LQ9SS Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 The poor Silverado SS had 160,000 miles and was getting expensive to fix and upkeep and was getting nervous what was going to break next. I ran into a deal that I couldn't pass up on an 06 TBSS with only 25,000 miles. I absolutely love this thing. Rides solid, no ratttles yet, good power, and WARRANTY! I do miss the SSS but it was getting tired, and couldn't stand how every panel in the truck would rattle and the ride was getting really sloppy. Bought it yesterday and its been raining since Ugh!! I can't wait to detail this thing, needs some good paint correction and protection. Plans for the TBSS? nothing major right now as money is tight. First things first, paint the bowtie black, tint front windows, debadge a few things. Next summer I will be putting on some 22" chrome TBSS replicas and some stereo work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlack151 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Wow only 25k miles on an 06. That's awesome. Congrats and have fun with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LQ9SS Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 Wow only 25k miles on an 06. That's awesome. Congrats and have fun with. The wheels need some polishing. I have MP 1 and 2, what method do use use for polishing and protection? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpressThis13 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 remember you may think your wheels need some polishing but more than likely they are cleared in which treat like regular paint shr fmp and so forth not mp 1 or 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueGenCoupe Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Congrats I always wanted one of these. If you don't mind me asking, how much ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Xtreme07ss Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 remember you may think your wheels need some polishing but more than likely they are cleared in which treat like regular paint shr fmp and so forth not mp 1 or 2 Eric is right. Your wheels are clearcoated, so you will want to treat them like paint and use either Revive by hand or FMP. If they are really bad you can use a little SHR. If you really want to truly polish them, you'll have to strip the clear first, then you cn use MP1 and MP2. Congrats on getting a solid TBSS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 That is nice! Is it AWD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Welcome! Lots of TBSS owners here, as well as a few ex-owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_pappy Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Congrats on the new ride. We love our TBSS. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chase@InsanePaint Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Congrats buddy!! GREAT FIND!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3PedalMINI Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 That is nice! Is it AWD? Arnt All TBss? AWD? congrats on the ride 25k miles thats insane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlack151 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Arnt All TBss? AWD? congrats on the ride 25k miles thats insane! Nope. There are RWD ones too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3PedalMINI Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Nope. There are RWD ones too. Wow really? i had no idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott mc Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 nice!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LQ9SS Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 Thanks for the nice comments! It is AWD. How should I go about treating the wheels with SHR and FMP? By hand, and what applicator? Or is there a good way of using a machine? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue04SSS Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Looks great. I debated between a TBSS and a SSS. Still think the TBSS looks better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LQ9SS Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 For those of you who have the TBSS, did anyone of you add a tune? Is it worth it? Will it actually help with MPG? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 congrats bro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE Mook Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Someone has taste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Tune-yes! Don't forget to think about E-fans while you do it. Jump on Tbssowners.com it's a great forum along w/ the members. I thoroughly enjoyed my '06 TBSS to the fullest while I had it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardo Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 It has a ls2 so a tune is welcome, most definitely. I would say get some long tube headers before the tune. tap a talka thingy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Nice! Yours is a twin to my truck. You will love it. Those are some LOW miles for an 06. I bought mine in 2010 with 27k on it...Thought it was low miles then lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormChaser Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Nice ride!!! I got a tune, intake and E-fans. I improved my mpg from 11mpg city to 15mpg city; 16 mpg hwy to 22 mpg ... But with our engines....do you really drive like a granny?? Most if the time.....if you're like most of us....we love the sound of our rides, the feel of the speed with or without a tune.. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormChaser Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Thanks for the nice comments! It is AWD. How should I go about treating the wheels with SHR and FMP? By hand, and what applicator? Or is there a good way of using a machine? Thanks. Clay bar Shr if scratches orange hand pad Fmp I think you can use he Americans applicator or the yellow one. Americana and bg. Or mss Mss by hand Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_pappy Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 American Racing long tube headers, cold air intake and a custom tune. Really worth it. I'll do the fans one day. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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