View Poll Results: Light up berger pannel?

yes give it a shot

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Jul 3, 2008 | 11:27 AM

180ls1

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New berger idea

I have a extra berger pannel and i was thinking about cutting out the camaro on the back of it and then placing some plexiglass behind it and then some red lights. So it will just glow camaro and it will get bright when i tap the brakes. I would paint it satin black. I would love some opinions, or has someone allready done this?

Jul 3, 2008 | 11:49 AM

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I don't think anyones done it. It sounds like a neat idea as long as it's done right / tastefully.

Jul 3, 2008 | 11:59 AM

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Ive seen it done, and it looked pretty sweet. I know i've seen someone light up the front camaro on the stock grille, but i think someone did the berger too.

Jul 3, 2008 | 12:06 PM

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I've thought about doing this, but I never took the time to actually do it.
never seen it on an Fbody, but I'm sure someone has done it.
i have seen similar on custom bikes and it looks badass. I say go for it, and use LEDs

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Jul 3, 2008 | 12:21 PM

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I saw it done on a Trans Am once and thought it looked really good. I say go for it!

Jul 3, 2008 | 12:22 PM

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^^^Yea I've seen it done on a TA before too. Looked badass, bet this one would too.

Jul 3, 2008 | 12:27 PM

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Bastid! I am already in the works with this one!!! I was going to do basically what the Sunfire has on it with the name lit up when the parking lights come on.

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Jul 3, 2008 | 12:44 PM

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That sounds like a great idea. Go for it! I assume you'll be using LEDs?

Jul 3, 2008 | 01:39 PM

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i think ive seen it before but should look good

Jul 3, 2008 | 01:44 PM

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I think it would look good. I have never even heard of this be4 so I say go for it especial if you have an extra pannel just laying around.

Jul 3, 2008 | 02:45 PM

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ok well it looks like you all convinced me i will start this project then it might take a while but i will post up pictures when it is done. I will run led's also. And Hibackiz28 send me some pics if you get it done and i will also do the same if i get mine done first.

Jul 3, 2008 | 03:33 PM

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I would suggest using cold cathodes unless you plan on somehow diffusing the plexiglass. Otherwise you'll have nothing but hotspots

Jul 3, 2008 | 03:48 PM

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I would suggest using cold cathodes unless you plan on somehow diffusing the plexiglass. Otherwise you'll have nothing but hotspots

hmm...this is a good point, you guys should take this into consideration....

CC's would look way better in this application...

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Jul 3, 2008 | 03:55 PM

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What if you did what some of the new exit signs have, LEDs along the one edge of the plexi, and the plexi is crystal clear except for it is frosted at the lettering? Those exit signs don't really have any hotspots because it uses the plexi to diffuse the light.