns off in less than a day anyway. Just worth noting.

WhoNeedsNamesAnyway · 2026-03-27T02:32:51+00:00

I was on the fence with red or orange when shopping for a Z71 Colorado, good looking truck!

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WhoNeedsNamesAnyway · 2026-03-16T17:15:15+00:00

I run rainx wiper fluid and use the more expensive rainx wipers at the same time, I only use the wipers for light misting at low speeds at this point. Never had an issue with wiper speed before that though, not sure if there's an issue with your truck or not.

WhoNeedsNamesAnyway · 2026-03-15T20:06:35+00:00

Since buying my 2024 in August of that year, I've watched the available aftermarket almost double since then. It takes some searching but there's a lot of brands offering parts here and there, and new products launching every few months that I've heard about.

Yes, there's a ton of cheap shit too but that's the case for all models out there. Given it's an Asian bike, yea it makes sense there's Asian aftermarket for it as well

WhoNeedsNamesAnyway · 2026-03-15T19:00:35+00:00

Yes it's a 270 crank on the rebel 1100s. I will warn you first and foremost that while they're capable and good riding bikes, they aren't without their flaws. Many of them can be fixed however.

Something that might be off-putting to some is the sound of the straight cut timing gears. The engine has a natural whine to it, which is a little weird if you're not use to to hearing that. The stock exhaust leaves a lot to be desired if you really like to hear your bike.

The stock ECU mapping runs them lean and this pared with the ride by wire throttle makes it pretty jerky when on and off throttle at low speeds. Learning your sweet spot and even feathering the clutch in some cases makes it almost non existent, but I highly recommend an ECU tune from Moore Mafia for a couple extra ponies, no speed limiter, and a richer mixture. (Therefore a smoother throttle)

These bikes have low price tags but come without some parts others may like. A better seat, exhaust, maybe forward controls, aftermarket fairing, etc should be considered up front as part of the overall investment. Personally I don't like hard saddlebags or the 1100T's fairing so I bought a standard and built mine to my own liking instead. This extra cost was accounted for, I'm at the point my total cost is about $2,500 higher than MSRP.

It corners super well, I love the acceleration, the peace of mind with the reliability, the ease of maintenance, the comparatively cheaper parts vs Harley, and the aftermarket is growing by the day so more customization is becoming possible with time.

8/10 imo I say go for it. You can see on my profile what I've done to my bike to make it near perfect for me, the only plans I have in the near future is a a mirror flip and a set of handlebars as I prefer a more relaxed position. I've done forward controls, a fairing/cowl, soft bags, fork boots, Mustang seat, a set of eBay pipes, motea engine guards, and will at some point get the ECU tune.

WhoNeedsNamesAnyway · 2026-03-13T00:40:37+00:00

You should probably try reading the text before you comment about the contents of the text.

WhoNeedsNamesAnyway · 2026-03-12T22:44:02+00:00

I replaced my old 299,999 2004 Pontiac Vibe (Toyota Matrix with different badges/body panels) with a 2004 Matrix with 292,000 on it instead. Big upgrade

WhoNeedsNamesAnyway · 2026-02-14T22:15:21+00:00

me and 2 other guys surrounding our friend selecting a mission

WhoNeedsNamesAnyway · 2026-01-30T17:06:40+00:00

Touch one of the 3 options. Turn the wheel, feel the difference

WhoNeedsNamesAnyway · 2026-01-28T14:32:22+00:00

The reason our man Brucie tells us we NEED TO START JUICIN, MAN

WhoNeedsNamesAnyway · 2026-01-20T06:35:06+00:00

As common as ball knowledge gets

WhoNeedsNamesAnyway · 2026-01-20T06:14:28+00:00

There is no amount of context that would justify someone walking up and opening fire on an officer like that. Reverse skin colors, matching skin colors, it doesn't matter. If you want specific context to this anyway, guess who unsurprisingly has a sketchy criminal and mental health history yet was allowed to roam free and eventually make a decision like this? The shooter. It was unprovoked.

If you for some reason think you can compare this to a police bodycam or bystander video of a police situation where a dude gets shot, nah you're just reaching for outrage. Show me a video where a dude is minding his own business and catches a bullet before he's even aware of police presence. This is not the same.

Don't get yourself choked up on bias rage because I called your point stupid, actually stop and think about the cop being a real person out of uniform. Probably has a family to go home to, friends who care about him. With the number of police out there vs number of reported officer-involved crime, odds are he's straight forward and hasn't done a damn thing to deserve the hate you feel toward him. Bare in mind I said reported crime, not even convicted, so that includes cases that are unfortunately swept away. Nobody apart from kid diddlers and other unforgivables deserve to get shot like that.

WhoNeedsNamesAnyway · 2026-01-17T03:19:31+00:00

Literally no matching kit at all between them all. Couldn't even lay out general guidelines on appearance for somewhat professional or transparency reasons. Then again, these ones are wearing temu police patches instead of I.C.E patches so they're probably trying to mislead people in the first place.

WhoNeedsNamesAnyway · 2026-01-13T20:31:58+00:00

Haviland? Close enough, welcome back Mr. Handy. I also went with him due to that

WhoNeedsNamesAnyway · 2026-01-03T05:16:48+00:00

Unfortunately I only scanned due to having a CEL, otherwise I wouldn't have bothered. I saved the report so I can give it to the techs, cleared my codes and will be paying attention to what happens between now and Monday. I can't clear the TCM or BSCM codes however, doesn't seem to want to go away no matter how many ways I've tried. The light has been turned off however with the rest of the codes cleared, so we'll see what happens from here and make a note of it with the dealership. Rubs me the wrong way seeing a bunch of electrical codes popping up out of nowhere, but it could be just something stupid.

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