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XXXSUFFAXXX · 12-31-2012, 08:30 PM

My next mod is going to be the headlights and DRLs. I really want the multicolor halos for the headlight and DRLs, but I do NOT want to bake my lights and take them apart. Is there a company that sells them already in the headlight/DRLs and that maybe already uses the stock halo ring? I don't like the LED dot look of the halos I have seen from ORACLE. If anyone could help, that would be great, thanks.

SNK · 12-31-2012, 08:40 PM

JDP halos. You do not have to open the headlight and bake. It uses the factory halo and is a fairly easy instal. I did it with my dad and we don't know a lot about wiring or anything. A lot of people use this kit because it is an easier instal and there are no individual LEDs in the halo. Here is a pic (if it works)

SNK · 12-31-2012, 08:41 PM

Day time

SSMickey · 12-31-2012, 08:55 PM

Second the JDP suggestion. There halo's are great and the install is not hard. However, there is currently no fog light halo option from JDP. I do believe they are working on them though. You can always go with AAC though, but do your research and know what your getting into.

XXXSUFFAXXX · 12-31-2012, 08:56 PM

Thanks, yeah I was looking into the JDP ones, but I wish I could find the DRL/fog lights that work with them. I like the easy to install and smooth/stock halo use, but it's on 6-8 week back order.... Yikes...

XXXSUFFAXXX · 12-31-2012, 08:57 PM

Thanks for the update Mickey. I would love to have both upper and lower. Just wish there was a way to get the Oracle halo DRL that is $119 to work with this kit. That would be perfect.

MackMan · 01-01-2013, 03:32 PM

You can tap into your JDP lights and use the same controller. That's what I did with my grill lights and JDP lights. Planning to add Halo DRLs eventually, tapped into JDP as well.

It's pretty easy to do. When you run the RGB wires into the car just tap into that set of wires. I cut some of the heat shrink tubing off, spliced into the wires and made a central spot for new wires in front of the driver side wheel where I can connect all my LED strips and DRLs when I get them. It's very simple honestly. Got the RGB wire off eBay for like $5 or something for 15 feet haha.

Here's a video.. the lights don't show up in the video when it starts flashing real quick in the grill but that was just cause I was recording with my iPhone. Hope this gives you the idea.

XXXSUFFAXXX · 01-01-2013, 03:37 PM

That looks really nice mackman. I was looking at doing the headlights, grille, and DRLs all running off the same box too. Let me know when you do the DRLs. I found out you only buy the ring from Oracle, and not the DRL with the halo already in it :/ bummer...

MackMan · 01-02-2013, 09:31 AM

Yeah I found some on ebay for like $25 I'm thinking about ordering. Might order 2 sets and do demon eyes as well... haven't seen RGB halos & demon eyes together yet. Usually people just do static colors or 2 color change.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/170796236760...84.m1423.l2649

I just wish there were more LEDs like in Oracles. Get what you pay for I guess.

chef-beavis · 01-02-2013, 09:35 AM

I know nightowlleds.com is almost into production! Look them up! I met Joe at C5 fest III. There are a few vendors here that have expressed interest in their set-up when it is ready later this month.

Check them out and stay tuned. They have a killer product on the way! Blows everything else out there away, IMHO. That is why I've waited.

MackMan · 01-02-2013, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by chef-beavis

I know nightowlleds.com is almost into production! Look them up! I met Joe at C5 fest III. There are a few vendors here that have expressed interest in their set-up when it is ready later this month.

Check them out and stay tuned. They have a killer product on the way! Blows everything else out there away, IMHO. That is why I've waited.

Yeah I think they sent me an email. They have some awesome sounding products coming up. Can't wait.

CamaroI · 01-02-2013, 09:40 AM

Any local shop can do the installation for you. Cost couple 100 but in grand scheme have everything done without having to worry about install...side note cannot really see the led from oracle

MackMan · 01-02-2013, 09:43 AM

Yeah true, I like doing everything I can to the car though myself. It's kind of like therapy even though it gets frustrating sometimes. At least you feel accomplished when it's all said and done... no matter how bloody your knuckles get or how many things you throw across the room in frustration.

XXXSUFFAXXX · 01-02-2013, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MackMan

Yeah true, I like doing everything I can to the car though myself. It's kind of like therapy even though it gets frustrating sometimes. At least you feel accomplished when it's all said and done... no matter how bloody your knuckles get or how many things you throw across the room in frustration.

