Who has used the Raptor Dual Mode shift light? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

caverman · 04-23-2012, 09:23 AM

Curious to hear any feedback about this shift light.

I'm wondering if this wouldn't be a good mod to help get a better more consistant launch and more consistent shifts for a better ET.

DandD · 04-23-2012, 09:53 AM

Hi caverman, what timing you have. I just took my car to the track yesterday for the first time since installing the Raptor shift light. I really like it, as for getting more consistant launches I'll need some more passes to get a good read on that. The thing I really like is the fact that I don't have to keep looking from the tach to the tree to make sure my launch rpm is where I want it, the light is plenty bright enough that I can just watch the tree while seeing the light indirectly. Yesterday I was launching from 2400 to 2600 rpm, trying to find the sweet spot, as for the shift point I had that set at 6100 but with the shifts you can either go with the light or the tach, I don't shift at the same rpm for each shift, I short shift 1st a little and stretch 3rd out a little longer. Bottom line, the Raptor is a great addition for me I'd recommend it for sure.

caverman · 04-23-2012, 10:11 AM

How did you attach it to your dash?

platinum ss · 04-23-2012, 10:13 AM

and how hard is it to install?

DandD · 04-23-2012, 12:08 PM

I siliconed the clip to the dash so if I ever want to move or remove it the silicone will come off no muss no fuss, I ran the wire harness between the A-pillar and the dash and then down into the fuse box area and under the dash. As for the difficulty of installation that depends on what your capabilities are. There are 4 wires to hook up 2 are just the power and ground. The other two I hooked up to the 2 ECM harnesses (x-1 and X-2) there is a great video on here to show you just how to do it. The entire install took me less than an hour.

caverman · 04-23-2012, 01:52 PM

Is there a way to turn it off? I'm just thinking that in normal driving where you would hit that 2600-2800 rpm and having the light go off all the time might get annoying after while.

I'm wondering if I can get a 4 wire plug (like a trailer light plug) that I could use to plug it in at the race track. Then maybe use a phone or GPS suction cup that I could mount it to. When I'm at the track just plug it in, run the wire up the side of the dash, and then suction it to the front windshield.

DandD · 04-23-2012, 01:56 PM

I don't see any reason as to why that wouldn't work. You can shut off the launch mode, and it comes with a soft rubber cover for the light so you don't see it come on in normal driving.

J-Rod6410 · 04-23-2012, 02:09 PM

I was one of the first ones that installed one in a 5th gen and went through all the trials of getting it to work properly. They have since re-designed it which makes for easier install and easier to adjust the settings.

Its an awesome piece and works great. And as far as the "launch" light coming on during normal driving, it doesnt happen. One of the 2 wires that connects to the ecm is a speed sensor feed. If the car is in motion, the "launch" function is completely disabled. The only time it will come on during normal driving is when you start the car it goes through a test sequence of lighting up which lasts about 2 seconds.

Powhusku · 04-23-2012, 02:16 PM

You guys don't by-chance know a good place to order one of these from, do you?

J-Rod6410 · 04-23-2012, 03:26 PM

I got mine from Kentucky Speed--kyspeed.com-- a couple years ago. Not sure if they're still a sponsor here but I'm sure other vendors also sell them here.

Lee123 · 04-23-2012, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DandD

I siliconed the clip to the dash so if I ever want to move or remove it the silicone will come off no muss no fuss, I ran the wire harness between the A-pillar and the dash and then down into the fuse box area and under the dash. As for the difficulty of installation that depends on what your capabilities are. There are 4 wires to hook up 2 are just the power and ground. The other two I hooked up to the 2 ECM harnesses (x-1 and X-2) there is a great video on here to show you just how to do it. The entire install took me less than an hour.

I guess I missed something, but where is the install video?

