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2010IBMSS · 06-17-2010, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by summitSS

Oh, Okay. I was waiting for him to 1 up me. His idea sounded pretty cool.

Your idea is AWESOME!! you are also amazing.....sorry didn't mention that first..........

Atti2de · 06-17-2010, 09:03 PM

Rice Rice baby....what is the HP gain from that? Kmart have a blue light special? Hell you probably have Fuzzy Dice haning on the mirror...whats next cut holes in your hood for the blue washer nozzels?

Darth Martel · 06-17-2010, 11:06 PM

Aesthetics has nothing to do with horsepower. Adding a light mod such as this isn't even in use when the car is being driven. It's for the owner's personal enjoyment or maybe for car shows or meets to get people's attention. If it's not your thing then hey, that's your prerogative. You could of simply said, "hey, job well done but, it's not really the look I'd go for". Instead you chose to come across as a douche. Poor form sir.

As for the rest, thanks for the compliments. I have my moments. Part of my job and what I enjoy doing is taking cool things and making them cooler or better. What Summit has done is a great idea well executed. I just want to kick it up a notch and put my own spin on it. Some will like it. Some won't. That's just the nature of a modding community. I'm just hoping to be able to execute it as well as Summit has. I'm still waiting on the 2 sets of cheapy ebay knight rider strips. There's no guarantee I'll be able to mod them enough to be useful for what I have in mind. For $50 though, it was definitely worth a try. My guess is that I'll get them in next week. That gives me about a week to work on them and try a few things out before I leave for my vacation in Maui. If all goes well, I'm hoping to have it all finalized to a finished mod by this time next month. I'll do a write up with pictures and instructions if people want to give it a go. Just figured I'd post my plan and a time frame for those paying attention.

summitSS · 06-18-2010, 10:34 AM

I know Atti2de and he is a "douche". He is also a pretty nice guy. He is just yanking our chains. Maybe he needs his own fuzzy dice to fondle.

Atti2de · 06-18-2010, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth Martel

Aesthetics has nothing to do with horsepower. Adding a light mod such as this isn't even in use when the car is being driven. It's for the owner's personal enjoyment or maybe for car shows or meets to get people's attention. If it's not your thing then hey, that's your prerogative. You could of simply said, "hey, job well done but, it's not really the look I'd go for". Instead you chose to come across as a douche. Poor form sir.

so sorry, here...is this better?

"hey, job well done but, it's not really the look I'd go for"

i will try to be more possitive from now on...such as those hood plates are the best looking ones out there and everyone else has just copied his idea. is that better? not such a "DOUCHE" as you put it???

Darth Martel · 06-18-2010, 02:38 PM

I understand that if you're going to be on the internet, you've got to have thick skin. People will say anything they can just to be a dick and get a rise out of people. There's losers out there who get their jollies doing that sort of thing. So far, the C5 community has been pretty good about that and most people are cool about giving feedback whether it's positive or negative. Most people do so while being respectful. Yours just came across as being disrespectful. I've been an admin on several websites and out of habit I spoke up in an effort to keep this community respectful and a pleasant one to be a part of. I've been known to speak my mind as well and say things don't come across the way I meant them which make me come across like a douche. I'm fine with that as I'm sure you are. Like I said, your comment just came across as disrespectful. Whether it was just giving a friend shit, just trying to be funny, or being dead serious, it's hard to tell by just reading and not knowing you. I'm not a mod here and I'm not wanting to be the behavior police. Just wanting to keep this place friendly.

summitSS · 06-18-2010, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atti2de

so sorry, here...is this better?

"hey, job well done but, it's not really the look I'd go for"

i will try to be more possitive from now on...such as those hood plates are the best looking ones out there and everyone else has just copied his idea. is that better? not such a "DOUCHE" as you put it???

I'm just messing with ya....I thought your original post was halarious!!!!

Sorry Darth Martel...we'll try and keep it on the up and up. No disrespect meant anywhere...let's just all be friends.

UT-Engineer · 06-18-2010, 04:23 PM

What an amazing Job SummitSS!!! Very cool and original! Major Props!

Darth Martel · 06-18-2010, 04:27 PM

can't we all just get along :p

Atti2de · 06-18-2010, 04:50 PM

I love u both man.....

summitSS · 06-18-2010, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atti2de

I love u both man.....

Hugs all around

Markal · 06-19-2010, 02:31 AM

Wow....awesome mod....question....how are the LED's holding up to all the engine heat???
Do you drive it daily or is the car just for show? A very cool idea!!!

summitSS · 06-19-2010, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markal

Wow....awesome mod....question....how are the LED's holding up to all the engine heat???
Do you drive it daily or is the car just for show? A very cool idea!!!

Thanks. The car gets driven once maybe twice a week. No heat issues at all.

