AACstyle LED strip vs. CCFL footwell lighting - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

binlow84 · 04-21-2010, 08:46 PM

Alright, sorry if I'm missing the obvious here but I tried a search and I must not be using the correct keywords because nothing seems to answer my questions.

Anyway, I ordered some interior lighting stuff earlier this week (overhead light LED conversion kit and CCFL footwell lighting kit, both in blue) from AACstyle.com and got an e-mail earlier today saying the CCFL kits are on backorder with an estimated wait time of 1-2 weeks ('course, they charged me for the order on like Monday which I don't particularly appreciate but they seem reputable enough I won't cause a stink over it). They said LED strips are available and that I could get them in the same color and that they put out the same amount of light, however a search of their site pulls up a few potential matches but no examples of the strips installed and working in actual vehicles, so I'm kinda afraid it will have like a fading effect between bulbs where the light cast by each LED bulb dims before the next bulb's light kicks in.

Anyway, what I need to know is if anyone else has used the LED strips for footwell lighting or know of any photos floating around showing them installed. I am perfectly fine with waiting 1-2 weeks if I find I don't like the way the LED strips look but if I don't see any difference between those and the CCFL I will definitely switch my order. Thanks in advance for any help that can be given.

Jhoneq · 04-22-2010, 12:16 PM

Getting my red LEDs from AAC today. After I get them wired in tonight, I will post a pic.

LadiesMan217 · 04-22-2010, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jhoneq

Getting my red LEDs from AAC today. After I get them wired in tonight, I will post a pic.

I have some of these coming too but they are on backorder. Hopefully mine will come soon.

Michael_Js · 04-22-2010, 04:47 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t=41212&page=2

Post #45 shows the LED footwell lights. I really like them! They make a very cool glow in the footwell area

The closeups show the lights, and the further back shots show how well they illuminate the area. I had ordered the CCFLs, but since they were back-ordered, Justin suggested the LEDs. I like them!

HDRS · 04-22-2010, 08:27 PM

You may want to check out my post's at Cup Holder LED lighting and Instrument Panel LED's? This may help you

binlow84 · 04-22-2010, 09:02 PM

Thanks for the responses and the photos, much appreciated. I went ahead and gave the OK to switch to LEDs (like I said, I could wait 1-2 weeks if the alternative meant sacrificing the look I wanted, but since it appears that is not the case I have no real preference) and I can't wait until everything is here and I can make my car even more "me."

As for the issue with the charge, it's really no big deal (looking back my comment on the matter didn't express my actual thoughts) as I can see that you guys aren't some two-bit outfit operating out of someone's mom's garage. Thanks for the concern on the issue though.

On a side note, I'm really liking your cup holder mod HDRS.... Bookmarked for a future project (after the dash ABL and perhaps the lit rear bow tie)

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Shuffler · 04-22-2010, 09:52 PM

Lighting in the Synergy...

RaspyRon · 04-22-2010, 11:23 PM

Heres my CCFL blue installed.

LS3SSRS · 04-23-2010, 11:17 AM

Shuffler, those dice are sweet

Shuffler · 04-23-2010, 11:54 AM

Yes .... there is a story to those dice. This is my Daughter's car.

It would be highly dangerous to remove them...... take my word.

GraysonPeace · 04-23-2010, 12:00 PM

We are very happy with ACC footwell and Dome/Trunk LED lighting. Ours also took a couple of weeks but worth the wait!

2010Bill · 04-23-2010, 12:57 PM

same here.....AAC is worth the wait, if any

Shuffler · 04-23-2010, 12:58 PM

I highly recommend AAC.

MikeTSS · 04-23-2010, 08:34 PM

I was also going to order the footwell lighting and dome LEDs from AAC. I am not sure which color to go with though. My ambient lighting is green but not sure I want to do everything in green. My car in IOM so I was thinking the amber/orange lighting but not sure how that would look with the green AL in the door. Any suggestions?

04-21-2010, 08:46 PM	#1
binlow84 Drives: '10 Camaro, IBM 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: St. Louis metro, Illinois Posts: 350 View My Garage	AACstyle LED strip vs. CCFL footwell lighting Alright, sorry if I'm missing the obvious here but I tried a search and I must not be using the correct keywords because nothing seems to answer my questions. Anyway, I ordered some interior lighting stuff earlier this week (overhead light LED conversion kit and CCFL footwell lighting kit, both in blue) from AACstyle.com and got an e-mail earlier today saying the CCFL kits are on backorder with an estimated wait time of 1-2 weeks ('course, they charged me for the order on like Monday which I don't particularly appreciate but they seem reputable enough I won't cause a stink over it). They said LED strips are available and that I could get them in the same color and that they put out the same amount of light, however a search of their site pulls up a few potential matches but no examples of the strips installed and working in actual vehicles, so I'm kinda afraid it will have like a fading effect between bulbs where the light cast by each LED bulb dims before the next bulb's light kicks in. Anyway, what I need to know is if anyone else has used the LED strips for footwell lighting or know of any photos floating around showing them installed. I am perfectly fine with waiting 1-2 weeks if I find I don't like the way the LED strips look but if I don't see any difference between those and the CCFL I will definitely switch my order. Thanks in advance for any help that can be given. __________________ [Insert obligatory car/order info below] 2LT RS; Imperial Blue Metallic w/ Silver Rally Stripes; Gray Leather Interior; Automatic; Exterior Painted Interior Trim Panels; Blue LED Footwell Lighting; Dash ABL; DRL Halos Ordered - 1/16/10 at Weber Chevrolet in Granite City, IL (Excellent experience; Thanks John!) Produced - 2/24/10 In the driveway - 3/4/10 Total time order to delivery - 47 days

