Made some aesthetic changes to the ZLE

ZLE dude · 06-01-2020, 07:38 AM

Long time lurker, finally decided to contribute. Wanted to clean things up a bit so I've added Diode Dynamics front LED turn signals, smoked LED side markers, LED reverse lights with the Gen5DIY harness, license plate LED's and the trunk LED. I also had the windows tinted 5% while I was at it and I think it turned out pretty nice. Let me know whatcha think.

Juiced1 · 06-01-2020, 09:01 AM

Great looking ZLE. We don't sell enough of these marker kits. I can't state how much a subtle mod like this and some tints can make your car stand out.

puppykat33 · 06-01-2020, 09:31 AM

The DD markers and tint really do improve the looks

puppykat33 · 06-01-2020, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ZLE dude

Long time lurker, finally decided to contribute. Wanted to clean things up a bit so I've added Diode Dynamics front LED turn signals, smoked LED side markers, LED reverse lights with the Gen5DIY harness, license plate LED's and the trunk LED. I also had the windows tinted 5% while I was at it and I think it turned out pretty nice. Let me know whatcha think.

how hard was the blackvue to install

SteveV · 06-01-2020, 10:29 AM

I have read about weird failures and electronic gremlins due to the DD stuff. Any problems?

puppykat33 · 06-01-2020, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveV

I have read about weird failures and electronic gremlins due to the DD stuff. Any problems?

None so far. I have had them installed about a year now.

SteveV · 06-01-2020, 10:36 AM

Cool. Thank you. I have been thinking about getting them for my ZL1.

ZLE dude · 06-01-2020, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by puppykat33

how hard was the blackvue to install

Honestly it wasn't that hard, but this was the second time I had installed one in a Camaro as I had originally installed it in my FIFTY edition 2SS before going into this car. I also have the Cellink NEO battery for the extended parking mode as well. The hardest part is getting the power wire from the trunk area up the passenger side rear fender and into the headliner. I used half of a fishing rod end to snake up through there and pull the wire through. Everything else was pretty easy.

puppykat33 · 06-01-2020, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ZLE dude

Honestly it wasn't that hard, but this was the second time I had installed one in a Camaro as I had originally installed it in my FIFTY edition 2SS before going into this car. I also have the Cellink NEO battery for the extended parking mode as well. The hardest part is getting the power wire from the trunk area up the passenger side rear fender and into the headliner. I used half of a fishing rod end to snake up through there and pull the wire through. Everything else was pretty easy.

Any reason you went with that one instead of the plug-n-play one GM offers? is the blackvue one better?
https://accessories.chevrolet.com/pr...bodyNumDoors=7

puppykat33 · 06-01-2020, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveV

Cool. Thank you. I have been thinking about getting them for my ZL1.

I say go for it Steve . if you have problems they are easy enough to change back. what kind of problems have ppl had with them? i haven't heard of any. but i haven't researched them either.

ZLE dude · 06-01-2020, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by puppykat33

Any reason you went with that one instead of the plug-n-play one GM offers? is the blackvue one better?
https://accessories.chevrolet.com/pr...bodyNumDoors=7

A few reasons. First off this didn't exist when I bought my camera system over 2 years ago. Secondly, my front cam is 4K versus this one which is only 1080. Third, it came as a package deal with the additional battery that keeps the camera running on average another 12 hours while parked without putting any drain on the car battery. I also added a relay and a separate power wire from the battery so I didn't have to cut or splice any wires on the car. Outside of that, this one is probably easier to install but I have my OBDII port powering my radar detector so I'd have to change that around from the looks of it. I've heard good things about Thinkware cameras as they are a direct competitor to Blackvue. Up until now, I didn't realize GM had came out with this option. This makes sense for folks that didn't get a PDR but wanted a camera.

puppykat33 · 06-01-2020, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ZLE dude

A few reasons. First off this didn't exist when I bought my camera system over 2 years ago. Secondly, my front cam is 4K versus this one which is only 1080. Third, it came as a package deal with the additional battery that keeps the camera running on average another 12 hours while parked without putting any drain on the car battery. I also added a relay and a separate power wire from the battery so I didn't have to cut or splice any wires on the car. Outside of that, this one is probably easier to install but I have my OBDII port powering my radar detector so I'd have to change that around from the looks of it. I've heard good things about Thinkware cameras as they are a direct competitor to Blackvue. Up until now, I didn't realize GM had came out with this option. This makes sense for folks that didn't get a PDR but wanted a camera.

Gotcha

Junkyardspecial · 06-01-2020, 01:14 PM

Looks good! I was looking into the alibaba version of these lol.

Walkure · 06-01-2020, 03:05 PM

What do I think?

I think you gotta wash that beauty before posting pics!!

In all seriousness though, I like what you have done.

06-01-2020, 07:38 AM	#1
ZLE dude Drives: '18 ZL1 1LE Join Date: May 2020 Location: KY Posts: 219	Made some aesthetic changes to the ZLE Long time lurker, finally decided to contribute. Wanted to clean things up a bit so I've added Diode Dynamics front LED turn signals, smoked LED side markers, LED reverse lights with the Gen5DIY harness, license plate LED's and the trunk LED. I also had the windows tinted 5% while I was at it and I think it turned out pretty nice. Let me know whatcha think. Attached Images __________________ 2018 ZL1 1LE - Summit White, PDR, Rotofab CAI, 95mm TB, CSP 2" catless LT's, JMS Voltage Booster, AEM X-series WB, DSX flex fuel sensor, Banks Data Monster, Tuned by Ted Jannetty, 5% Tint, Blackvue DR900S-2CH, Diode Dynamics lighting, IGL Kenzo ceramic coating

06-01-2020, 09:31 AM	#3
puppykat33 Drives: Black 2019 ZL1 M6, Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Georgia Posts: 322	The DD markers and tint really do improve the looks Attached Images __________________ 2019 Black ZL1, M6, CF Hood and Dash, Nav System, ZL1 Addons rock guards and lift points, Michelin Pilot Sport 4S, DD Smoked Marker Lights, Ceramic window tint, Gtechniq 9yr ceramic coating. JL Audio stealth box 12W6, Dyanamat trunk, Dead pedal cover, Soler TB/TC, Green Filter, Carbon-fiber Borla S-Type

06-01-2020, 10:29 AM	#5
SteveV Drives: 2018 ZL1 Camaro 6M Red Hot Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,137 View My Garage	I have read about weird failures and electronic gremlins due to the DD stuff. Any problems? __________________ People are a lot like slinky's: not very helpful most of the time, but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs...

06-01-2020, 10:36 AM	#7
SteveV Drives: 2018 ZL1 Camaro 6M Red Hot Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,137 View My Garage	Cool. Thank you. I have been thinking about getting them for my ZL1. __________________ People are a lot like slinky's: not very helpful most of the time, but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs...

06-01-2020, 01:14 PM	#13
Junkyardspecial Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: May 2019 Location: South Florida Posts: 438	Looks good! I was looking into the alibaba version of these lol. __________________ Subscribe to my Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/Junkyardspecial Will buy your GoodYear Supercar 3R Take offs!

06-01-2020, 09:01 AM	#2
Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,663	Great looking ZLE. We don't sell enough of these marker kits. I can't state how much a subtle mod like this and some tints can make your car stand out.

06-01-2020, 03:05 PM	#14
Walkure Drives: '17 ZL1 A10 Vert Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: SW Florida Posts: 375	What do I think? I think you gotta wash that beauty before posting pics!! In all seriousness though, I like what you have done.

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