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2SSRS@Gen5diy · 04-02-2015, 11:35 AM

Here we go.

This is the stock GM LED in your 2010-13 headlights (ZL1 use the same headlight still)

Here is the ones you have listed.

This is the side of the 2, as you can see it sticks out a lot more, and will not work right, you can make it fit but why?

Here is what you need to do to use the one you posted.

This is the one you need, its all so the one most manufacturers use in there kits, seem to last the longest.

here is a side shot with the GM light.

And last here is a RGBW that we use when testing out things.

GVA 45TH 2SS · 04-02-2015, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Yimetime

Except people have done the DIY method located on this forum and have had zero issues for years with the LEDs so clearly it is a reliable (though incomparable based on sample) and cheaper method up to this point. I would rather spend exorbitant amounts of money on future performance and suspensions mods instead.

True, but my time is worth more than the cost of someone else doing the legwork.
But if you want to save time, baking the headlight and rounding the light pipe for the halo, probably wont do that.
So a flat SMD is what I would look for.
Try this http://sell.lulusoso.com/selling-lea...-with-pcb.html
again quality is in question. Good luck with your project.

edit* or find some RGBW like Ofer has.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 04-02-2015, 06:50 PM

The flat ones in the pics we posted are 2 different ones, the RGBW and the RGB we have both are flat, and with 2 there is no need for backing the headlight you go in from the outside, 2010-13 only.

TommyTheCat · 04-02-2015, 07:05 PM

How much are the RGBW LEDs from gen5diy and do they work with the nightowl system?

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 04-02-2015, 07:15 PM

Don't think they will work on nightowl, but ask joe.

ka1 · 04-02-2015, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TommyTheCat

How much are the RGBW LEDs from gen5diy and do they work with the nightowl system?

I think as long as they have 4 wires I dont see why they wouldn't. Of course Joe would be able to say for sure

LIM3 · 04-02-2015, 10:10 PM

interesting stuff here

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 04-03-2015, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ka1

I think as long as they have 4 wires I dont see why they wouldn't. Of course Joe would be able to say for sure

But they have 6 wires the way we use them, but you can go down to only 5 wires, so we use the white as a standalone color so it has both power and ground, and the RGB has power to all on one wire and one ground per color.

ka1 · 04-03-2015, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 2SSRS@Gen5diy

But they have 6 wires the way we use them, but you can go down to only 5 wires, so we use the white as a standalone color so it has both power and ground, and the RGB has power to all on one wire and one ground per color.

Ah then I don't believe those will work with the NO system.

jrpimp00 · 04-03-2015, 12:59 PM

OP, i have the non flat led in my stock halos for over 3 years now and no problems. No baking. Didnt modify the halo at all. I just didnt wrench it down with 100 ftlbs. Im a DIY guy and will not spend $400 for a $3 bulb and wiring.

PM sent

agkelly73 · 04-03-2015, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jrpimp00

OP, i have the non flat led in my stock halos for over 3 years now and no problems. No baking. Didnt modify the halo at all. I just didnt wrench it down with 100 ftlbs. Im a DIY guy and will not spend $400 for a $3 bulb and wiring.

PM sent

I was just about to comment on that too man. Just like jr said, if you use the ones with the dome just don't tighten the screws down too much where it crushes them. I've done installs with both the rounded ones (jrpimp's for example) and flat ones with no major issues. Go with whichever you like better, just make sure to get the right resistors and you should be good.

sjmautoprod · 04-03-2015, 06:39 PM

Just be aware that these LEDs are not made to handle any pressure on the "lens". Some may be fine, as stated, others, not so much. YMMV

Low Saturn · 04-05-2015, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 2SSRS@Gen5diy

Here we go.

This is the stock GM LED in your 2010-13 headlights (ZL1 use the same headlight still)

Do you happen to know the GM part number for that?

sjmautoprod · 04-05-2015, 11:46 AM

None of the internal components are available from GM. Some pop up on ebay once in a while. Also, some vendors may have pulls from RGB upgrades.

04-02-2015, 10:10 PM	#21
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04-02-2015, 11:35 AM	#15
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	Here we go. This is the stock GM LED in your 2010-13 headlights (ZL1 use the same headlight still) Here is the ones you have listed. This is the side of the 2, as you can see it sticks out a lot more, and will not work right, you can make it fit but why? Here is what you need to do to use the one you posted. This is the one you need, its all so the one most manufacturers use in there kits, seem to last the longest. here is a side shot with the GM light. And last here is a RGBW that we use when testing out things.

04-02-2015, 06:50 PM	#17
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	The flat ones in the pics we posted are 2 different ones, the RGBW and the RGB we have both are flat, and with 2 there is no need for backing the headlight you go in from the outside, 2010-13 only.

04-02-2015, 07:05 PM	#18
TommyTheCat SHKE BKE Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,108	How much are the RGBW LEDs from gen5diy and do they work with the nightowl system?

04-02-2015, 07:15 PM	#19
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	Don't think they will work on nightowl, but ask joe.

04-03-2015, 06:39 PM	#26
sjmautoprod Drives: '16 2SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 2,271	Just be aware that these LEDs are not made to handle any pressure on the "lens". Some may be fine, as stated, others, not so much. YMMV

04-05-2015, 11:46 AM	#28
sjmautoprod Drives: '16 2SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 2,271	None of the internal components are available from GM. Some pop up on ebay once in a while. Also, some vendors may have pulls from RGB upgrades.