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Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 12-06-2021, 05:22 PM
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Posted By DIYguy
Smile Added a secondary 4 gauge ground cable between...

Added a secondary 4 gauge ground cable between the battery and a conveniently mounted stud in the trunk floor well, as has been shown on other posts (such as-...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 10-11-2020, 10:39 AM
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Posted By DIYguy
Cool OK, so now I am inspired to wrap or paint my...

OK, so now I am inspired to wrap or paint my instrument cluster trim... :bow:
Another thing on my "to do" list.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 05-12-2020, 06:40 PM
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Posted By DIYguy
Smile Thanks! I am always curious about the processes...

Thanks!
I am always curious about the processes used to achieve nice looking results like that.
Now that you mention it I do see a couple of seams on the sill piece, but they appear minor to me....
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 05-12-2020, 04:40 PM
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Posted By DIYguy
:thumbup::thumbup: ^^^^ Very nice. Just...

:thumbup::thumbup: ^^^^
Very nice.

Just curious:
What width (or widths) did you use to achieve the finish and how did you get it to conform so well?
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 05-08-2020, 12:44 PM
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Posted By DIYguy
Thanks, but some research I did indicated that a...

Thanks, but some research I did indicated that a lower value was needed, in the range of 680 ohms due to the typical high side driver chips that are used.

Also, I did try installing them without...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 05-08-2020, 11:48 AM
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Posted By DIYguy
Smile Slightly longer term update- LED reverse lights

So far absolutely no problems with the LED backup lights and load resistors I added.
My car sat in the garage for about a week and a half without being started (sadly)
The battery voltage only...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-16-2020, 10:24 AM
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Posted By DIYguy
Smile It is very nice not having to listen to the dumb...

It is very nice not having to listen to the dumb thing, isn't it?
Not one of the auto manufacturer's brighter ideas IMHO.
Technically they are called "sound symposers" and have been fitted to...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-13-2020, 02:21 PM
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Posted By DIYguy
Smile The resistance would be in parallel to the power...

The resistance would be in parallel to the power leads on each LED device.
That is to say across the power leads or terminals for the "bulb".

Yes, there must be a resistor present in parallel for...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-13-2020, 12:47 PM
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Posted By DIYguy
Smile Slight update on LED reverse lights

FWIW-
I have checked the battery voltage repeatedly after installing the LED reverse lights and resistors.
I have seen nothing out of the ordinary, even after the car has sat in the garage for...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-07-2020, 01:51 PM
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Posted By DIYguy
Smile Yes thanks, I was aware of that issue and that is...

Yes thanks, I was aware of that issue and that is why I used the resistor harnesses I used.
They have 6 ohm (50 watt) resistors which are much lower than the ones I have seen others use (in the...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-07-2020, 01:23 PM
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Posted By DIYguy
Smile N.P. :D Even this time of year (when we return...

N.P. :D
Even this time of year (when we return to normal work conditions of course) it is pitch dark when I back out of the driveway in the mornings and we have a long driveway.
With the original...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-07-2020, 10:53 AM
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Posted By DIYguy
Smile Not at all, it works just fine. The backup...

Not at all, it works just fine.
The backup camera has a very wide range of brightness capability as evidenced by it working in daylight as well as in low light, so it doesn't care.
I wanted bright...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-06-2020, 02:37 PM
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Posted By DIYguy
It is a bit too wet and cold to be putting in an...

It is a bit too wet and cold to be putting in an original bulb again, sorry.
But here are photos of the new reverse lights in action.

They are intensely bright and pure white.
I cannot...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-06-2020, 09:48 AM
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Posted By DIYguy
Smile Sure, I will take one or two a bit later today if...

Sure, I will take one or two a bit later today if the weather cooperates.
I don't have a "before" photo exactly but maybe I'll put one of the old bulbs back in temporarily so you can see the...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-05-2020, 01:42 PM
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Posted By DIYguy
Smile Installed LED reverse lights. Specifically...

Installed LED reverse lights.
Specifically these-...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 10-26-2019, 11:06 AM
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Posted By DIYguy
Smile Various things

Within the past month or so-

Cleaned, polished and mildly ported the throttle body (see "sticky throttle" post in the DIY section).
The throttle hesitation I was experiencing is now totally gone...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-01-2019, 10:11 AM
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Posted By DIYguy
Added sound padding under the floor panels and...

Added sound padding under the floor panels and beneath the rear seat cushion.
Still contemplating which accents to paint on the exterior...... :redx:
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