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Joseph772 · 12-19-2021, 07:30 PM

Am i able to convert Hids to halogen, if so what is needed for the conversion? Currently I am unable to see much when my headlights or high beams are on. I have already tried changing out the headlights with no luck and looking to replace the housing now. Thank you for the help.

CamaroDreams76 · 12-20-2021, 07:46 AM

Sorry this isn't constructive at all but how can you not see? I still get flashed. Are you sure you have the HIDs? HIDs have the halo ring and are part of the RS package.

CamaroCracka · 12-20-2021, 08:06 AM

I thought all the 2ss had the projector HIDs. Mine does, but no halo ring.

OP, you might be the first to attempt that swap, but I would happily trade you my non-projector housings with LED bulbs off my 2010 for the projector beam units.

0stones0 · 12-20-2021, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroCracka

I thought all the 2ss had the projector HIDs. Mine does, but no halo ring.
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No halo ring, you probably have halogens.

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams76

Sorry this isn't constructive at all but how can you not see? I still get flashed. Are you sure you have the HIDs? HIDs have the halo ring and are part of the RS package.

+1
I don’t do much night driving but, when I do, I always comment on how nicely they let me see.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 12-20-2021, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroCracka

I thought all the 2ss had the projector HIDs. Mine does, but no halo ring.

OP, you might be the first to attempt that swap, but I would happily trade you my non-projector housings with LED bulbs off my 2010 for the projector beam units.

No halo= aftermarket or custom.

Factory hid ONLY came with the halo style housing which was part of the RS package.

BehindBlueI's · 12-20-2021, 12:28 PM

Something isn't right, because the OEM HIDs are excellent. I'm at the age with declining night vision has started and I *love* the headlights in my 2011 SS/RS.

CamaroDreams76 · 12-20-2021, 03:04 PM

I'm almost certain that the RS package was responsible for adding HID headlights, not the 1SS/2SS trim.

Easiest way to tell if your car has the RS package is to look at the SS on the rear and or front grill. White=non rs Red=rs

1JEWLDSSRS · 12-20-2021, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams76

I'm almost certain that the RS package was responsible for adding HID headlights, not the 1SS/2SS trim.

Easiest way to tell if your car has the RS package is to look at the SS on the rear and or front grill. White=non rs Red=rs

^^ this. Also if it is a non RS car the roof ditch molding will be black, and not painted the car color. All RS package cars had the HID's with the halo rings.

Rock-It Man · 12-20-2021, 05:28 PM

Non-RS SS cars have halogen bulbs.

If they seem weak, it's time for new bulbs. The bulbs do degrade as evaporated metals coat the inside of the bulb.

Another tip for non-RS Camaro owners: use your fog lights! Unlike RS cars, non-RS Camaro have functional fog lights that can be turned on by pressing the middle of the headlight dial. Night vision is vastly improved. This feature is the reason I ordered my 2010 as non-RS.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 12-20-2021, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

^^ this. Also if it is a non RS car the roof ditch molding will be black, and not painted the car color. All RS package cars had the HID's with the halo rings.

Bingo! RS was definitely what triggered HID/halos.

Also I can’t imagine a reason the HID setup would ever really need fog lights in place of the running lights. I get high beam flashes every time I drive it at night while I’ve got the low beams on.

ElderJ · 12-21-2021, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

Non-RS SS cars have halogen bulbs

Yeah, I swapped my halogens out for LEDs. My vision isn't the greatest, either, but I can see everything at night with the LEDs.

CamaroCracka · 12-21-2021, 07:12 AM

The turbo car has halogen housings with LED bulbs. The vert definitely has HID, but it must be an RS since the logo is red. Maybe the halos don't work or I just never paid attention. I always looked at the body-colored rain gutters to figure out if it was an RS, but no rain gutters on the vert.

I will say the LEDs in the turbo car seem just as bright as the projector beams.

chevy pilot · 12-21-2021, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ElderJ

Yeah, I swapped my halogens out for LEDs. My vision isn't the greatest, either, but I can see everything at night with the LEDs.

What kind led bulbs ?

Btw.I have halogeen too.

ElderJ · 12-22-2021, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy pilot

What kind led bulbs ?

Btw.I have halogeen too.

Headlight Experts Low Beam conversion kit

https://www.headlightexperts.com/cat...it/category/2/

12-19-2021, 07:30 PM	#1
Joseph772 Drives: 2011 chevy camaro 2ss Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 3	Headlight question for 2011 chevy camaro ss. Am i able to convert Hids to halogen, if so what is needed for the conversion? Currently I am unable to see much when my headlights or high beams are on. I have already tried changing out the headlights with no luck and looking to replace the housing now. Thank you for the help.

12-20-2021, 07:46 AM	#2
CamaroDreams76 Tri-County Camaro SWFL Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South West FL Posts: 3,078 View My Garage	Sorry this isn't constructive at all but how can you not see? I still get flashed. Are you sure you have the HIDs? HIDs have the halo ring and are part of the RS package. __________________ Just bolt ons........ https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343023

12-20-2021, 08:06 AM	#3
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,734	I thought all the 2ss had the projector HIDs. Mine does, but no halo ring. OP, you might be the first to attempt that swap, but I would happily trade you my non-projector housings with LED bulbs off my 2010 for the projector beam units. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.

12-20-2021, 03:04 PM	#7
CamaroDreams76 Tri-County Camaro SWFL Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South West FL Posts: 3,078 View My Garage	I'm almost certain that the RS package was responsible for adding HID headlights, not the 1SS/2SS trim. Easiest way to tell if your car has the RS package is to look at the SS on the rear and or front grill. White=non rs Red=rs __________________ Just bolt ons........ https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343023

12-21-2021, 07:12 AM	#12
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,734	The turbo car has halogen housings with LED bulbs. The vert definitely has HID, but it must be an RS since the logo is red. Maybe the halos don't work or I just never paid attention. I always looked at the body-colored rain gutters to figure out if it was an RS, but no rain gutters on the vert. I will say the LEDs in the turbo car seem just as bright as the projector beams. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.

12-20-2021, 12:28 PM	#6
BehindBlueI's Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Midwest Posts: 314	Something isn't right, because the OEM HIDs are excellent. I'm at the age with declining night vision has started and I love the headlights in my 2011 SS/RS.

12-20-2021, 05:28 PM	#9
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,031 View My Garage	Non-RS SS cars have halogen bulbs. If they seem weak, it's time for new bulbs. The bulbs do degrade as evaporated metals coat the inside of the bulb. Another tip for non-RS Camaro owners: use your fog lights! Unlike RS cars, non-RS Camaro have functional fog lights that can be turned on by pressing the middle of the headlight dial. Night vision is vastly improved. This feature is the reason I ordered my 2010 as non-RS.