BEST mods to do FIRST to the Chevrolet Colorado!! What MODS should I do next?!
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What do you guys think of the mods I have currently and my planned future mod list? Let me know if there's anything I left out or anything you'd change down below! 👍👍
HorsePower Obsessed you had a video about replacing the map lights. Just wanted to see if they work properly. Somebody said it messed things up. Something to do with the LED bulbs and the low-voltage
No I haven't noticed any ill effects. Seems like everything is working perfectly and I love the output from these things!
HorsePower Obsessed I appreciate your response. I’m going to order them right now. Just bought a 2019 Colorado ZR2. Traded in my 2016 Colorado LT
Nice! Great purchase. Feel free to send me some pics! Horse.power.obsessed@gmail.com
HorsePower Obsessed I’m praying the new eight speed is better than my six speed. My six speed was terrible
I don't care who you are, what you drive or how old you are. Doing donuts in the snow is always fun.
SOOO true. It was a good time. Might as well make use of the horribly cold snowy weather here in PA! 👍👍
@@HorsePowerObsessed Zero snow here in south Louisiana. I have to look for mud or a gravel parking lot. Mud is fun until you have to clean it. Snow just melts.
@@johnd5805 Yeah snow melts but it leaves behind a lot and I mean A LOT of salt... 😒
yep, that's how I got my reckless driving ticket. And learned that yes, in a private parking lot, you can still get a ticket.
Thank you for sharing you project. I have colorado 19 and I have no idea where to start on my truck. Now seeing this video, now I have a idea where to start.
You're welcome! There's a lot of stuff you can do. Some of the later videos get into the bigger stuff that really make the truck look completely different!
Thanks for including my truck in your video. I first tried plexidipping the front fog light trim but, didn't like they way it looked so I had them painted to match the truck. My truck was a WT and so I also had the chrome grill painted too.
You're quite welcome!
Thanks for making these videos! The center console organizer... great job! I have been looking for this! The pit that is the center console makes it so hard to find anything! Thanks again!
Good job on all of your videos. I have watched three this evening ,and all have been very informative and helpful. Thank you!
You're welcome! Thank you for the support! 👍👍
Me personally I go with the amp retractable steps they look good with truck if you don’t like contact look of steps
Now those were snownuts !!! Felt like I was in the truck with you. Looked like loads of fun. Not enough snow here to do the same in RamZey lol. Great mods so far and tastefully done. The Coly is looking great J !!! Nice upload. 😉👍
Thanks! It was fun, might as well find some way to enjoy the weather out here... 😐
Already had a aftermarket exhaust when I bought my 2017 3 months ago. Not sure what but sounds good. I added a k&w black hawk cold air intake and the difference in tork, power, and a even deeper sound was awesome. Most recent I added a jet, stage 1 module for another 20-25 hp.definite must do upgrade. Next I plan on upgrading the plugs and coils. Thought I would pass on a few ideas.
There are a lot of mods I have put on several of my Chevy/gmc tricks over the years. I do replace the exhaust with a cat back system. I prefer a dual chambered off road flowmaster exhaust with turn down pipes. Instead of the noise streaking out the rear of the vehicle, it erupts from all sides as it reverberates off the pavement. Give it a shot, you won’t be disappointed.
Absolutely agree the low beams are anemic, may do the HID upgrade, thanks for the idea! I put on a Leer cap, but I can’t recommend it - the Jericho on my 1500 did a better job keeping the water out. Definitely getting some more tie down anchors in the bed for my needs.
You're welcome! Definitely recommended, it increase light output to something very usable.
Just bought the sister truck to your the GMC Canyon, figure lots of the mods will be the same
Will follow and watch the other mods
Thanks for the videos to help with instruction
You're welcome! Definitely awesome trucks! 👍👍
Got a new subscriber here. Just got a 2016 Colorado LT charcoal gray color and definitely wanted to do some modifications to my truck but don’t know where to begin. Thanks for this video might have to watch it a couple of times so I can get every information I need.
Thank you! I will have a lot more videos coming once the months start getting colder here in Pennsylvania!
Great mods and touches so far 👌🏻. I like the black out look as well. especially on red.
Rims/tires and a lift. Would transform the truck. This is where I would put the mod money to the truck. Instead of spending on cold air intake and exhaust . She’s a nice daily driver 😎
Thanks! That's definitely coming soon!
PS: you are correct with the lights I did the same. and Still have my 06 Colorado .along with my 17 Canyon also a PA guy
Nice! Where at in PA?
this is an old video but just wanted to drop a line to tell you how much i appreciate you showing all this stuff off. my husband has a colorado so i'm excited to show him your upgrades.
