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Dmpsix · 11-12-2020, 03:23 PM

Sorry it’s been years since I’ve posted and I can’t find anything via the search tool.

Anyways, I have a 2011 SS/RS

One of the HID Bulbs went out, not the Halo itself but the bulb that is primarily used for night driving.

For the life of me I can NOT find an OEM replacement and every auto part store tells me they have lights for the non RS that give off the yellow hue.

I found some lights here and there that give off a dark blue light, but I don’t want that. I just want OEM so it matches with the other bulb.

Does anyone know where to find these ?

gtstorey · 11-12-2020, 03:42 PM

maybe this one?

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...sn=912&jsn=912

ADVMax · 11-12-2020, 03:43 PM

I put these in -

https://www.amazon.com/CAR-ROVER-D1S...omotive&sr=1-3

They have a 10000K bulb that is bluer, the 8000K is a more white light.

Less than 25 bucks for 2 of them - such a deal.

Rafael205 · 11-12-2020, 03:57 PM

Diode Dynamics offers these.

pyroguy · 11-12-2020, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Rafael205

Diode Dynamics offers these.

+1 for Diode Dynamics

DMan918 · 11-12-2020, 06:18 PM

Been very happy with my diode dynamic drls. I wouldn’t worry about being oem. Likely the life of the other bulb doesn’t have a ton of time left so might as well swap the pair.

InFiD3ViL · 11-12-2020, 06:33 PM

What you need is a D1S class bulb (or set of 2 preferably). OSRAM is the original manufacturer and is considered the best. I believe that 4300k is the stock color.

OSRAM D1S

ADVMax · 11-12-2020, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

What you need is a D1S class bulb (or set of 2 preferably). OSRAM is the original manufacturer and is considered the best. I believe that 4300k is the stock color.

OSRAM D1S

What he said above about changing them in pairs - yes, for sure.

And thank YOU for the standard “k” @4300. I had wondered what the stock rating was and hadn’t found that yet. These that I got were 8000, I’m really wondering about trying a 6000 just because? These 8000k units are bright but really I wonder if the lower number would be a whiter light and actually illuminate better?

I’ve threatened to fab some mounts and stick a set of Hella 500’s with 100 watt halogens in them on the front bumper. I like those lights, they’ll light up a mile of highway!

InFiD3ViL · 11-12-2020, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ADVMax

What he said above about changing them in pairs - yes, for sure.

And thank YOU for the standard “k” @4300. I had wondered what the stock rating was and hadn’t found that yet. These that I got were 8000, I’m really wondering about trying a 6000 just because? These 8000k units are bright but really I wonder if the lower number would be a whiter light and actually illuminate better?

I’ve threatened to fab some mounts and stick a set of Hella 500’s with 100 watt halogens in them on the front bumper. I like those lights, they’ll light up a mile of highway!

Yep! I made that mistake which I why I know to change them in pairs. I burnt out my passenger side bulb last year. I was in between paychecks and was low on cash so I couldn't really afford both at the time...they are like $50-60 per bulb. So now I have one bulb that is slightly more purple-ish than the other bulb. Luckily it isn't very noticeable, but it still bothers me.

I was actually thinking of going with 6ks next time too. I want something as pure white as possible. My LED DRLs are a very clean bright white and I want them to match those as close as possible.

Camaro2ss2010 · 11-12-2020, 09:26 PM

I run the diode dynamics 6000. They are a perfect match with the P13W in the DRL. Pretty bright with a long throw at night.

hammdo · 11-12-2020, 10:14 PM

Diodes here too ...

-Don

102SS · 11-13-2020, 05:51 AM

Phillips makes a D1S C1 bulb and Amazon Rock Auto and Ebay have them listed.

KenKat · 11-13-2020, 08:28 AM

I did this job on my 2014; it uses a D3S instead of the D1S for a 2011, but other than that, it’s should be the same. I used OSRAM bulbs that I bought on eBay.

Here was a really helpful video on the replacement procedure:

https://youtu.be/2CybG7ar0Sc

There’s a few videos out there about taking the bumper off or other crazy stuff; not necessary, you can access them from the back / under the hood. It’s a little tight quarters, but do-able.

11-12-2020, 03:23 PM	#1
Dmpsix Drives: Black L99 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,862	Haven’t posted in forever and need help Sorry it’s been years since I’ve posted and I can’t find anything via the search tool. Anyways, I have a 2011 SS/RS One of the HID Bulbs went out, not the Halo itself but the bulb that is primarily used for night driving. For the life of me I can NOT find an OEM replacement and every auto part store tells me they have lights for the non RS that give off the yellow hue. I found some lights here and there that give off a dark blue light, but I don’t want that. I just want OEM so it matches with the other bulb. Does anyone know where to find these ?

11-12-2020, 03:57 PM	#4
Rafael205 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Euless, Texas Posts: 527	Diode Dynamics offers these. __________________

11-12-2020, 06:33 PM	#7
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,575	What you need is a D1S class bulb (or set of 2 preferably). OSRAM is the original manufacturer and is considered the best. I believe that 4300k is the stock color. OSRAM D1S __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

11-12-2020, 09:26 PM	#10
Camaro2ss2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS M6 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,249	I run the diode dynamics 6000. They are a perfect match with the P13W in the DRL. Pretty bright with a long throw at night. __________________ ECS supercharger, custom ground cam, ported throttle body, long tube headers, aeromotive fuel pump, fic injectors, ATI super damper, Corsa Extreme exhaust, elite engineering catch can and many other things.

11-12-2020, 10:14 PM	#11
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Diodes here too ... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

11-12-2020, 03:42 PM	#2
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,155	maybe this one? https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...sn=912&jsn=912

11-12-2020, 03:43 PM	#3
ADVMax Sporting Foole Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 500	I put these in - https://www.amazon.com/CAR-ROVER-D1S...omotive&sr=1-3 They have a 10000K bulb that is bluer, the 8000K is a more white light. Less than 25 bucks for 2 of them - such a deal.

11-12-2020, 06:18 PM	#6
DMan918 Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Convertible 6MT Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Algonquin, IL Posts: 258	Been very happy with my diode dynamic drls. I wouldn’t worry about being oem. Likely the life of the other bulb doesn’t have a ton of time left so might as well swap the pair.

11-13-2020, 05:51 AM	#12
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 3,143	Phillips makes a D1S C1 bulb and Amazon Rock Auto and Ebay have them listed. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 ZL1 Rims 60ft 2.03 13.08 at 107.82 (4/28) 2009 Pontiac G8 3.6L the DD

11-13-2020, 08:28 AM	#13
KenKat Drives: 2014 2LT RS Summit White Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 622	I did this job on my 2014; it uses a D3S instead of the D1S for a 2011, but other than that, it’s should be the same. I used OSRAM bulbs that I bought on eBay. Here was a really helpful video on the replacement procedure: https://youtu.be/2CybG7ar0Sc There’s a few videos out there about taking the bumper off or other crazy stuff; not necessary, you can access them from the back / under the hood. It’s a little tight quarters, but do-able.