AAC Concept Sidemarkers Installed - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

topgun1 · 07-18-2011, 07:52 PM

I know there's some other posts on this, but had to show mine off as well

I purchased the AAC concept sidemarker kit in clear color for $199 plus tax and shipping, and had a friend of mine smoke them and paint outside the LED's with the SIM paint (for $85). Just installed them this evening and attached are some photos with the lights on and off. Absolutely love 'em! Go real well with the 22" scanner up front now. Piece of cake to switch out, 10 minutes.

brengeek · 07-18-2011, 08:29 PM

Just ordered ours today..can't wait to get them!!

GB EB · 07-18-2011, 10:19 PM

looks great... hope yours last longer than mine (2 months... LEDs burning out)

pic 1- leds

pic 2 - plasmas from same company going out after a few weeks.

I'll be boxing them both up this weekend for return.

but... to end on a positive... the look great while they last!

RocTrux · 07-18-2011, 10:30 PM

They look good and it could just be the way the camera captures the light but it looks to me like you'v got some bleed through. The problem with those lights is that they are so bright that most paint guys don't use a Block Out Primer first thinking the paint will be enough and you get what you have the light bleeding through the paint and around the edges. AAC doesn't even do that and they charge a left nut for there painted ones. So when you look at them at night and can see light coming through the paint or from anywhere except the little slit if I were you I'd take them back to your paint guy and have them done right trust me you will be glad you did they will look 10 times better at night with the only light showing is just where its meant to be just the LED slit for the true custom look like the concept car. I have them on my car as well, minus the bleeding.

topgun1 · 07-19-2011, 05:50 AM

yes, it's the way the photo captured the light. Wish I could get a better pic. It's a solid straight bar of LED's with no other light emitting. The lights were smoke tinted with clear coat and black paint prior to painting the body color. so should be good to go. let's hope they last longer than 2 months!! The white on yours loks great.

topgun1 · 07-19-2011, 07:01 AM

you know what? on second look, there is some bleeding, but only around the edges and not through the paint. The reason being the edges were not tinted, they were only painted the body color unlike the lense surface which was tinted prior to paint. I'm going to paint the edges of each lense black and see if that does the trick. Yes, would look better for sure if just a solid strip of LED's. thanks for the info!

bo3adlah · 07-19-2011, 07:56 AM

well the color matching sucks.. other than that cool!

topgun1 · 07-19-2011, 09:52 AM

it's weird how the paint looks darker in photos (with the lights off), but in person it's dead on.

jjjaroscak · 07-19-2011, 10:20 AM

did you install dual intensity circuits so they blink with your blinkers?

topgun1 · 07-19-2011, 11:38 AM

nope, but that's a cool idea. but what i'd like to do in the future is do the LED side mirrors.

*GTAHVIT* · 07-19-2011, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjjaroscak

did you install dual intensity circuits so they blink with your blinkers?

Is this available on their site? Must find more information on this

Thanks,

jjjaroscak · 07-19-2011, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

Is this available on their site? Must find more information on this

Thanks,

The dual intensity circuits are sold seperately here: http://www.automotivelightstore.com/...ycircuits.aspx

and there are some DIYs on here, here's one: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132698

6liter · 07-19-2011, 12:43 PM

Got mine few weeks ago, love them!

topgun1 · 07-19-2011, 03:23 PM

very nice!

07-18-2011, 07:52 PM	#1
topgun1 Drives: 10 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 1,940 View My Garage	AAC Concept Sidemarkers Installed I know there's some other posts on this, but had to show mine off as well I purchased the AAC concept sidemarker kit in clear color for $199 plus tax and shipping, and had a friend of mine smoke them and paint outside the LED's with the SIM paint (for $85). Just installed them this evening and attached are some photos with the lights on and off. Absolutely love 'em! Go real well with the 22" scanner up front now. Piece of cake to switch out, 10 minutes. Attached Images __________________ 5th Gen Camaros of the Carolinas SIM, 2SS/RS LS3 5/7/11 453.9 RWHP 427.5 RWTQ VMS Stage 2.5 Comp Cams kit, Cold Air Inductions intake, ADM race scoop, DT 1 3/4" headers, Solo cats, 3" Magnaflow catback, Pypes cutouts, HP tune, H&R SuperSport springs, Eibach sways/spacers, TexasSpeed UD pulley, LSR tensioner pulley, Barton shifter, skip shift eliminator, powder-coated calipers, R1 concept rotors, StopTech pads, Granatelli wires, Lloyds mats, tint, AAC afterburner taillamps, AAC scanner/sidemarkers, SRP pedals, custom engine cover, black bowties, Ridergraphix hood spears....