Darth Martel · 06-23-2010, 06:03 PM

OK I received the 2 Knight Rider lights I ordered. The LED strip is inside a clear heatshrink tube. I'm going to have to remove that to take it apart and see if I can make the whole unit shorter. I'll update as I get more in depth.

06-17-2010, 09:03 PM	#30
Atti2de Móderator Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Antonio Posts: 1,664 View My Garage	Rice Rice baby....what is the HP gain from that? Kmart have a blue light special? Hell you probably have Fuzzy Dice haning on the mirror...whats next cut holes in your hood for the blue washer nozzels? __________________ I'm not the one with the Atti2de problem it's everyone else that has a problem with my Atti2de!

06-18-2010, 10:34 AM	#32
summitSS Darrell Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6SPD-Summit Wht Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 674 View My Garage	I know Atti2de and he is a "douche". He is also a pretty nice guy. He is just yanking our chains. Maybe he needs his own fuzzy dice to fondle. __________________ 99 Chevy Camaro Z28 - Artic White 01 Chevy Monte Carlo SS - Torch Red 01 Chevy Corvette - Pewter 02 Chevy Silverado 2500 4x4 - Pewter

06-18-2010, 04:23 PM	#36
UT-Engineer Just Cruisin' Drives: 2010 Synergy Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,224 View My Garage	What an amazing Job SummitSS!!! Very cool and original! Major Props! __________________ 2010 Synergy Green Camaro 25% Tint - CGM Painted GM GFX - 20" Niche M102 Wheels

06-18-2010, 04:50 PM	#38
Atti2de Móderator Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Antonio Posts: 1,664 View My Garage	I love u both man..... __________________ I'm not the one with the Atti2de problem it's everyone else that has a problem with my Atti2de!

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06-17-2010, 11:06 PM	#31
Darth Martel Darth Martel Drives: Black 1SS with 20% tinted windows Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bizzaroland Posts: 1,495	Aesthetics has nothing to do with horsepower. Adding a light mod such as this isn't even in use when the car is being driven. It's for the owner's personal enjoyment or maybe for car shows or meets to get people's attention. If it's not your thing then hey, that's your prerogative. You could of simply said, "hey, job well done but, it's not really the look I'd go for". Instead you chose to come across as a douche. Poor form sir. As for the rest, thanks for the compliments. I have my moments. Part of my job and what I enjoy doing is taking cool things and making them cooler or better. What Summit has done is a great idea well executed. I just want to kick it up a notch and put my own spin on it. Some will like it. Some won't. That's just the nature of a modding community. I'm just hoping to be able to execute it as well as Summit has. I'm still waiting on the 2 sets of cheapy ebay knight rider strips. There's no guarantee I'll be able to mod them enough to be useful for what I have in mind. For $50 though, it was definitely worth a try. My guess is that I'll get them in next week. That gives me about a week to work on them and try a few things out before I leave for my vacation in Maui. If all goes well, I'm hoping to have it all finalized to a finished mod by this time next month. I'll do a write up with pictures and instructions if people want to give it a go. Just figured I'd post my plan and a time frame for those paying attention.

06-18-2010, 02:38 PM	#34
Darth Martel Darth Martel Drives: Black 1SS with 20% tinted windows Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bizzaroland Posts: 1,495	I understand that if you're going to be on the internet, you've got to have thick skin. People will say anything they can just to be a dick and get a rise out of people. There's losers out there who get their jollies doing that sort of thing. So far, the C5 community has been pretty good about that and most people are cool about giving feedback whether it's positive or negative. Most people do so while being respectful. Yours just came across as being disrespectful. I've been an admin on several websites and out of habit I spoke up in an effort to keep this community respectful and a pleasant one to be a part of. I've been known to speak my mind as well and say things don't come across the way I meant them which make me come across like a douche. I'm fine with that as I'm sure you are. Like I said, your comment just came across as disrespectful. Whether it was just giving a friend shit, just trying to be funny, or being dead serious, it's hard to tell by just reading and not knowing you. I'm not a mod here and I'm not wanting to be the behavior police. Just wanting to keep this place friendly.

06-18-2010, 04:27 PM	#37
Darth Martel Darth Martel Drives: Black 1SS with 20% tinted windows Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bizzaroland Posts: 1,495	can't we all just get along :p

06-19-2010, 02:31 AM	#40
Markal White Lightnin Drives: 2010 Summit White Camaro LS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gulf Coast - Biloxi MS Posts: 273 View My Garage	Wow....awesome mod....question....how are the LED's holding up to all the engine heat??? Do you drive it daily or is the car just for show? A very cool idea!!!

06-23-2010, 06:03 PM	#42
Darth Martel Darth Martel Drives: Black 1SS with 20% tinted windows Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bizzaroland Posts: 1,495	OK I received the 2 Knight Rider lights I ordered. The LED strip is inside a clear heatshrink tube. I'm going to have to remove that to take it apart and see if I can make the whole unit shorter. I'll update as I get more in depth.