Installed GM OEM Illuminated Bowtie: Loose Fit & Dim

TXFIFTYSS · 10-20-2019, 10:12 PM

I purchased the kit off from a reputable GM parts/accessory dealer that advertises on eBay, so I don’t feel as if I got a knock off or anything. It appeared to be a factory sealed OEM unit.

Anyhow...I drilled the 1 3/4” hole as it called for and did not exceed the outer line. I snapped it in place, but it is by no means a snug fit. In fact, it’s loose in my opinion. I can wiggle it slightly. I’m not certain, but when I drove it this evening it almost sounded like it was rattling. Has anyone had this problem? It’s an easy fix, I’m just disappointed that for the cost it isn’t 100% right.

Secondly...during the day, with the headlights activated, I could barely notice it’s on. I know that’s unimportant but when it reached nighttime...it still in my opinion was kinda on the dim side. I could definitely tell it was on, but it’s noticeably dimmer than the DRLs (LEDs under the headlights & the small horizontal strip below them). I wasn’t expecting it to be as bright as the headlights, but at least somewhat close to the DRLs. From pics I’ve seen on here...it seemed much brighter.

anukula · 10-21-2019, 09:46 AM

it just looks bright in the pictures. but not personally. Its camera focus thing. Thats how bright it is.

k818mn1 · 10-21-2019, 10:12 AM

Mine is noticeably dimmer than the DRLs. That's just the way they are.
I've never tried to wiggle it so I dont know if it's loose, but it hasn't fallen off in three years.

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Camaro_QC · 10-21-2019, 10:24 AM

Everybody has reported that the glowtie is dimmer than the DRL s, that's the way they are.

arpad_m · 10-21-2019, 10:27 AM

Yes, it's the way it is, on both counts.

Dimmer than the DRL's, which is kind of the way I like it, these accents are supposed to be subtle IMO.

The inner section wiggles a millimeter to the left and right, unfortunately this much slack is how they are constructed.

beedo · 10-21-2019, 09:48 PM

Saw a white SS with one this weekend somewhere around Arlington and it was dim. Barely see it 10 cars away or so, but it looked cool as shit

10-20-2019, 10:12 PM	#1
TXFIFTYSS Drives: 2017 Camaro SS FIFTY Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 26	Installed GM OEM Illuminated Bowtie: Loose Fit & Dim I purchased the kit off from a reputable GM parts/accessory dealer that advertises on eBay, so I don’t feel as if I got a knock off or anything. It appeared to be a factory sealed OEM unit. Anyhow...I drilled the 1 3/4” hole as it called for and did not exceed the outer line. I snapped it in place, but it is by no means a snug fit. In fact, it’s loose in my opinion. I can wiggle it slightly. I’m not certain, but when I drove it this evening it almost sounded like it was rattling. Has anyone had this problem? It’s an easy fix, I’m just disappointed that for the cost it isn’t 100% right. Secondly...during the day, with the headlights activated, I could barely notice it’s on. I know that’s unimportant but when it reached nighttime...it still in my opinion was kinda on the dim side. I could definitely tell it was on, but it’s noticeably dimmer than the DRLs (LEDs under the headlights & the small horizontal strip below them). I wasn’t expecting it to be as bright as the headlights, but at least somewhat close to the DRLs. From pics I’ve seen on here...it seemed much brighter. __________________ 2017 Camaro SS FIFTY Automatic, Dual Mode Exhaust, Magnetic Ride Control, Sunroof, 50th Annivsersary

10-21-2019, 10:24 AM	#4
Camaro_QC Drives: 08 Tiburon GS, 2018 Camaro 2.0T Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Québec Posts: 1,657	Everybody has reported that the glowtie is dimmer than the DRL s, that's the way they are. __________________ 2018 Camaro LS \| 6 spd \| 2.0L turbo \| Nightfall Grey \| RS package \| Technology Package. --------------------- Order WDGHKX 1100 - 5/08/2018 \| 3800 - 6/18/2018 2000 - 5/09/2018 \| 4200 - 6/21/2018 3000 - 5/28/2018 \| 5000 - 6/27/2018 6000 - 6/29/2018

10-21-2019, 10:27 AM	#5
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,579 View My Garage	Yes, it's the way it is, on both counts. Dimmer than the DRL's, which is kind of the way I like it, these accents are supposed to be subtle IMO. The inner section wiggles a millimeter to the left and right, unfortunately this much slack is how they are constructed. __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

10-21-2019, 09:46 AM	#2
anukula Drives: Camaro 2ss Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Austin Posts: 169	it just looks bright in the pictures. but not personally. Its camera focus thing. Thats how bright it is.

10-21-2019, 10:12 AM	#3
k818mn1 Drives: 2016 Camaro SS, Garnet Red Join Date: May 2013 Location: Crowley, TX Posts: 350	Mine is noticeably dimmer than the DRLs. That's just the way they are. I've never tried to wiggle it so I dont know if it's loose, but it hasn't fallen off in three years. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

10-21-2019, 09:48 PM	#6
beedo Drives: 18 2SS 1LE NFG Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Mansfield Posts: 133	Saw a white SS with one this weekend somewhere around Arlington and it was dim. Barely see it 10 cars away or so, but it looked cool as shit

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