[Dragonsys]

I have the first couple of steps completed on the headlight wire harness upgrade, I hope to complete this tonight/tomorrow.
I am waiting to finish up the Stereo until I can find my RJ11 Crimper, for the Remote Gain connection. This way I only have to remove the console 1 last time.

 

[Dragonsys]

Headlight wire harness is complete
Stereo is complete, until I get a better box. I will try and get some pictures this weekend.

I picked up some Glossifer for the Plastidip and some Smoke Plastidip for the Side Markers & Tails, so that will be my next project

 

[Dragonsys]

Headlight Harness:

Remote Gain:

Amp & Sub in Trunk:

 

[prince_bigd]

that is looking sweet. thumbs up

 

[Dragonsys]

that is looking sweet. thumbs up

Thanks

 

[APCruze]

Looks great... Let me know if you actually notice a difference with the headlight brightness.

 

[Dragonsys]

Looks great... Let me know if you actually notice a difference with the headlight brightness.

It seems brighter in the garage, but I won't know for sure until I get out at night

 

[Dragonsys]

Dipped side Markers & Trunk Tails in Smoke.
Added Glossifier to all of the Dipped pieces. I will get pictures as soon as I can wash the car and get it out without rain

 

[goinovr]

Quick question on the PAC. Did you just plug in the harness or did you use the power and hot wires as well. I've read on other GM forums that wires don't need to be used and others that say they should be used.

I plan on installing mine on my lunch. All of my wires are run and tt only take me a couple minutes to pull the dash apart and I am doing the add a circuit for the remote.

 

[Dragonsys]

Quick question on the PAC. Did you just plug in the harness or did you use the power and hot wires as well. I've read on other GM forums that wires don't need to be used and others that say they should be used.

I plan on installing mine on my lunch. All of my wires are run and tt only take me a couple minutes to pull the dash apart and I am doing the add a circuit for the remote.

I used the power & ground wires on the PAC as well (as mentioned in this post). I ran the ground to a bolt right under the shifter and the power to the Cig Light in the center console.

 

[passionincar]

Actually i only used the remote blue wire off PAC harness... power and ground was taped off... not sure what would be outcome in terms of PAC operation but my AMP works fine.

Just avoided them initially for testing... but left them as it is once everything worked fine.

 

[goinovr]

Awesome. Thanks.

 

[goinovr]

Actually i only used the remote blue wire off PAC harness... power and ground was taped off... not sure what would be outcome in terms of PAC operation but my AMP works fine.

Just avoided them initially for testing... but left them as it is once everything worked fine.

haha...this is what I keep seeing. So the separate hot and ground coming out of the PAC unit itself aren't needed for operation.

 

[Dragonsys]

haha...this is what I keep seeing. So the separate hot and ground coming out of the PAC unit itself aren't needed for operation.

seems like they are not, but it doesn't hurt to have then connected anyway, and an extra ground isn't a bad thing either.
I have seen some people post that they were getting nosie when these were not used though.

 

[goinovr]

Ya I was going to use the ground at least but didn't want to run an extra power wire if it wasn't needed. I also noticed the add-a-circuit I got was for a standard fuse style and not the mini like we have. derp >.<

 

[Dragonsys]

Ya I was going to use the ground at least but didn't want to run an extra power wire if it wasn't needed. I also noticed the add-a-circuit I got was for a standard fuse style and not the mini like we have. derp >.<

The cig lighter is fused, and the PAC uses very little power, so I have not noticed any ill affects from connecting to the lighter power wire (could always add a inline fuse if wanted, but it is not required), plus it is pretty close to the dash. I ran a 3 foot wire to tap into the power, this gives me enough length that I can pull the console without stressing the connection, but it is short enough that it doesn't get tangled up in the shift cables.

 

[Dragonsys]

Looks great... Let me know if you actually notice a difference with the headlight brightness.

Yes, it is brighter for sure. Not a huge difference, but it was noticeable to me.

 

[Dragonsys]

I have ordered a few new parts:

• ZZP Gauge Pod
• Keyhole Key Ring Protector
• Sun Glasses Case

I also recently installed a set of these: X-treme Power Headlight Bulb, though I really don't see much difference from the stock bulbs. I will have to try a few tests...

 

[Dragonsys]

Gauge pod arrived today. I can see the "streaks" but I don't think they bother me much (not for the $40 savings anyway). I will install it after I get gauges, so I only have to remove the pillar once.

I pulled my spark plugs and they were all gapped at .023, regapped them to .030. My next change will be the tire pressure, planning on 40-45 psi, once the weather cooperates enough.

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[Dragonsys]

Keyhole Key Ring Protector

This arrived today. It is not exactly as pictured/described in the ad though. The lettering is not bright white. The "Carbon look" has more of a green tint to it (due to the next part), and the entire insert glows, not just the lettering. We'll see how it looks after I get it put in place...

Ad Picture:

Actual:

EDIT: So I test fitted this, and it does not have a tight fit around the Ignition Cylinder, as shown in the ad either, i wonder if it is a difference in US Spec & others. I'm not very impressed. It seems to be made well, but I was expecting what they showed in the ad, and that is not what I got. I am going to email the seller and see what they say about it.