What did you do to your 6th Gen Camaro today?! - Page 1017

DamonZ28 · 10-28-2023, 10:09 PM

I replaced my reverse light bulbs and license plate light bulbs this evening. For the license plate bulbs, I went with cheap Amazon 194 led bulbs. For the reverse light bulbs, I went with the Nokya NOK5202 hyper white 21W bulbs. Looks so much better.

MakCamaro · 10-29-2023, 06:16 AM

Are these the ones you used for the reverse lights?
Nokya NOK5202 NOKYA 7440 (D)20mm HYPER-WHITE 21W (1PC) https://a.co/d/5Q0zzVd

I want to replace the reverse light bulbs as well, but I think that led bulbs would be a better choice. I just don't know if they have to be combined with resistors, which is something that I would like to avoid.

arpad_m · 10-29-2023, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MakCamaro

Are these the ones you used for the reverse lights?
Nokya NOK5202 NOKYA 7440 (D)20mm HYPER-WHITE 21W (1PC) https://a.co/d/5Q0zzVd

I want to replace the reverse light bulbs as well, but I think that led bulbs would be a better choice. I just don't know if they have to be combined with resistors, which is something that I would like to avoid.

Not sure if that is avoidable. Unlike front turn signal bulbs that only need small, easy-to-incorporate resistors to fool the BCM, the incandescent reverse bulbs in our cars are higher output units that in turn need a higher activation voltage to illuminate. For some reason, there is always some voltage at these bulbs even when the trans isn't in reverse, which is not an issue on the stock setup.

Howevet, this means that if you put in LEDs that have a much lower opening threshold, there will be leakage and the LEDs will light up dimly even when they're supposed to be off. Several threads were started about the issue back when this was first attempted, and the consensus was that a resistor, preferably with a heat sink, is the simplest way to go.

I bought a Gen5DIY harness with a resistor wrapped in thermal sheathing, and it has been working just fine with high lumen LED bulbs since 2018.

MakCamaro · 10-29-2023, 08:37 AM

Thank you Arpad, as usual very helpful info!

There is also a thread that deals with this - and very successfully it seems:

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...hlight=Reverse

The OP suggested those LEDs and resistors that seem to work fine and solve the issue:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...0?ie=UTF8&th=1

I might give it a try. If this approach doesn't work I will try the Gen5DIY harness (got the link by any chance?).

DamonZ28 · 10-29-2023, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MakCamaro

Are these the ones you used for the reverse lights?
Nokya NOK5202 NOKYA 7440 (D)20mm HYPER-WHITE 21W (1PC) https://a.co/d/5Q0zzVd

I want to replace the reverse light bulbs as well, but I think that led bulbs would be a better choice. I just don't know if they have to be combined with resistors, which is something that I would like to avoid.

Yes, those are the correct bulbs. There are a couple of options that don't require removing the rear bumper to install with the resistor that's needed (iJDMToy (sorry, don't have link) and Diode Dynamics (https://www.diodedynamics.com/backup...maro-pair.html) both have kits. If you don't have the correct resistor, the reverse lights & backup camera won't shut off. These hyper white halogens seemed like a much simpler option so I went with those.

Here are a couple of threads with more info:
https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...ight=7440+bulb
and
https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...ight=7440+bulb

MakCamaro · 10-29-2023, 08:50 AM

Thank you Damon. These halogen seem to be a very simple alternative indeed. Do you know how they compare with the stock ones in terms of brightness, as I cannot tell this from your photo above?

arpad_m · 10-29-2023, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MakCamaro

Thank you Arpad, as usual very helpful info!

There is also a thread that deals with this - and very successfully it seems:

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...hlight=Reverse

The OP suggested those LEDs and resistors that seem to work fine and solve the issue:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...0?ie=UTF8&th=1

I might give it a try. If this approach doesn't work I will try the Gen5DIY harness (got the link by any chance?).

Don't see the 2016-2018 product anymore (I have the "smaller half" of this harness), but they do have the one your 2020 needs.

ZPirate · 10-29-2023, 03:24 PM

Installed ZL1 Addons lift pads on the ZL1 and washed it.

dfwcowboy · 10-30-2023, 07:55 PM

Dropped it off on Sunday the 22nd and it's finally finished today. They said they have a helluva time getting XPEL perfect on black and had to redo almost every panel, but it did come out perfect. I highly recommend Dallas XPEL. Not the cheapest, but they definitely know what they are doing.

NYTMARE23 · 10-30-2023, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dfwcowboy

Dropped it off on Sunday the 22nd and it's finally finished today. They said they have a helluva time getting XPEL perfect on black and had to redo almost every panel, but it did come out perfect. I highly recommend Dallas XPEL. Not the cheapest, but they definitely know what they are doing.

Very nice!

. Yes, the company that did mine had the same issues. Especially the whole front grille/splitter area..lots of nooks and crannies and angles they have to get to tuck properly. They had mine for almost 3 weeks but I told them I didn't care how long it took, I wanted it RIGHT when I picked it up and they didn't disappoint!

1fastz28 · 10-30-2023, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ZPirate

Yes, the 1LE wheels are awesome! Best looking OEM Gen6 wheels as far as I'm concerned. I like them so much I purchased a set of take off 1LE wheels and tires that I'm going be put on my ZL1.

The ZL1 wheels are cool, but i'd have to agree, if i had a ZL1 i'd put the SS 1LE wheels on it.

