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FIREWOLFF · 10-15-2009, 11:38 PM

I don't remember what they told us, but with them using it at airports for landing strip lights they have to last a long time. Thats not something you want to go out. If you have ever seen The Cash Cab game show its the same thing that they used in the headliner. Also when they first started making the product they would do burn outs on the tape to prove durability. I'm still working out a few details. What I am trying to put together is a complete kit ready to install. Total install was only 45 minutes after the trim piece edge was sanded. With sanding it took 2 hours total. I was being real careful when I sanded the pieces I am a little anal about my car. Wanted it perfect. I still have a couple more things I want to try so that it will be even easier. Let you know as it progresses.

FIREWOLFF · 10-16-2009, 12:03 AM

here are the back seat pics that were requested. One with daylight one with out.

JDBeck23 · 10-16-2009, 05:51 AM

That looks way cool. You may be onto something there, if there was a way to dim the light tape, then you'd be in business! I like the way it lights up top and bottom too!

But dont quit your day job man, your picture taking skills leave alot to be desired! (Im just messin with ya)

Looks good! Thanks for posting it up!

Supermans · 10-16-2009, 05:59 AM

Looks good. If you're going to do detailed instructions though, get a tripod for those night shots, and some of the day ones as well.

Li0nel1234 · 10-16-2009, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C4

pretty wicked
looks good
can u get it in red?

I want it to match my IOM.

Chris-10 · 10-16-2009, 11:49 AM

looks good!

montej23 · 10-16-2009, 01:14 PM

Dmming this product would be best

FIREWOLFF · 10-18-2009, 02:39 AM

Well I got a great response from all the Camaro fanatics in San Antonio tonight. Thank You guys for all the nice words. It looks amazing driving down the highway with them on.

Xmicro_SS · 10-18-2009, 03:34 AM

Nice Job!

Where can you get this stuff?? And does it come in Orange??

yubman · 10-18-2009, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xmicro_SS

Nice Job!

Where can you get this stuff?? And does it come in Orange??

Pretty impressive stuff. Looks like it comes in a few colors, not how close it matches the IOM red/orange though:

http://lighttape.com/select_install_...?ContentId=582

http://lighttape.com/what_is_light_t...?ContentId=296

DemoDemon · 10-18-2009, 08:29 AM

Great job you did there! *cheers* :P
Dude can you buy those and ship it to me? I'll transfer you the money...
We don't have those here in Saudi I guess

Susantroy1 · 10-18-2009, 08:59 AM

Good start man

A couple of observations...

Is there anyway to install a dimmer rheostat in line after the transformer? Kind of thinking that you set it for brightness intensity with door lighting. Once set... you button it up and forget it.

I noticed on the front ABL that the light strip "bled" through to the lower half of the trim piece probably due to the light intensity. Perhaps there is a way to "Tape off" the lower half of the Trim piece to prevent this.

Just a couple of things that might need to be addressed. Again this type of innovation is what keeps me coming back

FIREWOLFF · 10-18-2009, 12:55 PM

The light isn't bleeding through the bottom it is actually traveling through the clear front. The light will follow the clear path until it finds a place to escape. The problem with the dimming is the transformer provides the exact electrical current to light the tape up if you try to bring that down the light cuts off. The main reason I went this route is I don't have to cut or trim anything on my dash. Saw the boo boo's on the other thread and wanted to do it in a way no trimming was involved. I love the way it looks so much I plan on doing the doors this way as well. It is brighter than the factory but it is not distracting in any way. Its not like looking into an led. It doesn't blind you. We were out with a bunch of Camaro5 guys last night and they all loved it. Looks great in person. I am trying to get in touch with the light tape guys to find out if there are some dimming options. But as of right now I don't think there is. I f you have any questions for me please let me know.

DDustiNN · 10-18-2009, 03:29 PM

This is great, and looks like the original photo of what the ambient lighting was actually supposed to look like

My only concern is brightness... Is it too distracting at night? Seems like it is quite a bit brighter than the doors, so I'm just curious.

Definitely looks great though!!

10-15-2009, 11:38 PM	#15
FIREWOLFF Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Rally Yellow Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Victoria, Tx Posts: 244	I don't remember what they told us, but with them using it at airports for landing strip lights they have to last a long time. Thats not something you want to go out. If you have ever seen The Cash Cab game show its the same thing that they used in the headliner. Also when they first started making the product they would do burn outs on the tape to prove durability. I'm still working out a few details. What I am trying to put together is a complete kit ready to install. Total install was only 45 minutes after the trim piece edge was sanded. With sanding it took 2 hours total. I was being real careful when I sanded the pieces I am a little anal about my car. Wanted it perfect. I still have a couple more things I want to try so that it will be even easier. Let you know as it progresses. __________________ Its Just A State Of Play!!

