Brighter Aftermarket HID lights?

Ls_Camaro · 10-20-2020, 10:07 PM

Have any of you put on a set of brighter aftermarket HID lights for your Camaro? I know the Camaro’s lights are fine as is but just curious if anyone ever invested in a pair of brighter aftermarket HID lights and how they compare to the OEM ones? If so what was the brand name? Any good well know bright aftermarket HID lights you guys recommend?

FrostZ · 10-20-2020, 11:59 PM

I personally bought the Osram Cool Blue Boost HID bulbs for my car as I didn’t like the yellow tinge the OEM ones had. While these had a slight but noticeable improvement in light output the color was the main goal and most noticeable aspect of the bulbs. Due to the 6000K color rating I was leaving some light output on the table for the desired color but I would recommend Osram or Philips for your upgrade! I ultimately decided to purchase the Morimoto Quad LED Housing’s after some time as I personally think they not only look great but drastically improve the light output. This is not to say the OEM HID’s are by any means poor but I wanted the best.

warren3537 · 10-21-2020, 06:04 AM

I had the Morimoto 5K HID bulbs in my 17 1SS and I liked them, I do plan on putting another set in my ZLE.

EDFHOBBIES · 10-21-2020, 10:00 AM

when you get past the 6000/6500k they go blue it seems..

gtfoxy · 10-21-2020, 10:04 AM

Those Morimoto’s are seriously $1K+?

I’ll go be poor somewhere else.

kropscamaro16 · 10-21-2020, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by gtfoxy

Those Morimoto’s are seriously $1K+?

I’ll go be poor somewhere else.

those are the full headlights, the bulbs should only be a few hundred $$

Ls_Camaro · 10-21-2020, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by FrostZ

I personally bought the Osram Cool Blue Boost HID bulbs for my car as I didn’t like the yellow tinge the OEM ones had. While these had a slight but noticeable improvement in light output the color was the main goal and most noticeable aspect of the bulbs. Due to the 6000K color rating I was leaving some light output on the table for the desired color but I would recommend Osram or Philips for your upgrade! I ultimately decided to purchase the Morimoto Quad LED Housing’s after some time as I personally think they not only look great but drastically improve the light output. This is not to say the OEM HID’s are by any means poor but I wanted the best.

The lights that you put on your ZL1 definitely look good. I have heard of the Osrams, I was looking into the night breakers or the Osram Xenarc CBI. But not sure which of those two are brighter and which to go with.

Ls_Camaro · 10-21-2020, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by warren3537

I had the Morimoto 5K HID bulbs in my 17 1SS and I liked them, I do plan on putting another set in my ZLE.

Are you referring to the D3S Morimoto XB HID lights?

FrostZ · 10-22-2020, 12:54 AM

I definitely love the Morimoto housings they are a fantastic upgrade in my opinion but they are expensive for many when the OEM is definitely already good. In your case between CBI and Night Breaker I’d go Night Breaker multiple reviews around show them having a higher lux output!

2SS Capt · 10-22-2020, 01:03 AM

I have upgraded to HIDs on 4 of my cars, I've always gone with 6000K HIDs, pure white, not really any "blue" tint (yes, compared to the nasty, yellow halogen they might appear white/blue) but the offer a ton of more visibility and clarity while driving... HIGHLY recommended...

Oak78 · 10-22-2020, 03:04 AM

I’ve been torn between the Osram Xenarc CBI and the Night Breakers. One major thing is Night Breakers are DOT approved and the Xenarcs say off road only. That being said I like the look of the Xenarcs better.

warren3537 · 10-22-2020, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Ls_Camaro

Are you referring to the D3S Morimoto XB HID lights?

Yes, I bought some others that claim to be bright but these did the job.

Alain · 10-22-2020, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by gtfoxy

Those Morimoto’s are seriously $1K+?

I’ll go be poor somewhere else.

I literally laughed out loud at this

gtfoxy · 10-22-2020, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by warren3537

Yes, I bought some others that claim to be bright but these did the job.

Which ones did you go with?

Now that I know you don’t have to buy the whole housing (whew!), I see they have different frequencies. I’ve had the bluer light in other cars & don’t care for it.

