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rray · 07-17-2013, 08:04 PM

I used the larger template for all 4 of mine, and now that I have had them a week, several of my co-workers have seen me through "The Slalom", and commented they look symmetrical, and both inner and outer lights look the same, so I suspect there is no need to use the smaller template for outer lights.

I am really happy with the way this mod turned out, thanks to SabotAndHeat for dreaming this mod up! It's awesome!

marine_142 · 07-22-2013, 08:54 AM

Did this mod last night. Followed Rray's directions but only used the larger template. which was perfect btw.
Thanks for the DIY..

Mrchop · 07-24-2013, 03:32 PM

This is awesome!!!

SabotAndHeat · 07-25-2013, 01:26 PM

Thanks all!

Casper954 · 09-02-2013, 11:08 PM

going to definitely be doing this mod this weekend!

Dissociation · 09-04-2013, 10:13 AM

I did this a couple months ago, and sealed my tail lights, or so I thought. Make sure after this mod is done for you guys you seal up the breach nice and tight, I had water in my tail lights, and now they fog over. They looked good until the water got in, good luck ladies and gentlemen!

bee sting · 09-04-2013, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bell040

yes... if you are optimistic, and you get it right the first time.

When I do stuff like this, it takes me 5 times as long because I accidentally break one of the tabs during bending... or cut too far... or cut myself

It would take me at least half of a day to make 1 set those inserts, and I would be frustrated to top it off. I would rather do this for the half day....

...... and cut the insert slots for in 10 minutes.

Heck now that I think about it... I would probably pay $30-40 for them.

If anyone else is on board.... I will make a die, and punch a couple hundred of these out........ Now that I have consent from the designer.

.... or if someone else does it, add me to the list of people interested.

Did you ever make a nice die and stamp any out ?

SabotAndHeat · 09-04-2013, 01:47 PM

@ Dissociation

Did you give it a pressure seal test by mouth to mouth?

Once the silicone set I did exactly that and they held pressure with no air leaks. I've had no water in mine yet and they've been in over a year.

Dissociation · 09-04-2013, 02:43 PM

Actually I did not, in hindsight that may have been a good idea! As of now my left most tail light needs to be replaced due to water damage.

vroomapunk · 09-04-2013, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dissociation

Actually I did not, in hindsight that may have been a good idea! As of now my left most tail light needs to be replaced due to water damage.

Should be able to just take it out and let it dry, reapply silicone. Water isnt gonna hurt the bulb, aluminum, or the housing.

Shouldnt be enough water to hurt the harness.

Dissociation · 09-04-2013, 04:27 PM

Ill take a picture, but the housing seems to have fogged over, I attempted to dry it out by leaving it out for a couple hours, and even trying to use a hair dryer to accelerate the process. Not sure what is wrong with it, possibly the bulb

mmarx82 · 09-04-2013, 05:26 PM

Sounds like you have moisture in there, I would open it up and use either a heat gun or hair dryer blowing into it for a good min or so once you don't see the haze anymore. Then you must immediately seal it back up once you cut off the gun/dryer.

rray · 09-08-2013, 08:22 AM

Mine stayed sealed, and I still like the afterburner look:

rozay · 09-08-2013, 10:34 PM

Tryed it out today but didnt have time to do all four. guess which two i did lol

07-17-2013, 08:04 PM	#85
rray Drives: 2013 GAZ 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 418	I used the larger template for all 4 of mine, and now that I have had them a week, several of my co-workers have seen me through "The Slalom", and commented they look symmetrical, and both inner and outer lights look the same, so I suspect there is no need to use the smaller template for outer lights. I am really happy with the way this mod turned out, thanks to SabotAndHeat for dreaming this mod up! It's awesome! __________________ If you see it, get it, for tomorrow it may be gone!

09-02-2013, 11:08 PM	#89
Casper954 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: South Florida/ Orlando Posts: 450	going to definitely be doing this mod this weekend! __________________ Appearance: Blacked out tail lights, Oracle Plasma fogs, SLP Carbon Fiber splitter, Carbon Fiber Hash Marks, Carbon Fiber ZL1 hood, 20" Giovanna Kilis rims, Eibach lowering springs Performance: Straight-piped magnaflow exhaust, K&N intake

09-04-2013, 05:26 PM	#96
mmarx82 Drives: '12 ZL1 #1609 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,762	Sounds like you have moisture in there, I would open it up and use either a heat gun or hair dryer blowing into it for a good min or so once you don't see the haze anymore. Then you must immediately seal it back up once you cut off the gun/dryer. __________________ Life is too short to drive cars that suck. My build Thread

09-08-2013, 08:22 AM	#97
rray Drives: 2013 GAZ 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 418	Mine stayed sealed, and I still like the afterburner look: __________________ If you see it, get it, for tomorrow it may be gone!

09-08-2013, 10:34 PM	#98
rozay Drives: camaro 2LS LFX A6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Florida Posts: 614	Tryed it out today but didnt have time to do all four. guess which two i did lol __________________ Niche 20x10.5, BMR 1.25 springs, GFX splitter,1LE Diffuser w/ 3.5 quad tips

07-22-2013, 08:54 AM	#86
marine_142 Mark Drives: 2011 IOM SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Lake Stevens WA Posts: 110 View My Garage	Did this mod last night. Followed Rray's directions but only used the larger template. which was perfect btw. Thanks for the DIY..

07-24-2013, 03:32 PM	#87
Mrchop Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alabama Posts: 112	This is awesome!!!

07-25-2013, 01:26 PM	#88
SabotAndHeat Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 412	Thanks all!

09-04-2013, 10:13 AM	#90
Dissociation Drives: Cyber Grey 2010 2LT RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 31	I did this a couple months ago, and sealed my tail lights, or so I thought. Make sure after this mod is done for you guys you seal up the breach nice and tight, I had water in my tail lights, and now they fog over. They looked good until the water got in, good luck ladies and gentlemen!

09-04-2013, 01:47 PM	#92
SabotAndHeat Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 412	@ Dissociation Did you give it a pressure seal test by mouth to mouth? Once the silicone set I did exactly that and they held pressure with no air leaks. I've had no water in mine yet and they've been in over a year.

09-04-2013, 02:43 PM	#93
Dissociation Drives: Cyber Grey 2010 2LT RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 31	Actually I did not, in hindsight that may have been a good idea! As of now my left most tail light needs to be replaced due to water damage.

09-04-2013, 04:27 PM	#95
Dissociation Drives: Cyber Grey 2010 2LT RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 31	Ill take a picture, but the housing seems to have fogged over, I attempted to dry it out by leaving it out for a couple hours, and even trying to use a hair dryer to accelerate the process. Not sure what is wrong with it, possibly the bulb