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tonyfred · 08-01-2012, 06:34 PM

(Pics added in later post)

Bought a 2013 ZL1 Friday. (did not order it) One of the options was dealer installed footwell/cupholder lighting. The kit was actually in a box that I found in the trunk after I got home. I took one look at the instructions and decided that the dealer was DEFINITELY going to install it.
I had installed LED footwell lighting in the 2010 2LT that I traded in. I did the usual wiring to the gray wire so it worked with the dome light thing. It wasnt too hard.
So I took the car in at 7:30 this morning. I bought the car about 80 miles from home so I took a day off to stay there while they installed the kit.
I thought about 2 hours would get it. But it was almost 2 pm when they got it finished. They said it was pretty complicated. I know you have to pull the console, auto trans gear shifter, etc to get the cupholder lights in. You have to drill a couple of holes in the cupholder for the LEDs and one for the switch.
I will get some pics after dark to show the various colors that the lights change into.
They did let me borrow a car to go get some lunch in. I wasnt in a big hurry anyway so I am glad to get it done.
Just wanted to give folks a heads up on the time it takes.
And it was fun to watch everyone gather around the ZL1 at the dealership.
I bought it the same day it came in. Very lucky to find the exact color etc that I was looking for. Especially the 2013.
And by the way, I love the touchscreen system and although I may be imagining it, I think it has better sound quality, including bass, than the old models in the 2010-12s.

1badtie · 08-01-2012, 06:41 PM

yep I would love to see some pics of this

ripcurl329 · 08-01-2012, 07:16 PM

heck yea mine will be getting installed next week. Its one of those small add-on's that is cool to have. I worked it in the deal because i was not paying $600 just for a few LED's.

tonyfred · 08-01-2012, 07:53 PM

It was a little strange...the actual window sticker that came with the vehicle did not list the option. But the online GM Windowsticker had it listed. And I paid the amount that included the option. I said what the heck, it isnt that much considering the price of the car. And my poor old back just couldnt go through another do it yourself install.

Synerbee · 08-01-2012, 08:23 PM

It's a shame how much they get away charging for a few LEDs...

tonyfred · 08-01-2012, 08:44 PM

Here are some pix. They LEDs arent anywhere near as bright as the ones I installed in my 2010 but they look good and I didnt have to do it myself!

01pewterz28 · 08-01-2012, 09:49 PM

Looks good my buddy who ordered his 2012 ordered his with the lighting if I recall it took them a few hours as well.

Love your ZL1

WCoolBreeze · 08-01-2012, 11:00 PM

When my Kit was installed, it only took Ofer (2SSRS) and I about one hour to do it. Directions were very easy to follow.

Walt B.

el ess A · 08-01-2012, 11:51 PM

Glad you posted pics of the lamps. Now I know I do not care for that kit for me. Rest of the car looks good, though.

monstertodd · 08-02-2012, 12:53 PM

Aren't the GM kits plug and play? What could possibly take them so long to install it? Looks good btw.

lscamaro · 08-02-2012, 01:37 PM

Don't the gm kits require drilling?

CliffjumperRS · 08-02-2012, 05:11 PM

Yup, GM kit requires 2 holes for the LED lenses in the cup holders and 2 self tapping screws for each of the 2 footwell domes. I did mine in about 2 hours. Time consuming parts are just taking the console apart and putting it back together. Running the wires is really easy.

1badtie · 08-02-2012, 05:35 PM

so $600 just to have a few LEDs put into the cupholder
id have it done if it were a little cheaper actually alot cheaper

CliffjumperRS · 08-02-2012, 06:54 PM

I think my wife paid around $250 for the kit. Not exactly sure as it was a gift. But nowhere near $600. That's one helluva dealer install price.

