2LT lights on a 1LT?

ChuckDiesel · 01-10-2017, 08:07 PM

I'm curious if I were to purchase the 2LT headlights, if they would require any extra wires or ballast to be able to use them on my 1LT?

Michigan1LTRS · 01-10-2017, 08:13 PM

It's the RS package that adds those lights and it's not just a swap out. To do the actual RS package lights if I remember correctly it pretty expensive. I do believe there are aftermarket options. I'm sure some guys who have done it will chime in here.

ChuckDiesel · 01-10-2017, 08:20 PM

Yea, I found some on eBay, it would cost me about $800-$900 for both, but if its more than just a simple swap, I won't bother, I just love the look over the standard headlight.

Michigan1LTRS · 01-10-2017, 08:21 PM

Yep, I do love the RS package.

Zophix · 01-10-2017, 09:15 PM

Hey chuck, I had a 1LT with the non-rs headlights and it’s definitely worth it to upgrade them. You can get the headlights off ebay, but most of them are probably on there because they have broken tabs or cracks. As far as I know, ebay is the cheapest option, but you will have to find a set of resistors to use with the headlights. I got my headlights from Gen5DIY here because they also sell the resistors with the headlights so you have everything you need. I’d recommend gen5 and I think the headlights are still on sale.

As far as getting them installed, I had them installed at a local shop and the install cost 100$. From what I've seen it's really not that hard to do it yourself if you have the tools and a helping hand for removing the grille. I had the halos from diode dynamics put on my headlights before I got them installed, so I used the installer diode dynamics recommended that was near me.

AlphaCamaro7 · 01-10-2017, 11:47 PM

Gen5diy has them on sale for $850 they have the harness that will the make lights work with you car.

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DarkFangz1100 · 01-11-2017, 01:23 PM

I've pulled out my stock lights already it wasn't that hard just a little tedious due to the intake behind the left light.

AlphaCamaro7 · 01-11-2017, 01:46 PM

I removed my bumper to remove my lights. It's just one connection and they pop right out. Or plug back in

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ChuckDiesel · 01-11-2017, 02:34 PM

@Zophix sounds awesome, thanks for the links, I found some lights, I'll just need the resistors, hopefully it will all work well and upgrade the appearance just a little more!

MGD · 01-11-2017, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkFangz1100

I've pulled out my stock lights already it wasn't that hard just a little tedious due to the intake behind the left light.

He is not just replacing the bulbs, he wants to change the head lights itself.
For that, you have to remove the front fascia completely, not a big deal but you have to.

AlphaCamaro7 · 01-11-2017, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MGD

He is not just replacing the bulbs, he wants to change the head lights itself.
For that, you have to remove the front fascia completely, not a big deal but you have to.

+1!!! But it's really not that hard. It's only held on by bolts and I've opened mines in 30 mins or less first try. You can also just have someone do it for you. It's really not that hard. Dealer was charging $3700. $3000 for the lights and $700 for labor lol. I didn't even spend no where close to that lol

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cellsafemode · 01-11-2017, 04:43 PM

hahah 3700 bucks. The RS pkg is cheaper than that.

I'd have been concerned that maybe you showed up with crooked glasses, unmatched shoes and socks and a big piss stain on your pants for someone to consider you that retarded to pay more than the entire pkg for just a part of it.

If not I might have gotten pretty insulted.

AlphaCamaro7 · 01-11-2017, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by cellsafemode

hahah 3700 bucks. The RS pkg is cheaper than that.

I'd have been concerned that maybe you showed up with crooked glasses, unmatched shoes and socks and a big piss stain on your pants for someone to consider you that retarded to pay more than the entire pkg for just a part of it.

If not I might have gotten pretty insulted.

I wasn't considering it...... I was just looking at all my options. I already knew GM dealers would be expensive. But had no idea they would be that outrageous with their prices

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MGD · 01-11-2017, 05:15 PM

Get the kit from GEN5DIY and spend 2 hours on it and be done with it.