04-22-2010, 08:27 PM	#5
HDRS Fastest V6 Drives: 2010 CGM 2LT/RS 06 G6 GTP conv. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bensalem PA Posts: 314	You may want to check out my post's at Cup Holder LED lighting and Instrument Panel LED's? This may help you Attached Images

04-22-2010, 09:02 PM	#6
binlow84 Drives: '10 Camaro, IBM 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: St. Louis metro, Illinois Posts: 350 View My Garage	Thanks for the responses and the photos, much appreciated. I went ahead and gave the OK to switch to LEDs (like I said, I could wait 1-2 weeks if the alternative meant sacrificing the look I wanted, but since it appears that is not the case I have no real preference) and I can't wait until everything is here and I can make my car even more "me." As for the issue with the charge, it's really no big deal (looking back my comment on the matter didn't express my actual thoughts) as I can see that you guys aren't some two-bit outfit operating out of someone's mom's garage. Thanks for the concern on the issue though. On a side note, I'm really liking your cup holder mod HDRS.... Bookmarked for a future project (after the dash ABL and perhaps the lit rear bow tie) . __________________ [Insert obligatory car/order info below] 2LT RS; Imperial Blue Metallic w/ Silver Rally Stripes; Gray Leather Interior; Automatic; Exterior Painted Interior Trim Panels; Blue LED Footwell Lighting; Dash ABL; DRL Halos Ordered - 1/16/10 at Weber Chevrolet in Granite City, IL (Excellent experience; Thanks John!) Produced - 2/24/10 In the driveway - 3/4/10 Total time order to delivery - 47 days

04-22-2010, 09:52 PM	#7
Shuffler God Bless Dawson Drives: Synergy for my Daughter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,057	Lighting in the Synergy... Attached Images __________________

04-22-2010, 11:23 PM	#8
RaspyRon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS SIM Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 201 View My Garage	Heres my CCFL blue installed. Attached Images __________________ The "ENTICER"

04-22-2010, 12:16 PM	#2
Jhoneq Drives: 2010 1LT Victory Red with Black Str Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Warner Robins, GA Posts: 8	Getting my red LEDs from AAC today. After I get them wired in tonight, I will post a pic.

04-22-2010, 04:47 PM	#4
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	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t=41212&page=2 Post #45 shows the LED footwell lights. I really like them! They make a very cool glow in the footwell area The closeups show the lights, and the further back shots show how well they illuminate the area. I had ordered the CCFLs, but since they were back-ordered, Justin suggested the LEDs. I like them! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

04-23-2010, 11:17 AM	#9
LS3SSRS Drives: 2010 IBM SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 805	Shuffler, those dice are sweet __________________ sold 2010 2SS/RS, 6spd manual, imperial blue metallic w/black leather Blacked out tail/signal lights, 5% rear tint, 20% sides, Dynomax Bullet mufflers, Barton short throw shifter, Clear Image offroad downpipes

04-23-2010, 11:54 AM	#10
Shuffler God Bless Dawson Drives: Synergy for my Daughter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,057	Yes .... there is a story to those dice. This is my Daughter's car. It would be highly dangerous to remove them...... take my word. __________________

04-23-2010, 12:00 PM	#11
GraysonPeace "Go on the last yellow.." Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 CGM Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 171	We are very happy with ACC footwell and Dome/Trunk LED lighting. Ours also took a couple of weeks but worth the wait!

04-23-2010, 12:57 PM	#12
2010Bill Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 283	same here.....AAC is worth the wait, if any __________________ 2SS/RS IOM Delivered: 12/21/09 *The Thompson Group at Classic Chevrolet, Grapevine, TX*

04-23-2010, 12:58 PM	#13
Shuffler God Bless Dawson Drives: Synergy for my Daughter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,057	I highly recommend AAC. __________________

04-23-2010, 08:34 PM	#14
MikeTSS Drives: 2010 2LT Camaro/ 1982 El Camino Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St. Louis MO Posts: 13	I was also going to order the footwell lighting and dome LEDs from AAC. I am not sure which color to go with though. My ambient lighting is green but not sure I want to do everything in green. My car in IOM so I was thinking the amber/orange lighting but not sure how that would look with the green AL in the door. Any suggestions?

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