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djpelosi · 12-12-2014, 09:38 AM

Hi everyone. So, I did my own DIY on the dash ABL for our 5th Gen's. I used EL Tape instead of going with one of the more conventional methods out. Well, my EL tape has died, and to be frank, I'm sick of hearing the high pitched noise coming from the inverter required to run the EL. So, my question is this:

I've seen only 2 kits that are standard for doing this with the light pipe. Gen5DIY and sjmautoprod. Can anyone with these kits chime in and let me know how well they work? Which kit is better, brighter/more closely matches the current brightness of the door abl, etc.

Thanks!

TwentyTen2SSRS · 12-12-2014, 03:44 PM

Can only speak to SJM. I did this project about a month ago or so and was very strait forward and worked great. I got the pnp adapter so was great.

Tony was great to work with and helped me out on instal questions a bunch!

GVA 45TH 2SS · 12-12-2014, 05:50 PM

I went with SJM as well and paired everything with NightOwl.

sjmautoprod · 12-12-2014, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by GVA 45TH 2SS

I went with SJM as well and paired everything with NightOwl.

Any video yet?

HotelCali · 12-13-2014, 08:07 AM

since the LS does not have ABL can you still get it or no? my friend wants to know

IBM camaro · 12-13-2014, 01:10 PM

Yes switch the panels or make adjustments to make the piping fit your panels you have to Ttap on the LS for the power source I believe

GVA 45TH 2SS · 12-13-2014, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sjmautoprod

Any video yet?

have I still not finished that DIY thread?
I will get it done soon, you're probably sick of popcorn by now LOL

djpelosi · 12-13-2014, 09:18 PM

So far there's more votes for the sjm. Anyone with the Gen5diy kit want to chime in?

OHIOSS · 12-13-2014, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by djpelosi

So far there's more votes for the sjm. Anyone with the Gen5diy kit want to chime in?

I couldn't get the light even with the Gen5diy kit, it was bright on the ends and dim in the middle. I ended up using both the Gen5diy kit and EL wire to get the light all the way across the dash. I've had the EL wire installed for 4+ years and so far it works like the day I installed it.

GVA 45TH 2SS · 01-11-2015, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by sjmautoprod

Any video yet?

Finally. LOL

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=369913

sjmautoprod · 01-11-2015, 11:13 AM

Nice!

12-12-2014, 09:38 AM	#1
djpelosi Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Cordova, TN Posts: 774	Dash ABL providers Hi everyone. So, I did my own DIY on the dash ABL for our 5th Gen's. I used EL Tape instead of going with one of the more conventional methods out. Well, my EL tape has died, and to be frank, I'm sick of hearing the high pitched noise coming from the inverter required to run the EL. So, my question is this: I've seen only 2 kits that are standard for doing this with the light pipe. Gen5DIY and sjmautoprod. Can anyone with these kits chime in and let me know how well they work? Which kit is better, brighter/more closely matches the current brightness of the door abl, etc. Thanks! __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 2" Stainless Power Longtube Headers 3" Full exhaust w/ Off-Road H-Pipe Bo White Ported Throttle Body Hurst Short Throw Shifter Best Time: 12.43 @ 114, 1.99 60' on stock wheels and stock tires Build Thread

12-12-2014, 03:44 PM	#2
TwentyTen2SSRS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,972 View My Garage	Can only speak to SJM. I did this project about a month ago or so and was very strait forward and worked great. I got the pnp adapter so was great. Tony was great to work with and helped me out on instal questions a bunch! __________________ Cold Air Inductions CAI • Stainless Power LT's with HFC's • Flowmaster American Thunder Cat Back • APEX Scoop and WW Relocation Kit • VMAX Ported Throttle Body • Custom Dyno Tune • Pfadt 1.25" Lowering Springs • ZL1 Rims on 275 front 315 Rear • custome underlay vinyl wrap • Anvil Spoiler • heritage grill • APR Front Splitter • Custom Emblempros emblems • ZL1 Side Skirts • 416.5 whp 410 torque (CURRENTLY) Up Next: BTR Stage 3 Cam and supporting mods (in garage now)

12-13-2014, 09:18 PM	#8
djpelosi Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Cordova, TN Posts: 774	So far there's more votes for the sjm. Anyone with the Gen5diy kit want to chime in? __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 2" Stainless Power Longtube Headers 3" Full exhaust w/ Off-Road H-Pipe Bo White Ported Throttle Body Hurst Short Throw Shifter Best Time: 12.43 @ 114, 1.99 60' on stock wheels and stock tires Build Thread

12-12-2014, 05:50 PM	#3
GVA 45TH 2SS KNGTFALL Drives: 2012 2SS 45th edition Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: (Near) Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,533	I went with SJM as well and paired everything with NightOwl.

12-13-2014, 08:07 AM	#5
HotelCali Banned Drives: 2013 RS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: New York, New York Posts: 383	since the LS does not have ABL can you still get it or no? my friend wants to know

12-13-2014, 01:10 PM	#6
IBM camaro Texas HT5 Drives: IBM Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tx Posts: 1,335	Yes switch the panels or make adjustments to make the piping fit your panels you have to Ttap on the LS for the power source I believe

01-11-2015, 11:13 AM	#11
sjmautoprod Drives: '16 2SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 2,271	Nice!