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WadeWilson · 03-26-2011, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

AAC has 2 types of afterburner taillights: SMD and CCFL.

http://www.automotivelightstore.com/afterburner.aspx

Which do you recommend?

I went with the CCFL and when I ordered Jessica of AAC said that the CCFL seemed to be their most popular.

jrpxxii · 03-26-2011, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by RJT-Maro

Nick,

Did you install your Afterburner tail lights your self? If so, was the install easy?

There are several ways to go about installing these and it really is not difficult at all. I did mine myself and there really isnt much to it. You can put the housings in the oven and try to pry them apart after some low heat or you can go the route I went and take a dremel with a small cutting pad and cut at the seam for a very easy and clean cut and them epoxy them back together after installing light strips which are just adhesived to housing and connect your wires.

Darth_Emma · 03-26-2011, 02:44 PM

jrpxxii did you get CCFL or SMD?

I pm'd aac to ask if they install. I might just send them my taillights this week if they'll do it. It's in the shop for work anyway. If AAC and turn them around in less than 2 weeks, I might do that.

speedster · 03-26-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

jrpxxii did you get CCFL or SMD?

I pm'd aac to ask if they install. I might just send them my taillights this week if they'll do it. It's in the shop for work anyway. If AAC and turn them around in less than 2 weeks, I might do that.

If you send them the taillight housings the turnaround is usually 2-3 days. Install fee is 179. They are out of office until 3/29. Am waiting for the ones they are doing for the SST.

SMD= Very Bright, Definitive Light.
CCFL= Soft Glow, Ambient Light.

Darth_Emma · 03-26-2011, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by speedster

If you send them the taillight housings the turnaround is usually 2-3 days. Install fee is 179. They are out of office until 3/29. Am waiting for the ones they are doing for the SST.

speedster, did you get the CCFL or SMD?

speedster · 03-26-2011, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

speedster, did you get the CCFL or SMD?

I let them pick and they said the SMD fit the SST "personality"...

Here is a link to a pick showing the difference:
http://www.automotivelightstore.com/afterburner.aspx

Dangeruss · 03-26-2011, 04:05 PM

I also went with SMD. SMDs are made with LEDs. CCFLs are similar to fluorescent lighting. CCFLs require ballasts and don't last as long as LEDs. SMDs are also brighter, but aren't as smooth and individual lights can be seen up close. They're both good technologies...just get there different ways. You can get CCFL halos and tail lights, but the sidemarkers are only LED. I also have Showstopper mirrors and wanted everything to look the same. That made my decision easier.

Darth_Emma · 03-26-2011, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by speedster

I let them pick and they said the SMD fit the SST "personality"...

Here is a link to a pick showing the difference:
http://www.automotivelightstore.com/afterburner.aspx

Thanks, speedster. I saw that pic, but it's so hard to judge brightness from a picture.

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Originally Posted by Dangeruss

I also went with SMD. SMDs are made with LEDs. CCFLs are similar to fluorescent lighting. CCFLs require ballasts and don't last as long as LEDs. SMDs are also brighter, but aren't as smooth and individual lights can be seen up close. They're both good technologies...just get there different ways. You can get CCFL halos and tail lights, but the sidemarkers are only LED. I also have Showstopper mirrors and wanted everything to look the same. That made my decision easier.

That is the info I need. I will go with the SMDs for sure.

I have tinted taillights, so I think the brighter SMDs are the best choice for me.

Thanks to all of you. I pm'd AAC to get quote on doing them for me.

fmster · 04-12-2011, 02:05 AM

Awesome car, what did rpmm install or do on your car? Aren't u up in the bay area? San Diego sounds like a major drive.

Looking at getting whipple for my car and they're close by. Interested in other engine work like stroke and bore as well.

Revo1 · 04-12-2011, 02:20 AM

Almost that time brotha!

WadeWilson · 04-12-2011, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by fmster

Awesome car, what did rpmm install or do on your car? Aren't u up in the bay area? San Diego sounds like a major drive.

Looking at getting whipple for my car and they're close by. Interested in other engine work like stroke and bore as well.

Thanks!!

Greg & Wes from RPMM installed my Whipple, suspension pieces, cam and new valvesprings. It was a long haul, but it was worth it. Greg is a really good dude and reasonably priced.

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Originally Posted by Revo1

Almost that time brotha!

Dangeruss · 04-18-2011, 10:14 PM

Hey bro. It was great finally meeting you. Next time you'll have to man up and run me down the 1/4 mile!

bossbunny · 04-18-2011, 10:16 PM

NICKKKKKKKKKK!!! YOU'RE ALIVE!!! Dude I was just as sick as you come Sunday... I wanted to DIE!! Sucked we didn't get to hang out again. Next year they need to have it somewhere cool so we don't all keel over and die.

Dangeruss · 04-18-2011, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by badgebunny

NICKKKKKKKKKK!!! YOU'RE ALIVE!!! Dude I was just as sick as you come Sunday... I wanted to DIE!! Sucked we didn't get to hang out again. Next year they need to have it somewhere cool so we don't all keel over and die.

No doubt. I got sick as well and missed the entire party Saturday night!

04-12-2011, 02:20 AM	#332
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Almost that time brotha! __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

03-26-2011, 02:44 PM	#325
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	jrpxxii did you get CCFL or SMD? I pm'd aac to ask if they install. I might just send them my taillights this week if they'll do it. It's in the shop for work anyway. If AAC and turn them around in less than 2 weeks, I might do that.

03-26-2011, 04:05 PM	#329
Dangeruss Bayoucitymusclecars.com Drives: Camaro LSX Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 4,413 View My Garage	I also went with SMD. SMDs are made with LEDs. CCFLs are similar to fluorescent lighting. CCFLs require ballasts and don't last as long as LEDs. SMDs are also brighter, but aren't as smooth and individual lights can be seen up close. They're both good technologies...just get there different ways. You can get CCFL halos and tail lights, but the sidemarkers are only LED. I also have Showstopper mirrors and wanted everything to look the same. That made my decision easier.

04-12-2011, 02:05 AM	#331
fmster Drives: cc Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: san diego Posts: 20	Awesome car, what did rpmm install or do on your car? Aren't u up in the bay area? San Diego sounds like a major drive. Looking at getting whipple for my car and they're close by. Interested in other engine work like stroke and bore as well.

04-18-2011, 10:14 PM	#334
Dangeruss Bayoucitymusclecars.com Drives: Camaro LSX Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 4,413 View My Garage	Hey bro. It was great finally meeting you. Next time you'll have to man up and run me down the 1/4 mile!

04-18-2011, 10:16 PM	#335
bossbunny Mrs. Bunny to you Drives: Not a Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cut 'N Shoot Texas Posts: 24,336	NICKKKKKKKKKK!!! YOU'RE ALIVE!!! Dude I was just as sick as you come Sunday... I wanted to DIE!! Sucked we didn't get to hang out again. Next year they need to have it somewhere cool so we don't all keel over and die.