08-01-2012, 06:34 PM	#1
tonyfred Drives: 2013 ZL1-Victory Red-Auto Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jackson TN Posts: 1,105	GM Dealer Installed Footwell Cupholder Lighting (Pics added in later post) Bought a 2013 ZL1 Friday. (did not order it) One of the options was dealer installed footwell/cupholder lighting. The kit was actually in a box that I found in the trunk after I got home. I took one look at the instructions and decided that the dealer was DEFINITELY going to install it. I had installed LED footwell lighting in the 2010 2LT that I traded in. I did the usual wiring to the gray wire so it worked with the dome light thing. It wasnt too hard. So I took the car in at 7:30 this morning. I bought the car about 80 miles from home so I took a day off to stay there while they installed the kit. I thought about 2 hours would get it. But it was almost 2 pm when they got it finished. They said it was pretty complicated. I know you have to pull the console, auto trans gear shifter, etc to get the cupholder lights in. You have to drill a couple of holes in the cupholder for the LEDs and one for the switch. I will get some pics after dark to show the various colors that the lights change into. They did let me borrow a car to go get some lunch in. I wasnt in a big hurry anyway so I am glad to get it done. Just wanted to give folks a heads up on the time it takes. And it was fun to watch everyone gather around the ZL1 at the dealership. I bought it the same day it came in. Very lucky to find the exact color etc that I was looking for. Especially the 2013. And by the way, I love the touchscreen system and although I may be imagining it, I think it has better sound quality, including bass, than the old models in the 2010-12s. __________________ Last edited by tonyfred; 08-01-2012 at 08:45 PM.

08-01-2012, 06:41 PM	#2
1badtie Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 1,214	yep I would love to see some pics of this __________________ 2018 ZL1 M6 NGM PPF and Ceramic coating IG: NGMZL1 2010 2SS RS --- SOLD MODS- Performance: BMR trailing arms & bushings \| BMR Toe links \| X-pipe \| Muffler delete \| Vmax ported throttle body \| Apex "strong" MAS \| Vararam CAI \| Apex catch can \| Kooks Headers \| Kooks HF Cats \| Dyno tuned by GPI 417 RWHP 409 FT-Lb Cosmetic: painted Zl1 rockers \| Zl1 grill \| AAC side markers \| AAC LED backup lights \| windows tint \| taillight tint \| JDP tow hook \| all emblems blacked out \| LED fogs

08-01-2012, 07:16 PM	#3
ripcurl329 Drives: 2012 SS/RS 45th & 1970 SS/RS 350 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 140	heck yea mine will be getting installed next week. Its one of those small add-on's that is cool to have. I worked it in the deal because i was not paying $600 just for a few LED's. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS 45th foot well&cup holder Ambient Lighting package, K&N Intake, Hurst Shifter, Kooks 1 7/8 LT Headers w/High Flow Cats 3" Kooks Street Screamer, ADM Scoop, Roto-Fab W/W relocation. 1970 SS/RS 350 - 1187 Steel Crank, Pink Rods, TRW flat tops, 10.5 to 1 w/ AFR 195 heads, GM Stage III off road solid cam, Air Gap Intake with a Holley 750 DP. Kenny Powers: Sure, I’ve been called a xenophobe, but the truth is, I’m not. I honestly just feel that America is the best country and the other countries aren’t as good. That used to be called patriotism.

08-01-2012, 07:53 PM	#4
tonyfred Drives: 2013 ZL1-Victory Red-Auto Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jackson TN Posts: 1,105	It was a little strange...the actual window sticker that came with the vehicle did not list the option. But the online GM Windowsticker had it listed. And I paid the amount that included the option. I said what the heck, it isnt that much considering the price of the car. And my poor old back just couldnt go through another do it yourself install. __________________

08-01-2012, 08:44 PM	#6
tonyfred Drives: 2013 ZL1-Victory Red-Auto Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jackson TN Posts: 1,105	Here are some pix. They LEDs arent anywhere near as bright as the ones I installed in my 2010 but they look good and I didnt have to do it myself! Attached Images __________________

08-01-2012, 08:23 PM	#5
Synerbee SoCal Headturners Drives: 2010 SGM Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Anaheim Hills, California Posts: 5,788	It's a shame how much they get away charging for a few LEDs...

