Ambient lighting (ABL) - the FINAL update = LIMITED TO DOOR PANELS - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

CamaroScotty · 02-26-2009, 06:20 AM

Official word:

There have been many inquiries from customers who saw a very early pre-production photo of the Camaro interior. The photo displayed a blue ambient light traveling across the top of the door panel inserts and on to the dash. This early concept proved to be very popular, and the product team worked on developing a similar feature for the production model.

As a result an ambient lighting feature is now a standard condition with the start of production on all 2LT and 2SS models. This light will have a light blue tint with Black, Neutral and Gray interiors, and reddish-orange tint when the Inferno Orange Interior Package is ordered. This feature is only in the door panels and not across the dash as the concept photo originally illustrated.

This feature is not an orderable option, but will be included on all 2LT and 2SS models at the start of production. No action is required by the customers or dealers to receive this feature.

At the Cleveland Auto Show this weekend, we plan to show an image of how the light is displayed and answer questions.

Our goal was to have the look of the early rendering (and it was just a rendering -- never an announced feature), but there were a couple of issues with execution. In the end, a desire to have the highest quality look, fit and feel for the interior won out (which is the way it should be). I know some will be disappointed, but I still think in the end we have the best in class interior.

MerF · 02-26-2009, 06:23 AM

Thanks Scotty.

CAMAROCOP · 02-26-2009, 06:24 AM

See ya in Cleveland!!!

maxdmax · 02-26-2009, 06:24 AM

I sooooooo hope this puts an end to all the ABL threads, but for some reason I just don't think this is going to happen. At any rate I am happy with this it is fine with me.

XMalibu69X · 02-26-2009, 06:26 AM

Thanks, man. I know a lot (including me) are going to be disappointed... I think if I had to choose, I would rather have it in the dash than on the doors, though...

jeffny09 · 02-26-2009, 06:26 AM

That's it time to cancel our orders

Scott@Bjorn3D · 02-26-2009, 06:27 AM

This needs to get a sticky and mods need to close other threads and point to this one if they can.

Just a suggestion.

Angrybird 12 · 02-26-2009, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxdmax

I sooooooo hope this puts an end to all the ABL threads, but for some reason I just don't think this is going to happen. At any rate I am happy with this it is fine with me.

Yeah you will still have the Crybabies that either want it all over or they will cancel their orders. Which I don't understand.. It is one SMALL element of a totally GREAT car. so if anything had to be dropped from the concept to the production version, this is a very minor item... Remenber at first you had to order the interior dressup kit to get it now it will be STANDARD on all 2LT and 2SS cars... FROM THE START OF PRODUCTION!!!

So you guys that want it or else, go ahead and cancel your orders, that will mean everyone behind you will be bumped up and some that missed their dealer's allocations will get thieir cars...

islandhopper · 02-26-2009, 06:31 AM

Thank you for this info. I will do my own lighting project

CamaroScotty · 02-26-2009, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott@Bjorn3D

This needs to get a sticky and mods need to close other threads and point to this one if they can.

Just a suggestion.

Could I get a cup of coffee too? This 24hr "Sharin' the Camaro love" takes a toll sometimes....

kdbolt70 · 02-26-2009, 06:37 AM

Thanks Scotty!

I guess its unfortunate they couldn't get it on the dash, but I think the doors will be better than nothing. Now I'm curious if we'll be able to fit accessory panels of different colors in there...

cerberus · 02-26-2009, 06:38 AM

I can't wait to see what it is going to look like...I don't think it will look bad at all and I cant wait to see what it will look like. Thanks Scotty for the update.

aberg · 02-26-2009, 06:41 AM

Thanks.

Hooy · 02-26-2009, 06:46 AM

Thanks very much!

mmarcum · 02-26-2009, 06:54 AM

Thank you for the info.

Now waiting for the thread to start on an aftermarket solution for adding the ABL in the dash.

Croathlete · 02-26-2009, 07:05 AM

If that's the final configuration, then it must not look bad at all. Like Scott said, if it didn't look right, it wasn't gonna happen. Therefore, it looks right, just like the rest of the car. Can't wait to see it.

CamaroSSforme · 02-26-2009, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroScotty

Official word:

There have been many inquiries from customers who saw a very early pre-production photo of the Camaro interior. The photo displayed a blue ambient light traveling across the top of the door panel inserts and on to the dash. This early concept proved to be very popular, and the product team worked on developing a similar feature for the production model.

As a result an ambient lighting feature is now a standard condition with the start of production on all 2LT and 2SS models. This light will have a light blue tint with Black, Neutral and Gray interiors, and reddish-orange tint when the Inferno Orange Interior Package is ordered. This feature is only in the door panels and not across the dash as the concept photo originally illustrated.

