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fsusmithc2 · 03-24-2014, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by alberto216@hotmail.es

less than 500 dlls

Are you saying this is doable without the euro bumper cover and harnesses? For less than $500? Or am I reading that wrong?

Would be cool if true.

Dropspeed · 03-26-2014, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alberto216@hotmail.es

less than 500 dlls

More details and pics, close-up pics of the area you modded.

Thank you,
Matt

foxygrandpa55 · 03-30-2014, 10:39 PM

Any update on how he did this without a new bumper or harness?

fsusmithc2 · 03-31-2014, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by foxygrandpa55

Any update on how he did this without a new bumper or harness?

He hasn't logged on since about 3 hours after he posted that. I'm calling schenanigans.

It was a nice thought for a minute. Move along. Nothing to see here.

Nightmare2012 · 07-28-2014, 06:35 PM

He actually didn't use the euro bumper notice the reverse light at the bottom.

Kendell347 · 07-28-2014, 06:44 PM

Anyone who did this mod, do you experience that with the headlights on the taillights pulse?

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camaro2lt · 07-28-2014, 06:57 PM

You mean the fog taillights? No I don't have that hooked up

Kendell347 · 07-28-2014, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro2lt

You mean the fog taillights? No I don't have that hooked up

No not the fog / red LEDs....the "sunglasses" actually pulse...as if I had a stereo going without a capacitor on it

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camaro2lt · 07-28-2014, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kendell347

No not the fog / red LEDs....the "sunglasses" actually pulse...as if I had a stereo going without a capacitor on it

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Hmm weird....Do you have resistors on the taillights? That sounds like the problem

Kendell347 · 07-28-2014, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaro2lt

Hmm weird....Do you have resistors on the taillights? That sounds like the problem

That's what I'm guessing is the issue, just didn't know if anyone else had the issue as well?

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Sleez · 07-29-2014, 04:45 PM

needs capacitors on the taillight signal to eliminate the pulsing while running.

i used 4700UF caps from Radio Shack between the "prk supp" signal wire and gnd.

i found it was similar to what BMW guys use in such situations!

thekid13 · 07-30-2014, 03:19 AM

I too have been interested in the euro tails for some time. Ever since I saw Sleez's I was won over. Although I haven't the foggiest on how I would make it work with the z/28 spoiler and wicker bill. I do not like the 14 bumper or lights for my application. Plus I do not want a new oem trunk I want a CF one. But no one makes one that fits z/28 spoiler. Dilemmas...

Sleez · 07-30-2014, 02:39 PM

FYI; these are the caps i used;

http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...ductId=2102508

most caps of similar spec should work fine. i did a bit of research and these are what were recommended on the BMW forums.

Steved356 · 08-31-2014, 12:13 PM

I haven't seen any pulsing on my set up.

Also to save on the wiring costs, I found it easier to chop the light connectors off the new harness and wire them into the original harness. I was running wires from the 3rd brake/front signals/ reverse all over anyway.

Now that my original brake/turn wires are not connected, it appears this causes the BCM to think my rear directionals are out and flashes the turn lights at 2x speed with a pesky message on the dash. Does anyone know the rating on a resistor that simulates the OEM bulb? Grounding out the turn signal wires didnt fool the BCM either.

Whats the deal with this fog-tail light? When does it come on and where do I wire it? What is it supposed to look like? I'm just wondering because it seems I may need it to be UK-legal when the car arrives.

Thanks!
-Steve

07-28-2014, 06:44 PM	#90
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07-28-2014, 06:57 PM	#91
camaro2lt Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT VR/RS CGM Rally's Join Date: May 2009 Location: Palmyra, PA Posts: 5,675 View My Garage	You mean the fog taillights? No I don't have that hooked up __________________ Email: rdurso1@yahoo.com

07-29-2014, 04:45 PM	#95
Sleez Drives: 2010, 2LT, RS, 6M, ABM (#1893) SOLD Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Willits, CA Posts: 1,437 View My Garage	needs capacitors on the taillight signal to eliminate the pulsing while running. i used 4700UF caps from Radio Shack between the "prk supp" signal wire and gnd. i found it was similar to what BMW guys use in such situations! __________________ 2010 2LT/RS; 6M, ABM, Torq Thrust M w/custom center caps, Solo MachX-LLT, Blue Anodized Pedals, Barton Shifter w/UMI blue anodized pistol grip, Ported IM from Mace, 25mm isolator/spacer from Mace, Vararam CAI, Euro Rear Fascia, RX Breather Cap. SOLD 4/23/13. Now have a 1965 Chevelle 4 dr wagon!!

07-30-2014, 02:39 PM	#97
Sleez Drives: 2010, 2LT, RS, 6M, ABM (#1893) SOLD Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Willits, CA Posts: 1,437 View My Garage	FYI; these are the caps i used; http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...ductId=2102508 most caps of similar spec should work fine. i did a bit of research and these are what were recommended on the BMW forums. __________________ 2010 2LT/RS; 6M, ABM, Torq Thrust M w/custom center caps, Solo MachX-LLT, Blue Anodized Pedals, Barton Shifter w/UMI blue anodized pistol grip, Ported IM from Mace, 25mm isolator/spacer from Mace, Vararam CAI, Euro Rear Fascia, RX Breather Cap. SOLD 4/23/13. Now have a 1965 Chevelle 4 dr wagon!!

08-31-2014, 12:13 PM	#98
Steved356 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 4	Resistors I haven't seen any pulsing on my set up. Also to save on the wiring costs, I found it easier to chop the light connectors off the new harness and wire them into the original harness. I was running wires from the 3rd brake/front signals/ reverse all over anyway. Now that my original brake/turn wires are not connected, it appears this causes the BCM to think my rear directionals are out and flashes the turn lights at 2x speed with a pesky message on the dash. Does anyone know the rating on a resistor that simulates the OEM bulb? Grounding out the turn signal wires didnt fool the BCM either. Whats the deal with this fog-tail light? When does it come on and where do I wire it? What is it supposed to look like? I'm just wondering because it seems I may need it to be UK-legal when the car arrives. Thanks! -Steve

03-30-2014, 10:39 PM	#87
foxygrandpa55 Drives: 2012 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 185	Any update on how he did this without a new bumper or harness?

07-28-2014, 06:35 PM	#89
Nightmare2012 come find out;) Drives: stockish 2012 camaro ss Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: speed county Posts: 2,166 View My Garage	He actually didn't use the euro bumper notice the reverse light at the bottom.

07-30-2014, 03:19 AM	#96
thekid13 Christian Martinez Drives: 2012 1LT RS Victory Red Camaro Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Fernando Valley Posts: 95 View My Garage	I too have been interested in the euro tails for some time. Ever since I saw Sleez's I was won over. Although I haven't the foggiest on how I would make it work with the z/28 spoiler and wicker bill. I do not like the 14 bumper or lights for my application. Plus I do not want a new oem trunk I want a CF one. But no one makes one that fits z/28 spoiler. Dilemmas...