DIY - Camaro Dash ABL Install - GM Parts House - Page 21 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Gene Culley · 03-25-2012, 12:24 PM

It looks great man! Good job!

big-geek! · 03-26-2012, 09:52 PM

*disregard! Found an EL Wire installation.*
Have any of you tried using EL Wire for this? I'm starting to look at what will be involved and have some vendor information coming in. At first glance, seems to me EL Wire will make this mod much easier.

saabsonic · 03-30-2012, 11:30 AM

Yes, I'm experimenting with strip, edge-lit leds from "SuperBright, and El Wire from Autolumination.com, but neither is working out the way I like it so far. The leds give "lumpy light, even when I double up the strips back to back so the edge-lit leds are only 1/4" apart (I've been able to match the GM "ice blue" color by using "warm white" edge-lit leds and a strip of blue/green theater lighting gel from GoKnight.com. But, I'm finding that the light just isn't a smooth enough line.)

Next I've been experimenting with the El Wire. First I tried their 5mm 1x brightness "white," which wasn't bright at all, so I ordered their 5mm 2x brightness "white." It still isn't very bright, but should work fine, but I'm having a hard time matching the "ice blue" color, since their "white" is more of a white-purple, but I will probably go this way if I can't find the original GM-style Tyco light tubes, which seem unavilable.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 06-07-2012, 05:08 PM

bump

CaniacFan · 06-18-2012, 12:29 PM

OMG, what an awesome DIY. I don't have the skill set to do all this though, darn it. Stupid girl..

It's too bad somebody doesn't take orders for this entire kit (start to finish) and just line up cars at Camaro5Fest III in Indy. I'd be in for sure.

Awesome job guys - way to go..

patrickt · 06-19-2012, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaniacFan

OMG, what an awesome DIY. I don't have the skill set to do all this though, darn it. Stupid girl..

It's too bad somebody doesn't take orders for this entire kit (start to finish) and just line up cars at Camaro5Fest III in Indy. I'd be in for sure.

Awesome job guys - way to go..

thats definatly not a bad idea!

camaro2lt · 06-19-2012, 12:14 PM

yea i like that idea!

ExCrystal · 07-08-2012, 11:56 AM

Just bought mine and will follow the instructions on here once they come! I can't wait to start making a few changes to my car ^^)

patrickt · 07-09-2012, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ExCrystal

Just bought mine and will follow the instructions on here once they come! I can't wait to start making a few changes to my car ^^)

ExCrystal · 07-15-2012, 03:12 PM

Has anyone tried to do this on a 2012 camaro? I tried getting the paneling off with the removal kit. I tried to get the instrument cluster part off and it came off easily.. just doesn't go back in 100% correctly. I'm wondering if I should bring it to a trusted shop and have them do it as I have no experience with modding cars?

This does work on a 2012 45th, correct? Sorry, I'm just really inexperienced

Also, is there a video anywhere with a tutorial on how to install this? :o

Johnny Kanuk · 07-18-2012, 10:14 AM

So I was researching more about the EL Wire I bought and I came across something that I think would possibly make this even easier. There is EL Tape. It looks just like a thin peice of plastic that is whatever colour you want it to be then when you put power to it the stuff glows. Just google EL Tape I found a few youtube vids of the stuff in action and it shows promise. I think this stuff is used by people who want to make costumes like in the movie Tron. They can use 4 AAA batteries to run the tape. I just can't find anyone that sells it in long enough strips, best I found was 18" and thats not even a door, maybe a sill? Anyone ever play with this stuff?

Johnny Kanuk · 07-18-2012, 10:32 AM

could some please delete my above post I put it in the wrong one and I can't delete it or edit it. I just get the stupid working circle when I hit delete or save after editing. Sorry to the Op it was my fault must of click on the wrong thread I was following.

DCC1464 · 07-19-2012, 10:08 PM

ok soooo. i read through most of this thread and two others and now my head just hurts. So mabey someone can help me out on this. I got my dash ABL installed but the gap is completely unacceptable to me, did anyone ever get the sanding/drill method to work properly ie: trim sits flush and sanded portion of trim(the beveled area) allows the light out? i attempted the no drill/no sand method and did not like it. i have already drill and that helped the gap but i want it gone. Any help would be great!

SteveRS · 07-19-2012, 10:22 PM

I have NO IDEA where to tap into the wires for the door or dash.. all my stuff is apart and ready for install buttt the 1SS did NOT come with those connectors pre installed.. so i dont know what to do.. i need helllp

03-26-2012, 09:52 PM	#282
big-geek! Virgil, Satan's Camaro Drives: White 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 96 View My Garage	disregard! Found an EL Wire installation. Have any of you tried using EL Wire for this? I'm starting to look at what will be involved and have some vendor information coming in. At first glance, seems to me EL Wire will make this mod much easier. __________________ White 2010 Camaro SS/RS - HPS Front Mount Turbo System, Custom Turbo Cam, ZL1 Fuel Pump, 80lb injectors, Eibach Front/Rear Swaybars, BMR Tower Brace, Eibach 1" Drop Springs, Drilled-Slotted rotors, Foose Legend SS wheels, Bluetooth Module, PDIM and Steering wheel controls, Prosport EVO Pillar Gauges 635rwhp/735rwtq Last edited by big-geek!; 03-26-2012 at 10:35 PM.

