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vroomapunk · 09-29-2013, 10:10 AM

First of all, I used this thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=235878

And a member in that thread offered to make these for people if they pay shipping etc, but they are really easy to make yourself if you want.

I wanted the concept look, over the AAC look, and I love the SJM Autoprod & Gen5 DIY versions but they were out of my price range (even though they look much better than the diy)

In person they look exactly like I wanted them to. You dont have to open the housing, just dremel a little slit on top and slide in these semi-circle pieces of aluminum.

I decided to paint the outer face black so it wouldnt reflect in the sunlight and look really light (kinda like the non-rs housings).

Below are pictures in the daylight, in the shade, with them on, off, and with the brakes on. As well as some pics of the install and pieces.

1. The first picture only shows one side done, and I hadnt centered the pieces yet
2. The last picture is how they look with the lights completely off, in the sunlight.

My only tip is to read the entire DIY thread for full instructions, and dont wash them out with water to get the shavings out like is mentioned, getting the water out of the lens took about 12 hours between a blow dryer, sitting them in front of a fan all night, and the warming drawer of my oven for 30 mins haha.

A.VEE.BEE · 09-29-2013, 12:41 PM

Fish-man · 09-29-2013, 03:27 PM

Cool! I wonder though, if anyone has ever tried making this with a semi-transparent template.. like a smoked piece of lexan? That wy i would think that u could get a little more light shining thru but still get the effect.

CatchMyZ · 09-29-2013, 04:45 PM

I would like it more if it were a Dolphins hat in the pic

, but well done.

vroomapunk · 09-30-2013, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by A.VEE.BEE

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fish-man

Cool! I wonder though, if anyone has ever tried making this with a semi-transparent template.. like a smoked piece of lexan? That wy i would think that u could get a little more light shining thru but still get the effect.

Good idea, easy to cut out lexan or plexiglass and add some tint.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CatchMyZ

I would like it more if it were a Dolphins hat in the pic

, but well done.

Haha, thank you sir! I apologize about Monday night in advance.

tramtwo · 09-30-2013, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by vroomapunk

Good idea, easy to cut out lexan or plexiglass and add some tint.

Haha, thank you sir! I apologize about Monday night in advance.

Frank in MD · 09-30-2013, 11:54 AM

I dunno. I respect the effort but that didn't turn out very well IMO.

vroomapunk · 09-30-2013, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank in MD

I dunno. I respect the effort but that didn't turn out very well IMO.

After looking at these pictures it does kinda look like a Lite Brite lol, but in person its more diffused/spread out.

rray · 09-30-2013, 12:10 PM

I think it looks badass!

-Robert

Denis · 09-30-2013, 12:23 PM

nice job

ZekeZeke14 · 10-01-2013, 10:48 AM

This is a bit off topic, but those quad tips look killer!

vroomapunk · 10-01-2013, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ZekeZeke14

This is a bit off topic, but those quad tips look killer!

Thanks man! I have more pics in my build thread, I just added the ZL1 diffuser, and would really like to lower the tips an inch or inch and a half.
They were centered with my old diffuser and look a little high with this new one.

But I love them! 4"

Mean Green Z28 · 10-01-2013, 12:00 PM

neat design. I may pick up a set of spare lights and play around

JewelSS · 10-01-2013, 12:33 PM

Nice job and looks really clean

09-29-2013, 10:10 AM	#1
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	Completed DIY Concept Afterburner Taillights for 10$ & an hour of work. LOTS OF PICS! First of all, I used this thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=235878 And a member in that thread offered to make these for people if they pay shipping etc, but they are really easy to make yourself if you want. I wanted the concept look, over the AAC look, and I love the SJM Autoprod & Gen5 DIY versions but they were out of my price range (even though they look much better than the diy) In person they look exactly like I wanted them to. You dont have to open the housing, just dremel a little slit on top and slide in these semi-circle pieces of aluminum. I decided to paint the outer face black so it wouldnt reflect in the sunlight and look really light (kinda like the non-rs housings). Below are pictures in the daylight, in the shade, with them on, off, and with the brakes on. As well as some pics of the install and pieces. 1. The first picture only shows one side done, and I hadnt centered the pieces yet 2. The last picture is how they look with the lights completely off, in the sunlight. My only tip is to read the entire DIY thread for full instructions, and dont wash them out with water to get the shavings out like is mentioned, getting the water out of the lens took about 12 hours between a blow dryer, sitting them in front of a fan all night, and the warming drawer of my oven for 30 mins haha. Attached Images __________________ Last edited by vroomapunk; 09-30-2013 at 11:59 AM.

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Fish-man Drives: too many to say! Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: S.E. Michigan Posts: 1,013	Cool! I wonder though, if anyone has ever tried making this with a semi-transparent template.. like a smoked piece of lexan? That wy i would think that u could get a little more light shining thru but still get the effect.

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ZekeZeke14 so nice, you say it twice Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT CGM/Matte Black Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Orono, ME Posts: 160	This is a bit off topic, but those quad tips look killer! __________________

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Mean Green Z28 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 941 View My Garage	neat design. I may pick up a set of spare lights and play around

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