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walls · 09-03-2009, 10:21 AM

Yes please! We need a step by step with part numbers and pictures pretty please! This looks rather involved so red circles pointing out each step in each picture would be VERY helpful as well. Thank y'all so much for your efforts! It looks great! Can't wait to do this to my Camaro.

Tecca · 09-03-2009, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by tazznchop

Too cool congrats Rharon, 2SSRS and Teccboxx.

Now does anyone have the part number for the blue lights????

Part # for the blue lighting is 92238395 However it is on backorder from what I am told.

Tran · 09-03-2009, 10:47 AM

Excellent!!

dragom · 09-03-2009, 11:04 AM

what other color does the light come in?? any yellows so it matches my car or do they just come in blue and red??

rharon · 09-03-2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Moonsault

A couple of quick questions:

Can I ask about the wiring. Am I correct in believing the small dash piece connects to the ABL connector by the fusebox, and the longer (passenger side) dash piece connects to the newly discovered ABL connector behind the speedometer cluster?

Also, is it safe to disconnect and remove the dash cluster? I do not want to fry the computer or get error messages once it's reconnected and I start it up...

Finally, aside the small hole being drilled to allow the tube to pass through, are there any other physical modifications that need to be done to the dash itself?

I have disconnected the speedo several times with no issues.

There is a spot on both sides of the dash where the bolts go in the needs to be modified. Look at the picture on the lfet side you will see it.

rharon · 09-03-2009, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

I have a question, the tube gets cut to length, correct?

So why do you need to drill a hole in the dash? Couldn't we just cut the tube to fit snug behind the acrylic piece?

2 reasons. To hold the tube in place and also to allow the plug/light to fit.

Tecca · 09-03-2009, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by dragom

what other color does the light come in?? any yellows so it matches my car or do they just come in blue and red??

You have to modify one of the red or blue led lamps. But you can do Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, White, and Pink. I think those are the only led colors out there.

You will have to de-solder the onlde led bulb off then solder the new one on.

Although not sure how you can change the gauge color lighting

Camaro-Teskey · 09-03-2009, 11:37 AM

Has anybody attemped this with a 1LT/1SS...is it possible? We would have to put lighting into the door as well.

Moonsault · 09-03-2009, 12:09 PM

I have ordered a set of the orange lamps from GM (as blue is not available). If anyone would like to trade their blue lamps with me for orange please let me know!

Moonsault · 09-03-2009, 12:12 PM

Sorry and one last question (I promise). Could you circle or indicate which part of the removable trim needs to be sanded down to allow the light to pass through?

vuduman67 · 09-03-2009, 12:12 PM

Is 1 of the digi-key. part #A99861-ND enough? OR should I order 2. Thanks
And yes the blue leds are backorderd

viper1cobra · 09-03-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tazznchop

Too cool congrats Rharon, 2SSRS and Teccboxx.

Now does anyone have the part number for the blue lights????

Excellent work to all involved in this process. We are eagerly awaiting detailed instructions so that we can all do this.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 09-03-2009, 12:18 PM

Go out side for 1 hr to call Vararam and look what is going on. Guys like i said i dont have a good camera to take pics with i will have one on Saturday all we have in this town is walmart so i am going to L.V. and frys on Saturday to buy one.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 09-03-2009, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by vuduman67

Is 1 of the digi-key. part #A99861-ND enough? OR should I order 2. Thanks
And yes the blue leds are backorderd

1 for the dash, And 3 if you want to do the doors?

09-03-2009, 10:21 AM	#15
walls Drives: Infiniti G37S, Suzuki B-King Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 81	Yes please! We need a step by step with part numbers and pictures pretty please! This looks rather involved so red circles pointing out each step in each picture would be VERY helpful as well. Thank y'all so much for your efforts! It looks great! Can't wait to do this to my Camaro. __________________ 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 - Black - SVTPP 2010 VW GTI - Black - Loaded 2008 Suzuki B-King - Black Last edited by walls; 09-03-2009 at 10:42 AM.

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dragom 2G1FB1EV3A9121989 Drives: Rally Yellow RS Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: indianapolis Posts: 843 View My Garage	what other color does the light come in?? any yellows so it matches my car or do they just come in blue and red?? Last edited by dragom; 09-03-2009 at 11:18 AM.

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Camaro-Teskey BlackonBlack Drives: 2010 Blk Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North of Toronto Posts: 112 View My Garage	Has anybody attemped this with a 1LT/1SS...is it possible? We would have to put lighting into the door as well. __________________ -Teskey

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