03-30-2012, 11:30 AM	#283
saabsonic Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 1SS RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Forestville, CA Posts: 50	EL Wire Yes, I'm experimenting with strip, edge-lit leds from "SuperBright, and El Wire from Autolumination.com, but neither is working out the way I like it so far. The leds give "lumpy light, even when I double up the strips back to back so the edge-lit leds are only 1/4" apart (I've been able to match the GM "ice blue" color by using "warm white" edge-lit leds and a strip of blue/green theater lighting gel from GoKnight.com. But, I'm finding that the light just isn't a smooth enough line.) Next I've been experimenting with the El Wire. First I tried their 5mm 1x brightness "white," which wasn't bright at all, so I ordered their 5mm 2x brightness "white." It still isn't very bright, but should work fine, but I'm having a hard time matching the "ice blue" color, since their "white" is more of a white-purple, but I will probably go this way if I can't find the original GM-style Tyco light tubes, which seem unavilable.

06-19-2012, 12:14 PM	#287
camaro2lt Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT VR/RS CGM Rally's Join Date: May 2009 Location: Palmyra, PA Posts: 5,675 View My Garage	yea i like that idea! __________________ Email: rdurso1@yahoo.com

07-18-2012, 10:14 AM	#291
Johnny Kanuk Drives: 2012 1LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 26 View My Garage	So I was researching more about the EL Wire I bought and I came across something that I think would possibly make this even easier. There is EL Tape. It looks just like a thin peice of plastic that is whatever colour you want it to be then when you put power to it the stuff glows. Just google EL Tape I found a few youtube vids of the stuff in action and it shows promise. I think this stuff is used by people who want to make costumes like in the movie Tron. They can use 4 AAA batteries to run the tape. I just can't find anyone that sells it in long enough strips, best I found was 18" and thats not even a door, maybe a sill? Anyone ever play with this stuff? __________________ Rember, Beauty is fleeting. Crazy, that lasts forever.

07-18-2012, 10:32 AM	#292
Johnny Kanuk Drives: 2012 1LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 26 View My Garage	could some please delete my above post I put it in the wrong one and I can't delete it or edit it. I just get the stupid working circle when I hit delete or save after editing. Sorry to the Op it was my fault must of click on the wrong thread I was following. __________________ Rember, Beauty is fleeting. Crazy, that lasts forever.

03-25-2012, 12:24 PM	#281
Gene Culley Account Suspended Drives: 2013 SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Boyertown, PA Posts: 1,374	It looks great man! Good job!

06-07-2012, 05:08 PM	#284
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	bump

06-18-2012, 12:29 PM	#285
CaniacFan Drives: '10 SS CGM #75,288, '14 Stingray Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 3,938	OMG, what an awesome DIY. I don't have the skill set to do all this though, darn it. Stupid girl.. It's too bad somebody doesn't take orders for this entire kit (start to finish) and just line up cars at Camaro5Fest III in Indy. I'd be in for sure. Awesome job guys - way to go..

07-08-2012, 11:56 AM	#288
ExCrystal Drives: 2017 2SS NGM Join Date: May 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 149	Just bought mine and will follow the instructions on here once they come! I can't wait to start making a few changes to my car ^^)

07-15-2012, 03:12 PM	#290
ExCrystal Drives: 2017 2SS NGM Join Date: May 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 149	Has anyone tried to do this on a 2012 camaro? I tried getting the paneling off with the removal kit. I tried to get the instrument cluster part off and it came off easily.. just doesn't go back in 100% correctly. I'm wondering if I should bring it to a trusted shop and have them do it as I have no experience with modding cars? This does work on a 2012 45th, correct? Sorry, I'm just really inexperienced Also, is there a video anywhere with a tutorial on how to install this? :o

07-19-2012, 10:08 PM	#293
DCC1464 COTW 5/27/13 Drives: '11 S/C SS/RS CGM Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 755 View My Garage	ok soooo. i read through most of this thread and two others and now my head just hurts. So mabey someone can help me out on this. I got my dash ABL installed but the gap is completely unacceptable to me, did anyone ever get the sanding/drill method to work properly ie: trim sits flush and sanded portion of trim(the beveled area) allows the light out? i attempted the no drill/no sand method and did not like it. i have already drill and that helped the gap but i want it gone. Any help would be great! __________________ 622RWHP/512FTLBS on 91 octane 2.9l Whipple 4" pulley. Vengance VRSP3 cam. Lots of BMR & AAC. Body work by Gary's Customz. Nic D tuned My build thread

07-19-2012, 10:22 PM	#294
SteveRS Drives: 2010 SIM Cobalt SS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Lorain, Ohio Posts: 6,331	I have NO IDEA where to tap into the wires for the door or dash.. all my stuff is apart and ready for install buttt the 1SS did NOT come with those connectors pre installed.. so i dont know what to do.. i need helllp __________________ 2011 Imperial Blue 1.5SS 2010 Silver Ice Cobalt SS

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Camaro Product Manager - interview	Moose	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	11	04-04-2012 06:10 PM
4th Annual GM Performance Parts LSX Shootout!!	nmcajeff	Dragstrip and Launch Techniques Discussion	3	07-30-2010 12:05 PM
Installation Camaro Needed for Manual for a Justice Install Package in SF Bay Area	Info@PeddersUSA.com	USA - California	6	04-30-2010 08:02 PM
GM memo to dealers	Moose	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	41	02-04-2010 07:33 PM