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Darth Martel · 06-24-2010, 02:04 PM

Success!!!!!! I stripped off the clear heatshrink, removed the weather-stripping backshell, rerouted some wires and cut the strip to desired length (14.5") and now have a usable knight rider strip to mod the engine cover with. I need to do this to the 2nd strip and then work on the engine cover itself. I'm also working on a switch idea so that the light only come on when the hood is open. No point on them being on unless the hood is open anyhow. Will update with progress, pics, and results as I get them.

Darth Martel · 06-28-2010, 09:09 PM

I'm in the process of painting the engine cover. As you know, it's a multi-day process. The lights are ready to be put in. I still need to cut slots in the cover for the lights. Once I get the paint done and make sure the lights will fit right I'll hit it with a couple layers of clear coat and hopefully that will be it, aside from installing it and wiring it up.

Darth Martel · 07-01-2010, 10:02 AM

Alrighty, I'm pretty much finished and I like the results. I haven't mounted it in the car yet but, here is the finished engine cover. I took a short video with my Iphone and uploaded it to youtube. The quality is piss poor so, my apologies. I'm not sure if this thing will embed or if it'll just post the link but, check it out and tell me what you guys think.

summitSS · 07-01-2010, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth Martel

Alrighty, I'm pretty much finished and I like the results. I haven't mounted it in the car yet but, here is the finished engine cover. I took a short video with my Iphone and uploaded it to youtube. The quality is piss poor so, my apologies. I'm not sure if this thing will embed or if it'll just post the link but, check it out and tell me what you guys think.

Awesome work Darth!!! Just as I imagined it. You definately one up'ed me. Now let me think what I'm going to do taking to yet another level...stay tuned.

camaro2lt · 07-06-2010, 10:57 PM

love this is my next mod on my v-6 wear do you get the power?

summitSS · 07-06-2010, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro2lt

love this is my next mod on my v-6 wear do you get the power?

I patched mine onto the fuse box terminal.

Darth Martel · 07-07-2010, 03:30 PM

I installed a hood switch so it only works when the hood is up. I used the big 12V post in the engine bay as my source. I'll do a simple write-up when I get home from my Maui vacation.

*SSE 4 2SS* · 07-11-2010, 11:57 PM

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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!!!

Mine is a daily driver when I'm in country. Friday, I drove it to San antonio for out Friday night gang, and then in well over 90 degree weather, I drove mine to Temple texas, had the lights on the whole time was there, Then drove back from Temple, and on to Cabelas for the Saturday night car show/gathering... I've also driven it on a 10 day 4000 miles trip, with no heat issues... in the paint or on the light strips...

camaro2lt · 07-12-2010, 12:13 AM

do you have a diy to tap into the terminal

summitSS · 07-12-2010, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro2lt

do you have a diy to tap into the terminal

I don't but it is simple hookup. From light switch (positive) wire to fuse box positive terminal (don't forget to insert 30 amp inline fuse) and from light switch (negative) wire connect to ground (car frame). I'll try to take some pics later tonight.

camaro2lt · 07-13-2010, 12:24 AM

thanks darrell

2010CamaroRS · 07-13-2010, 02:49 PM

anyone do this mod with the v6 engine cover yet?

summitSS · 07-14-2010, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010CamaroRS

anyone do this mod with the v6 engine cover yet?

Working on one. Stay tuned.

Medic726 · 07-24-2010, 12:23 PM

Just finished up my v6 cover with some parts I had left from a previous project. Simple red leds, some cutting, a quick spray with black paint, and a custom made chevy emblem.

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06-24-2010, 02:04 PM	#43
Darth Martel Darth Martel Drives: Black 1SS with 20% tinted windows Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bizzaroland Posts: 1,495	Success!!!!!! I stripped off the clear heatshrink, removed the weather-stripping backshell, rerouted some wires and cut the strip to desired length (14.5") and now have a usable knight rider strip to mod the engine cover with. I need to do this to the 2nd strip and then work on the engine cover itself. I'm also working on a switch idea so that the light only come on when the hood is open. No point on them being on unless the hood is open anyhow. Will update with progress, pics, and results as I get them.

06-28-2010, 09:09 PM	#44
Darth Martel Darth Martel Drives: Black 1SS with 20% tinted windows Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bizzaroland Posts: 1,495	I'm in the process of painting the engine cover. As you know, it's a multi-day process. The lights are ready to be put in. I still need to cut slots in the cover for the lights. Once I get the paint done and make sure the lights will fit right I'll hit it with a couple layers of clear coat and hopefully that will be it, aside from installing it and wiring it up.

07-06-2010, 10:57 PM	#47
camaro2lt Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT VR/RS CGM Rally's Join Date: May 2009 Location: Palmyra, PA Posts: 5,675 View My Garage	love this is my next mod on my v-6 wear do you get the power?

07-07-2010, 03:30 PM	#49
Darth Martel Darth Martel Drives: Black 1SS with 20% tinted windows Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bizzaroland Posts: 1,495	I installed a hood switch so it only works when the hood is up. I used the big 12V post in the engine bay as my source. I'll do a simple write-up when I get home from my Maui vacation.

07-12-2010, 12:13 AM	#51
camaro2lt Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT VR/RS CGM Rally's Join Date: May 2009 Location: Palmyra, PA Posts: 5,675 View My Garage	do you have a diy to tap into the terminal

07-13-2010, 12:24 AM	#53
camaro2lt Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT VR/RS CGM Rally's Join Date: May 2009 Location: Palmyra, PA Posts: 5,675 View My Garage	thanks darrell

07-24-2010, 12:23 PM	#56
Medic726 Drives: 2020 Camaro convertible RS Auto Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 887 View My Garage	Just finished up my v6 cover with some parts I had left from a previous project. Simple red leds, some cutting, a quick spray with black paint, and a custom made chevy emblem.