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camguynj · 05-28-2021, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bdunshee

Finally got around to doing something.

Went with dieletric grease, wrapped in silicone tape. Thought it would be messier than it is, but the tape seems to only stick to itself.

I don't intentionally drive it in the rain, so we'll see how that does.

Smart

That should provide a good seal.

camguynj · 10-16-2021, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by bdunshee

Finally got around to doing something.

Went with dieletric grease, wrapped in silicone tape. Thought it would be messier than it is, but the tape seems to only stick to itself.

I don't intentionally drive it in the rain, so we'll see how that does.

How have they been holding up?

GAFreddy · 10-16-2021, 12:16 PM

These lights are pretty legit. I think ima do this. Good info here.

bdunshee · 10-16-2021, 10:19 PM

My initial silicone wrap kind of loosened one connection, just had to re-wrap it. The bulbs have been fine.

camguynj · 10-17-2021, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by bdunshee

My initial silicone wrap kind of loosened one connection, just had to re-wrap it. The bulbs have been fine.

Glad to hear it. Are those Syneticusa resistors ?

bdunshee · 10-17-2021, 08:12 PM

Looks like it. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...&tag=wdls01-20

camguynj · 10-18-2021, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by bdunshee

Looks like it. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...&tag=wdls01-20

Hey thanks for that info! I see they come with the one piece error free resistor harness

I thought they were standalone LEDs with separate harnesses with 2 resistors per harness

How is their brightness compared to stock? Is the light dispersed evenly thru the lense as LEDs tend to project brightest straight ahead compared to the spherical evenness projection of incandescent bulbs? Is there a significant difference in brightness between the tail light and brake light? Thanks again. Much appreciated!

bdunshee · 10-18-2021, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by camguynj

Hey thanks for that info! I see they come with the one piece error free resistor harness

I thought they were standalone LEDs with separate harnesses with 2 resistors per harness

How is their brightness compared to stock? Is the light dispersed evenly thru the lense as LEDs tend to project brightest straight ahead compared to the spherical evenness projection of incandescent bulbs? Is there a significant difference in brightness between the tail light and brake light? Thanks again. Much appreciated!

They are brighter, and they fill the lenses. This is LEDs on right, stock on left hazard lights.

I only know the brake lights are brighter by how much brighter they reflect off the garage door.

camguynj · 10-19-2021, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by bdunshee

They are brighter, and they fill the lenses. This is LEDs on right, stock on left hazard lights.

I only know the brake lights are brighter by how much brighter they reflect off the garage door.

Thanks AGAIN for your reply ...and the PICs very much appreciated! I'm definitely going to give them a try based on your feedback.

FWIW ...check out post#59 in this thread for another (cheap & EZ) LED lighting mod you might want to consider https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showt...9#post11079479

KaBoom1701 · 10-19-2021, 09:43 AM

Never thought about LED in the brake lights... is this a thing now here on Camaro5?

MrLSX · 10-24-2021, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

Never thought about LED in the brake lights... is this a thing now here on Camaro5?

Yes, because the Afterburners are poopie, and nobody wants to spend $400 on poopie. These are $30 a side and warranty.

camguynj · 02-02-2024, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bdunshee

My initial silicone wrap kind of loosened one connection, just had to re-wrap it. The bulbs have been fine.

Finally ready to give them a try. How have they held up?

bdunshee · 02-03-2024, 02:43 PM

I had one of the filimets on one the connectors rust and break off. I suspect the dialectric grease and\or something else got on it.

I bought another pair so have a spare. That was a couple years ago, no issues since. Not blaming the product for that.

camguynj · 02-04-2024, 12:57 PM

Hey, Really glad to get your reply as I didn’t know if you were still on the forum, and also especially glad to hear your 2nd set have held up. Maybe some moisture got in the first set before you applied the dialectric grease?

Did you apply dialectric grease on the 2nd set before or after you plugged the contact fitting in and did use silicone tape again? Thanks

10-16-2021, 10:19 PM	#18
bdunshee Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: western Washington Posts: 17	LED bulbs My initial silicone wrap kind of loosened one connection, just had to re-wrap it. The bulbs have been fine. __________________ I don't want to belong to any club that would have me as a member. - G. Marx

10-17-2021, 08:12 PM	#20
bdunshee Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: western Washington Posts: 17	Looks like it. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...&tag=wdls01-20 __________________ I don't want to belong to any club that would have me as a member. - G. Marx

10-19-2021, 09:43 AM	#24
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Never thought about LED in the brake lights... is this a thing now here on Camaro5? __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

02-03-2024, 02:43 PM	#27
bdunshee Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: western Washington Posts: 17	mostly fine I had one of the filimets on one the connectors rust and break off. I suspect the dialectric grease and\or something else got on it. I bought another pair so have a spare. That was a couple years ago, no issues since. Not blaming the product for that. __________________ I don't want to belong to any club that would have me as a member. - G. Marx

10-16-2021, 12:16 PM	#17
GAFreddy Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS & 2013 ZL1 Vert Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Watching Airplanes Takeoff Posts: 348	These lights are pretty legit. I think ima do this. Good info here.

02-04-2024, 12:57 PM	#28
camguynj Drives: '13 SS/RS LS3 BRM Cammed NPP Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 3,812 View My Garage	Hey, Really glad to get your reply as I didn’t know if you were still on the forum, and also especially glad to hear your 2nd set have held up. Maybe some moisture got in the first set before you applied the dialectric grease? Did you apply dialectric grease on the 2nd set before or after you plugged the contact fitting in and did use silicone tape again? Thanks