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The Stig · 05-19-2010, 02:33 PM

This is more of a need suggestions/ideas on how-to thread to be honest.

Redid all the interior lighting and replaced it with blue LEDs from AAC, blue footwell lighting as well. This all looks great at night when you unlock the car and the whole cabin just glows. The other day I had people getting into the backseat, rare but it happens, and I noticed that as much light as the front had the back was nearly pitch black.

My dream idea, is to wire footwell lighting into the back seats, as well as hooking up an AAC spotlight/lightpod to the headliner. All while still being tapped into the dome light wiring. Suggestions on how this can be accomplished without completely tearing out my interior.

first one · 05-19-2010, 05:15 PM

Yes, someone on here put the footwell light in the front and back. From the picture it looked really nice and from what I remember reading it wasn't much harder to do than the fronts. I'll try to find the link if I can.

AdnanHfuda · 05-19-2010, 05:18 PM

id like to see this

2010 SSRS · 05-19-2010, 05:27 PM

sounds cool

Sketti · 05-19-2010, 05:27 PM

There's a back seat

HeavyD · 05-19-2010, 05:30 PM

Could probably run wires pretty easily from the front footwell along the center console and have two more rear footwell lights mounted at the back/bottom of the front seats.

andy@aacstyle · 05-19-2010, 05:31 PM

You can do the LED flood Pods back there under the seats!! It looks awesome!!!

first one · 05-19-2010, 06:26 PM

Wow, was this a hard find!

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

The Stig · 05-20-2010, 09:02 AM

Thanks so much First. This is a huge help. Sorry it took so long for me to get back to the thread. Had a busy evening, and not the good kind.

The Stig · 05-20-2010, 06:08 PM

Figured it out while I was riding the elevator down to the parking lot today. I know right.

Take two of the LED light strips from AAC, as these do not need a inverter/diode for installation. Take off the side paneling of the center console area. (You need to have previously installed footwell lighting to do this). Find the positive wire that runs to the LED strip on each side. Take a T-tap connector and plug in the positive wire of your new LED strip. Run the wire inside of the center console and then right under the seat. There are grounds all over the center console so take your pick.

Answered my own question, score

first one · 05-20-2010, 06:15 PM

You should be able to do this with the CCFL's. Just mount the inverters somewhere in the console and run the wires out under the seats. If you have the fluorecents in the front, you'll want to match. There are two grounding spots on either side of the console towards the front if you remove the panels. I wired mine to come on with the dome light by tapping into the dome wire near the gas pedal.

The Stig · 05-20-2010, 07:33 PM

I did that exact same set up for mine

JoshBobGuptaMarley · 12-08-2011, 03:17 PM

any chance you have a pic of where you actually mounted the lights? I have them installed and now im just not sure where to put them.

STYLE66 · 12-08-2011, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stieger

This is more of a need suggestions/ideas on how-to thread to be honest.

Redid all the interior lighting and replaced it with blue LEDs from AAC, blue footwell lighting as well. This all looks great at night when you unlock the car and the whole cabin just glows. The other day I had people getting into the backseat, rare but it happens, and I noticed that as much light as the front had the back was nearly pitch black.

My dream idea, is to wire footwell lighting into the back seats, as well as hooking up an AAC spotlight/lightpod to the headliner. All while still being tapped into the dome light wiring. Suggestions on how this can be accomplished without completely tearing out my interior.

i put 2 leds lights that people use for foot lighting up on the headliner they are hidden really good you cant see them at all they light up the whole back seat

05-19-2010, 02:33 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	Lighting up the backseat This is more of a need suggestions/ideas on how-to thread to be honest. Redid all the interior lighting and replaced it with blue LEDs from AAC, blue footwell lighting as well. This all looks great at night when you unlock the car and the whole cabin just glows. The other day I had people getting into the backseat, rare but it happens, and I noticed that as much light as the front had the back was nearly pitch black. My dream idea, is to wire footwell lighting into the back seats, as well as hooking up an AAC spotlight/lightpod to the headliner. All while still being tapped into the dome light wiring. Suggestions on how this can be accomplished without completely tearing out my interior. __________________