10-16-2009, 12:03 AM	#16
FIREWOLFF Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Rally Yellow Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Victoria, Tx Posts: 244	more pics here are the back seat pics that were requested. One with daylight one with out. Attached Images __________________ Its Just A State Of Play!!

10-16-2009, 05:51 AM	#17
JDBeck23 Drives: 2010 Camaro, 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: King George, Va Posts: 881	That looks way cool. You may be onto something there, if there was a way to dim the light tape, then you'd be in business! I like the way it lights up top and bottom too! But dont quit your day job man, your picture taking skills leave alot to be desired! (Im just messin with ya) Looks good! Thanks for posting it up! __________________ 2010 2SS/RS CGM American Racing Headers, Magnaflow axle back, Roto-Fab CAI, Audio Integrations Sub box, Alpine Type R 10, Alpine MRP-500 amp, Pro Clips iPhone Mount

10-16-2009, 05:59 AM	#18
Supermans Camaro & Stang Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 in Kona Blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 4,729 View My Garage	Looks good. If you're going to do detailed instructions though, get a tripod for those night shots, and some of the day ones as well. __________________ Bought my Camaro from Eric Hall(817) 421-7266

10-16-2009, 11:49 AM	#20
Chris-10 Drives: 2ss/rs vr 6m Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Port Richey,fl Posts: 2,848	looks good! __________________ My build thread.click the pic. COTW 10/24/11

10-16-2009, 01:14 PM	#21
montej23 Drives: 2011 VR Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 974 View My Garage	Dmming this product would be best

10-18-2009, 02:39 AM	#22
FIREWOLFF Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Rally Yellow Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Victoria, Tx Posts: 244	Showed it off Well I got a great response from all the Camaro fanatics in San Antonio tonight. Thank You guys for all the nice words. It looks amazing driving down the highway with them on. __________________ Its Just A State Of Play!!

10-18-2009, 03:34 AM	#23
Xmicro_SS Thank You GM Drives: Sky Redline & Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,876	Nice Job! Where can you get this stuff?? And does it come in Orange?? __________________ ITS HERE! : 2010 Camaro 2SS / 6 Speed Manual (No other way) / Silver Ice Metallic / Inferno Orange Interior Accent / RS Package / Polished Wheels / SOLO MACH X CAT BACK

10-18-2009, 08:29 AM	#25
DemoDemon Drives: 2SS/VR/CGM RALLY STRPS/2010 CAMARO Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Saudi Arabia - Jeddah Posts: 4	Great job you did there! cheers :P Dude can you buy those and ship it to me? I'll transfer you the money... We don't have those here in Saudi I guess

10-18-2009, 08:59 AM	#26
Susantroy1 To All Veterans Drives: 2010 2LT RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Port Richey Posts: 471	Good start man A couple of observations... Is there anyway to install a dimmer rheostat in line after the transformer? Kind of thinking that you set it for brightness intensity with door lighting. Once set... you button it up and forget it. I noticed on the front ABL that the light strip "bled" through to the lower half of the trim piece probably due to the light intensity. Perhaps there is a way to "Tape off" the lower half of the Trim piece to prevent this. Just a couple of things that might need to be addressed. Again this type of innovation is what keeps me coming back

10-18-2009, 12:55 PM	#27
FIREWOLFF Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Rally Yellow Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Victoria, Tx Posts: 244	The light isn't bleeding through the bottom it is actually traveling through the clear front. The light will follow the clear path until it finds a place to escape. The problem with the dimming is the transformer provides the exact electrical current to light the tape up if you try to bring that down the light cuts off. The main reason I went this route is I don't have to cut or trim anything on my dash. Saw the boo boo's on the other thread and wanted to do it in a way no trimming was involved. I love the way it looks so much I plan on doing the doors this way as well. It is brighter than the factory but it is not distracting in any way. Its not like looking into an led. It doesn't blind you. We were out with a bunch of Camaro5 guys last night and they all loved it. Looks great in person. I am trying to get in touch with the light tape guys to find out if there are some dimming options. But as of right now I don't think there is. I f you have any questions for me please let me know. __________________ Its Just A State Of Play!!

10-18-2009, 03:29 PM	#28
DDustiNN Drives: Cars Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 1,986	This is great, and looks like the original photo of what the ambient lighting was actually supposed to look like My only concern is brightness... Is it too distracting at night? Seems like it is quite a bit brighter than the doors, so I'm just curious. Definitely looks great though!!

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