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15cammedSS · 06-22-2015, 09:03 AM

Just purchased a brand new 2015 2SS/RS with NPP last month. Loving it so far. Question: The ambient lighting that is on the doors, is it supposed to make its way from door to dash to the opposite door? If that makes sense. It just seems like the light should curve from one door on too the dash to the other door. Thank you

gabe

darkrider01 · 06-22-2015, 10:23 AM

The sad answer is 'no'. But wait! There's more!

Check out Gen5DIY.com - he makes a kit that allows you to add the matching ambient lighting strip that will connect door-to-door.

15cammedSS · 06-24-2015, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkrider01

The sad answer is 'no'. But wait! There's more!

Check out Gen5DIY.com - he makes a kit that allows you to add the matching ambient lighting strip that will connect door-to-door.

thanks bro............yea it just makes more sense for it to connect.....

GVA 45TH 2SS · 06-24-2015, 05:57 PM

Here is one of the DIYs, the other popular ones are linked in there as well, but they are huge.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=369913

dentnshell · 06-24-2015, 06:56 PM

Or if you want a kit.

sjmautoprod is a vendor here. Just pick your color and connection style.
http://sjmautoprod.com/Interior/5th-...h-ABL-Kit.html

15cammedSS · 07-04-2015, 08:17 AM

I appreciate it fellas..............sorry for late response. been reading up on a cam

oppdan · 07-15-2015, 09:29 PM

alright I've been searching for this answer for a while now so I am going to ask. Are the door panels lit up on all the '2' models? 2LS, 2LT, 2SS? Or is it part of the RS pkg?

Also which kit is better? the SJM or the Gen5DIY? both about the same price? preferences?

thanks
dan

dentnshell · 07-17-2015, 09:18 AM

From what I have read the SJM and Gen5DIY end up being about the same price. My vote is for SJM, mainly because that is what I choose and had a great experience. He custom makes the kits to order, and I ordered the OEM blue so the lead time ( and the Post Office delivering to the wrong place) was a little long. But the kit works perfect.
I cannot speak for the Gen5DIY more than what I have read.

I will say I did have to make a trip to the hardware store for some weatherstripping for the install. Another $3-$4. I believe I will try to sand down the pieces in the near future in order to make it more OEM like. I will say that the current install is brighter than the doors. But I installed it ( trying to optimize brightness) thinking I would need it to be as bright as possible.
It is not too bright, it just appears before the doors. The doors are shining through the plastic.

All of this said, either way make sure you research what this mod is and how it actually works ( weatherstripping install.) Some may be disappointed that the install is designed to achieve the overall appearance of OEM, but it does it in a different manner by creating a gap above the panels for the light to shine through (unless of course you sand your panels )

I feel like you should understand that you are not simply adding a piece that could be considered an OEM solution. Mine looks great and functions perfectly, it dims at the same time the doors do, and the color from SJM matches OEM perfectly.

oppdan · 07-17-2015, 10:40 AM

Thanks for that reply. I want the lights to go all the way around, I think that would look real good.

Which Trim levels come with the door lights though? I am about to buy a 2LT/RS but i didnt see it at night with the headlights on. It doesnt have the GM ABL kit, but I thought that was just for the floor lights and the cup holders.

Dan

GVA 45TH 2SS · 07-17-2015, 05:35 PM

The 2s have the ABL in the doors.
If the panels are cloth covered they do not have ABL

15cammedSS · 07-17-2015, 10:16 PM

I was hoping it was a simple add in too. :( Lol

06-22-2015, 09:03 AM	#1
15cammedSS Drives: 2015 2SS....white Join Date: May 2015 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 527	OEM Ambient lighting? Just purchased a brand new 2015 2SS/RS with NPP last month. Loving it so far. Question: The ambient lighting that is on the doors, is it supposed to make its way from door to dash to the opposite door? If that makes sense. It just seems like the light should curve from one door on too the dash to the other door. Thank you gabe

06-22-2015, 10:23 AM	#2
darkrider01 Aural Assault Vehicle Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS/RS, 2015 Sierra Denali Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 792	The sad answer is 'no'. But wait! There's more! Check out Gen5DIY.com - he makes a kit that allows you to add the matching ambient lighting strip that will connect door-to-door. __________________ My amplifier pop/click/thump solution thread Power Mods * K&N Typhoon CAI, Flowmaster American Thunder cat-back exhaust, Hurst Short Throw Shifter Exterior Mods * Black Phantom Grille * 22" T.I.S. 537MS wheels w/ Nitto INVO rubber * OEM body kit Suspension Mods * BC Racing Coilovers * Lakewood Strut Tower Brace Audio Mods * Stinger SPP 2250 Battery * Mosconi 6to8v8 w/ RCD * Pioneer AVH-X7500BT * Scosche Dash Kit * 2 - Mosconi AS200.4 * 2 - JL Audio 13W6v2 * Focal 165KRX2 Power (active) * Mosconi Gladen One 240.2 * Rockford Fosgate Power T1692

06-24-2015, 06:56 PM	#5
dentnshell Drives: Black 2014 2SS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Oologah, OK Posts: 454 View My Garage	Or if you want a kit. sjmautoprod is a vendor here. Just pick your color and connection style. http://sjmautoprod.com/Interior/5th-...h-ABL-Kit.html __________________ 2014 L99 2SS. 595HP/571ft-lbs Mods: LSA Conversion 2.5" Upper Pulley, 65# injectors, GPI SS1 Cam, SP Long Tubes, ADM Race Scoop & CAI, NPP exhaust (DIY control), BMR 1" lowering springs, ZL1 Rear Differential / Axles, CF Side Strip / Hood Spear, Tint - Windows / Tails / Sidemarkers, Splash Guards, ADM Boost Gauge, ABL Dashkit, '68 Script Badges, ACS T4 Splitter, ZL1 Rockers from Gary's, Z28 Spoiler, Carbon Fiber Hood Vent, Summer - MRR FS01 Satin Black (10" Front 11" Rear) Winter, pictured-Drag DR 64's Satin Black (9" Front-10" Rear.)

