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Avenging Orange · 02-19-2021, 01:22 PM

Anyone know of any updated newer easier kits out there? Last I saw, gen5diy seemed to have the best one. Still too much work for this old fart.

chef-beavis · 02-19-2021, 11:46 PM

I have an IOM smjautoprod kit I'd sell you. I tried the install and decided it was too much for me, because I don't have much time for modding and I wanted to extend the doors, too.

Avenging Orange · 02-21-2021, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by chef-beavis

I have an IOM smjautoprod kit I'd sell you. I tried the install and decided it was too much for me, because I don't have much time for modding and I wanted to extend the doors, too.

Thanks. Im gonna stick with the factory blue....changing all to orange would be cool but is too much work.

I did buy a p&p kit from them. Hope it is as easy as they claim.

BuddyLee · 02-21-2021, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Avenging Orange

Thanks. Im gonna stick with the factory blue....changing all to orange would be cool but is too much work.

I did buy a p&p kit from them. Hope it is as easy as they claim.

Is this to extend the blue light from door to door along the brim of the dash? If so will you post if it was difficult to install or not?

Avenging Orange · 02-21-2021, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BuddyLee

Is this to extend the blue light from door to door along the brim of the dash? If so will you post if it was difficult to install or not?

Yes it is. There are a couple kits on the market and this one 'sounds' the easiest. We shall see........

crowcoll · 02-23-2021, 04:14 AM

If you do go ahead and get the ones from SJM could you let us know how the installation goes? I got some from gen5diy but I didn't have the heart to start drilling holes in my dash. I ended up just getting some LEDs off amazon that more or less did the job. But if this no drill install is a good option I will see about getting one myself.

ghost_l2yder · 03-01-2021, 11:27 AM

https://www.gen5concepts.com/product...maro-any-model

Video instructions are linked in the product description for anyone wanting to see the difficulty of install.

Avenging Orange · 03-15-2021, 01:15 PM

This kit was fairly easy....after you figure things out. Thats where the problem starts. There are a couple good DIY write ups here. Detailed instructions seem to be tough (and I now know why) for the makers of these parts.
Yes, there is some required drilling (for my 2010 it was only one place..the drivers side) but it is really simple. For me, the most frustrating part was getting the long passenger side tube to just that right height for it to match the rest. Other than that, this plug & play version was really easy. And be really careful with some of clips/fasteners.
My best advise...make sure to take your time and think
It through. Mine took a week. It doesn't take that long....but I had the time. There are some good videos on You Tube. Even one by gen5diy.
Bottom line if you have some experience in car electronics installation and plety of patience...go for it. If not, find a pro.
Was it worth it? YES. Would I do it again? NO.

02-19-2021, 01:22 PM	#1
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	Ambient dash lighting Anyone know of any updated newer easier kits out there? Last I saw, gen5diy seemed to have the best one. Still too much work for this old fart. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

03-15-2021, 01:15 PM	#8
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	This kit was fairly easy....after you figure things out. Thats where the problem starts. There are a couple good DIY write ups here. Detailed instructions seem to be tough (and I now know why) for the makers of these parts. Yes, there is some required drilling (for my 2010 it was only one place..the drivers side) but it is really simple. For me, the most frustrating part was getting the long passenger side tube to just that right height for it to match the rest. Other than that, this plug & play version was really easy. And be really careful with some of clips/fasteners. My best advise...make sure to take your time and think It through. Mine took a week. It doesn't take that long....but I had the time. There are some good videos on You Tube. Even one by gen5diy. Bottom line if you have some experience in car electronics installation and plety of patience...go for it. If not, find a pro. Was it worth it? YES. Would I do it again? NO. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

02-19-2021, 11:46 PM	#2
chef-beavis Drives: IOM 2013 2SS/RS, Greenie, 06 FXSTBi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Turd Town, WI Posts: 1,585	I have an IOM smjautoprod kit I'd sell you. I tried the install and decided it was too much for me, because I don't have much time for modding and I wanted to extend the doors, too.

02-23-2021, 04:14 AM	#6
crowcoll Drives: Camaro 2014 LS Join Date: May 2018 Location: Santa Maria Posts: 44	If you do go ahead and get the ones from SJM could you let us know how the installation goes? I got some from gen5diy but I didn't have the heart to start drilling holes in my dash. I ended up just getting some LEDs off amazon that more or less did the job. But if this no drill install is a good option I will see about getting one myself.

03-01-2021, 11:27 AM	#7
ghost_l2yder Drives: 2013 camaro zl1 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: United States Posts: 53	https://www.gen5concepts.com/product...maro-any-model Video instructions are linked in the product description for anyone wanting to see the difficulty of install.