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The Stig · 10-24-2011, 06:38 PM

Before I start on my afterburner install I want to say two things.

Big thank you to Ofer (2SSRS) for making these for me. They really are a thing of beauty.
I am in no way unhappy with my AAC afterburners. They work great, they really do help the car stand out, and Jonathan has helped me out the two times I've had issues. I just wanted something a bit more unique. I'll be putting my AAC afterburner tail lights up for sale shortly (yea I know, whoa is me advertising in my build thread).

Now, onto the afterburners

Look how nicely Ofer packed them, seriously though there was SO much bubble wrap.

Each of the lights was even wrapped in more packing stuff

Close ups: without flash

and with flash

The tail lights bezels. Fun fact though: knowing how to remove them does NOT make it any easier.

That said though, I did find a tool that helped a little bit...... my handy dandy trim removal tool

Basically I used my finger to push down the retaining tab on the bezel. Then I would use the skinny end of the trim removal tool to pry the bezel away from the tail light. I found that this was an easier way than trying to push the bezel out from the back side.

The FUBAR that is my trunk

Upon removing the tail lights I was greeted by a not so happy sight.

and

Apparently my Adam's products don't make it into that crevice :( Nothing a wet microfiber towel couldn't fix.

So at this point I took a step back. I was curious to see what Kaylee looked like without tail lights. It kind of gave me the creeps, like a "staring at a head with no eyes" kind of thing. Reminds me of that guy from The Mummy who gets his eyes sucked out (I'm referring to the first Mummy btw for all you young folk). Any who, it's just a bit unsettling. Not in a bad way, just a "this isn't right" kind of way.

The actual install for the afterburners was pretty easy. Ofer (2SSRS) had it all plug and play (sort of). The one part that wasn't plug and play was the ground wire. The LEDs behind the bulb need a ground wire that isn't part of the harness. The problem with this is that Chevrolet/GM didn't put a single ground bolt on the rear bumper. The solution to this: make my own

I actually had to call Ofer (2SSRS) and ask him about this as I was lost.

Basically, I needed to drill a screw into the body of the car. Which isn't too hard mind you; just a self tapping screw and a power tool. Well in a hypothetical scenario where you don't have a power tool this becomes a bigger project.

Took about 10 minutes per screw. Thank Pete that their were only two of them.

Grounded the ring terminal

And that's it, all done. Just need to put everything back together. Total install time was about an hour and a half. A decent portion of that was drilling those screws.

The final product

I'll be taking some more pics once the sun sets. Need a little less light to get the awesome afterburner effect. Depending on how they look I may be tinting them. Well I will be tinting them. The tail lights are literally the only thing on Kaylee's exterior that isn't black or black chrome.

LIM3 · 10-24-2011, 06:44 PM

very nice indeed
whats the blue light in the rear seat area though ?

GEEo · 10-24-2011, 06:45 PM

The Stig · 10-24-2011, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LIM3

very nice indeed
whats the blue light in the rear seat area though ?

I used an ABL colored LED strip from AAC to create a rear dome light.

LIM3 · 10-24-2011, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stieger

I used an ABL colored LED strip from AAC to create a rear dome light.

no way ? could you take a pic of it , you gave me an idea

bajamoon · 10-24-2011, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stieger

I used an ABL colored LED strip from AAC to create a rear dome light.

The AAC fotwell strip does great in the trunck as well. It's like daylight.

The Stig · 10-24-2011, 07:25 PM

It's just a LED strip that I stuck to the top of the rear window.

SIM Curly · 10-24-2011, 07:31 PM

Looks good and your license plate is epic.

2010 SSRS · 10-24-2011, 07:31 PM

looks cool

One Sick Camaro · 10-24-2011, 08:07 PM

love those tail lights

camaro2lt · 10-24-2011, 08:16 PM

i am ordering a pair november 1st cant wait!!!!!!!!

JCO2185 · 10-24-2011, 10:35 PM

i love the taillights

Inferno LSX · 10-24-2011, 10:54 PM

They are very nice!

