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dmwhiteman · 02-03-2011, 07:30 AM

Just got mine wired. Only on when the doors open. Dont know what the cops would say about it glowing around your feet when he pears through the window

CamaroCowboy · 02-03-2011, 07:48 AM

Mine are on whenever the dome light is on and that is enough for me.

overhaulengines · 02-03-2011, 08:35 AM

I have mine on a switch, they come on n off when I want.

Lupe

miltp · 02-03-2011, 03:20 PM

Mine are wired from the area on passenger side sill panel.Tapped in so that lights only come on when door is opened. Also have that gradual on effect.

GearHeadPeter · 02-03-2011, 04:01 PM

Mine are wired to the dome light. Not going for the Miami Vice or Nash Bridges look in cars.

chevy 3 · 02-04-2011, 06:41 AM

The 2lt and 2ss gauge cluster has a power port near the shifter. You can pull up the panel and jump into the power sorce so you don't have to run a ton of wire. This worked well for me but to each his own. I'm thinking the power port is for cell nav exced.

Phase V · 02-04-2011, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 1badtie

nope dont drive around with them on they just come on when the doors open at night thats enough for me

likewise

xpanda305x · 02-04-2011, 09:48 AM

link to the diy?

binlow84 · 02-04-2011, 12:20 PM

I've got mine wired for both. What I did was wire the lights into a 3 position switch (On/Off/On) and have one wire feed from the traction control light in the center console (that particular wire works the same as the ABL) and the second feed from the dome light. Depending on my mood I can set it to come on only with the dome light, with the ABL or even not at all. I also have the whole thing fed through a dimmer switch so I can fine tune it to my liking while driving. This setup took a bit of time but it's exactly what I want.

scuba264 · 03-25-2011, 10:59 AM

I just installed some and took some pics, just haven't had a chance to post them yet. I used fuse taps like these and ran it off my power outlet fuse. They require the car to be on to get power. I mounted a rocker switch under the dash so I can turn them off if I'd want to.

I've had them in my past 2 cars, it felt so dark to me without them haha. I don't see the point of not having power to them when you're in the car. To each his own I suppose.

first one · 03-25-2011, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xpanda305x

link to the diy?

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...twell+lighting

X_Ruin_X · 03-26-2011, 06:32 PM

I hooked mine up to the dome light, and i have a switch in my console that's powered by the 12v in there. that way they come on when i open the door, but i can still have them on whilst driving.

I like to drive with them on at night.

TJ91 · 03-26-2011, 07:20 PM

mines on all the time, as soon as the key clicks one to accessory mode, their on. perfect for those night time meets in th parking lots
i got red ones. Been installed since the first day I got my car

The Stig · 03-27-2011, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ91

mines on all the time, as soon as the key clicks one to accessory mode, their on. perfect for those night time meets in th parking lots
i got red ones. Been installed since the first day I got my car

Do they bother you when driving at night?

02-03-2011, 07:48 AM	#16
CamaroCowboy Drives: 2013 Chevy Truck Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Copperas Cove, Texas Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	Mine are on whenever the dome light is on and that is enough for me. __________________ 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!

02-03-2011, 04:01 PM	#19
GearHeadPeter US Navy Vet Drives: 2011 2LT/RS, 65 Mustang GT Fastback Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,567	Mine are wired to the dome light. Not going for the Miami Vice or Nash Bridges look in cars. __________________ 2011 - 2LT/RS - RY, A6, Gray Interior - Team LLT: 3rd Camaro on this forum to have a Mylink installed. Installation by GEN5DIY, Heritage Grill, Lloyds Premium Ebony Camaro RS floor mats, Empire Billet Camaro Black sill plates, AAC: LED footwell & interior lighting, Rear Courtesy Lights, LED side markers/turn signals, Plasma P13W DRl bulbs, Formula 1 Pinnacle Series tint, Roto-Fab Yellow CAI & Fuse cover, Technostalgia Afterburner LED taillights, EmblemPros custom V6 hydrocoated carbon fiber/RY engine cover, Pfadt Sport sway bars, Ofer's Backup Camera, and full Brembo brake conversion.

02-04-2011, 12:20 PM	#23
binlow84 Drives: '10 Camaro, IBM 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: St. Louis metro, Illinois Posts: 350 View My Garage	I've got mine wired for both. What I did was wire the lights into a 3 position switch (On/Off/On) and have one wire feed from the traction control light in the center console (that particular wire works the same as the ABL) and the second feed from the dome light. Depending on my mood I can set it to come on only with the dome light, with the ABL or even not at all. I also have the whole thing fed through a dimmer switch so I can fine tune it to my liking while driving. This setup took a bit of time but it's exactly what I want. __________________ [Insert obligatory car/order info below] 2LT RS; Imperial Blue Metallic w/ Silver Rally Stripes; Gray Leather Interior; Automatic; Exterior Painted Interior Trim Panels; Blue LED Footwell Lighting; Dash ABL; DRL Halos Ordered - 1/16/10 at Weber Chevrolet in Granite City, IL (Excellent experience; Thanks John!) Produced - 2/24/10 In the driveway - 3/4/10 Total time order to delivery - 47 days

03-25-2011, 10:59 AM	#24
scuba264 Drives: Manual 2011 CGM LS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Steeler Country Posts: 570 View My Garage	I just installed some and took some pics, just haven't had a chance to post them yet. I used fuse taps like these and ran it off my power outlet fuse. They require the car to be on to get power. I mounted a rocker switch under the dash so I can turn them off if I'd want to. I've had them in my past 2 cars, it felt so dark to me without them haha. I don't see the point of not having power to them when you're in the car. To each his own I suppose. __________________ My Garage \| Audio Build

03-26-2011, 06:32 PM	#26
X_Ruin_X Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 10 View My Garage	I hooked mine up to the dome light, and i have a switch in my console that's powered by the 12v in there. that way they come on when i open the door, but i can still have them on whilst driving. I like to drive with them on at night. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Red Jewel Tintcoat, Black Rally Stripes

02-03-2011, 07:30 AM	#15
dmwhiteman Drives: 2SS Black w/ Inferno Orange Stripes Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: PA Posts: 565 View My Garage	Just got mine wired. Only on when the doors open. Dont know what the cops would say about it glowing around your feet when he pears through the window

02-03-2011, 08:35 AM	#17
overhaulengines Drives: Red 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 6,207	I have mine on a switch, they come on n off when I want. Lupe

02-03-2011, 03:20 PM	#18
miltp Jim Pappas Drives: Rally Yellow 2SS/RS,Auto,G/X Join Date: May 2009 Location: Saugerties, N.Y. Posts: 402 View My Garage	Mine are wired from the area on passenger side sill panel.Tapped in so that lights only come on when door is opened. Also have that gradual on effect.

02-04-2011, 06:41 AM	#20
chevy 3 NEcamaro5 Drives: Black 2ss rs 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: mass Posts: 4,329 View My Garage	The 2lt and 2ss gauge cluster has a power port near the shifter. You can pull up the panel and jump into the power sorce so you don't have to run a ton of wire. This worked well for me but to each his own. I'm thinking the power port is for cell nav exced.

02-04-2011, 09:48 AM	#22
xpanda305x Banned Drives: Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gunshine State Posts: 3,150 View My Garage	link to the diy?

03-26-2011, 07:20 PM	#27
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,035	mines on all the time, as soon as the key clicks one to accessory mode, their on. perfect for those night time meets in th parking lots i got red ones. Been installed since the first day I got my car __________________ 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

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