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Supermans · 08-04-2009, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghost Rider

That might be a little bit too bright at night.

Not if it was subtle though.. The entire panel lit up softly would look better than a bright line..

fastdoc436 · 08-04-2009, 10:52 PM

Very cool!!! Can't wait to see/read the final install details. That would be so awesome to have the ABL all across the dash!!

MakGrl · 08-04-2009, 10:53 PM

I love it!

*TAG UR IT* · 08-05-2009, 02:09 AM

Dude! THIS is what I was hoping for!

I sure hope that after you got it all figured out, that you come back and do a full write up with pix and all of how you got it done. I CAN NOT WAIT and will end up doing this to mine too!

VERY GOOD WORK!!!

radametz · 08-05-2009, 06:36 AM

AWESOME WORK!!!

Recaznor · 08-05-2009, 09:45 AM

This is going to be epic! How much would you charge for something like this just out of curiousity

Tecca · 08-05-2009, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Recaznor

This is going to be epic! How much would you charge for something like this just out of curiousity

Although it sounds good to make some money off this, I will not be producing or selling the kits to do this. I am doing this for fun and nothing more.

However I will get a complete list of components and installation instructions so you can do as a DIY mod.

As far as cost it will be between $50-$100 for the lighting, inverter, and other minor supplies.

third1 · 08-05-2009, 12:37 PM

Looking forward to the writeup. I luv messing with stuff like this but I'm not home that much to play so keep us posted and I will follow your led.

rockyz1980 · 08-05-2009, 01:09 PM

wow can't wait to do it to mine. keep us updated.

Aaron1121 · 08-05-2009, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rikarus

Was it 12vdc or knocked down, I noticed that there are some EL's out there that run on 3Vdc?

It's 12v. If you turn the dimmer switch down, the lowest reading I got was 1.9v. If you want to use the pre-wired power, I'm pretty sure you will need to use the 12v EL's.

Rikarus · 08-05-2009, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aaron1121

It's 12v. If you turn the dimmer switch down, the lowest reading I got was 1.9v. If you want to use the pre-wired power, I'm pretty sure you will need to use the 12v EL's.

I was thinking of actually toying with 3V EL's and a resistor in series as a voltage drop, current on EL's isnt high so heat wouldn't (or shouldnt) be an issue.

montej23 · 08-05-2009, 04:26 PM

looks good cant wait to get some instructions and do mine when i get it

skuttduck · 08-05-2009, 08:21 PM

What did they use in the doors? Would it be the same as the footwell lighting kit?

Don't have my camaro yet to play around with this.

rharon · 08-05-2009, 11:44 PM

looks great i love it

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08-04-2009, 10:52 PM	#44
fastdoc436 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,35thLE/SS,30thAE/SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Plymouth, Indiana Posts: 154 View My Garage	Very cool!!! Can't wait to see/read the final install details. That would be so awesome to have the ABL all across the dash!!

08-04-2009, 10:53 PM	#45
MakGrl Drives: Cavalier&Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 177	I love it!

08-05-2009, 02:09 AM	#46
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08-05-2009, 06:36 AM	#47
radametz Drives: 2013 CRT 2SS/1LE; 2016 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Edison, NJ Posts: 648 View My Garage	AWESOME WORK!!!

08-05-2009, 09:45 AM	#48
Recaznor Drives: 92 Stealth RIP Now 2010 2 LT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orlando Posts: 80	This is going to be epic! How much would you charge for something like this just out of curiousity

08-05-2009, 01:09 PM	#51
rockyz1980 SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: SS/RS RallyYellow/BlackStripes Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lake Balboa, CA Posts: 219 View My Garage	wow can't wait to do it to mine. keep us updated.

08-05-2009, 04:26 PM	#54
montej23 Drives: 2011 VR Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 974 View My Garage	looks good cant wait to get some instructions and do mine when i get it

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