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rockyz1980 · 08-05-2009, 01:09 PM

wow can't wait to do it to mine. keep us updated.

Aaron1121 · 08-05-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Rikarus

Was it 12vdc or knocked down, I noticed that there are some EL's out there that run on 3Vdc?

It's 12v. If you turn the dimmer switch down, the lowest reading I got was 1.9v. If you want to use the pre-wired power, I'm pretty sure you will need to use the 12v EL's.

Rikarus · 08-05-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Aaron1121

It's 12v. If you turn the dimmer switch down, the lowest reading I got was 1.9v. If you want to use the pre-wired power, I'm pretty sure you will need to use the 12v EL's.

I was thinking of actually toying with 3V EL's and a resistor in series as a voltage drop, current on EL's isnt high so heat wouldn't (or shouldnt) be an issue.

montej23 · 08-05-2009, 04:26 PM

looks good cant wait to get some instructions and do mine when i get it

skuttduck · 08-05-2009, 08:21 PM

What did they use in the doors? Would it be the same as the footwell lighting kit?

Don't have my camaro yet to play around with this.

rharon · 08-05-2009, 11:44 PM

looks great i love it

SummoneR · 08-05-2009, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mindz

Subscribed. keep up the good work!

RNK TX SS · 08-06-2009, 03:41 AM

I will be watching for your write up. Hope it comes soon. Keep up the good work.

camarolt76 · 08-06-2009, 06:23 AM

Looks Great! I will be watching for the final version!

Supermans · 08-06-2009, 06:25 AM

I know you're current;y just working on adding the ABL to the dash since the 2SS model comes with ABL on the doors already. For us 1SS folks, what would we need to get ABL on the doors as well using the same materials you are using for the dash? Where does the current ABL on the doors wiring go through?

mydreamcar · 08-06-2009, 06:31 AM

need to do this when I get the car

Zeus95 · 08-06-2009, 06:45 AM

Looks Awesome !! Can't wait to do mine!! Keep us posted Please !!

PNYSLAR · 08-06-2009, 07:08 AM

Genius!!!!!!

qbert48 · 08-06-2009, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by tjd24

Teccboxx - you are the "Monarch of Modifications" - once again you're blazing new trails - this time blazed in ABL...

Looking forward to seeing and having the instructions for the finished dash ABL.

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Originally Posted by Countach

man you are the pioneer of camaro mods

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Originally Posted by Mindz

Subscribed. keep up the good work!

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Originally Posted by quivs68

Genius!!!!!!

all of the above looks tight

Qwk SS · 08-06-2009, 07:49 AM

Andro · 08-06-2009, 07:53 AM

Sweeeet

BRobes05 · 08-06-2009, 08:39 AM

nice dude

Tecca · 08-06-2009, 08:50 AM

Hey guys just wanted to let you know that I havn't had a chance to get to it the last few days the weather has been crappy we just had a massive hailstorm come through last week that demolished my truck. I will have a full write up for everyone this weekend though if it is the last thing I do.

Appreciate all the kind words.....

ggloede3 · 08-06-2009, 09:14 AM

Amazing!!! def. doing that to mine when i get mine. . .very unique

*Camaro_Corvette* · 08-06-2009, 09:16 AM

We are getting closer! Good work

*radz28* · 08-06-2009, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Supermans

What would be cool if the ambient lighting was inside the panel making the whole thing glow instead of it just being a line..

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Originally Posted by Ghost Rider

That might be a little bit too bright at night.

to both posts. If it were adjustable though, that would make it just perfect - IMVHO.

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Originally Posted by OldTimer

You will make a fortune if you can get this to work, easy to install and looks like the existing door panel. Does it actually go behind the existing dash plastic like the door panel? The dash trim is already clear on the top so it should work just like the doors. Good luck.

Jferrell88 · 08-06-2009, 09:48 AM

I love this site and it's amazingly talented members, I'm proud to be a part of it

gpr · 08-06-2009, 09:55 AM

Will it be possible to get an orange light to do this, as the ABL in the door panels of the inferno orange interior is an orange, correct? I wish i knew the answer but my car isn't here yet....

Hylton · 08-06-2009, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by gpr

Will it be possible to get an orange light to do this, as the ABL in the door panels of the inferno orange interior is an orange, correct? I wish i knew the answer but my car isn't here yet....

If you are using EL wire, you can get 8 different colors.

I think the colors are:

blue
purple
pink
orange
red
green
white
rainbow

Rikarus · 08-06-2009, 10:00 AM

and Aqua which looks liek the closest to standard door abl in the pictures.

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08-06-2009, 06:25 AM	#60
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08-06-2009, 06:45 AM	#62
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08-05-2009, 01:09 PM	#51
rockyz1980 SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: SS/RS RallyYellow/BlackStripes Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lake Balboa, CA Posts: 214	wow can't wait to do it to mine. keep us updated.

08-05-2009, 04:26 PM	#54
montej23 Drives: 2011 VR Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 931 View My Garage	looks good cant wait to get some instructions and do mine when i get it

08-05-2009, 08:21 PM	#55
skuttduck Drives: 2010 RJT 2LT Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 2,386	What did they use in the doors? Would it be the same as the footwell lighting kit? Don't have my camaro yet to play around with this.

08-05-2009, 11:44 PM	#56
rharon Drives: 2010 Yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fresno / Clovis , CA Posts: 328 View My Garage	looks great i love it

08-06-2009, 06:31 AM	#61
mydreamcar My Dream Car Drives: SIM LS 2010 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: staten island Posts: 1,021	need to do this when I get the car

08-06-2009, 07:08 AM	#63
PNYSLAR Summit White 2012 ZL1 M6 Drives: 2010 BLACK 2SS/RS M6 Delvd 8/24/9 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Elkmont, Alabama Posts: 396	Genius!!!!!!

08-06-2009, 07:53 AM	#66
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08-06-2009, 08:39 AM	#67
BRobes05 B-rad Drives: Chevrolet Cavalier Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 53 View My Garage	nice dude

08-06-2009, 08:50 AM	#68
Tecca Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT SIM/RJT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,258	Hey guys just wanted to let you know that I havn't had a chance to get to it the last few days the weather has been crappy we just had a massive hailstorm come through last week that demolished my truck. I will have a full write up for everyone this weekend though if it is the last thing I do. Appreciate all the kind words.....

08-06-2009, 09:14 AM	#69
ggloede3 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/ RS Soon Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 4	Amazing!!! def. doing that to mine when i get mine. . .very unique

08-06-2009, 09:16 AM	#70
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08-06-2009, 09:48 AM	#72
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08-06-2009, 09:55 AM	#73
gpr Drives: never fast enough Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CO Posts: 59	Will it be possible to get an orange light to do this, as the ABL in the door panels of the inferno orange interior is an orange, correct? I wish i knew the answer but my car isn't here yet....

08-06-2009, 10:00 AM	#75
Rikarus I can't tpye! Drives: 2010 RS/SS Victory Red Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 583 View My Garage	and Aqua which looks liek the closest to standard door abl in the pictures.

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