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching! Tell your husband to reach out to me any time via email if he has any questions. Horse.Power.Obsessed@gmail.com.
Your a great wife
Indeed!
Hellwig rear sway bar PN 7745 for highway use... but not for serious off-roading. Pop N Lock PL8140 power tailgate lock, locks and unlocks w/ power door locks. Hard tonneau of your choice (Pa. here too) to keep a dry bed. AMP bed extender for hauling longer material in a short bed. Folded inward, it also contains groceries etc or sandbags for Pa. winter driving.
I was looking at a good tonneau and the bed extender. Do you have any recommendations?
Picking up my new Colorado z-71 this week and these are some great ideas. Definitely going to order the tray organizer and the GM floor liners!
Definitely! I love those things!
I went with a "Mallet" full exhaust, a bit pricey but top shelf Stainless Steel and Welds. MGP caliper covers are nice as well.
Interesting. I'll take a look into it.
Helyea bro, just picked one up and going through the same
You're on a great path.. helyea
Awesome! Thank you!
I prefer S & B for my intakes. Afe sounds good for exhaust. As much as a V6 can sound.
I like the Eibach Pro-Truck lift with 2 rear shock and 2 Front coilovers which give you a 2-3" front lift. They are around $520.
Nice! I'll check them out! 👍👍
I have a 2018 Colorado, personally I really like the vinyl package with the Colorado’s! The black hood vinyl makes it look very aggressive as do the side vinyls!
I haven't seen the hood vinyl before!
I like that!
I like the Escort wireless radar detector. I just lay it on a sticky pad on my dash and it works great. I can take it out and move it to another car easily or hide it out of view of thieves.
That's a good idea!
As per an exhaust system I put a borla exhaust on mine and sounds great!!
Awesome! You like the sound?
Trifecta tune. Did wonders for the performance on the 3.6
I've been considering it!
I installed a Magnaflow cat back exhaust on my '17 Colorado 6 cyl. I really like it. It is not too loud, but makes my truck sound more like an 8Cyl. It was at first a little droney at 1500 and especially 2500 rpm, but smoothed out with use. We have pretty much done the same mods to our trucks. I went with MotoMetal wheels. I like your truck and video! Look forward to seeing what you do next.
Thanks, man! I am pumped for the next mods! You have any sound clips of that exhaust?
Heading out of town. I will try to get something to you next week.
Thanks!
I have a 2015 Colorado, and have been wanting to do some mods. I'd also be interested in hearing a sound clip of that exhaust mod !
ANZO LED step lights for rear bumper, I did them on mine ... they can be set to blink red or yellow ... running red lights and brake and then turn white for reverse
Looks great. I just bought a 2022 Canyon. And first thing was also headlight upgrade. I also put a cold air intake in mine. I went with A Volant 15438 - Cold Air Intake Kit With Closed Box MaxFlow 5 Filter. It sounds great power boost is awesome. As for exhaust I am looking at a MBRP S5090304 - ARMOR PRO Cat-Back Stainless Exhaust System. This is one of the cheaper 304 stainless steel that sounds pretty good. Would love to see more Mods as I too have only just begun moding my truck.
On your CIA, did you tune after the install? And did you see any noticeable MPG gains? I've seen a lot of people get about +1 mpg. Trying to justify it on my 2021 Canyon.
I have a 2018 midnight Colorado v6 I added the afe cold air intake and cat back exhaust it has a nice deep sound when you put your foot into it but at speed its not bad at all and yes its 0-60 is better I love mine
Is the catback you have from aFe?
I was wondering how those cat backs sound...I don't like anything that sounds like a fart can, I l like the deep sound. I have some flowmasters on my old silverado and always loved the sound.
I know it's an old video but tks for the info and ideas. I have a 2017 Z71 with 4" RC lift kit and 33". Always looking for ideas!
You're very welcome!
Can't live without my SiriusXM radio. It's always the 1st thing I do. Especially since there are so many hacks to get a subscription for free or only a few dollars a month.
LOVE THE DONUTS! The first thing I would do next is get a big WANG!! 😂 But for real, I think the light bar would look cool!
I'm gonna do the light bar for sure! 👍👍
This is 3 years ago and I know this but if your still looking for exhausts I just installed a corsa performance cat back it’s a 3 inch pipe with a straight through muffler leading in to twin 4 inch tips and I thing it sounds great. Especially for a v6. And I have a 2019 Chevy Colorado z71
Looks great just change the rocker steps. Cheers
Thanks, man!