01-10-2017, 08:07 PM	#1
ChuckDiesel Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Birmingham, Al Posts: 11	2LT lights on a 1LT? I'm curious if I were to purchase the 2LT headlights, if they would require any extra wires or ballast to be able to use them on my 1LT?

01-10-2017, 08:13 PM	#2
Michigan1LTRS Blessed ❤️ Drives: 2017 1LT RS I4 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,577	It's the RS package that adds those lights and it's not just a swap out. To do the actual RS package lights if I remember correctly it pretty expensive. I do believe there are aftermarket options. I'm sure some guys who have done it will chime in here. __________________ 2017 1LT RS I4 A8 BLACK ON BLACK Kindness and compassion #OthersFirst

01-10-2017, 08:21 PM	#4
Michigan1LTRS Blessed ❤️ Drives: 2017 1LT RS I4 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,577	Yep, I do love the RS package. __________________ 2017 1LT RS I4 A8 BLACK ON BLACK Kindness and compassion #OthersFirst

01-10-2017, 11:47 PM	#6
AlphaCamaro7 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS, NPP, A8, FBO, E85 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Springfield,VA Posts: 884 View My Garage	Gen5diy has them on sale for $850 they have the harness that will the make lights work with you car. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Well............ At least you tried. lol

01-11-2017, 01:46 PM	#8
AlphaCamaro7 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS, NPP, A8, FBO, E85 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Springfield,VA Posts: 884 View My Garage	I removed my bumper to remove my lights. It's just one connection and they pop right out. Or plug back in Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Well............ At least you tried. lol

01-10-2017, 08:20 PM	#3
ChuckDiesel Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Birmingham, Al Posts: 11	Yea, I found some on eBay, it would cost me about $800-$900 for both, but if its more than just a simple swap, I won't bother, I just love the look over the standard headlight.

01-10-2017, 09:15 PM	#5
Zophix Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT I4 Black Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norman Posts: 25	Hey chuck, I had a 1LT with the non-rs headlights and it’s definitely worth it to upgrade them. You can get the headlights off ebay, but most of them are probably on there because they have broken tabs or cracks. As far as I know, ebay is the cheapest option, but you will have to find a set of resistors to use with the headlights. I got my headlights from Gen5DIY here because they also sell the resistors with the headlights so you have everything you need. I’d recommend gen5 and I think the headlights are still on sale. As far as getting them installed, I had them installed at a local shop and the install cost 100$. From what I've seen it's really not that hard to do it yourself if you have the tools and a helping hand for removing the grille. I had the halos from diode dynamics put on my headlights before I got them installed, so I used the installer diode dynamics recommended that was near me.

01-11-2017, 01:23 PM	#7
DarkFangz1100 Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 676 View My Garage	I've pulled out my stock lights already it wasn't that hard just a little tedious due to the intake behind the left light.

01-11-2017, 02:34 PM	#9
ChuckDiesel Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Birmingham, Al Posts: 11	@Zophix sounds awesome, thanks for the links, I found some lights, I'll just need the resistors, hopefully it will all work well and upgrade the appearance just a little more!

01-11-2017, 04:43 PM	#12
cellsafemode Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 3,491	hahah 3700 bucks. The RS pkg is cheaper than that. I'd have been concerned that maybe you showed up with crooked glasses, unmatched shoes and socks and a big piss stain on your pants for someone to consider you that retarded to pay more than the entire pkg for just a part of it. If not I might have gotten pretty insulted.

01-11-2017, 05:15 PM	#14
MGD Drives: 16 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Menifee Posts: 820	Get the kit from GEN5DIY and spend 2 hours on it and be done with it. __________________ Interior: Adrenaline Red. SS/2SS, M6, NPP, Sun Roof, 8" Nav. Black 5 Spoke Wheels.

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