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jdenotter · 07-09-2012, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Revo1

Those are not at all the same.

Yep

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Revo1 · 07-09-2012, 01:53 AM

Lolhuh?

S3XPanther · 07-09-2012, 02:06 AM

Holy crap. Need dimensions.

SabotAndHeat · 07-09-2012, 07:09 AM

@ Revo1, Yeah I agree, Those LED Afterburners are not the same at all.

@ S3XPanther, I will whip up the dimensions for you after work tonight and post them.

colingordon · 07-09-2012, 07:50 AM

Ok but they are the same if you guys were to take the time to look at e CCFL version they are exactly the same. If you think so tell me why?

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meissen · 07-09-2012, 07:51 AM

Great job dude! I appreciate you were willing to go DIY than spend the outrageous prices for the aftermarket kits.

BowtieBelle · 07-09-2012, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meissen

Great job dude! I appreciate you were willing to go DIY than spend the outrageous prices for the aftermarket kits.

Bodih · 07-09-2012, 09:17 AM

Very simple/Very cheap/Very effective

Nice job! Its these kind of DIY efforts that make each car unique.

scythezo6 · 07-09-2012, 11:13 AM

Anyone see the lights on the new Kia forte coupe? They seemed to nail the afterburner effect pretty spot on.

Op, good work!

Rangore · 07-09-2012, 11:22 AM

Cool DIY!!! Great job and great idea!

MillerTime · 07-09-2012, 05:45 PM

Great job!

SabotAndHeat · 07-09-2012, 08:32 PM

Thanks again everyone!

Here are the dimensions of my half moon cutout. Don't forget to double check the direction you will need to bend for each specific housing. It'll save you the time of having to cut another because your tab breaks.

DarkneSS · 09-06-2012, 10:49 AM

Anyone else try this yet?

SabotAndHeat · 09-26-2012, 07:51 AM

Update:

I did pull my lights to check the seals and make another mod.

Seals were fine with the silicone.

I re-adjusted my outer two taillight half moons. I felt that they were tucked to far inward. So, pulled the light, the screw and slid the half moon out another half inch and re-sealed. No issues. 20 minute fix per.

The original location was based on looking at the lens straight on, it worked. But, to cars in the rear the outer tail light lens are actually canted outward and this tucks the half moons to close to the inside. By moving the half moon outward, it centered the half moon as it is viewed from the rear.

Dissociation · 01-29-2013, 08:04 PM

Just finished these! their Awesome.

Thanks for the DIY

We were wondering if anyone is interested in having these for their car.

We are willing to do this for people.

BigBlock69RS · 01-29-2013, 08:35 PM

Do you find the brake light are any dimmer with this mod? Or is it pretty reflective to compensate for covering the partially up?

jeffswhitess · 01-29-2013, 08:46 PM

I am thinking of trying this my-self!

iKeablr · 01-29-2013, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dissociation

Just finished these! their Awesome.

Thanks for the DIY

We were wondering if anyone is interested in having these for their car.

We are willing to do this for people.

I'd be pretty interested in this, though it matters on the price.

its a syn · 01-29-2013, 09:27 PM

Great job, looks like I just got me a winter project!!!

Dissociation · 01-30-2013, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Do you find the brake light are any dimmer with this mod? Or is it pretty reflective to compensate for covering the partially up?

I seem to notice that there is not as much reflection on cars behind me, but it doesnt seem too much dimmer.

dragom · 01-30-2013, 06:28 AM

anyone want to do a before and after shot

rking2000 · 01-30-2013, 07:49 AM

Awesome DIY,and write-up! Liked it so much I copied the dimensions. Then I got to thinking a person could make a blind (block off the whole tail light),and cut what ever design they wanted.But I also want the rear end visible you know how some clowns are at running up on you at stop lights. I do have 1 question. Did you paint the blind on the outside? Side facing the lens? Great job. Thanks for sharing!

gotpball44 · 01-31-2013, 12:57 AM

Gonna try this, VERY NICE MOD!!! Was just thinking about coming up with a way to do this for cheap a few days ago. You just made my day lol.

1969to2010 · 02-18-2013, 07:22 AM

great job and thnx for sharing this is on my long list , have afterburners now I like this look of these better

Randyscamaro2010 · 03-23-2013, 08:31 PM

Thanks for the mod. I saw it today and did it today.

07-09-2012, 01:53 AM	#27
Revo1 Camaronogamous Drives: 2010/2002 Camaro SS! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,699 View My Garage	Lolhuh? __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

07-09-2012, 02:06 AM	#28
S3XPanther by Odeon Drives: '12 SS/RS L99 IOM, '13 1LE soon! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Good question Posts: 1,254	Holy crap. Need dimensions. __________________ "It works 60% of the time, 100% of the time." "Some say it's a waste of time, others say it's an incredible waste of time." "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." 2013 IOM SS/RS - 1LE born 5/6/2013

07-09-2012, 07:50 AM	#30
colingordon Her Name is Mila Drives: 2012 Camaro 1LT A6 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hockessin, Delaware Posts: 1,003 View My Garage	Ok but they are the same if you guys were to take the time to look at e CCFL version they are exactly the same. If you think so tell me why? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD __________________

