Halo lights - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

benji1997 · 05-13-2013, 05:44 AM

The first time I ever saw the halos, I thought I absolutely had to have them. Now after having my 2013 for six months, I'm going through buyers remorse. There are times I wish I had the regular halogen lights and the useable fog lights. On the other hand, I think having the fogs as DRL's is way cool. Generally DRL's are rather ugly looking lights. But the gen5 Camaro fog lights are awesome looking when turned on. And I actually prefer the yellow lights to the HID fogs. The only thing about using the cable to keep them on all the time is the yellow fogs don't go well with the HID headlights. Just rambling on...any other thoughts?

AdamZ · 05-13-2013, 05:46 AM

Yup...that's rambling

Halo's are a must.

. Fog lights need to be HID

benji1997 · 05-13-2013, 06:09 AM

I agree there is a certain charm to the Camaro halos. But I think the halos as DRLs on the BMWs are hideous looking. I don't agree that the fogs need to be HID. We can agree to disagree.

The Stig · 05-13-2013, 06:33 AM

You can get a harness that let's you control the DRLs/fogs

911medic · 05-13-2013, 07:19 AM

You can get aftermarket fogs that match the color of the halos, and you can get a harness from Ofer to address the usable fog lights issue.

If you still have your heart set on the halogens, I'd be happy to trade with you!

woblok · 05-13-2013, 07:33 AM

I love my halo lights and new fog lights..... I think I still have both the original factory ones if you are interested.... Just PM me....

SlingShot · 05-13-2013, 08:55 AM

Buy a ZL1 and have them all ...

benji1997 · 05-13-2013, 09:13 AM

Actually, it appears the 2014 Camaros will all have fully functioning fog lights. I wonder if the halos will become the DRLs on all models that have the halo lights? If that is the case, I prefer the current setup on halo-equipped Camaros below the ZL-1 level. I don't care for the low, low beam headlight as DRL or halos as DRL. If that is the direction GM is taking, my next muscle car may have to have Ford in the title.

911medic · 05-13-2013, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Comrando

DRLs are allowed in all states but they are not supposed to be illuminated when headlights are required. Because they are aimed to blind oncoming drivers like high-beams.

How can they be aimed to blind oncoming drivers when they're just my low-beam headlights running at a lower voltage? Same for my wife's minivan?

Cangt77 · 05-13-2013, 09:47 AM

I love the HIDS/halos. To me the yellow halogen lights look old and dated, and the reflective housing just doesn't go with the car. HIDS not only look better but make the car look more high end, and to add to the fact that you get 10X the light output than standard halogen lights. I do wish the DRL's matched them and were HID's or at least matched the color

AdamEL · 05-13-2013, 09:55 AM

Maybe I'm reading your post wrong, OP, but are you saying that you wish your Camaro didn't have the halos? I have no idea why you wouldn't want them... That was a huge deciding factor in my purchase of the RS package [the 20" RS wheels being the other part]. But to each his own, I suppose.

TonyCa · 05-13-2013, 12:20 PM

I love my LS cause i get to do what i want to it.I modde alot of imports in my day. But after my Hummer got stolen I wanted to get back into the muscle range.. Well kinda cause i dont have a SS i could have bought one BUT I drive a lot to work so thats was really one of 3factors &. I couldnt see my self paying 4k more for some parts or all parts i may change. But Like Adam said to eachs own..

benji1997 · 05-13-2013, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamEL

Maybe I'm reading your post wrong, OP, but are you saying that you wish your Camaro didn't have the halos? I have no idea why you wouldn't want them... That was a huge deciding factor in my purchase of the RS package [the 20" RS wheels being the other part]. But to each his own, I suppose.

Maybe I'm weird or too old but I like the look of a Camaro with the halogen headlights turned on. I think it looks cool. The halos haven't grown on me yet.

DRKnight1SS · 05-13-2013, 07:56 PM

I own a 1SS and I wish I had gotten RS package. I really do like the halos a lot and plan on getting them added later on. As for the fog lights I don't think they absolutely need to be HID but I think I'd prefer them to be. Not a fan of the yellow myself.