I like the zr2 hood. Thinking about it for my Z71.
I've been looking... Still no luck.
I do like this and your other video but I have a questions how do you install the Gen5 DIY wiring for the LED lighting?
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Hey I have a 2018 Colorado, have you removed the speed restriction on it and how did you do it
As always Justin you're dotting your i's and crossing your t's on your current and future mods. I have no suggestions, . . . . . .yet. lol Hey, we still have a lot winter month thinking I can do. lol FWIW, and this is definitely personal taste, I've always had caps on all my trucks in matching body color. My life-style necessitated having same, but I did like the looks and during the winter months the extra weight was a real plus, even for doing donuts. lol Now that I think about it, maybe I do have a suggestion. Can you move the front tow hooks forward just a bit more or are there tow hooks you can buy to accomplish same? How about tow hooks for the rear? Hey, what can I say, I like tow hooks. lol
Save the Wave.
Thanks for the reply, Peter! I unfortunately can't move the front tow hooks forward any further but I like the idea of rear ones! 👍👍
My Z71 came with free Black Bow ties and GM matts negotiated during purchase. Later I removed the air dam. Then did a DIY bedliner. Then a few weeks ago got the OEM ZR2 style skids (but for Z71s) and used (like new!) ZR2 rock sliders. Total for the skids and sliders was $650 after shipping. Not bad! Looks great!
I'm looking at the Z71 skids! How much were those?
HorsePower Obsessed $330 shipped for both skids. Shopped around online. Typed in “GM parts” in a search engine and pulled up 5 windows and then priced them out after shipping. Some had cheaper skids but expensive shipping. Most sites are just dealership websites. May be cheaper from the dealer (not likely).
Forgot to mention window visors to keep it cool during the Summer. I park in the sun during the Summer
HorsePower Obsessed I am stealing your red tow hook idea BTW. I have been thinking about that since the Trailhawks came out. Lol
Yeah it turned out nice. I may get them powder coated come summer time though for added strength.
Nice truck man! I'd like to show you some of my mods to see what you think.
Thanks! You can send me pictures at horse.power.obsessed@gmail.com.
I would remove the Colorado emblems. Clean look. I have a 2016 black colorado. I actually used a Colorado forum and found black bezels for the headlights instead of plastidip. They stuff works ok but not a fan. I already had the bow ties but didn’t like the chrome around them. I’ve been looking at different headlight assembly’s but not sure to try the spyder or anzos.
I have recently removed the chrome badging and went with the redline badging (black/red) instead. I have been looking at different headlights and tail lights myself but haven't settled on any yet. Let me know if you find some that are good.
My wife pictured here just bought a 2020 Colorado LT satin silver yesterday. I’m a mustang guy but to each their own lol. Great idea for the outside purchase of step ups and package tray. It doesn’t have a bed protector. Would you suggest a plastic , rubber or professionally done spray on bed?
I would recommend a spray on bedliner. My experience with the plastic ones have not been good.
Satin black wrap looks insane
I like the "Blend Mount" set-up you have.....but, I have an older "Redline" M3 version and use my "Smart Cord" set-up. I believe I need the "Smart Cord" to bluetooth to my phone in order to use the "Escort Live" app. Also I would not like to reach up to use the Mute button if needed. Anyway very nice set-up though.
Thank you!
I watched all your videos on your 2018 Colorado Z71. I have the same truck and love mine.
One thing I see lacking is a light in the lower dash console storage pocket where the USB port and cigarette lighter port is located. Have you found anything to light up this area?
Thank you. The only thing I found to help with that was a small led that was inside of a usb cable that lit up when plugged in for charging a phone or something like that.
It’s a 3.5 lift and looks great. I think the stance is perfect
Nice! What size tire could you fit?
My tires are LT275 65R18. I don’t really mess around with instagram, but if you checkout George1441 on Instagram you can see a pic of my truck
Oops I was wrong on my instagram, it under Gschif1135
The Instagram photos are older before I took those running boards off and put the electric ones on
I'll check them out! 👍
i generally stick with the black plastic intakes vice the metal ones due to heat soak that they bring to the air coming in.
the general rule of thumb is every 10 degrees to can make the air entering the engine colder you will gain about a 1% power over all increase.
Any specific one in mind?
K&N is one I personally like. I think for gas is about 250 on amazon.I’m currently looking into one for my 17 z71 Duramax Colorado and AFE is offering one at about 300.
