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Miro23 · 10-15-2012, 11:12 PM

I want to change out the factory yellow fog lights to some HID lights to match the 2LT RS package HID headlights. I've been reading about this topic on other threads and there seams to be some technicalities I'm not sure about: Heat and light intensity. Apparently some HID fog lights can get too hot and burn the plastic foglight cover and some lights are not that intense. Can anyone shed some light on this technical topic? I just want my fog lights to look as nice as my HID headlights. I live in Texas so its just a cosmetic fog light. ;-)

bencardenas12 · 10-16-2012, 08:31 PM

yeah I would recommend going through ACC and picking up their LED bulbs because I put HIDs in my fogs and after about 10min of use my lens was completely melted and screwed up. I own a lot of ACC products and 100% recommend them, I actually just finished ordering their LED fogs

awfarley · 10-17-2012, 05:38 PM

If the color of the bulb is all you want, and you're not really worried about light intensity save yourself a lot of money and go to eBay.

I just bought my wife some white led fog bulbs for $10 shipped. They look to be about a 5-6k hid.

A lot of people seem to have issues with HID melting the housing but I've heard a glass lens will hold up to the heat.

JeffyS94 · 10-17-2012, 05:59 PM

I bought the AAC plasma bulbs, and they look fantastic! I would definitely recommend them.

Miro23 · 10-17-2012, 07:53 PM

Thanks guys. I'll look into the white fog lights (not HID) to avoid melting issues and keep cost down. I just want the look of the white fog lights.

a.morblu · 10-18-2012, 08:43 AM

I've had my led pw13s for a year. Only a few leds are on the top are just now starting to fail. They look amazing and match almost perfectly with no heat issues at all. So like an earlier post said, if your just looking to match the color go with something like these.

Calikenn · 10-18-2012, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Miro23

Thanks guys. I'll look into the white fog lights (not HID) to avoid melting issues and keep cost down. I just want the look of the white fog lights.

Miro...be warned...the AAC's are about 6000K and have a blue hint. If you are ok with that then get them and enjoy....Alot better than the stock yellows. If you want a true match to your halos/HIDs, you might want to consider something closer to 4300k. Just preference I guess. I didn't like mine that blue. Good luck...either way, they really do make your car stand out!

OVERPAR73 · 10-18-2012, 09:45 AM

How do you swap out the DRL's and fog lights on the 2013. ZL 1 convertible? I have new AAC lights to install.

a.morblu · 10-18-2012, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Calikenn

Miro...be warned...the AAC's are about 6000K and have a blue hint. If you are ok with that then get them and enjoy....Alot better than the stock yellows. If you want a true match to your halos/HIDs, you might want to consider something closer to 4300k. Just preference I guess. I didn't like mine that blue. Good luck...either way, they really do make your car stand out!

AACs plasma bulbs are more blue than the pw13s. The pw13s match almost perfectly. I put my car next to another with the plasmas and its a night and day difference in color.

Miro23 · 11-05-2012, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by a.morblu

I've had my led pw13s for a year. Only a few leds are on the top are just now starting to fail. They look amazing and match almost perfectly with no heat issues at all. So like an earlier post said, if your just looking to match the color go with something like these.

This is what I want them to look like. I don't care about intensity only looks and keeping cost down. Would you all post some links to what you recommend for me. There are so many options to choose from. Thx

Calikenn · 11-05-2012, 10:28 AM

I noticed that you have a 2013. GM changed the socket for the drl bulbs for 2013 (and late model 2012, which I have). It is now PSX26W and the key (little male plastic piece on the bulb that slides into the female piece on the harness) is on the other side. This means that the key on the P13W bulb won't fit exactly into the harness in your 2013. if you are ok with filing the key down, and the bulb not snapping in place, then you are good, as nothing else changed. A lot of members have done this and are happy with this modification.

The other option is to get a bulb with the new socket. I purchased mine from a c5 vendor for $45. Not only did it fit the new socket, but it snapped in securely and was a better match for my halos and Headlights (4300K). You can read about it in this thread and see my pictures....it's post #44. It's good to do your homework and have options. Good luck!

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=252161&page=2

Rocky1974 · 11-09-2012, 08:43 PM

I have a 2010 2SS non-RS that I put GM RS headlights in using an OttoBody harness. I love the way my lights work, but I didn't like the way my yellow fogs didn't match my HID's. I replaced my fog lamps with ACC's Plasma LED replacements. Now my fogs are bluer than my HID's. Does anybody know where I can get some 5202 replacements that more closely match the color/temp of the GM Hid's?

Jrichards73 · 11-17-2012, 09:49 PM

http://www.gen5diy.com/index.php?rou...product_id=118

nyrfan · 11-18-2012, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Jrichards73

http://www.gen5diy.com/index.php?rou...product_id=118

I just received these, while the color is real close to HID, there is a yellow tint to them. Defiantly disappointed with them and will be returning them.

I wish someone would come out with a 5K bulb.

