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TommyTheCat · 09-17-2016, 03:43 PM

I don't think I ever posted about these awesome lights here. These replaced my POS Technostalgia lights, which I was already having trouble with all 8 of. (2 sets because they are junk and I kept needing to part others out, since the model was discontinued)

Before buying these I was spectical because I couldn't find pictures of the lights off vs braking vs running lights, so here's just some idea of what they look like. I do miss the sequential turns but I don't think I would add them to this set up

Lights on:

At an angle:

Lights off:

Brakes & running lights on:

Brakes only (a lot more obvious in person, you can obviously tell if I'm braking):

All off again:

Previous lights for reference

Only problem I had was one bulb's contact went bad on me, to get the lights to work properly the regular running bulb light is changed out for another bulb and has a contact cut so that it is only a brake light and not a running light. I changed out the bulb and copied the modification, then had no problems. I always recommend gen5diy.com, they stand behind their stuff and will help you out with any issues. I don't think they make the lights anymore but still felt they deserved a positive review and just wanted to show off their lights a bit.

Tri-Nads Racing · 09-19-2016, 03:32 PM

They look great.

Side Track- What tire sizes are you running and brand. I'm about to get the M228 Rims but haven't had much luck on finding ZL1 tire size setup.

Arogg · 09-19-2016, 03:42 PM

Lights look great but that shake and bake plate is priceless.. very cool

TommyTheCat · 09-20-2016, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Arogg

Lights look great but that shake and bake plate is priceless.. very cool

yeah i'll probably get it custom painted to match the car and yellow brembos later. waited like 8 months for the plate

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Originally Posted by Tri-Nads Racing

They look great.

Side Track- What tire sizes are you running and brand. I'm about to get the M228 Rims but haven't had much luck on finding ZL1 tire size setup.

I have Delinte Desert Storm, I believe 315 in back and 275 in front

00 Z/28 · 09-20-2016, 04:32 PM

+1 on the awesome plate

Does anyone still make true afterburners like these? They are way better than the ones that just have a line of leds.

BronxxBombers213 · 09-23-2016, 12:31 AM

they look really good!

not sure if i got an early build set, but mine looked so sloppy and improvised up close... i installed one of them and instantly sold them... still looking for a solution! been through technostalgias condensation, been through AAC's burnt out LEDs, wasnt satisfied with these, and now im just running stock tails with 144smd leds :-(

TommyTheCat · 09-23-2016, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BronxxBombers213

they look really good!

not sure if i got an early build set, but mine looked so sloppy and improvised up close... i installed one of them and instantly sold them... still looking for a solution! been through technostalgias condensation, been through AAC's burnt out LEDs, wasnt satisfied with these, and now im just running stock tails with 144smd leds :-(

There are some minor imperfections but nothing too bad. In the first picture you can see that the light bleeds through the center piece, or what I guess you can call the brake/turn signal light reflector. It's not bad enough for me to complain. Very up close there are definitely some details that aren't perfect though

verboten · 09-24-2016, 11:49 AM

Do I have to buy a new bulb (prod #?) and how do I modify? See pic. Left light is not on.

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Originally Posted by TommyTheCat

I don't think I ever posted about these awesome lights here. These replaced my POS Technostalgia lights, which I was already having trouble with all 8 of. (2 sets because they are junk and I kept needing to part others out, since the model was discontinued.

Before buying these I was spectical because I couldn't find pictures of the lights off vs braking vs running lights, so here's just some idea of what they look like. I do miss the sequential turns but I don't think I would add them to this set up.

Only problem I had was one bulb's contact went bad on me, to get the lights to work properly the regular running bulb light is changed out for another bulb and has a contact cut so that it is only a brake light and not a running light. I changed out the bulb and copied the modification, then had no problems. I always recommend gen5diy.com, they stand behind their stuff and will help you out with any issues. I don't think they make the lights anymore but still felt they deserved a positive review and just wanted to show off their lights a bit.

Frostbite13 · 10-09-2016, 10:11 AM

A little off topic but what spoiler is that??

Camaro Dude · 10-30-2016, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TommyTheCat

I don't think I ever posted about these awesome lights here. These replaced my POS Technostalgia lights, which I was already having trouble with all 8 of. (2 sets because they are junk and I kept needing to part others out, since the model was discontinued)

Before buying these I was spectical because I couldn't find pictures of the lights off vs braking vs running lights, so here's just some idea of what they look like. I do miss the sequential turns but I don't think I would add them to this set up

Your review is spot on! I too have never posted about these afterburners from Ofer, mind you I have been away for a couple of months or so...

