Re-doing my cup holder lighting - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

v6 · 12-23-2011, 03:33 AM

So my dealer installed cup holder lighting looks kinda iffy since the passenger can easily see the bulbs, making it kinda ugly.i wanted to do the option I saw one guy on here do where he drilled holes on top and then bought the metal cup holder trim from eBay and it made the whole thing glow. Now I'm thinking of moving the bulbs to that spot but what do I do with the holes that are left where the bulbs used to be? Is there a way I can cover them up?

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ubrimah · 12-23-2011, 03:46 AM

I would like to see the cup holder your talking about! Sounds awesome.

v6 · 12-23-2011, 03:59 AM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...older+lighting

That's what I want to do

SSTG · 12-23-2011, 08:36 AM

You could leave the bulbs as "dummy" lights. And put new in under the cup holder cover.

v6 · 12-23-2011, 04:37 PM

I was thinkg that, but i don't want the passenger to see the bulbs

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SSTG · 12-23-2011, 04:47 PM

There visible even when not lit?

tomlink · 12-23-2011, 05:14 PM

I drilled holes and installed the ABL LEDs from below. Part number here:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=130521

Otherwise my mod is just like what the link @A6 posted shows. I tried the surface mount LEDs but they were the wrong color (says the wife). I redid it with the ABL LEDs and it sure looks great.

Sorry I tried pics but I don't have a camera that can do it.

v6 · 12-23-2011, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSTG

There visible even when not lit?

Correct

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v6 · 12-23-2011, 06:16 PM

I will Try to post pics

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v6 · 12-24-2011, 09:51 PM

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v6 · 12-24-2011, 09:51 PM

That is from the passengers side

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SamHouseIII · 12-24-2011, 10:01 PM

I hate to tell you the dealer installed the switch incorrect. It should be mounted on the side of the console towards the driver, the switch faces the passenger. Also you can dim them if they are too bright.

Here is a great install guide (with Pics)

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...twell+lighting

anglwngss · 12-25-2011, 12:22 AM

I have thought about some sort of cover or plug type things, because I've also thought about moving my LEDs, but I never researched it fully and found the right size.

Heck, now that I'm thinking about it, I wonder if the little stopper at the end of a pen might do the trick? You know the little piece you take off to get to the ink stem? just a thought.

SamHouseIII · 12-25-2011, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by v6

So my dealer installed cup holder lighting looks kinda iffy since the passenger can easily see the bulbs, making it kinda ugly.iIs there a way I can cover them up?

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You could order a new console piece or if cost is a concern use a small amount of quick steel, try your hand at it first on something else.

12-23-2011, 03:33 AM	#1
v6 Drives: 2012 45th 2LT RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chico, California Posts: 1,002 View My Garage	Re-doing my cup holder lighting So my dealer installed cup holder lighting looks kinda iffy since the passenger can easily see the bulbs, making it kinda ugly.i wanted to do the option I saw one guy on here do where he drilled holes on top and then bought the metal cup holder trim from eBay and it made the whole thing glow. Now I'm thinking of moving the bulbs to that spot but what do I do with the holes that are left where the bulbs used to be? Is there a way I can cover them up? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

12-23-2011, 03:46 AM	#2
ubrimah Oreo Drives: Summit White LT/RS A6 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Waco TX Posts: 1,248	I would like to see the cup holder your talking about! Sounds awesome. __________________ Click the pic!

12-24-2011, 10:01 PM	#12
SamHouseIII I Carry! Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fletcher, Ok Posts: 2,722	I hate to tell you the dealer installed the switch incorrect. It should be mounted on the side of the console towards the driver, the switch faces the passenger. Also you can dim them if they are too bright. Here is a great install guide (with Pics) http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...twell+lighting __________________ I am a Modaholic!! Please Help!! Do Not feed my addicition....See build... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=261540 From Oklahoma, Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/okcamaros/ Last edited by SamHouseIII; 12-24-2011 at 10:17 PM.

12-25-2011, 12:22 AM	#13
anglwngss Texas Camaros Drives: 2011 Synergy Green 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Venus, Tx Posts: 1,681	I have thought about some sort of cover or plug type things, because I've also thought about moving my LEDs, but I never researched it fully and found the right size. Heck, now that I'm thinking about it, I wonder if the little stopper at the end of a pen might do the trick? You know the little piece you take off to get to the ink stem? just a thought. __________________

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12-23-2011, 03:59 AM	#3
v6 Drives: 2012 45th 2LT RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chico, California Posts: 1,002 View My Garage	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...older+lighting That's what I want to do

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SSTG Drives: 2014 Z51 Corvette Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ofallon, Mo. Posts: 5,822	You could leave the bulbs as "dummy" lights. And put new in under the cup holder cover.

12-23-2011, 04:37 PM	#5
v6 Drives: 2012 45th 2LT RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chico, California Posts: 1,002 View My Garage	I was thinkg that, but i don't want the passenger to see the bulbs Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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SSTG Drives: 2014 Z51 Corvette Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ofallon, Mo. Posts: 5,822	There visible even when not lit?

12-23-2011, 05:14 PM	#7
tomlink Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 953 View My Garage	I drilled holes and installed the ABL LEDs from below. Part number here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=130521 Otherwise my mod is just like what the link @A6 posted shows. I tried the surface mount LEDs but they were the wrong color (says the wife). I redid it with the ABL LEDs and it sure looks great. Sorry I tried pics but I don't have a camera that can do it.

12-23-2011, 06:16 PM	#9
v6 Drives: 2012 45th 2LT RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chico, California Posts: 1,002 View My Garage	I will Try to post pics Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

12-24-2011, 09:51 PM	#10
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