07-18-2011, 08:29 PM	#2
brengeek Not a dude. Drives: 2012 45th 2ss/rs Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 910 View My Garage	Just ordered ours today..can't wait to get them!! __________________

07-18-2011, 10:19 PM	#3
GB EB Drives: 2014 Stingray 2LT/Z51 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NAS PENSACOLA, FL Posts: 2,375 View My Garage	looks great... hope yours last longer than mine (2 months... LEDs burning out) pic 1- leds pic 2 - plasmas from same company going out after a few weeks. I'll be boxing them both up this weekend for return. but... to end on a positive... the look great while they last! Attached Images __________________ *CAMARO5 CAMARO OF THE WEEK 3/21/11* *1ST PLACE - NAVAL STATION SAN DIEGO CAR SHOW 4/17/11* *PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD - SAN DIEGO FREEDOM FESTIVAL CAR SHOW 7/4/11* *TROPHY RECIPIENT - GREATEST SHOW ON TURF 9/11/11* *1ST PLACE MODERN MUSCLE - CORONADO SPEED FESTIVAL 9/23/11* *AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - GOOD GUYS DEL MAR FALL NATIONALS 11/27/11* *1ST PLACE / '82&UP CAMARO/FIREBIRD- FORT WALTON BEACH FF SHOW 2/16/13* BUILD THREAD: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120353

07-18-2011, 10:30 PM	#4
RocTrux Drives: Summit White 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: The Central valley California Posts: 272	They look good and it could just be the way the camera captures the light but it looks to me like you'v got some bleed through. The problem with those lights is that they are so bright that most paint guys don't use a Block Out Primer first thinking the paint will be enough and you get what you have the light bleeding through the paint and around the edges. AAC doesn't even do that and they charge a left nut for there painted ones. So when you look at them at night and can see light coming through the paint or from anywhere except the little slit if I were you I'd take them back to your paint guy and have them done right trust me you will be glad you did they will look 10 times better at night with the only light showing is just where its meant to be just the LED slit for the true custom look like the concept car. I have them on my car as well, minus the bleeding. __________________

07-19-2011, 05:50 AM	#5
topgun1 Drives: 10 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 1,940 View My Garage	yes, it's the way the photo captured the light. Wish I could get a better pic. It's a solid straight bar of LED's with no other light emitting. The lights were smoke tinted with clear coat and black paint prior to painting the body color. so should be good to go. let's hope they last longer than 2 months!! The white on yours loks great. __________________ 5th Gen Camaros of the Carolinas SIM, 2SS/RS LS3 5/7/11 453.9 RWHP 427.5 RWTQ VMS Stage 2.5 Comp Cams kit, Cold Air Inductions intake, ADM race scoop, DT 1 3/4" headers, Solo cats, 3" Magnaflow catback, Pypes cutouts, HP tune, H&R SuperSport springs, Eibach sways/spacers, TexasSpeed UD pulley, LSR tensioner pulley, Barton shifter, skip shift eliminator, powder-coated calipers, R1 concept rotors, StopTech pads, Granatelli wires, Lloyds mats, tint, AAC afterburner taillamps, AAC scanner/sidemarkers, SRP pedals, custom engine cover, black bowties, Ridergraphix hood spears....

07-19-2011, 07:01 AM	#6
topgun1 Drives: 10 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 1,940 View My Garage	you know what? on second look, there is some bleeding, but only around the edges and not through the paint. The reason being the edges were not tinted, they were only painted the body color unlike the lense surface which was tinted prior to paint. I'm going to paint the edges of each lense black and see if that does the trick. Yes, would look better for sure if just a solid strip of LED's. thanks for the info! __________________ 5th Gen Camaros of the Carolinas SIM, 2SS/RS LS3 5/7/11 453.9 RWHP 427.5 RWTQ VMS Stage 2.5 Comp Cams kit, Cold Air Inductions intake, ADM race scoop, DT 1 3/4" headers, Solo cats, 3" Magnaflow catback, Pypes cutouts, HP tune, H&R SuperSport springs, Eibach sways/spacers, TexasSpeed UD pulley, LSR tensioner pulley, Barton shifter, skip shift eliminator, powder-coated calipers, R1 concept rotors, StopTech pads, Granatelli wires, Lloyds mats, tint, AAC afterburner taillamps, AAC scanner/sidemarkers, SRP pedals, custom engine cover, black bowties, Ridergraphix hood spears....

