DIY afterburner LED lights bc i'm poor - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

cam fan · 10-15-2010, 12:36 PM

I really want the LED style tail-light achieved by the after burner kit

BUT i really cannot afford it.

Instead I plan to buy:

1. flexible white LED strips ($6)
2. wiring (can get from friend - $0)
3. dremel (can get from friend - $0)
4. exterior grade silicone (home depot I guess - $5) (can get gun from friend - $0)
5. blue masking tape (have lots already - $0)

$11 and about 1-2 days of no Camaro, to let the units set/dry/seal properly

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2x-Un...#ht_3080wt_939

so ya ANY WORDS OR ADVICE/ADMONISHMENT?

It seems simple enough, but please let me know what you think!

Mag-Tex · 10-15-2010, 01:12 PM

Good on ya for being creative. Take lots of pix and make a DIY when done (if it works out OK).

christianmotox · 10-15-2010, 01:13 PM

Go for it!!, and take lots of pictures.

GB EB · 10-15-2010, 01:16 PM

if it doesn't work out for you I can sell you my originals after I get the on-the-market version.

cam fan · 10-15-2010, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2011 2SS/RS

if it doesn't work out for you I can sell you my originals after I get the on-the-market version.

LoL - thanks....idk i just have to figure out which wire to splice into to get power as a daytime running light/on as long as the car is

I plan on putting in a super simple back up camera and that requires splicing into the reverse light, but what wire do i splice into for these DRL led's?

mbrusco103 · 10-15-2010, 01:37 PM

This should actually look pretty good!
Good luck and post lots of pics

Blacky · 10-15-2010, 01:39 PM

Hi
this Idea is not new, look here on the Side there is an Komplete Build Thread with alot of Pics from the build (scroll Down)

Hope it helpes you with the build

good Work

http://www.camaro2010.de/t361f51-Fre...ic-quot-4.html

cam fan · 10-15-2010, 02:23 PM

for some reason that link sends me to the homepage...can you put the full link for the thread? I think the hyper-link abbreviates it somehow

Thanks so much!!!

slick rick · 10-15-2010, 02:50 PM

Are you going for the ACC style afterburner or the Concept afterburner look?

cam fan · 10-15-2010, 07:14 PM

I don't want to step on ACC's toes, but yea - their Audi-esque running xmas lights look.

Except I dont have the $ for the set-up

tightchevelle69 · 10-15-2010, 07:22 PM

10-15-2010, 12:36 PM	#1
cam fan Drives: fast Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,262	DIY afterburner LED lights bc i'm poor I really want the LED style tail-light achieved by the after burner kit BUT i really cannot afford it. Instead I plan to buy: 1. flexible white LED strips ($6) 2. wiring (can get from friend - $0) 3. dremel (can get from friend - $0) 4. exterior grade silicone (home depot I guess - $5) (can get gun from friend - $0) 5. blue masking tape (have lots already - $0) $11 and about 1-2 days of no Camaro, to let the units set/dry/seal properly http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2x-Un...#ht_3080wt_939 so ya ANY WORDS OR ADVICE/ADMONISHMENT? It seems simple enough, but please let me know what you think! __________________ BUILD RECORD

10-15-2010, 01:16 PM	#4
GB EB Drives: 2014 Stingray 2LT/Z51 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NAS PENSACOLA, FL Posts: 2,374 View My Garage	if it doesn't work out for you I can sell you my originals after I get the on-the-market version. __________________ *CAMARO5 CAMARO OF THE WEEK 3/21/11* *1ST PLACE - NAVAL STATION SAN DIEGO CAR SHOW 4/17/11* *PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD - SAN DIEGO FREEDOM FESTIVAL CAR SHOW 7/4/11* *TROPHY RECIPIENT - GREATEST SHOW ON TURF 9/11/11* *1ST PLACE MODERN MUSCLE - CORONADO SPEED FESTIVAL 9/23/11* *AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - GOOD GUYS DEL MAR FALL NATIONALS 11/27/11* *1ST PLACE / '82&UP CAMARO/FIREBIRD- FORT WALTON BEACH FF SHOW 2/16/13* BUILD THREAD: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120353

10-15-2010, 01:37 PM	#6
mbrusco103 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS (M6) 427 Twin Turbo Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,090 View My Garage	This should actually look pretty good! Good luck and post lots of pics __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS ERL 427 M6 TT -AGP Twin Turbo 55/57 .83ar \| ERL 427ci \| Squash Fuel System \| Stainless Works Chambered 3" \| Mcleod RXT \| Factory Hurst Short Throw \| Black Forgestar F14s \| CTS V 6 Piston Brembo \| VIS AMS Carbon Fiber Hood \| Anvil Carbon Fiber Spoiler

10-15-2010, 01:39 PM	#7
Blacky Drives: Camaro 2010 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 308	Hi this Idea is not new, look here on the Side there is an Komplete Build Thread with alot of Pics from the build (scroll Down) Hope it helpes you with the build good Work http://www.camaro2010.de/t361f51-Fre...ic-quot-4.html __________________

10-15-2010, 02:23 PM	#8
cam fan Drives: fast Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,262	for some reason that link sends me to the homepage...can you put the full link for the thread? I think the hyper-link abbreviates it somehow Thanks so much!!! __________________ BUILD RECORD

10-15-2010, 01:12 PM	#2
Mag-Tex Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 55	Good on ya for being creative. Take lots of pix and make a DIY when done (if it works out OK).

10-15-2010, 01:13 PM	#3
christianmotox Drives: ( . )( . ) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,827	Go for it!!, and take lots of pictures.

10-15-2010, 02:50 PM	#9
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	Are you going for the ACC style afterburner or the Concept afterburner look? __________________

10-15-2010, 07:14 PM	#10
cam fan Drives: fast Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,262	I don't want to step on ACC's toes, but yea - their Audi-esque running xmas lights look. Except I dont have the $ for the set-up __________________ BUILD RECORD

10-15-2010, 07:22 PM	#11
tightchevelle69 Derrick Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: jax, fl Posts: 506 View My Garage	__________________ 2010 ABM 2SS/RS, A6, home Dec 10th, wifes birthday present! 2007 GMC Yukon XL, 2000 S10 Xtreme, 1969 Chevelle

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