TornadoSS · 04-23-2012, 03:50 PM

I just installed mine (a Gen II Dual Mode) a few weeks ago in hopes to being more consistent also. Haven't had it to the track yet. I mounted mine down by the 4 gauges on the drivers side. Seems to be visible to my peripheral vision even with a full face helmet on. The best place to order is http://www.apex-speed.com/raptor-per...t-rap2000.html

I mounted mine to an old ProCLip phone mount I had. Still on the fence on whether I want to move it up to the A pillar or not. My plan is to add a plug to the cable right behind the light to make it removable when not needed.

ITGuy11 · 04-23-2012, 04:09 PM

I love my raptor dual mode shift light!

DandD · 04-23-2012, 04:10 PM

I'm sorry Lee123 I misspoke it isn't a video rather a diy with pics, here ya go.http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60745

04-23-2012, 09:23 AM	#1
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	Who has used the Raptor Dual Mode shift light? Curious to hear any feedback about this shift light. I'm wondering if this wouldn't be a good mod to help get a better more consistant launch and more consistent shifts for a better ET. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

04-23-2012, 09:53 AM	#2
DandD Drives: 2010 2SS and 2011 LS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Western burbs of the Motor City Posts: 628 View My Garage	Hi caverman, what timing you have. I just took my car to the track yesterday for the first time since installing the Raptor shift light. I really like it, as for getting more consistant launches I'll need some more passes to get a good read on that. The thing I really like is the fact that I don't have to keep looking from the tach to the tree to make sure my launch rpm is where I want it, the light is plenty bright enough that I can just watch the tree while seeing the light indirectly. Yesterday I was launching from 2400 to 2600 rpm, trying to find the sweet spot, as for the shift point I had that set at 6100 but with the shifts you can either go with the light or the tach, I don't shift at the same rpm for each shift, I short shift 1st a little and stretch 3rd out a little longer. Bottom line, the Raptor is a great addition for me I'd recommend it for sure. Attached Images __________________ Around here we like baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and Chevrolet

04-23-2012, 10:11 AM	#3
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	How did you attach it to your dash? __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

04-23-2012, 10:13 AM	#4
platinum ss Brandon Gilpin Drives: 2011 Camaro SS / 2014 Fiesta ST Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Huntsville ON Canada Posts: 282 View My Garage	and how hard is it to install? __________________ 2011 Camaro 1SS Platinum ed. ls3 k&n CAI, BBK LT's, MBRP Cat Back, Vengeance Racing Kaotic Camshaft, Melling oil pump, Norris Catch Can, dyno tuned By AGP Speed & Custom, msd coils, taylor cables, Vmax ported throttle body, strut brace, eibach springs, hurst ST shifter. Black on black, Private forged wheels, Oracle side marker lights, black tail light bezels, 3D Carbon body kit

04-23-2012, 12:08 PM	#5
DandD Drives: 2010 2SS and 2011 LS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Western burbs of the Motor City Posts: 628 View My Garage	I siliconed the clip to the dash so if I ever want to move or remove it the silicone will come off no muss no fuss, I ran the wire harness between the A-pillar and the dash and then down into the fuse box area and under the dash. As for the difficulty of installation that depends on what your capabilities are. There are 4 wires to hook up 2 are just the power and ground. The other two I hooked up to the 2 ECM harnesses (x-1 and X-2) there is a great video on here to show you just how to do it. The entire install took me less than an hour. __________________ Around here we like baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and Chevrolet

04-23-2012, 01:52 PM	#6
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	Is there a way to turn it off? I'm just thinking that in normal driving where you would hit that 2600-2800 rpm and having the light go off all the time might get annoying after while. I'm wondering if I can get a 4 wire plug (like a trailer light plug) that I could use to plug it in at the race track. Then maybe use a phone or GPS suction cup that I could mount it to. When I'm at the track just plug it in, run the wire up the side of the dash, and then suction it to the front windshield. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

