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bigwayne3000 · 02-12-2011, 10:56 PM

I'm going to have to hit someone up on here to give me a hand w/ this cause I'm electrically stupid. I'm sure once I get into it it'd be easy but just by reading it, I am a bit uneasy about this. Hopefully in the next few weeks I'll be able to tackle this.

jennnchuck · 02-13-2011, 09:00 AM

i can give you a hand bigwayne. i'm no expert at it but i did mine and i am pleased with the outcome. if anyone else is interested in doing it or has done it, maybe we can all meet up one day and do it together.

camaro2lt · 02-13-2011, 06:50 PM

question if i just want to put the el wire behind the passenger dash what do i need to do that i do i do not want to plug it in i will wire it in to my footwells

bigwayne3000 · 02-13-2011, 07:26 PM

Ok Chuck, I'll take you up on the offer sometime. I'd really appreciate it, thanks man.

verboten · 03-09-2011, 08:46 AM

Which purple wire do I tap in to? I have a 2010 2LT, do i use the light purple or dark purple wire? Pictures show one thing and some posts say another. Any pics?

Merc · 03-12-2011, 12:57 PM

Looks Good. I'm not far behind you on this project.

SSCamaro2010 · 03-16-2011, 06:23 PM

If i have a 1ss will i still have the power source behind the steering wheel? also does this kit include all the nessesary parts for the doors as well? Any instructions or pictures for that?

drjgarage · 04-07-2011, 08:49 AM

I haven't read anywhere that there maybe a heat issue with the converter and the wiring. Anyone have that problem or notice that??

Junior · 04-07-2011, 08:56 AM

I have had the mod for some time and no heat issues yet. Of course I have not had it through the brutal humid heat of the Mid Atlantic summers yet. We shall see. The only issue I am having albeit small, is there is a slight "flicker" when turned on. It is only noticeable when sitting idle. The flicker is so slight that the vibrations/movements while driving make it undetectable. But never the less it bothers me while standing still. I am using the 0-4' converter. Does anyone think the flicker is due to under powering and I should go with the 4-8' box?

Thanks, Jr

H3ATEDSS · 04-09-2011, 11:09 AM

I have about 20 feet of the fire red el wire(enough to do dash and doors), (very orange looking) but I have a great concept to make it red( I took a stained glass spray paint and painted my tubes red, it worked great!) Anyways, I have everything necessary, 4 drivers, 3 splitters, about 4 male and female adaptors! If anybody is interested in purchasing this, please pm me! I decided to go an alternate route! Id obviously sell it at a discounted price! Save ya a few bucks!

P.s. I have 10 feet of the blue to match the stock el wire as well, and parts necessary, driver, adapter,etc.

Sevn86 · 04-12-2011, 11:41 PM

looks great!

*TAG UR IT* · 04-13-2011, 12:26 AM

dont forget! weather stripping!

edgehead2000 · 09-29-2011, 02:13 AM

Sorry to bring up a dead thread guys and gals, but thought I'd let you in on an idea that I had.

I wanted to use EL wire because I thought it'd give a more finished look though it does require a bit more tech skills. When I went to the EL Wire online store, I noticed that they had a new product called EL Wire 'Tail Wire', http://elwireonline.com/ez_mount_tail_el_wire_. Naturally, because this 'tail' lends itself to being able to be tucked into crevices such as our doors and dash, I thought I'd give it a try since it avoids us having to sand the dash.

Anyway, so I get to ordering it... TWICE!! The first time it came in the mail, it was normal EL wire, no tail. I called and the teenager just chuckled and said send it back via ground using our UPS account. It was REJECTED for some reason and sent back to me with a UPS bill. The second time, I said specifically, TAIL WIRE on the order form and paypal form; what do I get??? Exactly, normal EL wire again!!

So frustrated with this company right now. I want to return this stuff that I purchased for $100 but they charge a 25% restock fee!

Moral of this story? DO NOT BUY FROM THESE STUPID CANADIAN KIDS!! My apologies. I had such anticipation for the tail wire that I wanted to vent and to let this forum know that this vendor does not deserve our hard earned american dollars.

wylde1 · 09-29-2011, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edgehead2000

Sorry to bring up a dead thread guys and gals, but thought I'd let you in on an idea that I had.

I wanted to use EL wire because I thought it'd give a more finished look though it does require a bit more tech skills. When I went to the EL Wire online store, I noticed that they had a new product called EL Wire 'Tail Wire', http://elwireonline.com/ez_mount_tail_el_wire_. Naturally, because this 'tail' lends itself to being able to be tucked into crevices such as our doors and dash, I thought I'd give it a try since it avoids us having to sand the dash.

Anyway, so I get to ordering it... TWICE!! The first time it came in the mail, it was normal EL wire, no tail. I called and the teenager just chuckled and said send it back via ground using our UPS account. It was REJECTED for some reason and sent back to me with a UPS bill. The second time, I said specifically, TAIL WIRE on the order form and paypal form; what do I get??? Exactly, normal EL wire again!!

So frustrated with this company right now. I want to return this stuff that I purchased for $100 but they charge a 25% restock fee!