Btw, you got a great looking truck dude, thank you for the insight on mods to do, they have helped me weigh out some decisions I am to do on my truck.
Thanks man! I'm glad I could help and if there's anything specific you'd like to know or see with the truck let me know. I'm happy to help!
That's not too bad! I'll check them out.
I really like your videos. I have a 2018 Colorado and looking for a tailgate damping solution. I can't seem to find anything. Is this something you have done?
Thank you! You mean to softly close the tailgate?
have you looked at Corsa exhaust? i have it on my 2018 ZR2 and actually have a video for sound of the system.
I did look at the Corsa, how do you like it?
@@HorsePowerObsessed It has a little drone it certain rpms. gets even worse with cold air intake. i put the stock air intake back on the truck. just to much noise in the cabin. exhaust by it self i like.
I like the HID's. I went through two exhaust 1)aFe Power 49-44061-B Rebel Series 3" and it sounded semi good in the low RPm and absolutely ricey in the higher RPMs so I returned it. 2) I got flow master super 44I thin, and it sounded just as bad. When I got the K&N intake it was all the sound I needed. It really opens up and in the mid and low range you can really here the Engine "growl" and it doesn't sound like a civic. I plasti dipped everything chrome black on my 2015 Colorado Z71 and really improved the look. Tinted windows are the way to go also, really improves the look especially if you get rid of the chrome. I like the idea of a small lift, with a skid plate especially for the oil pan. My cousin has a 2 door jeep on 35's,and if I would have had mud terrains,I would have gone places I couldn't.I also got a swing out tailgate tool box I really like. If my friend had your Colorado, id tell him to tint the windows and get a intake, no exhaust and lets save for a little lift or possibly a leveling kit and some more aggressive off-road tires.
Interesting! I might skip the exhaust then! Tint is definitely happening soon!
@@HorsePowerObsessed I researched exhaust allllot. I never found anything that sounded that good. Went out and spent the 600$ and realized that there's not an exhaust that is going to sound deep through out the RPM's. Down low maybe but not Up-high. If there is one Id love to hear it. My engine cover is off bc of the CAI so I wonder if just having the cover off with the stock intake brings out the engine growl. It would be worth a shot.
Yeah that was the issue I was having too, I can't find an exhaust that sounded good. I don't think it's just the cover for the sound I think the air filters just let the engine breathe better so you hear more.
On my 2018 I slapped a Blower and a CatBack exhaust. Intake is a K&N. Told not to mess with the MAP sensor. Mine pushes 435@5000. So a Total sleeper. Lights? Wana go 120km to 252km? Oh! You cant.
Can fog lights be added to a Colorado that doesn’t currently have them. I have the WT with the wheel kit and want o add fog lights?
Yes they can. Check out this harness here: www.gen5diy.com/collections/15-17-colorado-p-p-harnesses/products/copy-of-2015-2018-chevrolet-tahoe-foglight-harness
If you haven't already done so, just get the chevy dealer installed cat back, no drone, no problem, sounds great.
I am thinking about that one!
Which wires did you connect the radar detector wire pins (for the power)? I snooped around but couldn't find a steady 12 volt pair.
The purple wire with green tracer is a 12volt keyed source and then black to black. Let me know if you have any questions! 😊
@@HorsePowerObsessed Thanks Alot!! I will work on that!
You're welcome! Definitely an awesome setup!
Nice job on your mods, and yes black wheels with a lift kit and the truck will look loke a beast! ...A question about the step bar. Can that product be used with a Hi Lift jack? I' ve seen a tubular shaped adapter for the Hi Lift that looks like a perfect fit for those tube bars.
I'm not sure, unfortunately. I would imagine it would though cause it's beefy.
Love that intro
Thanks!
Do you have any videos of how you installed the mirror tap, I been trying to find videos of which ones I need to tap in
The mirror tap is pretty easy, the center piece of plastic on the mirror cover comes out to expose the wire harness for the mirror and from there you would put the black wire to the black wire of the harness and the red one to the purple/green wire of the harness. Then you can put everything back together and it should be good to go
Man that was a steal on the step bars I paid Like $745 from the dealership
Yeah it was too good if a deal to pass up! These are the step bars I like the most for the truck, too!
They came on mine. I bought it just a couple weeks ago
Now you just need a lift. Let us know when you do the lift. Looking great!
I may or may not have one sitting in my garage waiting...
@@HorsePowerObsessed Awesome!!! Can't wait to see it. Your Colorado is looking great!