10-15-2012, 11:12 PM	#1
Miro23 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 45	HID Fog Light Mod I want to change out the factory yellow fog lights to some HID lights to match the 2LT RS package HID headlights. I've been reading about this topic on other threads and there seams to be some technicalities I'm not sure about: Heat and light intensity. Apparently some HID fog lights can get too hot and burn the plastic foglight cover and some lights are not that intense. Can anyone shed some light on this technical topic? I just want my fog lights to look as nice as my HID headlights. I live in Texas so its just a cosmetic fog light. ;-) __________________ 2013 Camaro 2LT RS with Trex Phantom Grille, Oracle Aqua LED footwell lights w/dimmer, and a black rear chevy bowtie

10-17-2012, 07:53 PM	#5
Miro23 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 45	Thanks guys. I'll look into the white fog lights (not HID) to avoid melting issues and keep cost down. I just want the look of the white fog lights. __________________ 2013 Camaro 2LT RS with Trex Phantom Grille, Oracle Aqua LED footwell lights w/dimmer, and a black rear chevy bowtie

10-18-2012, 09:45 AM	#8
OVERPAR73 2018 Garnet Red ZL1 conve Drives: 2013 & 2018 ZL1 vert Join Date: May 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,471 View My Garage	How do you swap out the DRL's and fog lights on the 2013. ZL 1 convertible? I have new AAC lights to install. Last edited by OVERPAR73; 10-18-2012 at 02:41 PM.

11-05-2012, 10:28 AM	#11
Calikenn Drives: 2012 Corvette GS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sunny California Posts: 620	@Miro I noticed that you have a 2013. GM changed the socket for the drl bulbs for 2013 (and late model 2012, which I have). It is now PSX26W and the key (little male plastic piece on the bulb that slides into the female piece on the harness) is on the other side. This means that the key on the P13W bulb won't fit exactly into the harness in your 2013. if you are ok with filing the key down, and the bulb not snapping in place, then you are good, as nothing else changed. A lot of members have done this and are happy with this modification. The other option is to get a bulb with the new socket. I purchased mine from a c5 vendor for $45. Not only did it fit the new socket, but it snapped in securely and was a better match for my halos and Headlights (4300K). You can read about it in this thread and see my pictures....it's post #44. It's good to do your homework and have options. Good luck! http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=252161&page=2

11-09-2012, 08:43 PM	#12
Rocky1974 Drives: 2010 RJT 2SS M6 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Garrison,KY Posts: 1,548 View My Garage	I have a 2010 2SS non-RS that I put GM RS headlights in using an OttoBody harness. I love the way my lights work, but I didn't like the way my yellow fogs didn't match my HID's. I replaced my fog lamps with ACC's Plasma LED replacements. Now my fogs are bluer than my HID's. Does anybody know where I can get some 5202 replacements that more closely match the color/temp of the GM Hid's? __________________ 2010 RJT 2SS M6, Kooks Long Tubes, NPP Exhaust, CAI Cold Air w/Jannetty Scoop, RotoFab Washer Bottle, Elite Engineering Catch Can, MGW Shifter w/ZL1 Shaft and Knob, 2015 SS Sedan Steering Wheel and Air Bag, 2012 Heater Hose Conversion, 2012 Power Seat Conversion, RS Head Lights,Gen5DIY RS Conversion Harness, LED Fog Lamp Bulbs, Backup Camera Kit, NLP Spoiler, SLP Splitter, ZL1 Rockers and Diffuser, Color Matched Shark Fin, RS Roof Mouldings, Painted White Stripes, WCC LS3 Emblems, Heritage Grille and Blacked Out Tail Light Panel w/Retro SS Emblems, 416 RWHP, 411 RWT, Tuned by BlueCat.

10-16-2012, 08:31 PM	#2
bencardenas12 Drives: Black Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 52	yeah I would recommend going through ACC and picking up their LED bulbs because I put HIDs in my fogs and after about 10min of use my lens was completely melted and screwed up. I own a lot of ACC products and 100% recommend them, I actually just finished ordering their LED fogs

10-17-2012, 05:38 PM	#3
awfarley Drives: 2011 5.7L Tundra Double-Cab X-SP Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,031	If the color of the bulb is all you want, and you're not really worried about light intensity save yourself a lot of money and go to eBay. I just bought my wife some white led fog bulbs for $10 shipped. They look to be about a 5-6k hid. A lot of people seem to have issues with HID melting the housing but I've heard a glass lens will hold up to the heat.

10-17-2012, 05:59 PM	#4
JeffyS94 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT cyber grey metallic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Carbondale, IL Posts: 81 View My Garage	I bought the AAC plasma bulbs, and they look fantastic! I would definitely recommend them.

10-18-2012, 08:43 AM	#6
a.morblu Drives: 2011 Sinister SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Circle City Posts: 489 View My Garage	I've had my led pw13s for a year. Only a few leds are on the top are just now starting to fail. They look amazing and match almost perfectly with no heat issues at all. So like an earlier post said, if your just looking to match the color go with something like these.

11-17-2012, 09:49 PM	#13
Jrichards73 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 921	http://www.gen5diy.com/index.php?rou...product_id=118 __________________ Updates: BTR Stage 2 VVT Cam Kit w/Smith Brothers Trunnions, Fluidampr, RX catch can, B&M Trans pan mod, Kooks Black Headers, Borla S-tunes, Eibach Multi-Pro-R2 coilovers and Swaybars, BMR Full Bushing kit with Toe and Trailing arms, RB Rotors w/EBC Pads, GForce 1400 Axles (now on order). AVH-X5800BHS in Scosche GM5201AB.