This feature is not an orderable option, but will be included on all 2LT and 2SS models at the start of production. No action is required by the customers or dealers to receive this feature.

At the Cleveland Auto Show this weekend, we plan to show an image of how the light is displayed and answer questions.

Our goal was to have the look of the early rendering (and it was just a rendering -- never an announced feature), but there were a couple of issues with execution. In the end, a desire to have the highest quality look, fit and feel for the interior won out (which is the way it should be). I know some will be disappointed, but I still think in the end we have the best in class interior.

Scotty...that's all well and good but what I REALLY want to know is.....Will it have ABL?

Redwolf20 · 02-26-2009, 07:15 AM

Thanks for the update CamaroScotty! I really hope this puts an end to the "discussion" but I doubt it.

ezlock83 · 02-26-2009, 07:16 AM

Thanks Scotty, I am glad to have some concrete news,

CamaroScotty · 02-26-2009, 07:32 AM

I WAS going to add ABL to the thread title.....but it was too late....Maybe if the mods get bored...

SSOOCH · 02-26-2009, 07:39 AM

WTF is ABL?! (LOL...I kid, I kid)

DDustiNN · 02-26-2009, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroScotty

I WAS going to add ABL to the thread title.....but it was too late....Maybe if the mods get bored...

Please don't

I hate the "ABL" acronym that was somehow created here... it makes absolutely no sense to me, and I refuse to call it that. It's Ambient Lighting!!!

Thank you for finally ending this, Scotty! Now we can live with one less acronym on this board

If GM decided to include it, then it's going to look good. The end.

renderinfo · 02-26-2009, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmarcum

Thank you for the info.

Now waiting for the thread to start on an aftermarket solution for adding the ABL in the dash.

+1 -

I'm actually going to look for custom solution in advance. Any idea if the plastic on the dash is easily removable? Then we could string our own neon or led tubing inside!!!

NAHURRY · 02-26-2009, 07:43 AM

Thanks Scotty, You know, I thought about cancelling, ONLY TO RE-ORDER
when it was rite, and get hud, and probably alot of other goodies in a year
or so. I dont haft to be the FIRST on the block to have one(like ALOT of you)

But with the economy and govt. Whose to say this car will be here in a year
or so( especially with the 426 ponies),so with that said, I will go ahead and
take it now. I mean surelly GM wouldnt release a car if it did'nt look rite?

btw, I have not seen 1 person say they would cancel altogether over ABL.
(Felt a need to say this 1 more time!)

O yeh, cancelling altogeter means , not re-ordering later, being done with,
finished, no more maro. just thought I better mention that.

gigemrick · 02-26-2009, 07:46 AM

Thats great news Scotty! .... Oh wait i'm getting a 1SS..... moving on

02-26-2009, 06:20 AM	#1
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,806	Ambient lighting (ABL) - the FINAL update = LIMITED TO DOOR PANELS Official word: There have been many inquiries from customers who saw a very early pre-production photo of the Camaro interior. The photo displayed a blue ambient light traveling across the top of the door panel inserts and on to the dash. This early concept proved to be very popular, and the product team worked on developing a similar feature for the production model. As a result an ambient lighting feature is now a standard condition with the start of production on all 2LT and 2SS models. This light will have a light blue tint with Black, Neutral and Gray interiors, and reddish-orange tint when the Inferno Orange Interior Package is ordered. This feature is only in the door panels and not across the dash as the concept photo originally illustrated. This feature is not an orderable option, but will be included on all 2LT and 2SS models at the start of production. No action is required by the customers or dealers to receive this feature. At the Cleveland Auto Show this weekend, we plan to show an image of how the light is displayed and answer questions. Our goal was to have the look of the early rendering (and it was just a rendering -- never an announced feature), but there were a couple of issues with execution. In the end, a desire to have the highest quality look, fit and feel for the interior won out (which is the way it should be). I know some will be disappointed, but I still think in the end we have the best in class interior.

02-26-2009, 06:24 AM	#3
CAMAROCOP Drives: 2LT/RS IBM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 69	Finally!! See ya in Cleveland!!!

