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The Stig · 02-13-2011, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfeman

Can you post pic of the new Sidemarkers?

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/album....ictureid=44335

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/album....ictureid=44336

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/album....ictureid=44339

wolfeman · 02-14-2011, 08:22 PM

Thanks

Can not wait to get my camaro so I can put these in.

ZombieEatsYou · 02-18-2011, 09:36 PM

Got my AAC sidemarkers today and installed them in about an hour. Very easy to do. Here a some before pictures, installation pics, and after. Hope you all like.

I know you all know what stock side markers look like; this is just for comparison. First the front:

Now the rear:

Now both:

Here's the installation of the front ones. You have to remove these three star screws:

Once they're out you can peel back the well cover to gain access to the marker's retaining clip. See that gray tab back in there past the yellow bolt? That's the retaining clip. Use a small screw driver to gently push the clip forward and outwards. It won't take much pressure.

These next two shots make it clear how the clips work.

The rear ones are the same but a little trickier. You'll have to lay down behind the back wheels and reach up to the markers. You won't be able to see anything, but you can tell by touch where the clip is. One side I had to use needle nose pliers to squeeze the clip, the other I was able to do it by hand. Anyway, here's the finished work.

And here's night shots:

ZombieEatsYou · 02-19-2011, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AACstyle

Great comparison and DIY!

Thank you for posting

My pleasure - keep coming out with the great products!

crewxp · 02-19-2011, 01:52 PM

Very nice. I should have some pictures soon too.

And the rear side, one in particular was harder. Make sure to press on the bottom of the old tabs instead of the top if you want to keep them.

Very easy to do, hardest part was getting your hand up there on the rear (left in particular), and putting enough pressure on the tab to push it out.

Took me ~60 minutes, but that was because I didn't really have Anything to go on an it was freezing cold.

JChen · 02-19-2011, 04:42 PM

Zombie,

Your front passenger side sidemarker looks like poo. Sorry, but it does. You shouldn't be able to see any serial numbers. I can't see any serial numbers on my set. The LEDs look like they are aligned correctly but it looks like the painter didn't tape it at the correct angle.

I'd send it back for a replacement.

02-19-2011, 04:42 PM	#20
JChen Drives: 2010 SIM 1LT RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rockford, MI Posts: 313	Zombie, Your front passenger side sidemarker looks like poo. Sorry, but it does. You shouldn't be able to see any serial numbers. I can't see any serial numbers on my set. The LEDs look like they are aligned correctly but it looks like the painter didn't tape it at the correct angle. I'd send it back for a replacement. __________________ In: Airaid CAI Out: JBA Shorty Headers, MRT Axle-back Exhaust v1.0 Tuned by Trifecta

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crewxp Drives: 2LT RS Summit White Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 293	Very nice. I should have some pictures soon too. And the rear side, one in particular was harder. Make sure to press on the bottom of the old tabs instead of the top if you want to keep them. Very easy to do, hardest part was getting your hand up there on the rear (left in particular), and putting enough pressure on the tab to push it out. Took me ~60 minutes, but that was because I didn't really have Anything to go on an it was freezing cold.