DIY on adding ABL to your door - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 10-19-2010, 01:35 PM

Hi some of the member wanted me to start this one up, The end result will be to add the lights in your door all the way around.

We all know how to remove the door panel, If you don't here is 2 link's.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...9&postcount=29
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...0&postcount=30

So now that we have the door way off here are the tools and parts you will need per door.

Tools:
Heat gun to bend the light pipe's
Sand paper in 220 grit and 400 & 800.
A Dremel style tool so you can cut a 2nd type mounting place around the door panel.
A cuter to cut the pipe to the right length.(1 pipe is to long for the door panel)

Parts you need per door:
1 pc Light pipe
2 pc 3mm LED's
2 GM LED's
2 resister ( I used 370 ohm 1/4 watt )
1 4 way connector ( I used the same connectors as GM used on there LED's )

you will need 10 holders to hold the pipe in place.

me and a 2nd member know what parts that is.

First i am at work to day and all my pics are at home so i will add as we go, But this will give you some idea.

I will update this page as i go.

overhaulengines · 10-31-2010, 09:13 PM

hello, any updates? this is cool.

Lupe

TJ91 · 11-01-2010, 02:02 PM

that looks awesome, i think ill do this on the doors and light tape on the dash, should look insane. Nice work!

Synerbee · 11-01-2010, 11:31 PM

It looks way better in person

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 11-02-2010, 01:10 AM

Guys the car is at SEMA so not to many updates this week.

xBlackout_Camaro · 11-26-2010, 04:48 PM

where do you get the lights?

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 11-28-2010, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xBlackout_Camaro

where do you get the lights?

Some come from your dealer, and some come from LED outlets and i add the connectors to the LED.

mydreamcar · 11-28-2010, 11:19 AM

next mod. awesome

Ject · 11-28-2010, 06:51 PM

Any Updates?

Usually a DIY / Guide will walk someone step by step through the install.. This one leaves you dead in the water after you get the parts...

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 11-28-2010, 07:43 PM

I will do it soon as i get my strength back from doing the 2 HUD installs.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 12-10-2010, 08:18 PM

^

TJ91 · 12-17-2010, 05:26 PM

no worries take your time, i got lots of popcorn

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 12-17-2010, 06:12 PM

I have a member coming to my home Sunday for a HUD install, and this car is my DD so i do not have to much time, But over the Holidays i have time off and if i need to drive i can take the polaris ranger to go and get things.

Jayhawk500 · 01-17-2011, 03:11 PM

Bump

10-19-2010, 01:35 PM	#1
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,729	DIY on adding ABL to your door Hi some of the member wanted me to start this one up, The end result will be to add the lights in your door all the way around. We all know how to remove the door panel, If you don't here is 2 link's. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...9&postcount=29 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...0&postcount=30 So now that we have the door way off here are the tools and parts you will need per door. Tools: Heat gun to bend the light pipe's Sand paper in 220 grit and 400 & 800. A Dremel style tool so you can cut a 2nd type mounting place around the door panel. A cuter to cut the pipe to the right length.(1 pipe is to long for the door panel) Parts you need per door: 1 pc Light pipe 2 pc 3mm LED's 2 GM LED's 2 resister ( I used 370 ohm 1/4 watt ) 1 4 way connector ( I used the same connectors as GM used on there LED's ) you will need 10 holders to hold the pipe in place. me and a 2nd member know what parts that is. First i am at work to day and all my pics are at home so i will add as we go, But this will give you some idea. I will update this page as i go.

11-01-2010, 02:02 PM	#3
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,037	that looks awesome, i think ill do this on the doors and light tape on the dash, should look insane. Nice work! __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

11-28-2010, 11:19 AM	#8
mydreamcar My Dream Car Drives: 2011 SIM LS3 1SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: staten island Posts: 1,534	next mod. awesome __________________ CAI intake/ADM Scoop/Stainless Power Headers/Dynatech cat back exhaust/Vitesse Throttle Control/ Ported Throttle Body/QTP Electric Cutouts/ 3.91 gears and janetty rear posi/ Tuned by Janetty racing

11-28-2010, 06:51 PM	#9
Ject aka Patrick Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS '04 Silverado Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 3,072	Any Updates? Usually a DIY / Guide will walk someone step by step through the install.. This one leaves you dead in the water after you get the parts... __________________ Current Modifications: Your average Bolt-ons & Suspension Upgrades GForce Engineering: 9" Rear End, Strange Pro Iron Case w/Moser Nodular 3.70:1 Detroit locker, 3.5" Solid Drive Shaft

12-17-2010, 05:26 PM	#12
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,037	no worries take your time, i got lots of popcorn __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

10-31-2010, 09:13 PM	#2
overhaulengines Drives: Red 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 6,207	hello, any updates? this is cool. Lupe

11-01-2010, 11:31 PM	#4
Synerbee SoCal Headturners Drives: 2010 SGM Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Anaheim Hills, California Posts: 5,788	It looks way better in person

11-02-2010, 01:10 AM	#5
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,729	Guys the car is at SEMA so not to many updates this week.

11-26-2010, 04:48 PM	#6
xBlackout_Camaro Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Cyber Grey Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 500	where do you get the lights?

11-28-2010, 07:43 PM	#10
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,729	I will do it soon as i get my strength back from doing the 2 HUD installs.

12-10-2010, 08:18 PM	#11
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,729	^

12-17-2010, 06:12 PM	#13
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,729	I have a member coming to my home Sunday for a HUD install, and this car is my DD so i do not have to much time, But over the Holidays i have time off and if i need to drive i can take the polaris ranger to go and get things.

01-17-2011, 03:11 PM	#14
Jayhawk500 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Warrenton, Or. Posts: 1,062	BUMP Bump __________________ Jayhawk500 2010 2SS/RS, Six speed, Rally Yellow w/ Black Painted Stripes, Boston Acoustic Stereo, Polished 20" wheels, Solo Mach X Catback Exhaust, Solo HF Cats, Halltech CAI, Full Dash & Door ABL, ABL Lit Homelink Buttons, HUD Installed, Ride Tunes, Full Electric Passenger Seat, Fbodfather signed, VIN # 4492, PAID OFF!!! 2010 Yellow 2SS/RS with black painted Stripes...$37,000.00; Ride Tones sound system and remote...$ 40.00; Seeing the kids faces (Young and Old) light up and almost wet their pants....Priceless!!!

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