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Robmoney23 · 11-17-2013, 11:33 AM

I was curious if anyone has installed any cup holder lights.

I stumble acrossed this kit and was also wondering if anyone has had experience with this kit or doing it themselves. Any advice would be great

Thanks

http://www.diodedynamics.com/store/acrylic/chevrolet/camaro/2010-2013-chevy-camaro-illuminated-cupholder-inserts-reviews.html

mydreamcar · 11-17-2013, 04:04 PM

I have the kit. I went with as emblem. Very easy. You tap into the traction control wires red to the yellow wire and black to black. Heard st part was drilling the holes for the wires through the cupholders and feeding the wires through.

SSTG · 11-17-2013, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mydreamcar

I have the kit. I went with as emblem. Very easy. You tap into the traction control wires red to the yellow wire and black to black. Heard st part was drilling the holes for the wires through the cupholders and feeding the wires through.

Did you install the Multi Color option? If so, how big of hole was needed?
If not, how well did the Blue match OEM?

Thanks.

mydreamcar · 11-17-2013, 04:33 PM

Went with the single light option. Blue. Color matched very well for me . Will try to snap a picture later and upload. Use a 1/2 drill bit. Go slowly as you don't want to drill into anything underneath. I did have some trouble feeding the wires. but if you lightly pull up on the center console you get enough room to feed the wires through

mydreamcar · 11-17-2013, 04:37 PM

Not the best pics but I think they match

mydreamcar · 11-17-2013, 04:41 PM

Here you go

SSTG · 11-17-2013, 04:57 PM

Thanks, I am going to do the Rings for mine and the Footwells. DD is close to where I live.

Robmoney23 · 11-18-2013, 09:19 AM

Nice thank you very much for the info, and pics. How do u like the actually material the light/ emblems in? from all the pictures ive seen they look kinda cheap during daylight.

mydreamcar · 11-18-2013, 10:52 AM

they seem sturdy enough, I even had a drink on them and they got wet, held up fine. The material seems strong enough despite being lighweight

Robmoney23 · 11-18-2013, 03:37 PM

how are they held inside the cup holder? it looks like they rotate freely?

mydreamcar · 11-18-2013, 03:41 PM

Double sided tape holds them in. I had some extra and used some as well to ensure no movement

Robmoney23 · 11-18-2013, 03:47 PM

oh okay. hmmm i like them i'm just not sure about cutting a hole in my cup holders. Just incase i want to return back to stock. And you have to cut two holes right? one in each cup holder?

mydreamcar · 11-18-2013, 04:22 PM

I don't think cutting a small hole in each holder would be a big deal for any buyer down the road, it's not like a engine mod or something really cosmetic on the outside like a custom paint job , besides if you really had a buyer being hard nosed a little putty and black paint and no one would even know. Enjoy the car while you have it is what I say

chozn4service · 11-19-2013, 05:36 AM

I went with the Diodedynamics as well and I really like them. People who have seen them also look at them and say "Hey, I really like that!"
Requires small hole in the bottom of the well to run the wire through and I tapped into the AUX on the console.
I hear now they're coming out with red which I may have opted for if it had been available but I'm good with this set up as it sits.
The tape on the bottom of their disc don't secure well so I added my own on the outer edges along with a little tube adhesive in the middle and it's all good.

11-17-2013, 11:33 AM	#1
Robmoney23 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS 45th Anniversary Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 82	DIY Cup holder lights I was curious if anyone has installed any cup holder lights. I stumble acrossed this kit and was also wondering if anyone has had experience with this kit or doing it themselves. Any advice would be great Thanks http://www.diodedynamics.com/store/acrylic/chevrolet/camaro/2010-2013-chevy-camaro-illuminated-cupholder-inserts-reviews.html __________________ 449RWHP/415RWTQ 2012 2SS/RS 45th Anniversary Edition, JRE 470 CAM, SLP Under drive Pulley, Upgrade valve train, Tinted Windows, AAC Aqua interior lights & foot lights, CAI Intake, Catch Can, Gloss Black 20" 45th Rims, Kooks Headers, Kooks High Flow Cats, Flowmaster American Thunder Cat Back Exhaust, BMR Lowerin Springs, BMR sway bars, BMR rear end links and bushings, Jannetty Racing/SCT Tuned 91 ctane, 12inch Kicker Comp Sub, Custom Driverside Box, VMAX Ported Throttle Body, and Plasti Dipped bowties, emblems.

11-17-2013, 04:41 PM	#6
mydreamcar My Dream Car Drives: 2011 SIM LS3 1SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: staten island Posts: 1,534	Here you go Attached Images

11-18-2013, 09:19 AM	#8
Robmoney23 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS 45th Anniversary Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 82	Nice thank you very much for the info, and pics. How do u like the actually material the light/ emblems in? from all the pictures ive seen they look kinda cheap during daylight. __________________ 449RWHP/415RWTQ 2012 2SS/RS 45th Anniversary Edition, JRE 470 CAM, SLP Under drive Pulley, Upgrade valve train, Tinted Windows, AAC Aqua interior lights & foot lights, CAI Intake, Catch Can, Gloss Black 20" 45th Rims, Kooks Headers, Kooks High Flow Cats, Flowmaster American Thunder Cat Back Exhaust, BMR Lowerin Springs, BMR sway bars, BMR rear end links and bushings, Jannetty Racing/SCT Tuned 91 ctane, 12inch Kicker Comp Sub, Custom Driverside Box, VMAX Ported Throttle Body, and Plasti Dipped bowties, emblems.

