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NOVAK · 03-28-2011, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Huggerorange73

Okay, now I'm totally done....tweaked out like I want, and the doors extended.

Did you add a second LED to your doors?

Huggerorange73 · 03-28-2011, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by NOVAK

Did you add a second LED to your doors?

I didn't add anything to the doors......there is a section at the top of the door that needs the paint sanded off so the ABL can extend all the way up.

NOVAK · 03-28-2011, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Huggerorange73

I didn't add anything to the doors......there is a section at the top of the door that needs the paint sanded off so the ABL can extend all the way up.

Is the lighting uniform with your dash ABL mod?

Huggerorange73 · 03-28-2011, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by NOVAK

Is the lighting uniform with your dash ABL mod?

It's spot on......just takes a little bit of doin'

*TAG UR IT* · 03-28-2011, 07:13 AM

I'll get back to this in a few to explain. Gotta run to work.

NOVAK · 03-29-2011, 03:19 PM

So is the drill method the only way to get the light to extend throughout both sides of the dash panels? What has everyone done to their light tubes in order to make the light full extend the width of their dash panels?

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 03-29-2011, 04:14 PM

I will post up my car later tonight and tell you how i did my car.

TJ91 · 04-01-2011, 11:58 AM

Hey guys.....got my LIGHTPIPE TODAY!!!

So one big question, if you don't have access to a dremmel, whats the best way to go about cutting the light pipe without cracking it?

73vette · 04-01-2011, 12:07 PM

I just used scissors, and sanded the edge even after!

TJ91 · 04-01-2011, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 73vette

I just used scissors, and sanded the edge even after!

really? no cracking?
Thanks for the tip

73vette · 04-01-2011, 01:18 PM

No cracks. I just made it a quick cut. It was definitely crooked as hell, but I just sanded it smooth and had no issues. Just cut it about a 1/4 inch longer than you need.

irocnroll · 04-01-2011, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SSRS

This is a pic for all the ppl that want to add ABL to your car that do not have the factory ABL connectors and don't want to t-tap or splice the wires, This is 100% plug and play, And works on the dimer so it gos dark, Its made for 3 ABL light to plug in and can be made for more light as will as any thing you can think of.

Whats the part numbers on the components used on the two large connectors on your adapter. I am assuming these are the connectors that plug into the 4pack gauges and the power source from the car.

STINGS · 04-03-2011, 06:31 PM

Got back on the ABL today, and cut a piece of 1/16 plexiglass to use as a spacer/light pipe. Polished up the edges and temporarily attached it to the dash with carpet tape. Trim piece than snaps against the plexiglass, and pinches it to the dash. Only adds another bump to the trim.
Will have to wait till dark to see how it looks, and what changes to add to version 2! One change I noticed when installing version 1, would be to cut the both ends at a 45, and paint the cut edge so light from the led doesn't get in to plexiglass. but light can still get to the ends. May have to extend the center of the plexiglass all the way to the light pipe, will have too see what it looks like at night.

Joe

*TAG UR IT* · 04-04-2011, 01:07 AM

That'll be interesting to see how it turns out.

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04-01-2011, 12:07 PM	#597
73vette Drives: 2010 Camaro LS, 1973 Corvette Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 807 View My Garage	I just used scissors, and sanded the edge even after! __________________

04-01-2011, 01:18 PM	#599
73vette Drives: 2010 Camaro LS, 1973 Corvette Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 807 View My Garage	No cracks. I just made it a quick cut. It was definitely crooked as hell, but I just sanded it smooth and had no issues. Just cut it about a 1/4 inch longer than you need. __________________

04-03-2011, 06:31 PM	#601
STINGS Live for On Ramps! Drives: 2010 Camaro/2LT/RS/T.F./6M "naomi" Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 185 View My Garage	Got back on the ABL today, and cut a piece of 1/16 plexiglass to use as a spacer/light pipe. Polished up the edges and temporarily attached it to the dash with carpet tape. Trim piece than snaps against the plexiglass, and pinches it to the dash. Only adds another bump to the trim. Will have to wait till dark to see how it looks, and what changes to add to version 2! One change I noticed when installing version 1, would be to cut the both ends at a 45, and paint the cut edge so light from the led doesn't get in to plexiglass. but light can still get to the ends. May have to extend the center of the plexiglass all the way to the light pipe, will have too see what it looks like at night. Joe Last edited by STINGS; 04-12-2011 at 10:31 PM.

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NOVAK Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: California the Republic Posts: 522	So is the drill method the only way to get the light to extend throughout both sides of the dash panels? What has everyone done to their light tubes in order to make the light full extend the width of their dash panels?

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