07-15-2015, 09:29 PM	#7
oppdan Dan Drives: 2017 2LT/1LE M6 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Winchester, VA Posts: 89 View My Garage	alright I've been searching for this answer for a while now so I am going to ask. Are the door panels lit up on all the '2' models? 2LS, 2LT, 2SS? Or is it part of the RS pkg? Also which kit is better? the SJM or the Gen5DIY? both about the same price? preferences? thanks dan __________________ 2017 Camaro 2LT 1LE M6 Black/Black bought 10/31/23 37,500 mi (sold) 2015 Camaro 2LT/RS CRT NPP #35749 Built: 3/10/15 Bought 8/9/15 Previous Rides: '82 Camaro Berlinetta, '86 Camaro 305 V8 4 brl, '99 Dodge Avenger, '01 Firebird Last edited by oppdan; 07-15-2015 at 09:44 PM.

07-17-2015, 09:18 AM	#8
dentnshell Drives: Black 2014 2SS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Oologah, OK Posts: 454 View My Garage	From what I have read the SJM and Gen5DIY end up being about the same price. My vote is for SJM, mainly because that is what I choose and had a great experience. He custom makes the kits to order, and I ordered the OEM blue so the lead time ( and the Post Office delivering to the wrong place) was a little long. But the kit works perfect. I cannot speak for the Gen5DIY more than what I have read. I will say I did have to make a trip to the hardware store for some weatherstripping for the install. Another $3-$4. I believe I will try to sand down the pieces in the near future in order to make it more OEM like. I will say that the current install is brighter than the doors. But I installed it ( trying to optimize brightness) thinking I would need it to be as bright as possible. It is not too bright, it just appears before the doors. The doors are shining through the plastic. All of this said, either way make sure you research what this mod is and how it actually works ( weatherstripping install.) Some may be disappointed that the install is designed to achieve the overall appearance of OEM, but it does it in a different manner by creating a gap above the panels for the light to shine through (unless of course you sand your panels ) I feel like you should understand that you are not simply adding a piece that could be considered an OEM solution. Mine looks great and functions perfectly, it dims at the same time the doors do, and the color from SJM matches OEM perfectly. __________________ 2014 L99 2SS. 595HP/571ft-lbs Mods: LSA Conversion 2.5" Upper Pulley, 65# injectors, GPI SS1 Cam, SP Long Tubes, ADM Race Scoop & CAI, NPP exhaust (DIY control), BMR 1" lowering springs, ZL1 Rear Differential / Axles, CF Side Strip / Hood Spear, Tint - Windows / Tails / Sidemarkers, Splash Guards, ADM Boost Gauge, ABL Dashkit, '68 Script Badges, ACS T4 Splitter, ZL1 Rockers from Gary's, Z28 Spoiler, Carbon Fiber Hood Vent, Summer - MRR FS01 Satin Black (10" Front 11" Rear) Winter, pictured-Drag DR 64's Satin Black (9" Front-10" Rear.)

06-24-2015, 05:57 PM	#4
GVA 45TH 2SS KNGTFALL Drives: 2012 2SS 45th edition Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: (Near) Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,533	Here is one of the DIYs, the other popular ones are linked in there as well, but they are huge. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=369913

07-04-2015, 08:17 AM	#6
15cammedSS Drives: 2015 2SS....white Join Date: May 2015 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 527	I appreciate it fellas..............sorry for late response. been reading up on a cam

07-17-2015, 10:40 AM	#9
oppdan Dan Drives: 2017 2LT/1LE M6 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Winchester, VA Posts: 89 View My Garage	Thanks for that reply. I want the lights to go all the way around, I think that would look real good. Which Trim levels come with the door lights though? I am about to buy a 2LT/RS but i didnt see it at night with the headlights on. It doesnt have the GM ABL kit, but I thought that was just for the floor lights and the cup holders. Dan __________________ 2017 Camaro 2LT 1LE M6 Black/Black bought 10/31/23 37,500 mi (sold) 2015 Camaro 2LT/RS CRT NPP #35749 Built: 3/10/15 Bought 8/9/15 Previous Rides: '82 Camaro Berlinetta, '86 Camaro 305 V8 4 brl, '99 Dodge Avenger, '01 Firebird

07-17-2015, 05:35 PM	#10
GVA 45TH 2SS KNGTFALL Drives: 2012 2SS 45th edition Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: (Near) Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,533	The 2s have the ABL in the doors. If the panels are cloth covered they do not have ABL

07-17-2015, 10:16 PM	#11
15cammedSS Drives: 2015 2SS....white Join Date: May 2015 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 527	I was hoping it was a simple add in too. :( Lol