08-01-2012, 09:49 PM	#7
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	Looks good my buddy who ordered his 2012 ordered his with the lighting if I recall it took them a few hours as well. Love your ZL1 __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

08-01-2012, 11:00 PM	#8
WCoolBreeze 2SS Drives: 2016 2SS, Red Garnet Tint Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Imperial, CA Posts: 1,343	When my Kit was installed, it only took Ofer (2SSRS) and I about one hour to do it. Directions were very easy to follow. Walt B. __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS 2005 Dodge Magnum R/T (Yes it has a Hemi) 1987 Camaro RS (California Special) - For Sale Gen6, 2016 Camaro 2SS, Red Garnet Tint (with Silver Rally Stripes) Ordered: 2-12-2016 TPW: 3-7-2016 Built: 3-7-2016 VIN 1G1FH78G0157626 Delivered: 4-26-2016

08-01-2012, 11:51 PM	#9
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,564	Glad you posted pics of the lamps. Now I know I do not care for that kit for me. Rest of the car looks good, though. __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

08-02-2012, 12:53 PM	#10
monstertodd Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Metallic 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tega Cay, South Carolina Posts: 4,032 View My Garage	Aren't the GM kits plug and play? What could possibly take them so long to install it? Looks good btw.

08-02-2012, 01:37 PM	#11
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	Don't the gm kits require drilling? __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

08-02-2012, 05:11 PM	#12
CliffjumperRS Drives: 2010 1LT/RS Victory Red Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 221	Yup, GM kit requires 2 holes for the LED lenses in the cup holders and 2 self tapping screws for each of the 2 footwell domes. I did mine in about 2 hours. Time consuming parts are just taking the console apart and putting it back together. Running the wires is really easy. __________________ 2010 1LT/RS GCN \| Roto-Fab CAI \| MRT V2.0 \| Defenderworx: Chrome Shifter, Polished Door Kick Plates, Polished Door Sills, Black Side Vent Inserts, Chrome Bow Ties, Chrome Cup Holder Surround\| GM: Trunk Mat, Cargo Net, Splash Guards, Wheel Mounted Audio Control, PDIM, 4 Gauge Cluster, Footwell & Cupholder Lighting, Switchblade Silver Interior Trim Kit, Premium Floor Mats\| Oracle: Aqua Blue Dome & Trunk LED's, Bright White Plate LED's \| RS Chrome Valve Stem Caps \| Shined by Adam's & Meguiar's

08-02-2012, 05:35 PM	#13
1badtie Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 1,214	so $600 just to have a few LEDs put into the cupholder id have it done if it were a little cheaper actually alot cheaper __________________ 2018 ZL1 M6 NGM PPF and Ceramic coating IG: NGMZL1 2010 2SS RS --- SOLD MODS- Performance: BMR trailing arms & bushings \| BMR Toe links \| X-pipe \| Muffler delete \| Vmax ported throttle body \| Apex "strong" MAS \| Vararam CAI \| Apex catch can \| Kooks Headers \| Kooks HF Cats \| Dyno tuned by GPI 417 RWHP 409 FT-Lb Cosmetic: painted Zl1 rockers \| Zl1 grill \| AAC side markers \| AAC LED backup lights \| windows tint \| taillight tint \| JDP tow hook \| all emblems blacked out \| LED fogs

08-02-2012, 06:54 PM	#14
CliffjumperRS Drives: 2010 1LT/RS Victory Red Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 221	I think my wife paid around $250 for the kit. Not exactly sure as it was a gift. But nowhere near $600. That's one helluva dealer install price. __________________ 2010 1LT/RS GCN \| Roto-Fab CAI \| MRT V2.0 \| Defenderworx: Chrome Shifter, Polished Door Kick Plates, Polished Door Sills, Black Side Vent Inserts, Chrome Bow Ties, Chrome Cup Holder Surround\| GM: Trunk Mat, Cargo Net, Splash Guards, Wheel Mounted Audio Control, PDIM, 4 Gauge Cluster, Footwell & Cupholder Lighting, Switchblade Silver Interior Trim Kit, Premium Floor Mats\| Oracle: Aqua Blue Dome & Trunk LED's, Bright White Plate LED's \| RS Chrome Valve Stem Caps \| Shined by Adam's & Meguiar's