Thank you! 👍👍
Hi. Just bought a '19 z71 Colorado with 19 K miles on it. I'm doing a fair amount of the mods you did. Will you help me with one question? I just replaced the low and high beam headlights with Sylvania LED and forgot to take a before photo. My question is...When driving in daytime, do the amber signal lights light up , or only the low beam headlights? And...do the amber lights only light up when the dash sensor senses low light? These questions are with the light switch in AUTO mode...One further question...when brights are on , do low beams go out so only two lights are on at any given time?...sorry so wordy, but thanks for your help and videos.....
Low beam is the "DRL" or day time running light with no amber lights. The amber lights come on when the headlights come on in full force which would be when full darkness is experienced (night time), the low beams stay on with the high beams adding light to it.
How did you get those LED fog lights in the colorado with the weord figments they have? Looked like you installed an H11 fitment.
It was a 5202 bulb actually.
Oh okay. Just the cover of the box looked like H11. Yeah, I put LED's in mine. Installing 2" leveling next weekend. Thank you for the colorado content. Bought a colorado last week and your videos are helpful
@@jeffhardy3343 thank you! I'm happy to help! 👍
Hey guys...... I'm thinking of trying one of these plug and play performance chips for my 2016 Colorado. I can't find any real data that proves these work as well as they claim. Has anyone tried either a Jet Performance, JDM ProM or GTE Stage 1 performance chip on their truck? If so does it work as well as claimed?
Consider getting a Tonneau Cover, I got one from Undercover (painted to match from Undercover) and it completes the look of the truck, I had my windows tinted to 5% granted im no longer living in PA, im in Florida now so I know that isn't legal in PA , if you are considering getting LED tail-lights stay away from Anzo USA branded lights, I bought the Spyder LED/Fiber Optic tail-lights and they look amazing and bright as hell, I upgraded to the same floor mats you have from Chevy, im considering getting a Cold Air Intake kit too but I am leaning toward to the GM one only for the fact that with the other manufacturers you will have to remove and not re-install the engine cover whereas with the GM one the cover stays put and it looks factory, every car I have bought I always had the muffler removed and installed a Flowmaster in it's place, welded in place of the factory muffler and dumped out the back dual pipes, I never really trusted the clamp on/ bolt on kits only for the fact that over time they will start to sag and become uneven, I plan to upgrade the hood of my truck to either the ZR2 hood with the cowl or a ram air hood, also removing the lower air damn tomorrow, in the future im either getting a brush guard or going to replace the fog lights with Rigid Industries Fog Light kit that replaces the factory fogs and getting the 30" Rigid in the bumper.
I was thinking of getting a painted to match tonneau cover. I saw one on a Colorado the other day and liked the looks. The Spyder tail lights were the ones I was looking at so we're all good there. I didn't know the GM intake kept the engine cover, I'm definitely going to look more in to that one then! Thanks for all the info! If you have any pics of your truck with the painted tonneau cover on it I'd like to see them! Send them to horse.power.obsessed@gmail.com if you can! 👍👍
HorsePower Obsessed I can do that or if you have Instagram check out my page @ theblackpearl19
Sounds good!
Have you considered winterizing your wheel wells and shocks? If your rear brakes are drum convert them to disc brakes
No I haven't but it sounds interesting. You have any more information?
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Maybe a louder horn
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This is just my opinion but I would not change the exhaust. I changed the factory exhausts on my '14 Challenger (Borla Touring) & '07 Sierra (MagnaFlow). both are V-8's. I listened to countless aftermarket clips on UA-cam before deciding and I can honestly say that there was not 1 clip of a V-6 that sound good, sound like a rice burner. Also you might have to deal with droning. My Sierra with MagnaFlow doesn't drone too bad and once it reaches cruise speed it's little louder than stock which I like. The Challenger with the Borla Touring, on the other hand is terrible.
I haven't found an exhaust yet that doesn't sound ricey for this truck.
Cheap upgrade i put rain deflectors on my 2018 Colorado also switched all lighting to LED in the interior
I am looking at rain deflectors soon and I literally just did the LED upgrade (next video to come out). Which deflectors did you go with? Stick on or in channel type?
@@HorsePowerObsessed in channel i got them on Amazon for $57 Auto Ventshade
@@Apruiti18 Nice! I'll be looking into those! Thanks for the tip!
I like the wheels and tires
Thank you!
Comment about the side steps. I just bought my 2015 Colorado base 2wd, used 74000 miles. First thing is the drivers seat. The drivers seat has split right on the seam. Because the trucks sit so high from factory, it is really hard to get in, even for a 6' tall person like myself. So the people that have owned it before me has really abused the seat from sliding in. Would have been nice and easier if Chevy would have put a handle on the drivers side post like on the passenger side to pull yourself up by.
