PQs Camaro [COTW 9/20/10]

[Ivan @ Southwest Speed]

You had me at the "Bent Fork."

Massive sexy lookin now that they are installed! Great detailed write up to!

Where and to whom do we make this check out to again? LOL

Thanks again Randy, they look killer sir!
Ivan

[PQ]

Originally Posted by Ivan @ Southwest Speed

You had me at the "Bent Fork."

Massive sexy lookin now that they are installed! Great detailed write up to!

Where and to whom do we make this check out to again? LOL

Thanks again Randy, they look killer sir!
Ivan

Is there and option for getting them without the sticky backing? I think it's the white backing that makes the lights so dim. I have a safe adhesive that I could use instead. really hard to see the lights in the daylight.

But they look great.

[Ivan @ Southwest Speed]

Originally Posted by PQ

Is there and option for getting them without the sticky backing? I think it's the white backing that makes the lights so dim. I have a safe adhesive that I could use instead. really hard to see the lights in the daylight.

But they look great.

I'm sure that we could have him remove the sticky piece. I think that the white still stays on there however. The adhesive portion was made in clear. I actually took a spare (old protoype) set apart to see how many layers there were.

The white piece seems to give it the rigidity to stand up. I reckon removing the white portion and then having the adhesive do directly on the colored piece might work too. Just don't know how it would stand up over time. ??

I'll shoot him a call now and see what he thinks about trying a set out like that.

Agreed, the lights in the daytime aren't as bright at all. I used to drive around with the interior lights on the dimmest settings, now I have to turn it up a little to see.

[PQ]

Originally Posted by Ivan @ Southwest Speed

I'm sure that we could have him remove the sticky piece. I think that the white still stays on there however. The adhesive portion was made in clear. I actually took a spare (old protoype) set apart to see how many layers there were.

The white piece seems to give it the rigidity to stand up. I reckon removing the white portion and then having the adhesive do directly on the colored piece might work too. Just don't know how it would stand up over time. ??

I'll shoot him a call now and see what he thinks about trying a set out like that.

Agreed, the lights in the daytime aren't as bright at all. I used to drive around with the interior lights on the dimmest settings, now I have to turn it up a little to see.

The dic gives all the same warnings but things like cruise being on and traction control I'd like to see better.

I can't wait till next time someone asks me how fast it is. I can say I had the speedometer to 190.

But,ya, if you could ask him. I'll find a way to put it on without the white. The white not being on back MIGHT change the actual color of the piece. If so I'll find something really thin to go on back.

[Darth_Emma]

PQ:
Sent a note to IPS about the windshield. I should know on Monday if the glass shop still has it. They should. I have a spare rear window too!

[PQ]

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

PQ:
Sent a note to IPS about the windshield. I should know on Monday if the glass shop still has it. They should. I have a spare rear window too!

Got it down to 380.00 installed.

Logistics would have to be the big factor. It's adds 6 hours approx to my trip not counting install to go to columbus. Factoring in gas and install and the price you give me it might be beneficial for me to just have it done here.

Emma, you rock. Thank you a ton for the offer. I hope I am not seeming ungrateful at your offer. Just trying to reconcile the best way all around for me.

[Darth_Emma]

Originally Posted by PQ

Got it down to 380.00 installed.

Logistics would have to be the big factor. It's adds 6 hours approx to my trip not counting install to go to columbus. Factoring in gas and install and the price you give me it might be beneficial for me to just have it done here.

Emma, you rock. Thank you a ton for the offer. I hope I am not seeming ungrateful at your offer. Just trying to reconcile the best way all around for me.

I totally understand. Hope it all works out for you.

[The Stig]

Brian's response in regards to the lights being dimmer

It might be slightly dimmer but since its only going through one thin layer you shouldn't have any problems, I don't have a 5th gen locally that I can test on but I did the same style overlay for the Dale Earnhardt edition camaros and they were being sold through the dealer fully warranted and everything so everything should work fine.

Thanks,
Brian Deeney

[PQ]

Here are a few pics I just went out and took.