05-13-2013, 05:44 AM	#1
benji1997 Drives: 2013 IOM 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dartmouth, Ma. Posts: 443	Halo lights The first time I ever saw the halos, I thought I absolutely had to have them. Now after having my 2013 for six months, I'm going through buyers remorse. There are times I wish I had the regular halogen lights and the useable fog lights. On the other hand, I think having the fogs as DRL's is way cool. Generally DRL's are rather ugly looking lights. But the gen5 Camaro fog lights are awesome looking when turned on. And I actually prefer the yellow lights to the HID fogs. The only thing about using the cable to keep them on all the time is the yellow fogs don't go well with the HID headlights. Just rambling on...any other thoughts?

05-13-2013, 06:33 AM	#4
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	You can get a harness that let's you control the DRLs/fogs __________________

05-13-2013, 07:19 AM	#5
911medic Drives: 2012 SIM 2LT/1970 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Near Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,578	You can get aftermarket fogs that match the color of the halos, and you can get a harness from Ofer to address the usable fog lights issue. If you still have your heart set on the halogens, I'd be happy to trade with you! __________________ All bleeding stops eventually -- 2012 2LT Auto w/sunroof -- My journal thread Roto-Fab Intake & W/W Relocate Kit -- ADM Race Scoop -- Dynomax VT Axle-Back Exhaust -- Vitesse Throttle Controller RX Catch Can -- Drake Bowtie Delete -- JacFab Radio Face Cover -- LED Fog Lights -- LED Dome/Trunk/Plate Lights -- Gen5DIY Dash ABL -- Diode Dynamics Cupholder Lighting Wishlist: ACS T5 Splitter -- Hood Vent Mod -- Footwell/Door Pull/Homelink Button Lighting

05-13-2013, 08:55 AM	#7
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	Buy a ZL1 and have them all ... __________________

05-13-2013, 05:46 AM	#2
AdamZ Account Suspended Drives: Eve - 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fairfield, OH Posts: 11,815	Yup...that's rambling Halo's are a must. . Fog lights need to be HID

05-13-2013, 06:09 AM	#3
benji1997 Drives: 2013 IOM 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dartmouth, Ma. Posts: 443	I agree there is a certain charm to the Camaro halos. But I think the halos as DRLs on the BMWs are hideous looking. I don't agree that the fogs need to be HID. We can agree to disagree.

05-13-2013, 07:33 AM	#6
woblok Drives: 2011 Convertible Camaro 1SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Mishawaka, Indiana Posts: 19	I love my halo lights and new fog lights..... I think I still have both the original factory ones if you are interested.... Just PM me....

05-13-2013, 09:13 AM	#8
benji1997 Drives: 2013 IOM 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dartmouth, Ma. Posts: 443	Actually, it appears the 2014 Camaros will all have fully functioning fog lights. I wonder if the halos will become the DRLs on all models that have the halo lights? If that is the case, I prefer the current setup on halo-equipped Camaros below the ZL-1 level. I don't care for the low, low beam headlight as DRL or halos as DRL. If that is the direction GM is taking, my next muscle car may have to have Ford in the title.

05-13-2013, 09:47 AM	#10
Cangt77 Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS Manual Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NY Posts: 114	I love the HIDS/halos. To me the yellow halogen lights look old and dated, and the reflective housing just doesn't go with the car. HIDS not only look better but make the car look more high end, and to add to the fact that you get 10X the light output than standard halogen lights. I do wish the DRL's matched them and were HID's or at least matched the color

05-13-2013, 09:55 AM	#11
AdamEL Adam E. Lucchesi Drives: 2010 1SS/RS LS3 VR Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,381 View My Garage	Maybe I'm reading your post wrong, OP, but are you saying that you wish your Camaro didn't have the halos? I have no idea why you wouldn't want them... That was a huge deciding factor in my purchase of the RS package [the 20" RS wheels being the other part]. But to each his own, I suppose.

05-13-2013, 12:20 PM	#12
TonyCa See Ya when you get there Drives: Ls1 2013 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 7	I love my LS cause i get to do what i want to it.I modde alot of imports in my day. But after my Hummer got stolen I wanted to get back into the muscle range.. Well kinda cause i dont have a SS i could have bought one BUT I drive a lot to work so thats was really one of 3factors &. I couldnt see my self paying 4k more for some parts or all parts i may change. But Like Adam said to eachs own..

05-13-2013, 07:56 PM	#14
DRKnight1SS The Dude Drives: 2013 Camaro 1SS M6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Diego, Cali. Posts: 364	I own a 1SS and I wish I had gotten RS package. I really do like the halos a lot and plan on getting them added later on. As for the fog lights I don't think they absolutely need to be HID but I think I'd prefer them to be. Not a fan of the yellow myself.