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tjd24 · 08-04-2009, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

I seem to recall someone stating that near or above the fusebox is a plug that looks to be where ABL would have been plugged into had the engineers gotten it figured out in time.

Have you tried using that for the power source rather than doing any drilling?

Look very nice

Good memory - I recalled it too - look here - post #4 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...&highlight=ABL

Hylton · 08-04-2009, 09:13 AM

Great job Teccboxx. I have also ordered wiring for the job. I will be switching lighting technology to EL wire of optical. What did you use?

Hylton · 08-04-2009, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by PolishMike

What is it with people and warranty? If you want to 100% keep your warranty then DON'T MODIFY YOUR CAR!!!!!!!!

Yeah really!

MidlifeZ28 · 08-04-2009, 09:24 AM

Great work. Keep us informed. I'll do it as soon as you have it figured out. Thanks!

Primus · 08-04-2009, 09:46 AM

Looks awesome. Hopefully I can add some of this stuff to a 1LT.

Michael_Js · 08-04-2009, 09:51 AM

Looking good! Can the brightness be adjusted?

Vuron00 · 08-04-2009, 10:01 AM

Is this going on any kind of switch so that you would be able to turn it on/off or change the brightness?

PolishMike · 08-04-2009, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael_Js

Looking good! Can the brightness be adjusted?

I would think he hooked it up to the dimmer switch, as its has the connection for it.

montej23 · 08-04-2009, 10:32 AM

Can't wait to see this mod

pinkcamaro10 · 08-04-2009, 10:52 AM

cant wait to see it finished!!!

chrisgalles · 08-04-2009, 12:15 PM

I'm currently working on doing the same thing to mine. I'm going to have orange ABL and I'm also changing it in the doors to orange to go along with my color scheme.

Countach · 08-04-2009, 12:44 PM

man you are the pioneer of camaro mods

Tecca · 08-04-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Countach

man you are the pioneer of camaro mods

Thanks for the kind words, I have a couple more in store this week. Although I am kinda running out of ideas.

Anyway I am using electroluminescent lighting. I am trying .9mm 2.2mm, and 4mm EL wire along with 1/4 light tape. So far for the blue the aqua blue or natural blue is the closest I can find to matching the door trim.

No this will not void the warrenty and if it does it will hold void a replacement dash because of the two small holes I will be drill just to hide it better, although it is not needed.

Anyway, I have a couple more things coming so I will keep everyone updated on my status this weekend as there isn't much I can do until I get that stuff.

Rikarus · 08-04-2009, 01:52 PM

is it hiding behind the trim pieces well?

08-04-2009, 09:13 AM	#16
Hylton Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 7,280	Great job Teccboxx. I have also ordered wiring for the job. I will be switching lighting technology to EL wire of optical. What did you use? __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

08-04-2009, 09:24 AM	#18
MidlifeZ28 Drives: Yellow 2SSrs 2G1FK1EJXA9110386 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: U.S. Army, Fort Bragg, NC Posts: 199 View My Garage	Great work. Keep us informed. I'll do it as soon as you have it figured out. Thanks! __________________ Rally Yellow 2SS/RS with Black Rally Stripes & Ground Effects Package, Grey/Black interior, Yellow Engine Cover, Chrome gas cap, side accents, 20" Polished Wheels, rear blackout package. VIN: 10386 MSRP $40,100

08-04-2009, 09:46 AM	#19
Primus 2G1FF1EV0A9113319 Drives: 2010 1LT/RS 6MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,139 View My Garage	Looks awesome. Hopefully I can add some of this stuff to a 1LT. __________________ 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Black 1100: 10/13/2008 2000: 4/02/2009 3000: 4/08/2009 3300: 5/14/2009 3400: 5/21/2009 3800: 5/28/2009 VIN: 2G1FF1EV0A9113319 4000: 5/28/2009 4150: 5/28/2009 4B00: 5/28/2009 Delivered: 6/10/2009

08-04-2009, 10:52 AM	#24
pinkcamaro10 2G1FC1EV1A9110079 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS, 2013 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,756 View My Garage	cant wait to see it finished!!! __________________

08-04-2009, 12:44 PM	#26
Countach Drives: Future 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 419	man you are the pioneer of camaro mods __________________ 2LT/RS Auto with IO interior 1100 - 7/12/09 - NMGJKP 2000 - 7/20/09 - Order Accepted By GM 2500 - 7/22/09 - Order Preferenced 3000 - 7/23/09 - Order Accepted by Production Control TPW 8/17/09 3100 - 8/5/09 - Order Available to Sequence 3300 - 8/5/09 - Order Scheduled for Production 3400 - 8/12/09 - Order Broadcast 3800 - 8/19/09 - Order Produced 2G1FC1EV6A9137780 4200 - 8/20/09 - Order Shipped 5000 - 8/27/09 - Delivered to Dealer 6000 - 8/27/09 - Home

08-04-2009, 09:51 AM	#20
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,299 View My Garage	Looking good! Can the brightness be adjusted?

08-04-2009, 10:01 AM	#21
Vuron00 Drives: 2010 CGM 2LT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southern PA Posts: 218	Is this going on any kind of switch so that you would be able to turn it on/off or change the brightness?

08-04-2009, 10:32 AM	#23
montej23 Drives: 2011 VR Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 974 View My Garage	Can't wait to see this mod

08-04-2009, 12:15 PM	#25
chrisgalles TEXAS FIGHT! Drives: Awesome Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Longview, Tx Posts: 1,226	I'm currently working on doing the same thing to mine. I'm going to have orange ABL and I'm also changing it in the doors to orange to go along with my color scheme.

08-04-2009, 01:52 PM	#28
Rikarus I can't tpye! Drives: 2010 RS/SS Victory Red Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 580 View My Garage	is it hiding behind the trim pieces well?

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