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Old 03-07-2016, 10:19 PM   #15
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Chris227...so you are using the white LEDs? Do they just blink white then?
Yes, they blink white, just as stock blinks ugly orange.
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Old 03-07-2016, 10:27 PM   #16
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Yes, they blink white, just as stock blinks ugly orange.
Gotcha...legally supposed to be amber, but I don't think anyone will bust chops.
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Old 03-07-2016, 10:36 PM   #17
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Gotcha...legally supposed to be amber, but I don't think anyone will bust chops.
Here in Texas its any color between white and Amber. So all is good here.
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Old 03-07-2016, 11:06 PM   #18
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Here in Texas its any color between white and Amber. So all is good here.
Oh ok cool.
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Old 03-08-2016, 10:13 AM   #19
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My friend bought a pair of iJDMtoy switchback led bulbs that were advertised as "built in no hyper flash" and they do actually work. The thing is they stay lit in white (like DRL) and then they flash amber when you turn the signals on. So not sure that is what you would really want. I have not seen a built in no hyper flash besides these. It was nice though for him not to have to cut into any wiring. They had to be powered separately though by tying into a fuse that would only give power when the car was on. His car had no DRLS though at all (Nissan Altima) so it essentially added DRLS but since our Camaros already have DRLS I am not sure it would look right with these on all the time.

Heres the link to the bulbs he got.

http://store.ijdmtoy.com/Switchback-...0-05x-2835.htm
has anyone installed these on a 2016 camaro?
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Old 03-08-2016, 11:43 AM   #20
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has anyone installed these on a 2016 camaro?
all you would need to do is add a 3rd wire for them to act as running lights. i personally think the current state of running lights on the camaro are good how they are, and do not need 2 more in front.
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Old 03-08-2016, 12:05 PM   #21
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all you would need to do is add a 3rd wire for them to act as running lights. i personally think the current state of running lights on the camaro are good how they are, and do not need 2 more in front.
i just like the brightness of the amber and built in no hyper flash,price, compared to the led turn signals offered by diode dynamics. Is there a better option just looking for good amber led brightness, sorry noob to lighting
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Old 03-08-2016, 12:37 PM   #22
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i just like the brightness of the amber and built in no hyper flash,price, compared to the led turn signals offered by diode dynamics. Is there a better option just looking for good amber led brightness, sorry noob to lighting
same lights i linked to earlier have a amber option as well. had a set in before i went with white. They are very bright and clean looking.
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Old 03-08-2016, 12:40 PM   #23
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same lights i linked to earlier have a amber option as well. had a set in before i went with white. They are very bright and clean looking.
Thanks, i appreciate it!
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Old 03-08-2016, 02:33 PM   #24
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all you would need to do is add a 3rd wire for them to act as running lights. i personally think the current state of running lights on the camaro are good how they are, and do not need 2 more in front.
They come with a 3rd wire already on them (to power them). If someone has a Non RS model (which is rare I know) this would be a good option to add DRLS next to the headlights. If they could function as JUST a turn signal light they would be a good option but I am not sure how you would do that because just replacing your turn signal bulb with these they will not light up without the 3rd wire being powered somehow. They may have an led bulb option for turn signals but I have not seen them with the resistors built in.
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Old 03-08-2016, 02:57 PM   #25
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There may be a way around the BCM quick flashing when sensing lower current draw from LED drop-in replacement bulbs.

Many cars have to calibrate to sense the correct load and this can be re-calibrated. Throw the car into acc mode, put on your hazards and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Turn off and then turn on normal. If our car is one of those that are calibrated this way, you should be able to avoid having to add load resistors.

who wants to try first?
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Old 03-08-2016, 03:03 PM   #26
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There may be a way around the BCM quick flashing when sensing lower current draw from LED drop-in replacement bulbs.

Many cars have to calibrate to sense the correct load and this can be re-calibrated. Throw the car into acc mode, put on your hazards and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Turn off and then turn on normal. If our car is one of those that are calibrated this way, you should be able to avoid having to add load resistors.

who wants to try first?
Is it true the front turn signal bulbs are the same as the reverse lights? If so anyone that changed to led reverse lights (like me) could just use one of their reverse lights and replace the turn signal bulb and try it. I guess I could if this is the case but how do you access the front signal bulb anyways? Haven't even looked into changing them.
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Old 03-08-2016, 03:11 PM   #27
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I dont know, but i'm willing to bet it requires removing a bunch of stuff so you can get charged for 3 hours of labor at the service department to switch out a 3 dollar bulb.

5th gen camaro, you had to remove the entire front fascia
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I dont know, but i'm willing to bet it requires removing a bunch of stuff so you can get charged for 3 hours of labor at the service department to switch out a 3 dollar bulb.

5th gen camaro, you had to remove the entire front fascia
HAHA no doubt no doubt. I might look when I get off work.
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