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FFPM73 · 02-18-2011, 12:40 PM

I have 3 blue lights from GM and the light tube from a member here. I have the factory plugs, car torn apart and I cannot figure out how to get the light tube behind the trim. I don't want the trim to stick out nor do I want to drill any holes. It seems to me there is not enough room behind the trim to fit the light pipe. Any help with detailed pictures would be great.

Thanks
FFPM73

The Stig · 02-18-2011, 01:37 PM

Do you have the ABL compatible door panels? If not you need to do some sanding to get them to fit. Same thing with the dash trim. Needs sanding.

cdn2usa · 02-18-2011, 01:51 PM

Look in the DYI section of this forum, it will get you started.
Are you doing the doors, dash or both?

FFPM73 · 02-18-2011, 03:38 PM

I already have the lights in the door panels. My intention is too extend the light from the door panels to the dash and make it look continuous. With that in mind, I would really like too add another light to each of the door panels. Is that possible?

WCoolBreeze · 02-18-2011, 07:55 PM

In one word - YES. With the help of 2SSRS I added the ABL all around my door panels and tweeked the passenger side of the dash, looks GREAT at night.

Walt B.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 02-18-2011, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WCoolBreeze

In one word - YES. With the help of 2SSRS I added the ABL all around my door panels and tweeked the passenger side of the dash, looks GREAT at night.

Walt B.

I see the home link lights in there too.

WCoolBreeze · 02-18-2011, 10:33 PM

The Homelink LED's have a nice reflection off of the center console.

Walt B.

GQ4Life · 02-19-2011, 12:19 AM

i wanna do this mod too.

Gene Culley · 02-19-2011, 08:59 AM

The pipe fits behind the trim. When I first started the ABL project I was trying to get it to work behind the trim with the trim in place. I didn't realize I had to leave it stick out a bit. At any rate, it fits behind there.

You don't have to drill any holes. You can see two sets of holes all the way across the dash. The inner holes are for mounting the trim and the outer holes are not used, for some reason. This is where you fish the light through. You do have to disassemble the LED.

If you want the trim not to stick out, you're going to have to sand the panels.

FFPM73 · 02-19-2011, 09:36 AM

Thanks for all the help. I talked with 2SSRS on the phone yesterday and he helped me out tremedously. All is in and it looks awesome. I will get some pics (day/night) and post soon. Thanks too everybody again

GQ4Life · 02-19-2011, 10:19 AM

Can't wait for pics.. especially day.. what all did u buy to do this

02-18-2011, 12:40 PM	#1
FFPM73 Firefighter/Paramedic Drives: RJT 2SS/RS M6 LS-3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Burlington, KY 41005 Posts: 423	Help with ABL Lighting I have 3 blue lights from GM and the light tube from a member here. I have the factory plugs, car torn apart and I cannot figure out how to get the light tube behind the trim. I don't want the trim to stick out nor do I want to drill any holes. It seems to me there is not enough room behind the trim to fit the light pipe. Any help with detailed pictures would be great. Thanks FFPM73 __________________ *FFPM73*

02-18-2011, 01:37 PM	#2
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	Do you have the ABL compatible door panels? If not you need to do some sanding to get them to fit. Same thing with the dash trim. Needs sanding. __________________

02-18-2011, 01:51 PM	#3
cdn2usa Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Midlothian, Va Posts: 257	Look in the DYI section of this forum, it will get you started. Are you doing the doors, dash or both? __________________ Aqua Blue 2SS c/w factory white strips, MT. Installed options;Tinted Windows, De-badged, Hurst Shifter,CAI,Vmax throttle body, Kooks LT Headers, High Flow Cats,Borla Touring Axle Back, ADM Scoop, Washwater relocation,Diablo Predator(c/w Ted's Magic), Custom start defeat switch, painted engine cover, shark fin & bow ties, ABL lighting, Rear Camera.

02-18-2011, 03:38 PM	#4
FFPM73 Firefighter/Paramedic Drives: RJT 2SS/RS M6 LS-3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Burlington, KY 41005 Posts: 423	I already have the lights in the door panels. My intention is too extend the light from the door panels to the dash and make it look continuous. With that in mind, I would really like too add another light to each of the door panels. Is that possible? __________________ *FFPM73*

02-18-2011, 07:55 PM	#5
WCoolBreeze 2SS Drives: 2016 2SS, Red Garnet Tint Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Imperial, CA Posts: 1,343	In one word - YES. With the help of 2SSRS I added the ABL all around my door panels and tweeked the passenger side of the dash, looks GREAT at night. Walt B. __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS 2005 Dodge Magnum R/T (Yes it has a Hemi) 1987 Camaro RS (California Special) - For Sale Gen6, 2016 Camaro 2SS, Red Garnet Tint (with Silver Rally Stripes) Ordered: 2-12-2016 TPW: 3-7-2016 Built: 3-7-2016 VIN 1G1FH78G0157626 Delivered: 4-26-2016

02-18-2011, 10:33 PM	#7
WCoolBreeze 2SS Drives: 2016 2SS, Red Garnet Tint Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Imperial, CA Posts: 1,343	The Homelink LED's have a nice reflection off of the center console. Walt B. __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS 2005 Dodge Magnum R/T (Yes it has a Hemi) 1987 Camaro RS (California Special) - For Sale Gen6, 2016 Camaro 2SS, Red Garnet Tint (with Silver Rally Stripes) Ordered: 2-12-2016 TPW: 3-7-2016 Built: 3-7-2016 VIN 1G1FH78G0157626 Delivered: 4-26-2016

02-19-2011, 12:19 AM	#8
GQ4Life Drives: 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fishkill, NY Posts: 5,211 View My Garage	i wanna do this mod too. __________________ 2015 Corvette Z06.. Lime Rock Park 1:01; Watkins Glen 2:14; Thompson Speedway 1:21

02-19-2011, 08:59 AM	#9
Gene Culley Account Suspended Drives: 2013 SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Boyertown, PA Posts: 1,374	The pipe fits behind the trim. When I first started the ABL project I was trying to get it to work behind the trim with the trim in place. I didn't realize I had to leave it stick out a bit. At any rate, it fits behind there. You don't have to drill any holes. You can see two sets of holes all the way across the dash. The inner holes are for mounting the trim and the outer holes are not used, for some reason. This is where you fish the light through. You do have to disassemble the LED. If you want the trim not to stick out, you're going to have to sand the panels.

02-19-2011, 09:36 AM	#10
FFPM73 Firefighter/Paramedic Drives: RJT 2SS/RS M6 LS-3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Burlington, KY 41005 Posts: 423	Thanks for all the help. I talked with 2SSRS on the phone yesterday and he helped me out tremedously. All is in and it looks awesome. I will get some pics (day/night) and post soon. Thanks too everybody again __________________ *FFPM73*

02-19-2011, 10:19 AM	#11
GQ4Life Drives: 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fishkill, NY Posts: 5,211 View My Garage	Can't wait for pics.. especially day.. what all did u buy to do this __________________ 2015 Corvette Z06.. Lime Rock Park 1:01; Watkins Glen 2:14; Thompson Speedway 1:21

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