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#127 of 166 TB SS Brake upgrade.... by 2002svtf150 Feb 25, 2006 (12:34 pm)
The front discs are larger 12.8" & have a dual piston caliper upgrade over the standard TB brakes, the rears get a pad upgrade only.
#128 of 166 It's amazing by blkhemi May 05, 2006 (10:29 am)
I find it truly amazing that there are TB SS's readily available(at a discount at that) yet people are paying a premium to get into the SRT, even waiting months to get into one.   The SRT is truly the best pick here. It is a blazingly quick vehicle and has the utility to spare(not towing tho). If you're into towing and cargo cap., then by all means the SS is a wonderful ride to have. But if you have gas in your blood and crave max velocity, the SRT is the best way to go, especially if you can get one at a decent price(closest to MSRP as possible).
#129 of 166 A little less amazing... by doctyphoon May 07, 2006 (10:43 am)
I looked at a black TBSS in Richmond, VA today, as a replacement for my '93 Typhoon. Not a bad vehicle, but to my eye, not as well conceived and executed as the SRT8. From top to bottom, it has more of a cobbled together look and feel. I applaud GM for trying though, and this clearly is one of there better efforts lately. It stickers for 38K. I will keep my eye on it and if it doesnt move, I may try to lowball it. If I could get it for low 30's, it might not be a bad purchase. That will also buy me time to see if the SRT8's come down a bit in the next 12 months.
#130 of 166 Great truck! by rick66 May 09, 2006 (8:16 am)
I picked up the TBSS in feb. It stickered at 38k and I got it for about 33.5k. Knowing the interiors on GM cars are bad, this one was improved as well as the ride/handling. I couldn't believe I was driving a Trailblazer. The brakes stop the truck easily and handles like a sports car. I added the brake duct kit last month. The radio is also really good and I won't swap it out like I did on my Duramax. The tranny is very lazy and takes a long time to upshift. Power is unreal and I am getting the Vector PCM upgrade to solve shift problems. If you get into the throttle too hard, the 4:10 gear will eat up the mpg like a 60's big block. When I go easy I get about 16.3 combined. I bet on a hwy. trip i'll get 20mpg. That's good for a heavy truck w/a 4spd and 400hp but could have been way better with a 6 spd and a 3:42 gear. BTW, the BMW X5 was a dog and rode hard. The VW was just slow and both got same low mpg. They are well made but over priced and the TBSS eats them alive on many points. War story: I got into a cat and mouse run with a Cayenne S on a twisty back road in GA. He couldn't shake me (my tranny almost betrayed me) but I passed him inside the double yellow when he made too wide a turn and blew his doors off. Impressive. Replies to this message: ssgoku69 (May 30, 2006 10:33 am) beetledog (Jun 05, 2006 8:15 pm) blkhemi (Jun 06, 2006 4:50 pm) rich545 (Jun 08, 2006 6:25 am) and 2 more...
#131 of 166 Great truck! by doctyphoon May 12, 2006 (8:59 pm)
I saw a black TBSS just north of Richmond on I-95 this morning. It overtook me on the left, then tucked in front of me before exiting. I have to admit it did look all nasty and hunkered down on the move, a sweet looking ride. Maybe not an SRT-8, but sweet none the less! What a great time we live in!
#132 of 166 To the Host: by tayl0rd May 19, 2006 (10:15 am)
Can the Porsche Cayenne Turbo and/or Turbo S be added to this discussion? Replies to this message: steve_ (May 19, 2006 10:35 am)
#133 of 166 Re: To the Host: [tayl0rd] by steve_ HOST May 19, 2006 (10:35 am)
Replying to: tayl0rd (May 19, 2006 10:15 am) Sure; just try to keep at least two wheels on the ground at all times.   There's no separate make/model category for the Turbo, so I guess we can tolerate some regular Cayenne posts as well, lol.   Steve, Host
#134 of 166 Gas Mileage by asr515 May 22, 2006 (9:23 am)
My husband and I are looking to buy the SS soon. I love the look of it and the horsepower is ridiculous but, can anyone tell me what we're realistically looking at for gas mileage? The $3/gallon price tag makes me sick to my stomach!!!   Thanks!
#135 of 166 Re: Great truck! [rick66] by ssgoku69 May 30, 2006 (10:33 am)
Replying to: rick66 (May 09, 2006 8:16 am) Hi rick66, i'm thinking about getting a SS, i have a few questions for you, where and what brand did you get the brake duct kit? Is it worth the investment? How about the Vector PCM? does it give you more horsepower or does it improve shifting only? where can i get it? i would love to make the ss to have a 0 - 60mph time to less than 5 seconds. thanks for the help

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