02-26-2009, 06:24 AM	#4
maxdmax Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: East KY Posts: 749 View My Garage	I sooooooo hope this puts an end to all the ABL threads, but for some reason I just don't think this is going to happen. At any rate I am happy with this it is fine with me. __________________ LPE 417 - TVS2300 787 RWHP 759 Torque - Built by WWW.KYSPEED.COM

02-26-2009, 06:26 AM	#6
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02-26-2009, 06:27 AM	#7
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 5,386	This needs to get a sticky and mods need to close other threads and point to this one if they can. Just a suggestion. __________________

02-26-2009, 06:23 AM	#2
MerF Go Rays! Drives: 03 Trailblazer Join Date: May 2007 Location: St Pete, Florida Posts: 2,537	Thanks Scotty.

02-26-2009, 06:26 AM	#5
XMalibu69X Like a Boss Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 21 View My Garage	Thanks, man. I know a lot (including me) are going to be disappointed... I think if I had to choose, I would rather have it in the dash than on the doors, though...

02-26-2009, 06:31 AM	#9
islandhopper Drives: 2007 Saturn Sky Redline Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Va Posts: 9	Thank you for this info. I will do my own lighting project

02-26-2009, 06:37 AM	#11
kdbolt70 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Haslett, Mi Posts: 1,287 View My Garage	Thanks Scotty! I guess its unfortunate they couldn't get it on the dash, but I think the doors will be better than nothing. Now I'm curious if we'll be able to fit accessory panels of different colors in there... __________________ 2SS/RS Victory Red M6 w/ Black Rallys #3305 Muffler Delete, Lloyd "SS" Floormats, K&N Aircharger, Skip Shift Eliminator, Blacked Bowties

02-26-2009, 06:38 AM	#12
cerberus Drives: 2010 CGM Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Charles MO Posts: 510 View My Garage	I can't wait to see what it is going to look like...I don't think it will look bad at all and I cant wait to see what it will look like. Thanks Scotty for the update.

02-26-2009, 06:41 AM	#13
aberg Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY Posts: 206	Thanks.

02-26-2009, 06:46 AM	#14
Hooy Will Drive For Food Drives: Acura TL Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 261 View My Garage	Thanks very much!

02-26-2009, 06:54 AM	#15
mmarcum Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East TN Posts: 292	Thank you for the info. Now waiting for the thread to start on an aftermarket solution for adding the ABL in the dash.

02-26-2009, 07:05 AM	#16
Croathlete Danny Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,658	If that's the final configuration, then it must not look bad at all. Like Scott said, if it didn't look right, it wasn't gonna happen. Therefore, it looks right, just like the rest of the car. Can't wait to see it. __________________ 2SS/RS CGM with black rally stripes DON_RAFA describing my Noweeds cutouts - "Very Strong. When I couldn't see you I still heard you. Sounds like your car is pissed at the world." Please help me fight back by supporting me in the 2010 American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Every little bit helps. Click here for more information. Thank you to those that have donated!

02-26-2009, 07:15 AM	#18
Redwolf20 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lemoore, CA Posts: 365	Thanks for the update CamaroScotty! I really hope this puts an end to the "discussion" but I doubt it.

02-26-2009, 07:16 AM	#19
ezlock83 Drives: 2LT SIM/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: West Monroe, Louisiana Posts: 154	Thanks Scotty, I am glad to have some concrete news,

02-26-2009, 07:32 AM	#20
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,806	I WAS going to add ABL to the thread title.....but it was too late....Maybe if the mods get bored...

02-26-2009, 07:39 AM	#21
SSOOCH "El Dictator" Drives: 08 HHR SS, 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,349 View My Garage	WTF is ABL?! (LOL...I kid, I kid)

02-26-2009, 07:43 AM	#24
NAHURRY Love's to Detail Drives: 2010 SS,97silverado/08crewcab Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Greenville SC. Posts: 1,422	Thanks Scotty, You know, I thought about cancelling, ONLY TO RE-ORDER when it was rite, and get hud, and probably alot of other goodies in a year or so. I dont haft to be the FIRST on the block to have one(like ALOT of you) But with the economy and govt. Whose to say this car will be here in a year or so( especially with the 426 ponies),so with that said, I will go ahead and take it now. I mean surelly GM wouldnt release a car if it did'nt look rite? btw, I have not seen 1 person say they would cancel altogether over ABL. (Felt a need to say this 1 more time!) O yeh, cancelling altogeter means , not re-ordering later, being done with, finished, no more maro. just thought I better mention that.

02-26-2009, 07:46 AM	#25
gigemrick Drives: Frontier 6" lift 33's, 03 GSXR Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 44	Thats great news Scotty! .... Oh wait i'm getting a 1SS..... moving on __________________ 01 Frontier 6" Lift 33's 03 GSX-R 600 Sold! 550 HP Trans Am Ordered: 3/09 Black 1SS 2 Tone Gray/Black Interior Polished Wheel Upgrade RS Package Hurst Option

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