07-19-2011, 07:56 AM	#7
bo3adlah Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: kuwait Posts: 554	well the color matching sucks.. other than that cool! __________________ _____________________________________________ mods : bb stripes , showstopper side markers , grill blackout , trunk blackout , interior AAC blue bulb , removed grill ss emblem , the bee-otch and disco ball ,concept diffuser , concept side mirrors. soon to come: taillights , maybe wheels , interior roof alcantra material .

07-19-2011, 09:52 AM	#8
topgun1 Drives: 10 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 1,940 View My Garage	it's weird how the paint looks darker in photos (with the lights off), but in person it's dead on. __________________ 5th Gen Camaros of the Carolinas SIM, 2SS/RS LS3 5/7/11 453.9 RWHP 427.5 RWTQ VMS Stage 2.5 Comp Cams kit, Cold Air Inductions intake, ADM race scoop, DT 1 3/4" headers, Solo cats, 3" Magnaflow catback, Pypes cutouts, HP tune, H&R SuperSport springs, Eibach sways/spacers, TexasSpeed UD pulley, LSR tensioner pulley, Barton shifter, skip shift eliminator, powder-coated calipers, R1 concept rotors, StopTech pads, Granatelli wires, Lloyds mats, tint, AAC afterburner taillamps, AAC scanner/sidemarkers, SRP pedals, custom engine cover, black bowties, Ridergraphix hood spears....

07-19-2011, 10:20 AM	#9
jjjaroscak Drives: Cyber Gray 2011 2LT Camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kern County, CA Posts: 168 View My Garage	did you install dual intensity circuits so they blink with your blinkers?

07-19-2011, 11:38 AM	#10
topgun1 Drives: 10 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 1,940 View My Garage	nope, but that's a cool idea. but what i'd like to do in the future is do the LED side mirrors. __________________ 5th Gen Camaros of the Carolinas SIM, 2SS/RS LS3 5/7/11 453.9 RWHP 427.5 RWTQ VMS Stage 2.5 Comp Cams kit, Cold Air Inductions intake, ADM race scoop, DT 1 3/4" headers, Solo cats, 3" Magnaflow catback, Pypes cutouts, HP tune, H&R SuperSport springs, Eibach sways/spacers, TexasSpeed UD pulley, LSR tensioner pulley, Barton shifter, skip shift eliminator, powder-coated calipers, R1 concept rotors, StopTech pads, Granatelli wires, Lloyds mats, tint, AAC afterburner taillamps, AAC scanner/sidemarkers, SRP pedals, custom engine cover, black bowties, Ridergraphix hood spears....

07-19-2011, 12:43 PM	#13
6liter Drives: BLK Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Posts: 913 View My Garage	Got mine few weeks ago, love them! __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS 6spd - Mods: Kenne Bell 2.8, Kooks, Wortec Bi-Modal Exhaust & Big Brake Kit (12piston front), MTI Shifter, BC Racing Coilovers, CCW Thunderbolt, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Carbon Fiber and satin wrap. Thanks to Hartely Automotive for helping with this build.

07-19-2011, 03:23 PM	#14
topgun1 Drives: 10 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 1,940 View My Garage	very nice! __________________ 5th Gen Camaros of the Carolinas SIM, 2SS/RS LS3 5/7/11 453.9 RWHP 427.5 RWTQ VMS Stage 2.5 Comp Cams kit, Cold Air Inductions intake, ADM race scoop, DT 1 3/4" headers, Solo cats, 3" Magnaflow catback, Pypes cutouts, HP tune, H&R SuperSport springs, Eibach sways/spacers, TexasSpeed UD pulley, LSR tensioner pulley, Barton shifter, skip shift eliminator, powder-coated calipers, R1 concept rotors, StopTech pads, Granatelli wires, Lloyds mats, tint, AAC afterburner taillamps, AAC scanner/sidemarkers, SRP pedals, custom engine cover, black bowties, Ridergraphix hood spears....

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