05-19-2010, 05:15 PM	#2
first one Drives: SSRS - black, GFX, SSX wheels Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: IN Posts: 936	Yes, someone on here put the footwell light in the front and back. From the picture it looked really nice and from what I remember reading it wasn't much harder to do than the fronts. I'll try to find the link if I can. __________________

05-19-2010, 05:18 PM	#3
AdnanHfuda Drives: none :( Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Calgary Posts: 2,123	id like to see this __________________ one day my love http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83005

05-19-2010, 05:27 PM	#4
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	sounds cool __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

05-19-2010, 05:27 PM	#5
Sketti Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sacto, CA Posts: 901 View My Garage	There's a back seat __________________ Added Mods -------------------- Installed: Tinted Windows; EiBach Lowering Springs; Custom Exhaust; Lloyd Carpets; AirRaid CAI; Heritage Grill; Razzi GFX; Light Blackout Kit; MPD1 Dovetail Spolier; SS Badges from DefenderWorxs; T-Rex Bumper Grill; Bowtie & Tail Light Bezel Re-Coloring; Stealth Bulbs; Magg Wheels 22" (Nitto INVO tires Fronts: 255/35-22 - Rears: 285/30-22) When money Available: Brake Calipers Painted; Clear Car Cover; Custom Pedals; Custom Dash Plaque from EmblemPros.com; Double Din GPS/Stero Unit

05-19-2010, 05:30 PM	#6
HeavyD Drives: 1SSRS RY L99 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,323	Could probably run wires pretty easily from the front footwell along the center console and have two more rear footwell lights mounted at the back/bottom of the front seats.

05-19-2010, 05:31 PM	#7
andy@aacstyle Drives: 1972 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 214	You can do the LED flood Pods back there under the seats!! It looks awesome!!!

05-19-2010, 06:26 PM	#8
first one Drives: SSRS - black, GFX, SSX wheels Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: IN Posts: 936	Wow, was this a hard find! http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...twell+lighting __________________

05-20-2010, 09:02 AM	#9
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	Thanks so much First. This is a huge help. Sorry it took so long for me to get back to the thread. Had a busy evening, and not the good kind. __________________

05-20-2010, 06:08 PM	#10
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	Figured it out while I was riding the elevator down to the parking lot today. I know right. Take two of the LED light strips from AAC, as these do not need a inverter/diode for installation. Take off the side paneling of the center console area. (You need to have previously installed footwell lighting to do this). Find the positive wire that runs to the LED strip on each side. Take a T-tap connector and plug in the positive wire of your new LED strip. Run the wire inside of the center console and then right under the seat. There are grounds all over the center console so take your pick. Answered my own question, score __________________

05-20-2010, 06:15 PM	#11
first one Drives: SSRS - black, GFX, SSX wheels Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: IN Posts: 936	You should be able to do this with the CCFL's. Just mount the inverters somewhere in the console and run the wires out under the seats. If you have the fluorecents in the front, you'll want to match. There are two grounding spots on either side of the console towards the front if you remove the panels. I wired mine to come on with the dome light by tapping into the dome wire near the gas pedal. __________________

05-20-2010, 07:33 PM	#12
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	I did that exact same set up for mine __________________

12-08-2011, 03:17 PM	#13
JoshBobGuptaMarley Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: '12 2SS/RS LS3 GBA Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: PanamaCityBeach,Florida Posts: 1,375 View My Garage	any chance you have a pic of where you actually mounted the lights? I have them installed and now im just not sure where to put them. __________________ Muffler Delete, Cold Air Inductions intake, Technostalgia Sequential LED Tail Lights, Vmax CNC Ported TB, RX Catch Can, AAC LED Interior Lights (Aqua)

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