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wylde1 · 07-04-2010, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCaptain

Very interesting! But imo your grill should come out the same distance in order to have a bit more of a "finished" look.

And yea, LED Halos are way way brighter then the BMW ones (providing you use enough). I did a CCFL (cold cathode fluorescent light) conversion on my old cobalt. I think i have pics of the difference if you want.

sure I'd like to check 'em out. These halos are just 4 small bulbs placed around the projector with a plastic diffuser ring over top of them to spread the light out. I'll definitely have to change them eventually, it's just a matter of what to...

IamJacksCamaro · 07-04-2010, 09:59 PM

Looks great wylde1.

scythezo6 · 07-06-2010, 09:19 AM

That's very cool! Congratz and enjoy!

CamaroSkooter · 07-06-2010, 09:32 AM

I'll bet AAC has some halo rings that'll fit those particular headlight housings. It's worth a shot.

I'll have to check out your photos when I get home. Everything is red X's for me here at work...

Shuffler · 07-06-2010, 09:38 AM

Doesn't look as mean now. Maybe because the lights are so far forward or the smaller diameter.

Looks like you did a nice install though.

wylde1 · 07-06-2010, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Shuffler

Doesn't look as mean now. Maybe because the lights are so far forward or the smaller diameter.

Looks like you did a nice install though.

I think it's the smaller diameter. The bumper doesn't cut off as much of the lense so it doesn't look like it's squinting at you haha. I see what you mean though. I think it looks more pointy and dangerous with the grill set back.

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

I'll bet AAC has some halo rings that'll fit those particular headlight housings. It's worth a shot.

I'll have to check out your photos when I get home. Everything is red X's for me here at work...

I believe they do have some CCFL ones. there are some other companies that make LED ones though. But I don't have the coin to drop on them just yet.

Musclefreak · 07-06-2010, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Shuffler

Doesn't look as mean now. Maybe because the lights are so far forward or the smaller diameter. hid kits Looks like you did a nice install though.

Ya lost a bit of it's mean look but still looks really clean which I like.

Michael#1 · 07-06-2010, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TaylorRyan74

Thats awesome, I could never do something like that. I like it a lot, but it would look better if it sat flush with the grill. It kinda reminds me of a charger headlights.

i was thinkin the same thing!

christianmotox · 07-06-2010, 06:42 PM

That looks awesome, Great Job.

So whats up with the amber lights? where can i get one of those?

brandotron · 07-06-2010, 06:53 PM

I love what you're going for, I really do, but it looks unfinished to me. Especially in this pic:

The right edge of the grill right next to the SS is at a different angle than the edge of the headlight, and the bottom edge of the headlight doesn't look flush with the bottom pf your grill opening. Does that make sense?

Looks fantastic at night, but a little haphazardly thrown together during the day. Kudos for being different, just needs a little polish now. My $0.02.

Shuffler · 07-06-2010, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by brandotron

I love what you're going for, I really do, but it looks unfinished to me. Especially in this pic:

The right edge of the grill right next to the SS is at a different angle than the edge of the headlight, and the bottom edge of the headlight doesn't look flush with the bottom pf your grill opening. Does that make sense?

Looks fantastic at night, but a little haphazardly thrown together during the day. Kudos for being different, just needs a little polish now. My $0.02.

I did not notice that as much earlier when I looked at it. Did not look long enough I guess. I do see what your refering to.

Russo · 07-06-2010, 07:11 PM

while im not a big halo fan to begin with, i think you did a good job... just finish off what people posted above. maybe with a heritage grill that sits flush with the headlights..

crussell83 · 07-06-2010, 08:42 PM

that came out lookin pretty sick...however i think flush mounting a grill with the lights would make it look even better

wishucould00 · 07-06-2010, 10:55 PM

Im not knocking what you're doing but to me that looks terrible. I understand the whole custom thing but it needs to be executed a little better. Sorry but I'm just speaking from years of customizing and doing car shows.

07-06-2010, 09:19 AM	#17
scythezo6 Virologist in the making Drives: 2010 VR SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 2,865	That's very cool! Congratz and enjoy! __________________ Victory Red 1SS/RS Ordered - 8/4/09 & Joined Camaro5.com family 6000, Delivered to the customer - 12/21/09

07-06-2010, 09:32 AM	#18
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	I'll bet AAC has some halo rings that'll fit those particular headlight housings. It's worth a shot. I'll have to check out your photos when I get home. Everything is red X's for me here at work... __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

07-06-2010, 09:38 AM	#19
Shuffler God Bless Dawson Drives: Synergy for my Daughter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,057	Doesn't look as mean now. Maybe because the lights are so far forward or the smaller diameter. Looks like you did a nice install though. __________________

07-06-2010, 06:53 PM	#24
brandotron I am the internets. Drives: dangerously Join Date: May 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 12,571 View My Garage	I love what you're going for, I really do, but it looks unfinished to me. Especially in this pic: The right edge of the grill right next to the SS is at a different angle than the edge of the headlight, and the bottom edge of the headlight doesn't look flush with the bottom pf your grill opening. Does that make sense? Looks fantastic at night, but a little haphazardly thrown together during the day. Kudos for being different, just needs a little polish now. My $0.02. __________________

07-06-2010, 08:42 PM	#27
crussell83 SS Gimp Drives: 2ss SS/RS IBM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Crowley, TX Posts: 53	that came out lookin pretty sick...however i think flush mounting a grill with the lights would make it look even better __________________ 2010 SS/RS 2ss Imperial Blue w/White stripes Airaid Cold Air Intake, Kooks 1 3/4" Longtubes, Kooks X-Pipe, Borla Stinger mufflers, Custom Tune, Eibach 1" Lowering Springs, TSW Vairano Rims Lots more to come

07-04-2010, 09:59 PM	#16
IamJacksCamaro Drives: Camaro LS M6, Fiero, Ford F100 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 638	Looks great wylde1.

07-06-2010, 06:42 PM	#23
christianmotox Drives: ( . )( . ) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,827	That looks awesome, Great Job. So whats up with the amber lights? where can i get one of those?

07-06-2010, 07:11 PM	#26
Russo Unofficial Glass Tech Drives: 2014 Ford F150 FX2 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Raceland, LA Posts: 1,376	while im not a big halo fan to begin with, i think you did a good job... just finish off what people posted above. maybe with a heritage grill that sits flush with the headlights..

07-06-2010, 10:55 PM	#28
wishucould00 Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 114 View My Garage	Im not knocking what you're doing but to me that looks terrible. I understand the whole custom thing but it needs to be executed a little better. Sorry but I'm just speaking from years of customizing and doing car shows.

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