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Install of Oracle Plasma P13W DRLs

I installed my Oracle P13W Plasma LED Bulbs this weekend. Since I wanted to make the DRLs come on at the same time as the headlights I needed to make my own adapter wires. (I didn't know to order the DRL adapter on the website)
Here are the tools I used. 

Screw Driver
Torx Driver T20
Electrical Tape
Pliers
Razor
 new replacement bulbs
Wire and T-Tap connectors - I crimped the green connectors on the ends of the wire to make a clean connection to the T-Taps.

Started by pulling back the Wheel well cover by unscrewing the oem screws with the Torx driver. I needed to turn the wheel to make room to pull back the cover. There is not allot of room to fit both arms in and you really need a work lamp to see inside.

I disconnected the original bulbs and attached the first T-Tap to the BLUE wire.Next I went after the Side marker lamps to tap into the power so the DRLs could come on with the headlights. IMPORTANT. the Driver side and Passenger side wires or different colors. The ones to tap into are Driver = Purple wire, Passenger side = Brown. To make life easier I popped out the side marker lights by depressing the clip with the screwdriver.

Next clamped on the next T-Tap with the pliers and used the new wire to connect the power source. Then installed the new bulbs. The Male/female connections are not perfect for the new bulbs. they fit snug but do not snap in. so I added electrical tape to just make sure they don't wiggle loose over time.





Results: Before and After. BIG DIFFERENCE - looks so awesome!

 

Mods - Plastic dip the wheels and added JACFAB Liscense plate holder

 So I got a warning for not having the front license plate on the car. I took it off for a week to clean some gunk off. So I bought a JacFab holder. Good construction and simple to put on. I was impressed that it stands away from the body and uses pre-existing  bolts for the bumper.I also tried my hand at using Plasticdip on the wheels. The wheels look a little dirty because of the rain.

AIR BAG!

Took the car to the dealership for an oil change. Got in and out no problem until I went to start the car to leave. Turn the key and got a message on the DIC - CHECK AIR BAG SYSTEM. Good thing I was already at the dealership. They drove me home and a 4 hours later fixed.
Here's the verdict:
Customer States DIC Says service air bag and air bag warning light is on

R9749 - 10 - 09 - 41 - 001B AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC MODULE SOFTWARE OUT OF CALIBRATION CAUSING LOGIC LOCKUP
FOUND ABOVE BULLETIN RELATING TO CONDITION. FOUND NO COMMUNICATION WITH SDM COULD BE ESTABLISHED. FOUND AFTER REMOVING POWER FROM MODULE. THE SYSTEM BEGAN TO OPERATE AS DESIGNED. UPDATED SDM SOFTWARE PER BULLETIN. VEHICLE OPERATING PROPERLY AT THIS TIME.

It was free and I paid nothing. Problem solved. good thing it was my day off

3rd Annual Camaro Nationals

Awesome weekend - Got the car dyno'd again. Went to ARD in Houston and put the car to the test again. Only mods are the catback system and cold air intake.

HP = 384.46
Torq = 381.46
31 horsepower increase from baseline.
The next day I went out to Lonestar motorsport park for some drag racing for the first time. I bought a Simpson helmet on the web and went to find out how she runs on 25000 mile original tires.
Results of all day racing.
Best ET 1/4: 13.179
Best MPH 1/4: 110.67
Best Reaction: 0.0909
Best 60 FT: 2.2236

Mod - Auto dimming Mirror

Added an auto dim mirror! Super easy to install and hook up. took 15 min!
Also think of painting my CAI but don't know which color yet. Still need to take the car to get dyno'!

Mod - Steering wheel trim

I wanted to match my steering wheel trim with the speedo bezel. So a little sanding couple of hits of CMG and clear - and presto -
I am thinking of doing the 4pack gauges but I think the radio will look out of place. Uunfortunately my flash takes out the color change from the CGM.
Also repainted the engine cover CGM and painted some 'SS's in the front.I've done several versions but this is the best one

New Mod- Footwell lighting

Another AAC kit. - You can't be afraind to tap into the electronic under the dash. I clipped into the overhead light power so it auto dims and auto illuminates with the door opening and closing. matched the color of the overhead light.

What are the odds?

I met up with another CGMer that ironically has the same plates. Glad to meet up with you 68RS. Thanks for the good shots.