02-05-2010, 02:11 AM | #1 |
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DIY: Door light projector "CAMARO"
So i saw this mod on here and didn't feel like paying $100-$200 for it (no disrespect to the vendor, it is a pain to design and install these things at first) i spent my free time the last couple weeks figuring out how to get this to work and putting together a DIY for all of you
**iPhone pics for most of the DIY, sorry for the lack of quality. When i take the pics of the wiring/door i'll try to remember to grab my good camera Components: 2x[/IMG] Project Enclosure (4x2x1") - $2.69 2x Rectangular High-Brightness Blue LED Lamp - $1.79 2x LED Holder $1.49 1x ~450 ohm resistor 8x 6-32 machine hex nuts 8x 6-32 machine cap nuts 36" 6-32 threaded rod 2x wire taps ~15ft of wire (not sure exactly) 2x CAMARO decal stickers (i got mine from The Camaro Decal Store) 1x can black spray paint 1x CD jewel case TOOLS: screw driver dremel (cutting saw, grinding/sanding bit, drill bit) socket wrench exacto knife or similar sharpie here we go!...take the backing plate from one of the project boxes and stencil its shape onto the CD case cut out the 'new' back plate & smooth the edges drill holes in the same spots as the original *bigger than the screws in the project box, the 6-32 rod is slightly larger, u will have to bore out the project boxes' screw holders slightly* place your selected decals onto the plastic plate (don't get too close to the holes or the cap nut later on will block the projection!) tape the back of the plastic plate (to ensure no paint hits it) and spray paint the side with your decals. after its dried, use the exacto knife or a pin to carefully peel off the decals project box! drill a hole in the center of the box to fit the LED holder install LED holder.... cut the 6-32 threaded rod into 4.5" lengths. Thread them into the box, then the hex nuts, stencil plate, and the cap screws. (when installing this into the door, take the cap nuts and face plate off) MORE PICTURES COMING! i didn't take pics of the drivers side when i installed it, but i will when i do the passenger. door removal: (stolen from another thread)u have to cut a small rectangular hole in the bottom of the door panel along with taking out some Styrofoam thats in the way. wire tap to dome light: (just the beginning where he shows the live wire for the dome light, rest is another DIY projet) http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54183 I ran the taped 'dome light' wire thro the grommet hole for the door (not actually inside the grommet tho) and behind the door panel, and grounded the box to the door speaker's retaining screw. MAKE SURE YOU PUT THE RESISTOR BETWEEN THE POWER WIRE AND THE LED. otherwise u will blow/burn ur LED light, they're not made for 12v with that high of amperage hope u guys enjoy it! updates on the way
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02-05-2010, 02:27 AM | #2 |
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This is really very interesting...thanks for taking the time to post this!
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02-05-2010, 02:29 AM | #3 |
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Very cool!
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02-05-2010, 05:44 AM | #4 |
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Coool
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02-05-2010, 07:04 AM | #5 |
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I like it !!!!
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02-05-2010, 09:48 AM | #6 |
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Nice, thanks for the write up.
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02-05-2010, 10:07 AM | #7 |
That's alot of work, but it looks great. It's alot cheaper as a DIY. How long did it take you (fabrication and install)?
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02-05-2010, 10:29 AM | #8 |
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Great DIY you did an awesome job with this.
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02-05-2010, 11:16 AM | #9 | |
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That door panel is a slight pain in the ass, along with running the wires. It was all worth it IMO if you get bored on a saterday, i'd say knock it out
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02-05-2010, 03:00 PM | #10 |
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just a thought, but could you line the inside of the box and the back of the painted plastic with some of that reflective tape and make it a little brighter since that black paint and plastic is not reflective?
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02-05-2010, 10:40 PM | #11 | |
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take a 1 LED flashlight and make a shadow puppet, now take a 9 LED flashlight and try it - doesn't work. even tho the lights are coming from the same general area, they will create multiple projections u can always try to find a brighter bulb or LED. or use a lower resistor until u blow the LED (which is what i did. blew the first one, stepped down from 1350ohms>900ohms.450ohms and then i was satisfied there and dind't want to push my luck blowing another one)
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02-05-2010, 11:30 PM | #12 |
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02-06-2010, 03:06 AM | #13 |
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Wow! YOU ARE GENIOUS!
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02-06-2010, 03:38 AM | #14 |
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wow nice work, i think i would try this but only with a 12 pack
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