Agreed. I am always very mindful when I get into my truck to step on the side steps first and then in rather than sliding in or out to avoid damage.
@@HorsePowerObsessed You don't even want to know what the door rubber along the rocker panel looks like... I got it for $9000 so who am I to complain though...
That's an awesome price for sure! People tend to not take care of their cars I've noticed. It's much more rare to find those who baby them.
I've got me a black edition 2016 Colorado loaded LT 2.8 duramax diesel with black bow ties I'm going to take the Chrome on the black bow ties and go red I'm taking the Colorado badging and going red along with the tow hooks and possibly the fog light Chrome or I'll change that to Black..
Sounds like a plan! Black/red or red/black. I'm a fan of both! (Obviously)
1. You can't find an exhaust that will make a V6 sound good. I have a Z71 as well btw
2. DON'T buy oem wheels man. You can get way better looking wheels that will not be as expensive.
3. Taillights I've heard much better reviews on the spyders that the anzos lot of people tell me the anzos will fog. With your weather that seems like a big deal.
4. I've watched your headlight video and those turned out absolutely awesome think I'm going to go the same direction. Very in depth detail much appreciated brother stay at it!
Ps don't get the oem wheels yet again 😂
lol I hear ya on the OEM wheels and I've since decided against them. I have some tail lights on the way and another video coming with a few more mods soon. I agree with the exhaust, I was just talking to another person about them and they agreed that there is no way to make it sound good. The headlights are AMAZING and look great, I definitely recommend it.
HorsePower Obsessed I'm very inexperienced with wiring and your set up seems a bit intimidating to me. Is there anything wrong with me going with the switchback diode dynamics with the resistor and just installing the diode low and high beams? Essentially I'm asking what's the advantage of going the extra mile like you did?
@@Coleburgess09 Well... There's a few benefits but let me start by saying the route I went may LOOK intimidating but there was not actually any "wiring" I had to do. It is ALL plug and play. Meaning basically you disconnect one end of a pre-existing wire and plug in a new one. If you get the switchbacks from Diode Dynamics their resistor to prevent hyper flashing has to be WIRED in (they use quick clips, but it essentially cuts into the stock wiring) the resistors I used were built in to the Gen5DIY harness and literally just got plugged in between stock wiring (physical wire harnesses instead of splicing factory wiring). Plus with my Gen5DIY harness the switchbacks are on instead of the low beam headlight. I know that's a lot of text and it might be confusing so if you need more clarification just let me know and I'll do my best to help.
Basically, the route I went is pretty easy and doesn't require any real wiring knowledge.
HorsePower Obsessed no that makes a ton of sense and I would love the look of the switchback being on instead of the low beam. I honestly didn't notice that, that is sick! Also I love/hate you for replacing that fog light chrome trim because now that's all I see when I look at my front end, going to order those on Monday 😂. Yet again man keep up the awesome videos super thorough clear and concise you have a natural talent with this stuff your passion is obvious and admirable 👍
@@Coleburgess09 Thanks, man! That means a lot! I am working on a new video tomorrow with a few more mods you might like so watch out for that! Like I said if you need any help doing anything with the truck let me know. I'm happy to help!
Was wondering how much effort to remove the front air dam ?
I just got a 2020 LT and am tired of scraping everything !
More effort than you think but it's not difficult. The screws are in from top down which makes it.... fun.
@@HorsePowerObsessed that's what I was afraid of.
I have access to a lift so that should make it easier.
What tint did you get for your front windows to match the rear ?
Did you have any links for your hids and did you ever have any issue with them
No issues at all. Still going strong. You can get the kit at xenondepot.com.
I swapped out my gold bow tie but busted one of the clips. The new black bow tie clipped in with the 3 remaining clips but it isn’t flush against the grill because of the broken one. What would you suggest to fix? Double sided 3m tape or maybe JB weld?
Double sided tape for sure
@@HorsePowerObsessed awesome, thanks!
I have the Duramax diesel, a lift, Amp Research electric side steps which are great, camper shell or cap as some call it, Husky liner mats front and back, added Infotainment GPS, The Bed Rug
Which lift?
Rough Country. It was done through the dealer
How big?
Let me know what you think of the pics
@@georges4562 I didn't see any pics, where are they?
Sick intro
Thanks, man!