It also appears that the 4500K puts out more lumens. Has anyone used the 55w ballast?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alain

I literally laughed out loud at this

10-20-2020, 10:07 PM	#1
Ls_Camaro Drives: A Vette Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Florida Posts: 193	Brighter Aftermarket HID lights? Have any of you put on a set of brighter aftermarket HID lights for your Camaro? I know the Camaro’s lights are fine as is but just curious if anyone ever invested in a pair of brighter aftermarket HID lights and how they compare to the OEM ones? If so what was the brand name? Any good well know bright aftermarket HID lights you guys recommend?

10-20-2020, 11:59 PM	#2
FrostZ Drives: 2019 A10 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 135 View My Garage	I personally bought the Osram Cool Blue Boost HID bulbs for my car as I didn’t like the yellow tinge the OEM ones had. While these had a slight but noticeable improvement in light output the color was the main goal and most noticeable aspect of the bulbs. Due to the 6000K color rating I was leaving some light output on the table for the desired color but I would recommend Osram or Philips for your upgrade! I ultimately decided to purchase the Morimoto Quad LED Housing’s after some time as I personally think they not only look great but drastically improve the light output. This is not to say the OEM HID’s are by any means poor but I wanted the best. __________________ Morimoto Headlights, AWE Touring Catback, MM Catch Can, ADM V2 Reservoir, Roto-Fab, C&R Oil Cooler, 1LE Grills

10-21-2020, 10:00 AM	#4
EDFHOBBIES Dyno Show Queen LOL Drives: 16 SS & 17 ZL1 Both Yellow Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 4,345 View My Garage	when you get past the 6000/6500k they go blue it seems.. __________________ Kong Ported 2650, Crawford Racing Port Injection, Weapon X 112mm Adapter, NW112mm TB, Livernois Ported LT4 Heads, Lingenfelter GT32 stealth cam, Haltech Elite, and Carbon by Trufiber

10-22-2020, 12:54 AM	#9
FrostZ Drives: 2019 A10 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 135 View My Garage	I definitely love the Morimoto housings they are a fantastic upgrade in my opinion but they are expensive for many when the OEM is definitely already good. In your case between CBI and Night Breaker I’d go Night Breaker multiple reviews around show them having a higher lux output! __________________ Morimoto Headlights, AWE Touring Catback, MM Catch Can, ADM V2 Reservoir, Roto-Fab, C&R Oil Cooler, 1LE Grills

10-22-2020, 01:03 AM	#10
2SS Capt 2020 Shadow Gray 2SS Drives: 2020 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, CAI Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,021	I have upgraded to HIDs on 4 of my cars, I've always gone with 6000K HIDs, pure white, not really any "blue" tint (yes, compared to the nasty, yellow halogen they might appear white/blue) but the offer a ton of more visibility and clarity while driving... HIGHLY recommended... __________________ 2020 SGM 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, Red Calipers, Black Camaro Fender Badge, Footwell Lighting *Added after delivery:* - GMP CAI, GMP Black Strut Tower Brace, MRR017 1LE Wheels, SS Armrest, Black Fuel Door, Stainless Sport Pedals, SS Wheel Caps, Black Lugs/Locks, GM Splash Guards, DD Smoked LED Markers, Smoked Rear Reflectors, Mishimoto Catch Can, Xpel PPF - Full Front, SunTek 35% Tint, CeramicPro coating, RST Stainless Brake Lines, Castrol SRF, MSD Super Conductor Wires *Left: My "fun" ride. Right: My "work" ride: a Gulfstream G600. One's top speed is 180 Mph, the other, 620 Mph...*

10-21-2020, 06:04 AM	#3
warren3537 Drives: 2019 Red Hot ZL1 1LE: 2012 RAM 2500 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: DeRidder, LA Posts: 711	I had the Morimoto 5K HID bulbs in my 17 1SS and I liked them, I do plan on putting another set in my ZLE.

10-21-2020, 10:04 AM	#5
gtfoxy Account Suspended Drives: '21 Wild Cherry ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: WI Posts: 2,082	Those Morimoto’s are seriously $1K+? I’ll go be poor somewhere else.

10-22-2020, 03:04 AM	#11
Oak78 Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cali Posts: 27	I’ve been torn between the Osram Xenarc CBI and the Night Breakers. One major thing is Night Breakers are DOT approved and the Xenarcs say off road only. That being said I like the look of the Xenarcs better.

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