CalgaryZL1 · 10-31-2023, 04:32 PM

I did my first transmission oil, filter change and custom pan swap today. I just drilled a hole in the original pan for for a spill free no hassle drain, going to install drain plug bung in it as well. After draining for a day into the catch pan I measured what came out and pumped new oil back in. I will say this oil stinks worse than the diff oil!

DevilsReject97 · 10-31-2023, 06:01 PM

Finally received my mats for the ZL1. I had these in my previous ZL1 and my Redeye.

Just need to finish the interior detail so I can put them in.

jamala00 · 10-31-2023, 07:11 PM

We got 3 inches of snow today. They dumped rock salt on our work parking lot.

I didn't do anything with my Camaro today, but I now know what I'm going to be doing with it this weekend.

10-28-2023, 10:09 PM	#14225
DamonZ28 Drives: 2020 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 806 View My Garage	I replaced my reverse light bulbs and license plate light bulbs this evening. For the license plate bulbs, I went with cheap Amazon 194 led bulbs. For the reverse light bulbs, I went with the Nokya NOK5202 hyper white 21W bulbs. Looks so much better. Attached Images __________________ 2020 Camaro 2SS - Riverside Blue, NPP, Magnetic Ride, Sunroof Soler DLX Bluetooth Throttle Controller / OFFKAT Smoked LED Side Marker Lights / Blue SS emblems on front & rear / Wildhammer Rear Dark Reflectors / Trim Illusion Gloss Black Door Handle Covers / eBay Black Fuel Door / Screaming Chicken Fender Hash Marks / Color-Matched G2 Caliper Paint CT Sounds Tropo 10" Sub / Down4Sound MM1000 Mini Maxx amp / JL Audio LoC-22 line output converter / Sub Thump Plug N Play T-Harness With ANC Defeat Harness Kit My Camaro Journal

10-29-2023, 06:16 AM	#14226
MakCamaro Makis Drives: 2020 Red Hot ZL1 A10 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: London - UK Posts: 813	Are these the ones you used for the reverse lights? Nokya NOK5202 NOKYA 7440 (D)20mm HYPER-WHITE 21W (1PC) https://a.co/d/5Q0zzVd I want to replace the reverse light bulbs as well, but I think that led bulbs would be a better choice. I just don't know if they have to be combined with resistors, which is something that I would like to avoid. __________________ Red Hot 2020 Camaro ZL1 A10 <-- Enjoying the hell out of it Mosaic black 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 (sold)

10-29-2023, 08:37 AM	#14228
MakCamaro Makis Drives: 2020 Red Hot ZL1 A10 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: London - UK Posts: 813	Thank you Arpad, as usual very helpful info! There is also a thread that deals with this - and very successfully it seems: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...hlight=Reverse The OP suggested those LEDs and resistors that seem to work fine and solve the issue: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...0?ie=UTF8&th=1 I might give it a try. If this approach doesn't work I will try the Gen5DIY harness (got the link by any chance?). __________________ Red Hot 2020 Camaro ZL1 A10 <-- Enjoying the hell out of it Mosaic black 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 (sold)

10-29-2023, 08:50 AM	#14230
MakCamaro Makis Drives: 2020 Red Hot ZL1 A10 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: London - UK Posts: 813	Thank you Damon. These halogen seem to be a very simple alternative indeed. Do you know how they compare with the stock ones in terms of brightness, as I cannot tell this from your photo above? __________________ Red Hot 2020 Camaro ZL1 A10 <-- Enjoying the hell out of it Mosaic black 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 (sold)

10-29-2023, 03:24 PM	#14232
ZPirate Drives: 2023 Summit White Camaro ZL1 M6 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,910	Installed ZL1 Addons lift pads on the ZL1 and washed it. __________________ 2023 Summit White ZL1 M6 (delivered 10/15/23) 2023 Dodge Durango SRT (daily driver) 2003 Nissan 350Z (modified) 2022 Rapid Blue 1SS 1LE M6 (delivered 2/19/22) (Sold) 2009 BMW 135i (Sold)

10-30-2023, 07:55 PM	#14233
dfwcowboy Drives: 2024 ZL1 M6, 1978 Beechcraft Baron Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Dallas Posts: 371	Dropped it off on Sunday the 22nd and it's finally finished today. They said they have a helluva time getting XPEL perfect on black and had to redo almost every panel, but it did come out perfect. I highly recommend Dallas XPEL. Not the cheapest, but they definitely know what they are doing. Attached Images

10-31-2023, 04:32 PM	#14236
CalgaryZL1 Drives: 2020 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 1,652	I did my first transmission oil, filter change and custom pan swap today. I just drilled a hole in the original pan for for a spill free no hassle drain, going to install drain plug bung in it as well. After draining for a day into the catch pan I measured what came out and pumped new oil back in. I will say this oil stinks worse than the diff oil! Attached Images

10-31-2023, 06:01 PM	#14237
DevilsReject97 Nightmare Drives: Your mom crazy in bed Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Naptown Posts: 2,442	Finally received my mats for the ZL1. I had these in my previous ZL1 and my Redeye. Just need to finish the interior detail so I can put them in. Attached Images __________________

10-31-2023, 07:11 PM	#14238
jamala00 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Hyper Blue Metallic Join Date: May 2020 Location: WI Posts: 2,623	We got 3 inches of snow today. They dumped rock salt on our work parking lot. I didn't do anything with my Camaro today, but I now know what I'm going to be doing with it this weekend.

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