Did you need any adapters for the new bulbs? I recently installed custom headlights on my 2016 colorado, and the bulbs that came with them are super dim. I was looking to buy some new ones but I don't know what brand I should get.
No adapters for anything other than the actual headlight bulbs since I went with hids
@@HorsePowerObsessed what brand did you use for the headlights and fog lights?
Also, did you get anything for the brights?
Have you put an exhaust on it yet? I can’t find anything I like.
No I haven't for the same reason as you.
I tried the K&N cold air intake on mine and i didnt like it,,,,it made it WAY to loud, so i took it off and got my money back,,,Lol,,,,so i just bought the K&N filter in my stock air box, and that in itself gives the truck 6 to 9 more HP, supposedly,,,,and i never have to buy a new filter.
My Z71 Colorado is white,,,so i painted the brake calipers a high heat red,,, and i just used a wire brush to scratch off the surface before painting, and i taped off my rotors before painting. It stands out really well with the factory rims, and the paint is staying on really well, and they can be washed if there is any brake dust over time.
It has a 2" leveling kit, but i still have my chin guard,,,, and i have black bow ties
Just as soon as i got the truck, i installed dual exhaust, using a GM turbo muffler, and double wall, angle cut, stainless steel tips.
GM uses 2 freaking mufflers on these trucks from the factory,,,, so now i only have one,,,Lol !
I like your Chevy floor mats better than mine,,, i used weather techs
The center of the hood is a satin black
Sounds nice. Any pics you want to share?
@@HorsePowerObsessed ,,,,I`ll try to send you some pics soon. I`ve only had it about a year and a half, and still to this day, i havent taken any pics,,,Lol. It`s been raining cats and dogs down here in Tennessee,,,,literally almost every day, so i havent been able to even wash it for a few weeks. Im subscribed to your channel, so i will send you pics soon,,,,,Oh, hey,,,, i have cousins up your way in Pittsburgh
Sounds good man! Tell them to look out for me I'm always around! 👍👍
Have fun washing and drying filters
@@rudedog062 ,,,,Lol ! I know,,, and its not time for that yet. I hear you have to buy a special cleaner for those,,, and i`ve also heard you can wash with soap and water
Bigger infotainment system screen
Have you noticed a drop in MPG while removing the air dam?
Nope. It has stayed exactly the same.
If you are looking for different bumpers, I have been looking into getting one called the Vengeance base front bumper. Also I have looked into getting a bigger lift over just my leveling kit, have you found any considerations yet?
I am very heavily considering the six inch lift from rough country. it would really be just start and I would build off of it later anyway. I want to get 18 inch rims with 285/65 tires and the rough country lift is the cheapest way to get me there right now.
HorsePower Obsessed Yes that is the only lift I have come across for the truck so far, I am hesitant to get one as well though because my truck is my only vehicle and I think it voids your warranty if you install a lift, is that correct?
It voids anything attached to that specific part. for example if my engine where to go bad they can't deny my warranty because of a lift. With that said if something goes wrong with the suspension yeah there would be no warranty.
HorsePower Obsessed would a leveling kit void any warranty on suspension?
If you were to leave it on during inspection, yes.
Hi Justin, I was wondering wht did u do with all of the mods that u had done on your 2018 colorado, do u have anything at all for sale, like the diode fog lights pod for example ???
I have the diode dynamics ditch lights still available
@@HorsePowerObsessed hi Justin, sorry just got back to u...
I have about 5 off road lights on mine already....
TQ though...
I like your diode fog lights , I thought u still have em...
Well yeah let's face it the drop-in filter by itself I've got one in mine and I guess you can notice it but is all those extra hundreds of dollars really worth that tiny bit more .yes every bit is better than none. but dollar for horsepower it's outrageous.
Agreed.
Get a GM sport bar or bed rails. Maybe a bug shield or windows visors
Window visors are on the way! What is the GM sport bar?
HorsePower Obsessed google sport bar on Colorado.... usually they offered on the trail boss version or ZR2. Good for off road during nights
ohhh yeah I had a momentary brain thing lol I know what those are. I've looked them a few times definitely give it a sporty look. I might consider one in the future. 👍
Chevy comes with a cold air intake drop in a afe magnaflow high air dry filter cheaper and does the samething
Black Fender Flares would look nice
I just ordered them last night! 👍👍
Nice, I’m going to order it for my truck soon.
Yeah it looks awesome with them installed I think. Will look even better with the new rims/tires/lift I have coming soon!