11-18-2013, 03:37 PM	#10
Robmoney23 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS 45th Anniversary Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 82	how are they held inside the cup holder? it looks like they rotate freely? __________________ 449RWHP/415RWTQ 2012 2SS/RS 45th Anniversary Edition, JRE 470 CAM, SLP Under drive Pulley, Upgrade valve train, Tinted Windows, AAC Aqua interior lights & foot lights, CAI Intake, Catch Can, Gloss Black 20" 45th Rims, Kooks Headers, Kooks High Flow Cats, Flowmaster American Thunder Cat Back Exhaust, BMR Lowerin Springs, BMR sway bars, BMR rear end links and bushings, Jannetty Racing/SCT Tuned 91 ctane, 12inch Kicker Comp Sub, Custom Driverside Box, VMAX Ported Throttle Body, and Plasti Dipped bowties, emblems.

11-18-2013, 03:47 PM	#12
Robmoney23 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS 45th Anniversary Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 82	oh okay. hmmm i like them i'm just not sure about cutting a hole in my cup holders. Just incase i want to return back to stock. And you have to cut two holes right? one in each cup holder? __________________ 449RWHP/415RWTQ 2012 2SS/RS 45th Anniversary Edition, JRE 470 CAM, SLP Under drive Pulley, Upgrade valve train, Tinted Windows, AAC Aqua interior lights & foot lights, CAI Intake, Catch Can, Gloss Black 20" 45th Rims, Kooks Headers, Kooks High Flow Cats, Flowmaster American Thunder Cat Back Exhaust, BMR Lowerin Springs, BMR sway bars, BMR rear end links and bushings, Jannetty Racing/SCT Tuned 91 ctane, 12inch Kicker Comp Sub, Custom Driverside Box, VMAX Ported Throttle Body, and Plasti Dipped bowties, emblems.

11-17-2013, 04:04 PM	#2
mydreamcar My Dream Car Drives: 2011 SIM LS3 1SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: staten island Posts: 1,534	I have the kit. I went with as emblem. Very easy. You tap into the traction control wires red to the yellow wire and black to black. Heard st part was drilling the holes for the wires through the cupholders and feeding the wires through.

11-17-2013, 04:33 PM	#4
mydreamcar My Dream Car Drives: 2011 SIM LS3 1SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: staten island Posts: 1,534	Went with the single light option. Blue. Color matched very well for me . Will try to snap a picture later and upload. Use a 1/2 drill bit. Go slowly as you don't want to drill into anything underneath. I did have some trouble feeding the wires. but if you lightly pull up on the center console you get enough room to feed the wires through

11-17-2013, 04:37 PM	#5
mydreamcar My Dream Car Drives: 2011 SIM LS3 1SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: staten island Posts: 1,534	Not the best pics but I think they match

11-17-2013, 04:57 PM	#7
SSTG Drives: 2014 Z51 Corvette Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ofallon, Mo. Posts: 5,822	Thanks, I am going to do the Rings for mine and the Footwells. DD is close to where I live.

11-18-2013, 10:52 AM	#9
mydreamcar My Dream Car Drives: 2011 SIM LS3 1SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: staten island Posts: 1,534	they seem sturdy enough, I even had a drink on them and they got wet, held up fine. The material seems strong enough despite being lighweight

11-18-2013, 03:41 PM	#11
mydreamcar My Dream Car Drives: 2011 SIM LS3 1SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: staten island Posts: 1,534	Double sided tape holds them in. I had some extra and used some as well to ensure no movement

11-18-2013, 04:22 PM	#13
mydreamcar My Dream Car Drives: 2011 SIM LS3 1SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: staten island Posts: 1,534	I don't think cutting a small hole in each holder would be a big deal for any buyer down the road, it's not like a engine mod or something really cosmetic on the outside like a custom paint job , besides if you really had a buyer being hard nosed a little putty and black paint and no one would even know. Enjoy the car while you have it is what I say

11-19-2013, 05:36 AM	#14
chozn4service Drives: 2016 SS w/2SS A8 Blue Velvet Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 39.793153,-86.238223 Posts: 3,678 View My Garage	I went with the Diodedynamics as well and I really like them. People who have seen them also look at them and say "Hey, I really like that!" Requires small hole in the bottom of the well to run the wire through and I tapped into the AUX on the console. I hear now they're coming out with red which I may have opted for if it had been available but I'm good with this set up as it sits. The tape on the bottom of their disc don't secure well so I added my own on the outer edges along with a little tube adhesive in the middle and it's all good. Attached Images __________________ Never grow up, it's a trap!