DIY - ABL using EL wire, and 3/16" tube

[Junior]

Originally Posted by jennnchuck

i didnt have the connectors either, i tapped into same area and it worked out great. just a warning its a pain to get a good picture of the abl lighting. i have taking pics of it but no picture i have taken gives it the justice it deserves.

LOL! It sure is hard to get a good pic! My son damaged our point and click so all i had was my iphone. Very poor quality!...

[jennnchuck]

congrtas junior, i'm sure it looks great. as i said its impossible to take a good picture of it. i'm sure someone can figure out how to do it but i couldnt.

[99prbms]

Originally Posted by jennnchuck

i didnt have the connectors either, i tapped into same area and it worked out great. just a warning its a pain to get a good picture of the abl lighting. i have taking pics of it but no picture i have taken gives it the justice it deserves.

my 2LT was born on 5/10 it does not have the connectors. i went for the purple wire in the driver kick in the back. there is a ground bolt there too. works good. im going to mess with it some more, im not happy with how even it is.

[lewylew]

I have everything ready to start. I took my side cover off. I have no plug there. Should I look somewhere else or did some cars come without plug?

[TAG UR IT]

You got a lot of reading to do. I can't remember off hand, but it's been mentioned a few times.

[dxy2jbaby]

so complicated ... i don't think i can do it . If i purchased all the equipments and take it to Chevy dealer do you think they would do it for me? And how much will it cost for installing if i do it from a body shop ?

[TAG UR IT]

Originally Posted by dxy2jbaby

so complicated ... i don't think i can do it . If i purchased all the equipments and take it to Chevy dealer do you think they would do it for me? And how much will it cost for installing if i do it from a body shop ?

A chevy dealer won't do it...and it's really not difficult. Get some help from a buddy if you need, but it's pretty easy. Just follow the directions.

[Junior]

Originally Posted by lewylew

I have everything ready to start. I took my side cover off. I have no plug there. Should I look somewhere else or did some cars come without plug?

Yeah, check post# 251 for a great place to tap into. There is a picture of the passenger side footwell area with a purple and black wire you can quick-connect (T-tap) into. Works great and even dims with the rest of your lights!

[conradt]

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

You got a lot of reading to do. I can't remember off hand, but it's been mentioned a few times.

I just finished my dash ABL using EL wire. Tag is right. I read all 17 pages of this thread 4 times before I started. I taped into the purple wire and used a nearby ground wire. Polishing is key. I used Meguiar's plastic polish with my drill. It saves a LOT of sanding!

I think, IMO, the right side is perfect but the left side drooped a little when I glued the plastic tube so it has a dim spot in the middle. Easy fix.

I know, I know. Pictures.

Soon. Thanks everyone.

[jennnchuck]

dxy2jbaby. its really easy to do. i did mine in one day. it looks alot harder than it really is. if your close by to another camaro5 member just have them give you a hand. honestly its not difficult at all.

[TJ91]

So even with the IO interior, ill have to sand the trim?

[TAG UR IT]

Originally Posted by TJ91

So even with the IO interior, ill have to sand the trim?

Yep. You will need ro sand both dash pieces and if you want to complete the look, you will need to extend the ABL in the doors by removing the panel, tape, and sand. Again, very easy to do. Just take ur time on sanding!

[Beav]

Camarorick - Outstanding! One question (and I'm sorry if I missed it), where did you get the red/black pigtail you use for the driver side power source connector?

[Blacknight11]

If I have ABL already, can I change the color i currently have. Hey Junior I live around the corner from you. How much would chage to help me do this.