The first one I was blocking the sun to shade the gauges and took it closer.

The lights that are ON in these pics are Seatbelt, Cruise Control, Stabilitrac, Traction Control and BRAKE.

The second was just as the driver sees and taken a tad closer that the driver sees.

[PQ]

And don't get me wrong. I love this product. I just need to find a way to get these lights to shine. Not a deal breaker right now. I gotta ride with them and see how it goes.

[vafinest25]

PQ nice right up, but how hard was this project on a scale of 1-10. I'm about a 4/5 when it comes to this stuff but I can follow pics and instructiona


" When your ready to quit, your 1/2 way there"

[PQ]

Originally Posted by vafinest25

PQ nice right up, but how hard was this project on a scale of 1-10. I'm about a 4/5 when it comes to this stuff but I can follow pics and instructiona


" When your ready to quit, your 1/2 way there"

Honestly, with my instruction it should be about a 3 if 10 is the hardest.

ONLY reason I go as high as 2 is because of the needles. If you make or find a tool like I did with the fork you won't have any problem.

The first time I put it back together when I realized I had the needles wrong I literally took it back apart and took pics and put it back together in 15 minutes.

The 4 pack gauges I'd give a 3.

[Darth_Emma]

Randy:
If you are serious that you'd install them at the fest for me, then I'll order them...

Oh, and bring your special fork!

[PQ]

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

Randy:
If you are serious that you'd install them at the fest for me, then I'll order them...

Oh, and bring your special fork!

Hell ya. I'll do it. I'll bring everything I need.

[PQ]

Again, I still love these things but just so I don't get hate PMs.

[dianeokie]

Randy, you are so awesome.............I understand that your videos were a disclaimer that you're not exactly 100% certain how people will feel about not being able to see the lights.............good job!

[Darth_Emma]

PQ:
I ordered my gauge faces today. Be sure to bring your special fork to the Fest!

[PQ]

Originally Posted by dianeokie

Randy, you are so awesome.............I understand that your videos were a disclaimer that you're not exactly 100% certain how people will feel about not being able to see the lights.............good job!

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

PQ:
I ordered my gauge faces today. Be sure to bring your special fork to the Fest!

I'll have it with me.

[PQ]

Ok.

In the ongoing piece-mealing of my car going together I have just purchased my remaining suspension component I've been wanting.

(everyone is making the last push to get their beasts in on the top shelf and I'm treading water lmao)

So I got my front SuperCars and will be putting them and an alignment kit, (both Pedders of Course) and an upgraded tensioner and pulley on the car this weekend.

I finally got a data logger that is freaking awesome and easy and cheap. Might not be great for some of you guys and gal with the monster builds but this thing is absolutely as advertised.

Video with the road AND the gauges on the screen, dattalog, scan, clear codes and all from your smart phone with perfectly accurate and quick and easy to use results.

BUT, first things first. .........................

[JusticePete]

No blood and no hammers this time, ok?

[GTAHVIT]

[BamaRS]

mmmmm nice

[PQ]

Originally Posted by JusticePete

No blood and no hammers this time, ok?

Awe maaaaaaaaan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by BamaRS

mmmmm nice

All still quiet?

[JusticePete]

Are they in yet or are you taking the GTA a.k.a. Tran elephant gestation installation cycle?

[CamaroKid300]

Originally Posted by PQ

Ok.

In the ongoing piece-mealing of my car going together I have just purchased my remaining suspension component I've been wanting.

(everyone is making the last push to get their beasts in on the top shelf and I'm treading water lmao)

So I got my front SuperCars and will be putting them and an alignment kit, (both Pedders of Course) and an upgraded tensioner and pulley on the car this weekend.

I finally got a data logger that is freaking awesome and easy and cheap. Might not be great for some of you guys and gal with the monster builds but this thing is absolutely as advertised.

Video with the road AND the gauges on the screen, dattalog, scan, clear codes and all from your smart phone with perfectly accurate and quick and easy to use results.

BUT, first things first. .........................

Attachment 400500

more info on this data logger plz!