Got my AAC Lighting Installed! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

CamaroCowboy · 01-23-2011, 11:56 AM

First off let me say Thank You to AAC for the fast processing and shipping. I would also like to thank them for making such awsome products.

Now to the task at hand. I install was overall very easy. I do however wish I had either a band saw or a better than cheapo dremel. Taking the lens off the fog lights took longer than removing the bumper. You actually have to cut the lens off.

The headlights were a different story all together. I did the backing at 220 degrees for 15 minutes. It wasn't enough. In all I put each light back in the oven 4 times at 5 minute intervals per the instructions and finally got the lens off. Just a note the lenses suck.

I will say make it easy on yourself and get the car off the ground, take off the wheels and wheel liner then take the bumper off. It is much easier than just taking the three screw out and folding the wheel liner back.

The instructions are very well detailed and very specific. They even sent a CD with their product with the step-by-step instructions and videos of the install.

Get what you need ahead of time. Clear outdoor Silicone and have either epoxy or super glue on hand as well. i went with epoxy. The instructions do not tell you where to wire the lights to so i wired mine to my running lights so that I could have them on without the headlight.'

The footwell lighting is awesome. I combined it will the LED overhead Amber lighting and with the IOM interior it looks amazing.

Pics Below.

The Stig · 01-23-2011, 12:19 PM

Looks awesome. Did you get the dual color halos or just red? If they're dual I can hook you up with the wiring diagram and specs so you can have them on a single switch.

Also, and just a side note really. I talked to a bunch of people who did the DIY install. Having the oven set to 235 and cook for 15 min works wonders. Only had to reheat them once each.

CamaroCowboy · 01-23-2011, 12:21 PM

cool. mine are just the Amber ones. Camera kinda sucks but in it's defense it is like two years old.

caverman · 01-23-2011, 03:25 PM

Nice!

I've heard getting the headlights open is a PITA but doable. The guy that did mine said that most people would be scared because there is a bunch of cracking sound and you'll think you're breaking the light but you aren't.

The only other thing I would've recommended is that you should've gone ahead and stepped up to some HID projectors while you had it open. The projectors are 100x better than just the HID kit.

What color of HID bulbs did you go with? 8000k or 6000k?

CamaroCowboy · 01-23-2011, 04:50 PM

I didn't put HID bulbs in they just the Sylvania Extra or something like that. I will but a whole HID kid on one day just havn't gotten to it yet

caverman · 01-23-2011, 08:24 PM

Go with HID projectors. I've had both and the projectors are way better and only cost a little more. The bad this is that you have to open you headlights but since yours have already been open it will probably be alot easier next time.

Go though this thread and you can see the difference and as most stuff it's even better in person.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120440

Shuffler · 01-24-2011, 02:48 PM

I opted for HIDs but not projectors. The HIDs look and work great and keep the retro look.

CamaroCowboy · 01-27-2011, 11:17 AM

caverman · 01-27-2011, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shuffler

I opted for HIDs but not projectors. The HIDs look and work great and keep the retro look.

I agree....they work great compared to the Halogens. They don't compare to HID projectors though. I've had them both and I'll tell you from first hand they don't compare.

By doing the retrofit I was able to keep the retro look as well....at least IMO they still retro.

The HID bulbs are definately easier to install. But I can tell you now that I have HID projectors it is hands down one of the best cosmetic mods I've done.

GO BIG ORANGE · 03-27-2011, 06:43 PM

When you sealed your head light back together, how long did you let the silicone cure?

The Stig · 03-27-2011, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GO BIG ORANGE

When you sealed your head light back together, how long did you let the silicone cure?

I let it sit for an hour ish before putting them back on the car. Then my car sat overnight.

CamaroCowboy · 03-28-2011, 10:07 AM

I let mine sit overnight then put the car back together.

CamaroCowboy · 03-29-2011, 01:11 PM

+1 I put mine on my counter over night...Wife wasn't to happy but she got over it.

01-23-2011, 11:56 AM	#1
CamaroCowboy Drives: 2013 Chevy Truck Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Copperas Cove, Texas Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	Got my AAC Lighting Installed! First off let me say Thank You to AAC for the fast processing and shipping. I would also like to thank them for making such awsome products. Now to the task at hand. I install was overall very easy. I do however wish I had either a band saw or a better than cheapo dremel. Taking the lens off the fog lights took longer than removing the bumper. You actually have to cut the lens off. The headlights were a different story all together. I did the backing at 220 degrees for 15 minutes. It wasn't enough. In all I put each light back in the oven 4 times at 5 minute intervals per the instructions and finally got the lens off. Just a note the lenses suck. I will say make it easy on yourself and get the car off the ground, take off the wheels and wheel liner then take the bumper off. It is much easier than just taking the three screw out and folding the wheel liner back. The instructions are very well detailed and very specific. They even sent a CD with their product with the step-by-step instructions and videos of the install. Get what you need ahead of time. Clear outdoor Silicone and have either epoxy or super glue on hand as well. i went with epoxy. The instructions do not tell you where to wire the lights to so i wired mine to my running lights so that I could have them on without the headlight.' The footwell lighting is awesome. I combined it will the LED overhead Amber lighting and with the IOM interior it looks amazing. Pics Below. __________________ Texas speed LT Headers and High Flow Cats, Magnaflow 3 inch cat-back Exhaust, SNL V2 Comp CAM, Texas Speed Underdrive Pully, G5CR CAI, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, JetFlo Mass Air Sensor, Custom Grill, Amber AAC Headlight and Fog Light Halo, Amber footwell Lighting, Amber under hood lighting, RK Sport Ram Air /Heat Extractor Hood and ADM Racing Scoop. 447.9 RWHP 428 TQ My car is exactly that, No one has to like it but me!