I think everyone can relate to this mackman. When you go to car shows, drive around, or just admire you hard work in the shop, you have a sense of accomplishment that you can only feel when it's all said and done.

Thanks for the help guys.

Mackman, how did you tap it into the grille lights? Just t-tap one wire on the halos and one on the grille lights?

12-31-2012, 08:30 PM	#1
XXXSUFFAXXX SINISTER Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Henderson, NC Posts: 25	Colored Headlights and DRLs My next mod is going to be the headlights and DRLs. I really want the multicolor halos for the headlight and DRLs, but I do NOT want to bake my lights and take them apart. Is there a company that sells them already in the headlight/DRLs and that maybe already uses the stock halo ring? I don't like the LED dot look of the halos I have seen from ORACLE. If anyone could help, that would be great, thanks. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1083836343

12-31-2012, 08:40 PM	#2
SNK Drives: 2010 2LT...Black Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chevy Chase, MD Posts: 298	JDP halos. You do not have to open the headlight and bake. It uses the factory halo and is a fairly easy instal. I did it with my dad and we don't know a lot about wiring or anything. A lot of people use this kit because it is an easier instal and there are no individual LEDs in the halo. Here is a pic (if it works) Attached Images __________________

12-31-2012, 08:41 PM	#3
SNK Drives: 2010 2LT...Black Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chevy Chase, MD Posts: 298	Day time Attached Images __________________

12-31-2012, 08:55 PM	#4
SSMickey Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Columbia S.C. Posts: 1,455 View My Garage	Second the JDP suggestion. There halo's are great and the install is not hard. However, there is currently no fog light halo option from JDP. I do believe they are working on them though. You can always go with AAC though, but do your research and know what your getting into. __________________ ProCharger P1X, Vengeance Racing Kaotic Cam, ARH Headers and Exhaust with Borla ATAK mufflers, MGW Shifter, MTI Drop Springs, Forgeline RB3C Wheels, 3.91 gears, Night Owl LED Control System

12-31-2012, 08:56 PM	#5
XXXSUFFAXXX SINISTER Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Henderson, NC Posts: 25	Thanks, yeah I was looking into the JDP ones, but I wish I could find the DRL/fog lights that work with them. I like the easy to install and smooth/stock halo use, but it's on 6-8 week back order.... Yikes... __________________ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1083836343

12-31-2012, 08:57 PM	#6
XXXSUFFAXXX SINISTER Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Henderson, NC Posts: 25	Thanks for the update Mickey. I would love to have both upper and lower. Just wish there was a way to get the Oracle halo DRL that is $119 to work with this kit. That would be perfect. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1083836343

01-01-2013, 03:37 PM	#8
XXXSUFFAXXX SINISTER Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Henderson, NC Posts: 25	That looks really nice mackman. I was looking at doing the headlights, grille, and DRLs all running off the same box too. Let me know when you do the DRLs. I found out you only buy the ring from Oracle, and not the DRL with the halo already in it :/ bummer...

01-02-2013, 09:31 AM	#9
MackMan Camaro CRAZY Drives: 2019 OC 1SS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Winchester, KY Posts: 3,202 View My Garage	Yeah I found some on ebay for like $25 I'm thinking about ordering. Might order 2 sets and do demon eyes as well... haven't seen RGB halos & demon eyes together yet. Usually people just do static colors or 2 color change. http://www.ebay.com/itm/170796236760...84.m1423.l2649 I just wish there were more LEDs like in Oracles. Get what you pay for I guess.

01-02-2013, 09:35 AM	#10
chef-beavis Drives: IOM 2013 2SS/RS, Greenie, 06 FXSTBi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Turd Town, WI Posts: 1,585	Another option... I know nightowlleds.com is almost into production! Look them up! I met Joe at C5 fest III. There are a few vendors here that have expressed interest in their set-up when it is ready later this month. Check them out and stay tuned. They have a killer product on the way! Blows everything else out there away, IMHO. That is why I've waited.

01-02-2013, 09:40 AM	#12
CamaroI Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: DFW Posts: 3,112	Any local shop can do the installation for you. Cost couple 100 but in grand scheme have everything done without having to worry about install...side note cannot really see the led from oracle

01-02-2013, 09:43 AM	#13
MackMan Camaro CRAZY Drives: 2019 OC 1SS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Winchester, KY Posts: 3,202 View My Garage	Yeah true, I like doing everything I can to the car though myself. It's kind of like therapy even though it gets frustrating sometimes. At least you feel accomplished when it's all said and done... no matter how bloody your knuckles get or how many things you throw across the room in frustration.