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Nokke · 12-27-2021, 04:41 PM

I installed led bar behind the grill and with smoke gray vinyl on it. Much better hi beams now 😄

SaReNi · 12-28-2021, 03:55 PM

nice work!!

Lacpac · 01-04-2022, 12:56 PM

I've experienced this same issue with my 2012 RS. To get more light I bought PSX26W LED 8000 lumen per pair lights for my fog lights. Great output but occasionally blind oncoming drivers since the beam is not focused. I recently ordered something new I saw on my Asian website. Direct Plug and Play D1S LED to replace my HID bulbs. They are direct 35w plug ins to the factory ballast. I should receive these late January, so i can report back. At the very least, they run cooler so hopefully wont further deteriorate the reflector housing. I've tried different HID bulbs from 4300k to 6500k and I'm disappointed with all of them. Hopefully the D1S LED will satisfy. Cost was $52 for the pair.

SaReNi · 01-04-2022, 02:30 PM

I'll be interested to see how they work for you. please let us know. thanks.

Patrick87 · 01-16-2022, 01:02 AM

The main problem is the bad reflectors of the hid headlights. They get too hot and the reflector softens, and the chrome layer deteriorates over time.

Unfortunately, there is currently no offer for high-quality reflectors for an exchange.

Lacpac · 01-18-2022, 11:11 AM

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/album...ctureid=168749

So this is the pic with the D1S LED i bought to direct plug into HID Ballasts. Worked fine. Wont know brightness till I get car out of storage but seems brighter and at the least, they will run cooler.

SaReNi · 01-18-2022, 11:23 AM

looks bright!!!! do you have a part number and info on what you got? thanks.

morepowerjoe · 01-18-2022, 10:21 PM

^^^+1

shibbs · 01-19-2022, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lacpac

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/album...ctureid=168749

So this is the pic with the D1S LED i bought to direct plug into HID Ballasts. Worked fine. Wont know brightness till I get car out of storage but seems brighter and at the least, they will run cooler.

You have the factory HIDs and you put aftermarket LEDs in them instead?
That HAS to be a downgrade.
I'm genuinely curious if they are indeed better.
I know I put in new HID capsules to replace my 10 year old factory ones and they're markedly brighter than they were.

Please keep us updated on this. A side-by-side vs someone with HIDs would be great.

Lacpac · 01-20-2022, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shibbs

You have the factory HIDs and you put aftermarket LEDs in them instead?
That HAS to be a downgrade.
I'm genuinely curious if they are indeed better.
I know I put in new HID capsules to replace my 10 year old factory ones and they're markedly brighter than they were.

Please keep us updated on this. A side-by-side vs someone with HIDs would be great.

I'll let you know when I take it out of storage. I always thought the Factory HID Camaro lights sucked, even when new. Maybe it's the 35 watt vs 55 watt they use. All the aftermarket LED's I've used to replace halogen have been awesome. A little trial and error to find the right ones. I prefer fanless, ZES chips. When I first looked for LED's I saw some on U.S. websites for $200+... after research I found the exact same ones from China for $40, I mean really, we all know China manufacturing them, you just have to find the right seller. I'd love to buy U.S. made stuff, but I'm not paying some middle man who is private branding stuff from the red country. I've been using Lumiled ZES fanelss LED's in the Foglights, 4000 lumens each. They're great but not focused so I blind on comming drivers at night, so I replaced them with 2000 lumen each. I can send more pics if you provide an e-mail or IM.

Lacpac · 01-20-2022, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaReNi

looks bright!!!! do you have a part number and info on what you got? thanks.

I bought from Aliexpress.com. Search for "Bullvision HID D1S LED"
$46.64 right now. You'll see customer photos posted.

SaReNi · 01-20-2022, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lacpac

I bought from Aliexpress.com. Search for "Bullvision HID D1S LED"
$46.64 right now. You'll see customer photos posted.

Thank you!!!!!!

SaReNi · 01-20-2022, 03:35 PM

this one?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005...rch-mainSearch

did it come with an adapter for the plug and some kind of replacement locking ring? thanks again.

Lacpac · 02-14-2022, 03:48 PM

Yes, I used the lockring from the OEM HID.

12-27-2021, 04:41 PM	#99
Nokke Drives: Camaro SS 2010 Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Finland Posts: 20	I installed led bar behind the grill and with smoke gray vinyl on it. Much better hi beams now 😄 Attached Images Last edited by Nokke; 12-29-2021 at 04:30 AM.

12-28-2021, 03:55 PM	#100
SaReNi Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 406	nice work!! __________________ 2012 Camaro SS

01-04-2022, 02:30 PM	#102
SaReNi Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 406	I'll be interested to see how they work for you. please let us know. thanks. __________________ 2012 Camaro SS

01-18-2022, 11:23 AM	#105
SaReNi Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 406	looks bright!!!! do you have a part number and info on what you got? thanks. __________________ 2012 Camaro SS

01-18-2022, 10:21 PM	#106
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01-04-2022, 12:56 PM	#101
Lacpac Drives: 2012 Crystal Red Tintcoat RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 485 View My Garage	I've experienced this same issue with my 2012 RS. To get more light I bought PSX26W LED 8000 lumen per pair lights for my fog lights. Great output but occasionally blind oncoming drivers since the beam is not focused. I recently ordered something new I saw on my Asian website. Direct Plug and Play D1S LED to replace my HID bulbs. They are direct 35w plug ins to the factory ballast. I should receive these late January, so i can report back. At the very least, they run cooler so hopefully wont further deteriorate the reflector housing. I've tried different HID bulbs from 4300k to 6500k and I'm disappointed with all of them. Hopefully the D1S LED will satisfy. Cost was $52 for the pair.

01-16-2022, 01:02 AM	#103
Patrick87 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS RS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Germany Posts: 14	The main problem is the bad reflectors of the hid headlights. They get too hot and the reflector softens, and the chrome layer deteriorates over time. Unfortunately, there is currently no offer for high-quality reflectors for an exchange.

01-18-2022, 11:11 AM	#104
Lacpac Drives: 2012 Crystal Red Tintcoat RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 485 View My Garage	https://www.camaro5.com/forums/album...ctureid=168749 So this is the pic with the D1S LED i bought to direct plug into HID Ballasts. Worked fine. Wont know brightness till I get car out of storage but seems brighter and at the least, they will run cooler.

01-20-2022, 03:35 PM	#111
SaReNi Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 406	this one? https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005...rch-mainSearch did it come with an adapter for the plug and some kind of replacement locking ring? thanks again. __________________ 2012 Camaro SS

02-14-2022, 03:48 PM	#112
Lacpac Drives: 2012 Crystal Red Tintcoat RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 485 View My Garage	Yes, I used the lockring from the OEM HID.