04-23-2012, 01:56 PM	#7
DandD Drives: 2010 2SS and 2011 LS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Western burbs of the Motor City Posts: 628 View My Garage	I don't see any reason as to why that wouldn't work. You can shut off the launch mode, and it comes with a soft rubber cover for the light so you don't see it come on in normal driving. __________________ Around here we like baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and Chevrolet

04-23-2012, 02:09 PM	#8
J-Rod6410 M6 9 second club Drives: A 4000 Lb BeaSSt Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Crackin Azz on a hi-way near you Posts: 1,033 View My Garage	I was one of the first ones that installed one in a 5th gen and went through all the trials of getting it to work properly. They have since re-designed it which makes for easier install and easier to adjust the settings. Its an awesome piece and works great. And as far as the "launch" light coming on during normal driving, it doesnt happen. One of the 2 wires that connects to the ecm is a speed sensor feed. If the car is in motion, the "launch" function is completely disabled. The only time it will come on during normal driving is when you start the car it goes through a test sequence of lighting up which lasts about 2 seconds. __________________ TEAM LS3 Best pass: 9.61 @ 146 with M6 TBDRWHP TBDRWTQ ECS S/C 408, YSi, m6, Mantic Triple, ZL1 diff #BuiltByJRod.... J-Rod's Speed Shop.... Tuned by: Matt Sorian @ MS Tuning Check out my youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/6410Jrod Follow me on Instagram: @J_Rod6410

04-23-2012, 02:16 PM	#9
Powhusku Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Laramie/Cody, WY Posts: 1,743 View My Garage	You guys don't by-chance know a good place to order one of these from, do you? __________________

04-23-2012, 03:26 PM	#10
J-Rod6410 M6 9 second club Drives: A 4000 Lb BeaSSt Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Crackin Azz on a hi-way near you Posts: 1,033 View My Garage	I got mine from Kentucky Speed--kyspeed.com-- a couple years ago. Not sure if they're still a sponsor here but I'm sure other vendors also sell them here. __________________ TEAM LS3 Best pass: 9.61 @ 146 with M6 TBDRWHP TBDRWTQ ECS S/C 408, YSi, m6, Mantic Triple, ZL1 diff #BuiltByJRod.... J-Rod's Speed Shop.... Tuned by: Matt Sorian @ MS Tuning Check out my youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/6410Jrod Follow me on Instagram: @J_Rod6410

04-23-2012, 03:50 PM	#12
TornadoSS WICKDSS Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IOM LS3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 1,111 View My Garage	I just installed mine (a Gen II Dual Mode) a few weeks ago in hopes to being more consistent also. Haven't had it to the track yet. I mounted mine down by the 4 gauges on the drivers side. Seems to be visible to my peripheral vision even with a full face helmet on. The best place to order is http://www.apex-speed.com/raptor-per...t-rap2000.html I mounted mine to an old ProCLip phone mount I had. Still on the fence on whether I want to move it up to the A pillar or not. My plan is to add a plug to the cable right behind the light to make it removable when not needed. __________________ 2011 IOM SS/RS, M6. Look up our all generation Camaro club website at Heartland Camaros Gforce Engineering Drivetrain, ECS 1500 Supercharger, TSP Cam, Alky Controls Meth single nozzle. 91 octane, 698 RWHP 625 rwtq. 4200#+, Tuned by Justin "Justune" Kalwei 11.57 @ 126.8 mph with a crappy 1.80 60'.....still learning to drive....M&H DR's and skinnies on 17" Welds.

04-23-2012, 04:09 PM	#13
ITGuy11 Burning up tires Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Macomb Twp, MI Posts: 717	I love my raptor dual mode shift light!

04-23-2012, 04:10 PM	#14
DandD Drives: 2010 2SS and 2011 LS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Western burbs of the Motor City Posts: 628 View My Garage	I'm sorry Lee123 I misspoke it isn't a video rather a diy with pics, here ya go.http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60745 __________________ Around here we like baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and Chevrolet