Moral of this story? DO NOT BUY FROM THESE STUPID CANADIAN KIDS!! My apologies. I had such anticipation for the tail wire that I wanted to vent and to let this forum know that this vendor does not deserve our hard earned american dollars.

I doubt them being Canadian has anything to do with it, and it's not like your american dollar is any more special. That's just bad customer service. There's got to be somewhere else online to order the tail wire from. I'll try to avoid these guys when I order, thanks for the heads up.

02-13-2011, 09:00 AM	#422
jennnchuck Drives: 2010 yellow 2lt/rs Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: hazlet, new jersey Posts: 896 View My Garage	i can give you a hand bigwayne. i'm no expert at it but i did mine and i am pleased with the outcome. if anyone else is interested in doing it or has done it, maybe we can all meet up one day and do it together. __________________

02-13-2011, 06:50 PM	#423
camaro2lt Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT VR/RS CGM Rally's Join Date: May 2009 Location: Palmyra, PA Posts: 5,675 View My Garage	question if i just want to put the el wire behind the passenger dash what do i need to do that i do i do not want to plug it in i will wire it in to my footwells __________________ Email: rdurso1@yahoo.com

03-12-2011, 12:57 PM	#426
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,310	Looks Good. I'm not far behind you on this project. __________________ My Build Thread

02-12-2011, 10:56 PM	#421
bigwayne3000 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,917	I'm going to have to hit someone up on here to give me a hand w/ this cause I'm electrically stupid. I'm sure once I get into it it'd be easy but just by reading it, I am a bit uneasy about this. Hopefully in the next few weeks I'll be able to tackle this.

02-13-2011, 07:26 PM	#424
bigwayne3000 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,917	Ok Chuck, I'll take you up on the offer sometime. I'd really appreciate it, thanks man.

03-09-2011, 08:46 AM	#425
verboten Drives: Black Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 562	Which purple wire do I tap in to? I have a 2010 2LT, do i use the light purple or dark purple wire? Pictures show one thing and some posts say another. Any pics?

03-16-2011, 06:23 PM	#427
SSCamaro2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1ss/rs Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kenosha/wi Posts: 280	If i have a 1ss will i still have the power source behind the steering wheel? also does this kit include all the nessesary parts for the doors as well? Any instructions or pictures for that?

04-07-2011, 08:49 AM	#428
drjgarage Drives: 1991 rs Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: 06082 Posts: 1	I haven't read anywhere that there maybe a heat issue with the converter and the wiring. Anyone have that problem or notice that??

04-07-2011, 08:56 AM	#429
Junior Drives: 2014 2SS/RS A6 AGM Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 526	I have had the mod for some time and no heat issues yet. Of course I have not had it through the brutal humid heat of the Mid Atlantic summers yet. We shall see. The only issue I am having albeit small, is there is a slight "flicker" when turned on. It is only noticeable when sitting idle. The flicker is so slight that the vibrations/movements while driving make it undetectable. But never the less it bothers me while standing still. I am using the 0-4' converter. Does anyone think the flicker is due to under powering and I should go with the 4-8' box? Thanks, Jr

04-09-2011, 11:09 AM	#430
H3ATEDSS Drives: 2011 Black on Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Deerfield Bleach Posts: 49	I have about 20 feet of the fire red el wire(enough to do dash and doors), (very orange looking) but I have a great concept to make it red( I took a stained glass spray paint and painted my tubes red, it worked great!) Anyways, I have everything necessary, 4 drivers, 3 splitters, about 4 male and female adaptors! If anybody is interested in purchasing this, please pm me! I decided to go an alternate route! Id obviously sell it at a discounted price! Save ya a few bucks! P.s. I have 10 feet of the blue to match the stock el wire as well, and parts necessary, driver, adapter,etc.

04-13-2011, 12:26 AM	#432
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,544 View My Garage	dont forget! weather stripping!

09-29-2011, 02:13 AM	#433
edgehead2000 2016 Camaro 1LT 2.0T Drives: Nemesis Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 844	Sorry to bring up a dead thread guys and gals, but thought I'd let you in on an idea that I had. I wanted to use EL wire because I thought it'd give a more finished look though it does require a bit more tech skills. When I went to the EL Wire online store, I noticed that they had a new product called EL Wire 'Tail Wire', http://elwireonline.com/ez_mount_tail_el_wire_. Naturally, because this 'tail' lends itself to being able to be tucked into crevices such as our doors and dash, I thought I'd give it a try since it avoids us having to sand the dash. Anyway, so I get to ordering it... TWICE!! The first time it came in the mail, it was normal EL wire, no tail. I called and the teenager just chuckled and said send it back via ground using our UPS account. It was REJECTED for some reason and sent back to me with a UPS bill. The second time, I said specifically, TAIL WIRE on the order form and paypal form; what do I get??? Exactly, normal EL wire again!! So frustrated with this company right now. I want to return this stuff that I purchased for $100 but they charge a 25% restock fee! Moral of this story? DO NOT BUY FROM THESE STUPID CANADIAN KIDS!! My apologies. I had such anticipation for the tail wire that I wanted to vent and to let this forum know that this vendor does not deserve our hard earned american dollars.