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03-01-2009, 09:42 AM #1
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Red- 2000 SS '89 IROC-Z
Ominous Glow Write-up
Thanks for the idea MaxPlusTen!
Right. This is for an SS.
The width of the hood scoop is about 13" across. I put two 15" red LED strips in mine. Purchase said strips, and make sure they are waterproof. They'll be about $20 a piece. The ones I bought came with a battery-pack, which came in handy when I was troubleshooting the best position for the lights.
With the hood closed, remove the scoop grill. It just pops out with a bit of prying. With a wet rag, or acetone, wipe the top and bottom of the inside of the scoop, until clean. On the LED strips, one wire will be a ground, and the other needs to go to a power source.
I used a plastic coated wire coat hanger to run the wires (LED strip first) through the hole next to my hood latch. This part takes the longest, depending on how skillful you are at running wires. If you happen to buy an LED strip that is too big for the hole, then simply run it through the little intake slits on the hood.
After I ran the wires I positioned the strips with tape, in a dark garage and hooked the wires up to a source, just to see what would emit the best glow. I found that the best position is two LED strips, attached to the inside top of the scoop. About a half inch back away from the mesh grill.
Make sure that the hood scoop is warm, too. The strips won't stick if it's too cold. Anyways, stick the two strips to the top whenever you think you've found a good spot. After this step, is wiring.
If you chose to use two strips, then splice the grounds from eachother and attach them together. Do the same with each power-source wire. This will give you (basically) a total of two wires. There is a ground bolt (thing), unscrew the bolt and put the grounds under it, and tighten it.
Run the power wire through the little slot by your windshield, but under the plastic part, into the cabin of the car. From there, remove the panel of the fusebox located on the side of your dash when the door is open. Depending on what kind of control you want to have of the lights, pull the fuse, and put the wire in the slot, then reattach the fuse. I chose my dimmer switch. With the dimmer switch, you can control when it's on, and how bright it is. Also whenever you hit the lock button on the remote, it flashes with your lights and looks real cool.
After the wires are ran, it's time to clean up the appearance of the loose wires. I strategically placed electrical, and duct tape, and zip ties to make it blend in. Anyways, this concludes the write-up.
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03-02-2009, 04:29 PM #2
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440 RWHP / 410 TQ- 2000 SLP CAMARO SS
Nice write up, great job!
2000 SLP Camaro SS M6 * 515 HP TrickFlow Package * FAST 92 MM Intake * Nick Williams 92 MM TB * Volant CAI * Granatelli MAF * Full Custom True Dual Exhaust with X-Pipe * Tuned by Breathless Performance
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03-02-2009, 08:02 PM #3
nice job, could you get some more pics please?
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03-02-2009, 08:02 PM #4
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03-04-2009, 05:31 AM #5
Thanks for the great write up....looks real good and simple - just the way I like it. Where did you get your LEDS again and what brand did you use? I am still looking around.
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03-04-2009, 05:43 AM #6
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My life is a- Ben Stiller movie.
bad ass, get better finished pix now
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03-04-2009, 08:59 AM #7
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03-04-2009, 08:41 PM #8
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03-05-2009, 05:55 AM #9
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My life is a- Ben Stiller movie.
camera phone FTL. i get the jist though.
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03-05-2009, 10:50 AM #10
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Red+White Top and Stripes- 2000TransAmConvertible A4
Looks good but with the headlights on they dwarf the light from the led's.
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03-05-2009, 10:55 AM #11
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03-05-2009, 11:50 AM #12
What brand and where did you get your LEDs? Been looking online but not sure of which ones to get.
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03-05-2009, 12:05 PM #13
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Red- 2000 SS '89 IROC-Z
I got mine at autozone, but I think these ones would be the best; they have a better color selection as well.
http://www.oznium.com/led-flex-strips
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03-05-2009, 12:15 PM #14
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03-05-2009, 12:16 PM #15
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03-05-2009, 12:32 PM #16
i think you might be the worst picture taker ive ever seen
looks great though!
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03-05-2009, 12:34 PM #17
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03-05-2009, 12:44 PM #18
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03-05-2009, 12:46 PM #19
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03-05-2009, 12:51 PM #20
I found this thread on here, but not sure if this link will work, if not do a search for daytime lights.
http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread...daytime+lights
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