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Uk Blown SS · 10-19-2016, 01:59 PM

Thought I would share my newest fiddle. Lower piping on the doors and new SJM piping across the dash to replace the Gen5 pipe. Also wrapped the inserts and dash trims matt black. Custom projector lights shine on floor. Hard to get a good picture but does look the part when sitting in the car.

johndm · 10-25-2016, 04:58 AM

That looks cool.

I recently discovered (now its getting dark in the evenings) that mine has the factory footwell/cupholder kit installed, but I really want to do the pipe across the dash at some point

Rk9 · 11-07-2016, 02:44 PM

How do you do the dash lighting? I really want to get this done?

Uk Blown SS · 11-07-2016, 02:56 PM

This is the kit you will require. Their light pipe is better than I have used previously. They also sell the door kits etc. Should be a DIY mod, it is a bit fiddly but not difficult http://sjmautoprod.com/Interior/5th-...h-abl-kit.html

UnrulyPirate · 01-06-2017, 02:02 AM

What protector did you use to cover the matt black with? At the moment most of my trim is out to give it a paint job but using a clear coat to protect it is having its annoyances :/

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Uk Blown SS · 01-06-2017, 01:32 PM

The door panels and strip across the dash is wrapped in matt black, not painted. It could be peeled off back to stock if desired. I just used a rattle can of matt black on the instrument bezel with no clearcoat. I have a spare one of those if you want an extra. Clearcoat will take away the matt effect a treat.

camguynj · 01-06-2017, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Uk Blown SS

This is the kit you will require. Their light pipe is better than I have used previously. They also sell the door kits etc. Should be a DIY mod, it is a bit fiddly but not difficult http://sjmautoprod.com/Interior/5th-...h-abl-kit.html

Check out the GEN5DIY kit too. EZer to work with IMO as the LEDs come with connector ends so they fit flush against the dash trim holes plus you don't have to deal with shrink wrapping them to connect them to the light tubes. Their website also has indepth installation instructions with lots of pics. http://www.gen5diy.com/dash-abl-kit/

ps - the "no-drill" method refers to when these kits first came out for those early models that came with extra dash holes that the light tubes to fit thru. All yrs after 2010 need to have 3 holes drilled for the light tubes to fit thru. With the GEN5DIY kit the terminated ends will fit flush with the back of the holes once you insert the light tube; with the SJM kit you have to shrink wrap the leds to the light tubes to get them flush against the holes as well as to block out the bright spot where the LED meets the tube. Both kits come with a PnP harness to power the LEDs from the console 4pack guage harness.

UnrulyPirate · 01-07-2017, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Uk Blown SS

The door panels and strip across the dash is wrapped in matt black, not painted. It could be peeled off back to stock if desired. I just used a rattle can of matt black on the instrument bezel with no clearcoat. I have a spare one of those if you want an extra. Clearcoat will take away the matt effect a treat.

Ah I thought about wrapping option after I posted, as it happens, I've just ordered another can of matt black but thanks for the offer!

Do you worry that without a top coat, your paintwork is prone to damage?

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Uk Blown SS · 01-08-2017, 01:45 PM

It won't be prone to damage but the door panel sprayed may look blotchy. I only sprayed the instrument bezel. The Gen5 light pipe is what I had at first,it wasn't so good. I changed it for the SJM tuned pipe,miles better.

camguynj · 01-08-2017, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Uk Blown SS

It won't be prone to damage but the door panel sprayed may look blotchy. I only sprayed the instrument bezel. The Gen5 light pipe is what I had at first,it wasn't so good. I changed it for the SJM tuned pipe,miles better.

What did you use the Gen5 light pipe for ( door or dash) ?

Uk Blown SS · 01-09-2017, 02:03 PM

Dash originally .But swapped it out for SJM. Also used SJM for door pipes.A bit fiddly to secure to the inside and get the light to be consistent.

camguynj · 01-09-2017, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Uk Blown SS

Dash originally .But swapped it out for SJM. Also used SJM for door pipes.A bit fiddly to secure to the inside and get the light to be consistent.

Did you use LEDs on both sides of the passenger dash when you did the original install?

Uk Blown SS · 01-10-2017, 01:12 PM

Both sides yes. Both sides on the door pipes as well.

Baggie Austin · 10-07-2017, 01:36 AM

I love that shifter, will that just screw onto my hurst shifter if I take the white ball one off?

10-19-2016, 01:59 PM	#1
Uk Blown SS Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 252 View My Garage	Interior lighting mods. Thought I would share my newest fiddle. Lower piping on the doors and new SJM piping across the dash to replace the Gen5 pipe. Also wrapped the inserts and dash trims matt black. Custom projector lights shine on floor. Hard to get a good picture but does look the part when sitting in the car. Attached Images

10-25-2016, 04:58 AM	#2
johndm Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Bedford, United Kingdom Posts: 492 View My Garage	That looks cool. I recently discovered (now its getting dark in the evenings) that mine has the factory footwell/cupholder kit installed, but I really want to do the pipe across the dash at some point

11-07-2016, 02:44 PM	#3
Rk9 Drives: Camaro Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Leicester Posts: 39	How do you do the dash lighting? I really want to get this done?

11-07-2016, 02:56 PM	#4
Uk Blown SS Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 252 View My Garage	This is the kit you will require. Their light pipe is better than I have used previously. They also sell the door kits etc. Should be a DIY mod, it is a bit fiddly but not difficult http://sjmautoprod.com/Interior/5th-...h-abl-kit.html

01-06-2017, 02:02 AM	#5
UnrulyPirate Drives: Chevrolet Camaro (2010) 2LT RS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: West Sussex Posts: 23	What protector did you use to cover the matt black with? At the moment most of my trim is out to give it a paint job but using a clear coat to protect it is having its annoyances :/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-06-2017, 01:32 PM	#6
Uk Blown SS Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 252 View My Garage	The door panels and strip across the dash is wrapped in matt black, not painted. It could be peeled off back to stock if desired. I just used a rattle can of matt black on the instrument bezel with no clearcoat. I have a spare one of those if you want an extra. Clearcoat will take away the matt effect a treat.

01-08-2017, 01:45 PM	#9
Uk Blown SS Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 252 View My Garage	It won't be prone to damage but the door panel sprayed may look blotchy. I only sprayed the instrument bezel. The Gen5 light pipe is what I had at first,it wasn't so good. I changed it for the SJM tuned pipe,miles better.

01-09-2017, 02:03 PM	#11
Uk Blown SS Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 252 View My Garage	Dash originally .But swapped it out for SJM. Also used SJM for door pipes.A bit fiddly to secure to the inside and get the light to be consistent.

01-10-2017, 01:12 PM	#13
Uk Blown SS Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 252 View My Garage	Both sides yes. Both sides on the door pipes as well.

10-07-2017, 01:36 AM	#14
Baggie Austin Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Birmingham UK Posts: 35	I love that shifter, will that just screw onto my hurst shifter if I take the white ball one off?