Hey Justin! I would love to know what muffler you have and/or what muffler you would recommend. I have a 2016 Z71 and I want a muffler that has a deeper throaty tone to it but not making it sound like a Honda. Thank you so much!!!!
That's the question of the year! I haven't found one yet myself...
HorsePower Obsessed I gotcha. I’m currently lookin at something like the Flowmaster Super 50 or a Borla S-type. I honestly thought you already had an after market one on there. When you started it up in one video it sounded pretty good.
Interesting! I haven't found an aftermarket exhaust that sounds good so I haven't changed it yet.
Sweet Julietes
Thank you! I love these glasses!
I have a 2018 Chevy Colorado lt 4x4.. so if i put the level kit in the front to match the back, would I be able to put 30 inch tiers? Please let me know everyone telling me I have to raise it up more.. I think there trying to rip me off.. I just want to put some tiers on it
2" level should be good. I had 31" tires on mine with that level kit.
What’s the biggest size I could go right now without doing the level everything stock?
I like the way your truck looks man
Probably what you have on there now
You're gonna kill your gas milage without that air dam but I get it.. Looks great. I have the midnight edition and love it
My gas mileage before and after doesn't appear to be any different. It does look a lot better!
Nice...I took mine off and it tanked...I was probably just driving a little too crazy.. Thanks for the vids man..I love those l.e.d lights.. I'm thinking of putting some on and adding a roll bar and bull bar when my budget allows for it
No problem! Do you have the v6 or the diesel?
V6... I'm just starting to feel a little bit of the "shutter" problem they are known for in the tranny.. I'm gonna have the dealership flush it and put that mobil 1 fluid in it and see if that helps.. Other than that, I love it
Thankfully, I have not noticed that problem. Hopefully it stays away.
Just purchased a Z71 with those boards, made the dealer take them off as I scrapped my leg twice on the test drive.
They work fine for me.. 🤷♂️
Great video Justin. I think you spun enough donuts to fill a Krispy Cream donut shop. I like what you done so far. You might want to look at MBRP for your exhaust, and either S & B cold air intake, or Banks Ram Air. I have had both with no complaints. 👍
Thanks! I appreciate the feedback and the suggestions! 😁👍
I really like those side steps but am concerned about my 7 year old’s foot possibly getting caught in between the bar and step. Do you think that’s a problem based on the size of the gap or am I worrying for nothing?
I don't think that could happen but I could be wrong. The gap isn't very big.
@@HorsePowerObsessed thanks!
You’re welcome! Let me know if you have any other questions!
Hey Bro got a question you you didn't leave a link for the gen 5 harness I'm interested in doing this mod. Thx for any help
You're right, I forgot to list that. You can find it here: bit.ly/2GIC7IL
Thank you so much. Just got all my interior led's, console tray & stubby antenna today I'm out of town but plan on putting them in tomorrow.
Nice! They are great additions to a great truck! 👍👍
Any reception issues with the stubby? Love my Colorado. You got the red/black thing going on I got the black/red going on. Lol
Really like the black/red trim cubby mats.
I forgot to tell you the 98 MPH speed limiter is gone. I have driven upwards of 130 mph so far.
Excellent! 👍
How?
What kind of nerf bars are those? Did they come stock on your Z71?
They weren't stock but they are OEM equipment.
@@HorsePowerObsessed Thanks. I watched the video again and just missed your comment on them. Great deal on them. Looks like they run $650 currently.
I did get a good deal. You can usually find them for much less locally via craigslist or facebook marketplace.
Dealer part black lug nuts
The most important mod....... trade that in for the Z71 with diesel engine.....
Man while your mods are gimmickry they appeal to some. You drive a weak underpowered truck . Suggestion: Do what I have done to my 2016 Colorado Z-71 CC 2WD 3.6 I have installed a RiPP Supercharger and my truck now bangs out 410+
rear wheel HP and 370 lbs. of torque. The power is instant and incredible and a total adrenaline rush every time. I have the BOSE Premium sound with a vehicle specific Kicker II 250 watt Sub mounted under rear seat. BOSE distributesall the highs and lows and sounds awesome. A dark Rosewood dash kit beautifies the interior. A cat back exhaust withstainless steel tips. 20" Ultra Predator II Chrome wheels with 33 " street tires . A Rough Country 6" suspension lift with the N3shocks and coil over struts give it an intimidating look. I removed the black Z-71 grille and replaced it with the LT chrome one.Good looks and wheel smoking power. That is something to talk about!
Sounds like a beast! 👍
Sounds like a mall crawling douche machine to me.. But then again, they appeal to some. Lmao