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Tecca · 08-04-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rikarus

is it hiding behind the trim pieces well?

Yup it is not visible to the human eye :party0048:

As it stands right now you don't need to take off the trim, either just the two pieces on the end of the dashboard and the the center console.

CmB · 08-04-2009, 03:28 PM

Oh, that is nice work. I cant wait to see the post of how you did it. I was a bit miffed when I saw there was not lighting all the way around like Chevy showed in the concept photos. I want to do this to my IOM interior. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE post a how to when you are done.

Thanks!!!!

Countach · 08-04-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Teccboxx

Thanks for the kind words, I have a couple more in store this week. Although I am kinda running out of ideas.

Anyway I am using electroluminescent lighting. I am trying .9mm 2.2mm, and 4mm EL wire along with 1/4 light tape. So far for the blue the aqua blue or natural blue is the closest I can find to matching the door trim.

No this will not void the warrenty and if it does it will hold void a replacement dash because of the two small holes I will be drill just to hide it better, although it is not needed.

Anyway, I have a couple more things coming so I will keep everyone updated on my status this weekend as there isn't much I can do until I get that stuff.

you should quit your day job and just mod (my) peoples camaros

Aaron1121 · 08-04-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

I seem to recall someone stating that near or above the fusebox is a plug that looks to be where ABL would have been plugged into had the engineers gotten it figured out in time.

Have you tried using that for the power source rather than doing any drilling?

Look very nice

That was me.

If you pull pull open the panel on the drivers side dash of the car to see the fusebox, the ABL lighting power connector is in that panel. It's right above the A/C vent hose, right behind where the ABL would go on the left side of the gauges. It's already connected to the dimmer switch. There might also be a plug on the other side of the dash, but I haven't looked for it.

Let us know what you come up with!

Primus · 08-04-2009, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aaron1121

That was me.

If you pull pull open the panel on the drivers side dash of the car to see the fusebox, the ABL lighting power connector is in that panel. It's right above the A/C vent hose, right behind where the ABL would go on the left side of the guages. There might also be a plug on the other side of the dash, but I haven't looked for it.

Let us know what you come up with!

I wonder if the 1LT and 1SS have wiring for ABL. Probably not.

Rikarus · 08-04-2009, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aaron1121

That was me.

If you pull pull open the panel on the drivers side dash of the car to see the fusebox, the ABL lighting power connector is in that panel. It's right above the A/C vent hose, right behind where the ABL would go on the left side of the gauges. It's already connected to the dimmer switch. There might also be a plug on the other side of the dash, but I haven't looked for it.

Let us know what you come up with!

Was it 12vdc or knocked down, I noticed that there are some EL's out there that run on 3Vdc?

ZNOLMT · 08-04-2009, 06:14 PM

VERY Cool !

*Mindz* · 08-04-2009, 06:18 PM

Subscribed. keep up the good work!

navyflyer72 · 08-04-2009, 08:10 PM

Very interesting stuff, I was disappointed when I discovered my 2SS/RS ABL didn't go across the dash trim pieces... so maybe soon this will be available! Keep us posted, it's looking great!

franknbeans · 08-04-2009, 08:13 PM

sweet... looks nice...

I thought I read on here that the plug in for the dash ABL is actually by the fuse box pannel inside... May want to look into that.

davidj · 08-04-2009, 08:34 PM

I like it! Keep up the good work.

OldTimer · 08-04-2009, 08:39 PM

You will make a fortune if you can get this to work, easy to install and looks like the existing door panel. Does it actually go behind the existing dash plastic like the door panel? The dash trim is already clear on the top so it should work just like the doors. Good luck.

camarorick · 08-04-2009, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teccboxx

Thanks for the kind words, I have a couple more in store this week. Although I am kinda running out of ideas.

Anyway I am using electroluminescent lighting. I am trying .9mm 2.2mm, and 4mm EL wire along with 1/4 light tape. So far for the blue the aqua blue or natural blue is the closest I can find to matching the door trim.

No this will not void the warrenty and if it does it will hold void a replacement dash because of the two small holes I will be drill just to hide it better, although it is not needed.

Anyway, I have a couple more things coming so I will keep everyone updated on my status this weekend as there isn't much I can do until I get that stuff.

Excellent work

What size wire do you have in those pics ?? ..... There's a distributer here in Montreal for the EL wire, I'm waiting anxiously to find out more on your installation

BigBOSS · 08-04-2009, 10:08 PM

This is a very good idea. I'll definitely be installing some blue or UV LED's in my Camaro whenever I get it. I look forward to hearing where you tapped in to to steal the juice!

08-04-2009, 03:28 PM	#30
CmB OMG Bumblebee!! UM NO!! Drives: IMO 2SS RS LOADED! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 118 View My Garage	Oh, that is nice work. I cant wait to see the post of how you did it. I was a bit miffed when I saw there was not lighting all the way around like Chevy showed in the concept photos. I want to do this to my IOM interior. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE post a how to when you are done. Thanks!!!! __________________ Vroom, Vroom, see ya later Mustagator!!

08-04-2009, 06:18 PM	#36
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,420	Subscribed. keep up the good work! __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

08-04-2009, 08:10 PM	#37
navyflyer72 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS 6spd, BLK/CYB GRY Join Date: May 2009 Location: MD Posts: 456 View My Garage	Very interesting stuff, I was disappointed when I discovered my 2SS/RS ABL didn't go across the dash trim pieces... so maybe soon this will be available! Keep us posted, it's looking great! __________________ The Zac Hartwell & Ryan Dunn Tribute Camaro Project and Tour Benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project & Garth Brooks Teammates for Kids

08-04-2009, 08:13 PM	#38
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 4,216 View My Garage	sweet... looks nice... I thought I read on here that the plug in for the dash ABL is actually by the fuse box pannel inside... May want to look into that. __________________ Car of the week 7/7/14

08-04-2009, 08:34 PM	#39
davidj Drives: . Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ventura, Ca Posts: 327	I like it! Keep up the good work. __________________

08-04-2009, 06:14 PM	#35
ZNOLMT Drives: Rally Yellow 2LT Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 469	VERY Cool !

08-04-2009, 08:39 PM	#40
OldTimer Drives: 2012 Victory Red ZL1 MG9 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 376	Count me in You will make a fortune if you can get this to work, easy to install and looks like the existing door panel. Does it actually go behind the existing dash plastic like the door panel? The dash trim is already clear on the top so it should work just like the doors. Good luck.

08-04-2009, 10:08 PM	#42
BigBOSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS, 6M, IBM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 480	This is a very good idea. I'll definitely be installing some blue or UV LED's in my Camaro whenever I get it. I look forward to hearing where you tapped in to to steal the juice!

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