07-09-2012, 07:51 AM	#31
meissen Founder - Michigan FBody Drives: 1994 Camaro LT1, 2012 Camaro LFX Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chesterfield Twp, MI Posts: 2,116	Great job dude! I appreciate you were willing to go DIY than spend the outrageous prices for the aftermarket kits. __________________ 2012 Camaro LFX M6 - "Clifford" - 273hp/234tq on Dynojet - Cold Air Inductions CAI, VMAX Ported Throttle Body, MGW Short Throw Shifter 1994 Camaro LT1 A4 - "Red Alert" - v6-to-LT1 Swapped Cruiser; Cammed, Stalled, Enjoyed Michigan FBody Association http://www.mifbody.com/ Proud member of the unofficial Camaro5 "Rodgers Chevrolet Fan Club"

07-09-2012, 09:17 AM	#33
Bodih I Got My Orange Crush Drives: it like I stoles it... Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,904	Very simple/Very cheap/Very effective Nice job! Its these kind of DIY efforts that make each car unique. __________________ My love is in league with the freeway. Its passion will ride, as the cities fly by, and the tail-lights dissolve in the coming of night. And the questions in thousands take flight ~Robert Plant - Big Log~

07-09-2012, 07:09 AM	#29
SabotAndHeat Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Columbus, Ga Posts: 195	@ Revo1, Yeah I agree, Those LED Afterburners are not the same at all. @ S3XPanther, I will whip up the dimensions for you after work tonight and post them.

07-09-2012, 11:13 AM	#34
scythezo6 Virologist in the making Drives: 2010 VR SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 2,866	Anyone see the lights on the new Kia forte coupe? They seemed to nail the afterburner effect pretty spot on. Op, good work! __________________ Victory Red 1SS/RS Ordered - 8/4/09 & Joined Camaro5.com family 6000, Delivered to the customer - 12/21/09

07-09-2012, 11:22 AM	#35
Rangore Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Cyber Gray Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,960	Cool DIY!!! Great job and great idea! __________________ Current: 2010 Camaro 2LT - Current Mods: EGA on left and right windows - Solo CAT Back - Black CAI - Black Carbon Fiber Bow-tie Vinyl - Switchback LED Turn Signal bulbs - HOD Headlight bulbs - Aqua interior LED bulb No longer owned: 1993 Camaro Z-28

07-09-2012, 05:45 PM	#36
MillerTime Blowin the doors off! Drives: A 2013 SS RS 6M SR Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,312	Great job! __________________ 2G1FS1EWXD9163847

07-09-2012, 08:32 PM	#37
SabotAndHeat Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Columbus, Ga Posts: 195	Thanks again everyone! Here are the dimensions of my half moon cutout. Don't forget to double check the direction you will need to bend for each specific housing. It'll save you the time of having to cut another because your tab breaks.

09-06-2012, 10:49 AM	#38
DarkneSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Yonkers, New York Posts: 3,244	Anyone else try this yet? __________________

09-26-2012, 07:51 AM	#39
SabotAndHeat Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Columbus, Ga Posts: 195	Update: I did pull my lights to check the seals and make another mod. Seals were fine with the silicone. I re-adjusted my outer two taillight half moons. I felt that they were tucked to far inward. So, pulled the light, the screw and slid the half moon out another half inch and re-sealed. No issues. 20 minute fix per. The original location was based on looking at the lens straight on, it worked. But, to cars in the rear the outer tail light lens are actually canted outward and this tucks the half moons to close to the inside. By moving the half moon outward, it centered the half moon as it is viewed from the rear.

01-29-2013, 08:04 PM	#40
Dissociation Drives: Cyber Grey 2010 2LT RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 21	Just finished these! their Awesome. Thanks for the DIY We were wondering if anyone is interested in having these for their car. We are willing to do this for people. Attached Images

01-29-2013, 08:35 PM	#41
BigBlock69RS Ed Drives: 2013 AGM Camaro 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 293	Do you find the brake light are any dimmer with this mod? Or is it pretty reflective to compensate for covering the partially up? __________________

01-29-2013, 08:46 PM	#42
jeffswhitess Drives: 2010 ss2 white w/gold stripes Join Date: May 2011 Location: Nashville, TN. Posts: 540	I am thinking of trying this my-self!

01-29-2013, 09:27 PM	#44
its a syn B.O.D. 02/16/10 Drives: 2010 Synergy Green SE Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Albia,Iowa Posts: 2,441 View My Garage	Great job, looks like I just got me a winter project!!! __________________

01-30-2013, 06:28 AM	#46
dragom 2G1FB1EV3A9121989 Drives: Rally Yellow RS Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: indianapolis Posts: 814 View My Garage	anyone want to do a before and after shot

01-30-2013, 07:49 AM	#47
rking2000 Drives: 2011 Camaro 1lt r/s Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 47	Awesome DIY,and write-up! Liked it so much I copied the dimensions. Then I got to thinking a person could make a blind (block off the whole tail light),and cut what ever design they wanted.But I also want the rear end visible you know how some clowns are at running up on you at stop lights. I do have 1 question. Did you paint the blind on the outside? Side facing the lens? Great job. Thanks for sharing!

01-31-2013, 12:57 AM	#48
gotpball44 Boost Is Your Friend Drives: 2010 Black 1SS Camaro Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: La Mirada CA Posts: 1,123 View My Garage	Gonna try this, VERY NICE MOD!!! Was just thinking about coming up with a way to do this for cheap a few days ago. You just made my day lol.

02-18-2013, 07:22 AM	#49
1969to2010 The Man in Black Drives: 1969 Camaro 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 1,862	great job and thnx for sharing this is on my long list , have afterburners now I like this look of these better __________________

03-23-2013, 08:31 PM	#50
Randyscamaro2010 Drives: Cammed Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Antonio Posts: 39	Thanks for the mod. I saw it today and did it today. Attached Images