01-23-2011, 12:19 PM	#2
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	Looks awesome. Did you get the dual color halos or just red? If they're dual I can hook you up with the wiring diagram and specs so you can have them on a single switch. Also, and just a side note really. I talked to a bunch of people who did the DIY install. Having the oven set to 235 and cook for 15 min works wonders. Only had to reheat them once each. __________________

01-23-2011, 12:21 PM	#3
CamaroCowboy Drives: 2013 Chevy Truck Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Copperas Cove, Texas Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	cool. mine are just the Amber ones. Camera kinda sucks but in it's defense it is like two years old. __________________ Texas speed LT Headers and High Flow Cats, Magnaflow 3 inch cat-back Exhaust, SNL V2 Comp CAM, Texas Speed Underdrive Pully, G5CR CAI, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, JetFlo Mass Air Sensor, Custom Grill, Amber AAC Headlight and Fog Light Halo, Amber footwell Lighting, Amber under hood lighting, RK Sport Ram Air /Heat Extractor Hood and ADM Racing Scoop. 447.9 RWHP 428 TQ My car is exactly that, No one has to like it but me!

01-23-2011, 03:25 PM	#4
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	Nice! I've heard getting the headlights open is a PITA but doable. The guy that did mine said that most people would be scared because there is a bunch of cracking sound and you'll think you're breaking the light but you aren't. The only other thing I would've recommended is that you should've gone ahead and stepped up to some HID projectors while you had it open. The projectors are 100x better than just the HID kit. What color of HID bulbs did you go with? 8000k or 6000k? __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

01-23-2011, 04:50 PM	#5
CamaroCowboy Drives: 2013 Chevy Truck Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Copperas Cove, Texas Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	I didn't put HID bulbs in they just the Sylvania Extra or something like that. I will but a whole HID kid on one day just havn't gotten to it yet __________________ Texas speed LT Headers and High Flow Cats, Magnaflow 3 inch cat-back Exhaust, SNL V2 Comp CAM, Texas Speed Underdrive Pully, G5CR CAI, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, JetFlo Mass Air Sensor, Custom Grill, Amber AAC Headlight and Fog Light Halo, Amber footwell Lighting, Amber under hood lighting, RK Sport Ram Air /Heat Extractor Hood and ADM Racing Scoop. 447.9 RWHP 428 TQ My car is exactly that, No one has to like it but me!

01-23-2011, 08:24 PM	#6
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	Go with HID projectors. I've had both and the projectors are way better and only cost a little more. The bad this is that you have to open you headlights but since yours have already been open it will probably be alot easier next time. Go though this thread and you can see the difference and as most stuff it's even better in person. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120440 __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

01-24-2011, 02:48 PM	#7
Shuffler God Bless Dawson Drives: Synergy for my Daughter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,057	I opted for HIDs but not projectors. The HIDs look and work great and keep the retro look. __________________

01-27-2011, 11:17 AM	#8
CamaroCowboy Drives: 2013 Chevy Truck Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Copperas Cove, Texas Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	__________________ Texas speed LT Headers and High Flow Cats, Magnaflow 3 inch cat-back Exhaust, SNL V2 Comp CAM, Texas Speed Underdrive Pully, G5CR CAI, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, JetFlo Mass Air Sensor, Custom Grill, Amber AAC Headlight and Fog Light Halo, Amber footwell Lighting, Amber under hood lighting, RK Sport Ram Air /Heat Extractor Hood and ADM Racing Scoop. 447.9 RWHP 428 TQ My car is exactly that, No one has to like it but me!

03-27-2011, 06:43 PM	#10
GO BIG ORANGE Drives: 2011 Camaro V6-Synergy Green Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Mason, OH Posts: 34	When you sealed your head light back together, how long did you let the silicone cure?

03-28-2011, 10:07 AM	#12
CamaroCowboy Drives: 2013 Chevy Truck Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Copperas Cove, Texas Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	I let mine sit overnight then put the car back together. __________________ Texas speed LT Headers and High Flow Cats, Magnaflow 3 inch cat-back Exhaust, SNL V2 Comp CAM, Texas Speed Underdrive Pully, G5CR CAI, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, JetFlo Mass Air Sensor, Custom Grill, Amber AAC Headlight and Fog Light Halo, Amber footwell Lighting, Amber under hood lighting, RK Sport Ram Air /Heat Extractor Hood and ADM Racing Scoop. 447.9 RWHP 428 TQ My car is exactly that, No one has to like it but me!

03-29-2011, 01:11 PM	#13
CamaroCowboy Drives: 2013 Chevy Truck Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Copperas Cove, Texas Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	+1 I put mine on my counter over night...Wife wasn't to happy but she got over it. __________________ Texas speed LT Headers and High Flow Cats, Magnaflow 3 inch cat-back Exhaust, SNL V2 Comp CAM, Texas Speed Underdrive Pully, G5CR CAI, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, JetFlo Mass Air Sensor, Custom Grill, Amber AAC Headlight and Fog Light Halo, Amber footwell Lighting, Amber under hood lighting, RK Sport Ram Air /Heat Extractor Hood and ADM Racing Scoop. 447.9 RWHP 428 TQ My car is exactly that, No one has to like it but me!

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