LIM3 · 10-25-2011, 01:26 AM

what does it stand for lol

10-24-2011, 06:38 PM	#1
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	My New Concept Afterburner Tail lights Before I start on my afterburner install I want to say two things. Big thank you to Ofer (2SSRS) for making these for me. They really are a thing of beauty. I am in no way unhappy with my AAC afterburners. They work great, they really do help the car stand out, and Jonathan has helped me out the two times I've had issues. I just wanted something a bit more unique. I'll be putting my AAC afterburner tail lights up for sale shortly (yea I know, whoa is me advertising in my build thread). Now, onto the afterburners Look how nicely Ofer packed them, seriously though there was SO much bubble wrap. Each of the lights was even wrapped in more packing stuff Close ups: without flash and with flash The tail lights bezels. Fun fact though: knowing how to remove them does NOT make it any easier. That said though, I did find a tool that helped a little bit...... my handy dandy trim removal tool Basically I used my finger to push down the retaining tab on the bezel. Then I would use the skinny end of the trim removal tool to pry the bezel away from the tail light. I found that this was an easier way than trying to push the bezel out from the back side. The FUBAR that is my trunk Upon removing the tail lights I was greeted by a not so happy sight. and Apparently my Adam's products don't make it into that crevice :( Nothing a wet microfiber towel couldn't fix. So at this point I took a step back. I was curious to see what Kaylee looked like without tail lights. It kind of gave me the creeps, like a "staring at a head with no eyes" kind of thing. Reminds me of that guy from The Mummy who gets his eyes sucked out (I'm referring to the first Mummy btw for all you young folk). Any who, it's just a bit unsettling. Not in a bad way, just a "this isn't right" kind of way. The actual install for the afterburners was pretty easy. Ofer (2SSRS) had it all plug and play (sort of). The one part that wasn't plug and play was the ground wire. The LEDs behind the bulb need a ground wire that isn't part of the harness. The problem with this is that Chevrolet/GM didn't put a single ground bolt on the rear bumper. The solution to this: make my own I actually had to call Ofer (2SSRS) and ask him about this as I was lost. Basically, I needed to drill a screw into the body of the car. Which isn't too hard mind you; just a self tapping screw and a power tool. Well in a hypothetical scenario where you don't have a power tool this becomes a bigger project. Took about 10 minutes per screw. Thank Pete that their were only two of them. Grounded the ring terminal And that's it, all done. Just need to put everything back together. Total install time was about an hour and a half. A decent portion of that was drilling those screws. The final product I'll be taking some more pics once the sun sets. Need a little less light to get the awesome afterburner effect. Depending on how they look I may be tinting them. Well I will be tinting them. The tail lights are literally the only thing on Kaylee's exterior that isn't black or black chrome. __________________

10-24-2011, 06:44 PM	#2
LIM3 it's mind bottling.. Drives: SGM Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: miami floirda. Posts: 5,393	very nice indeed whats the blue light in the rear seat area though ? __________________

10-24-2011, 07:25 PM	#7
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	It's just a LED strip that I stuck to the top of the rear window. __________________

10-24-2011, 07:31 PM	#8
SIM Curly Drives: Silver 1LT 2011 camaro Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Decatur, Alabama and Troy, Alabama Posts: 1,846	Looks good and your license plate is epic. __________________

10-24-2011, 07:31 PM	#9
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	looks cool __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

10-24-2011, 06:45 PM	#3
GEEo OKCamaros Drives: 4 banger Diesel Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 4,572

10-24-2011, 08:07 PM	#10
One Sick Camaro That Cam though... Drives: 11 Camaro 2SS 02 T/A WS6 15 SSV Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 2,817	love those tail lights __________________

10-24-2011, 08:16 PM	#11
camaro2lt Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT VR/RS CGM Rally's Join Date: May 2009 Location: Palmyra, PA Posts: 5,675 View My Garage	i am ordering a pair november 1st cant wait!!!!!!!! __________________ Email: rdurso1@yahoo.com

10-24-2011, 10:35 PM	#12
JCO2185 RIDING ON AIR Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Summit White Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 964	i love the taillights __________________ --John--2010 Camaro 2LT/RS, Summit White Air Ride Suspension, BBK Longtube Headers, Hi-Flo cats, Doug Thorley catback exhaust, Elite Catch-Can, Airraid CAI, Trifecta tune, ZL1 front end with Phantom grille, ZL1 side skirts, MRR228 graphite wheels

10-24-2011, 10:54 PM	#13
Inferno LSX Supercharged LSX Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Black/Carbon Fiber Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: City of Angels Posts: 6,741 View My Garage	They are very nice! __________________

10-25-2011, 01:26 AM	#14
LIM3 it's mind bottling.. Drives: SGM Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: miami floirda. Posts: 5,393	what does it stand for lol __________________

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