I'm glad I ditched the POS Technostalgias for these concept afterburners from Ofer at GEN5DIY.

My only complaint about these concept afterburners, was that the brake light's lumen power, was too low for my liking. The afterburner lighting was BRIGHT, but such was not the case with the brake lights(and thus the turn signals).

The solution: I upgraded the incandescent brake light bulb, to a high powered 50W Cree LED bulbs, and this did the trick, although I think that something like 80W CREE would be even better, but man those are expensive!

If you install LED's for the brake/turns, due to the way Ofer has wired them up, be sure to install 3156LED bulb, and not the 3157, although you can always modify a 3157 to a 3156 by cutting off one of the appropriate metal tabs on the bulbs base

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Note* By default, the afterburners are LED's but the brake/turn's are incandescent.

09-17-2016, 03:43 PM	#1
TommyTheCat SHKE BKE Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,105	2010-2013 Afterburner Taillights from Gen5Diy I don't think I ever posted about these awesome lights here. These replaced my POS Technostalgia lights, which I was already having trouble with all 8 of. (2 sets because they are junk and I kept needing to part others out, since the model was discontinued) Before buying these I was spectical because I couldn't find pictures of the lights off vs braking vs running lights, so here's just some idea of what they look like. I do miss the sequential turns but I don't think I would add them to this set up Lights on: At an angle: Lights off: Brakes & running lights on: Brakes only (a lot more obvious in person, you can obviously tell if I'm braking): All off again: Previous lights for reference Only problem I had was one bulb's contact went bad on me, to get the lights to work properly the regular running bulb light is changed out for another bulb and has a contact cut so that it is only a brake light and not a running light. I changed out the bulb and copied the modification, then had no problems. I always recommend gen5diy.com, they stand behind their stuff and will help you out with any issues. I don't think they make the lights anymore but still felt they deserved a positive review and just wanted to show off their lights a bit. Last edited by TommyTheCat; 09-17-2016 at 04:24 PM.

09-19-2016, 03:42 PM	#3
Arogg A legend in his own mind Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 934	Lights look great but that shake and bake plate is priceless.. very cool __________________ 2010 2SS/RS "The Mistress" Color matched OEM GFX / VIS Carbon Fiber Hood (absolute trash quality and customer service ) / Heritage Grille / 5% Windows / 30% Windshield tint with 5% visor strip / Tinted Exterior Lights / Streetfighter LA Spoiler / Morimoto XB LED fogs / LED sidemarkers / Airaid CAI / Hurst Short Throw / TSP LT's / No cats / No resonator / Corsa Xtreme Catback / Trifecta Tune / Factory amp replaced / 2 JL Audio 12's / MRR 228 Wheels / BMR Springs / Koni Yellows / R1 Concepts Rotors & Pads 2006 Dodge Magnum RT "The daily"

09-20-2016, 04:32 PM	#5
00 Z/28 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 182	+1 on the awesome plate Does anyone still make true afterburners like these? They are way better than the ones that just have a line of leds. __________________ 2011 SIM 2SS/RS L99/A6, Rotofab CAI, TSP LTs & hi-flows, SW Retro catback, BMR & Hotchkis goodies, MRR 017s & Nitto 555G2s

09-23-2016, 12:31 AM	#6
BronxxBombers213 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 2,387	they look really good! not sure if i got an early build set, but mine looked so sloppy and improvised up close... i installed one of them and instantly sold them... still looking for a solution! been through technostalgias condensation, been through AAC's burnt out LEDs, wasnt satisfied with these, and now im just running stock tails with 144smd leds :-( __________________

10-09-2016, 10:11 AM	#9
Frostbite13 Drives: '13 2ls Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: MN Posts: 16 View My Garage	Spoiler A little off topic but what spoiler is that??

09-19-2016, 03:32 PM	#2
Tri-Nads Racing More Balls Than You Drives: 2012 2SS/RS / 1969 Camaro 427 SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 58	They look great. Side Track- What tire sizes are you running and brand. I'm about to get the M228 Rims but haven't had much luck on finding ZL1 tire size setup.