HIDs over regular lights - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

TRIXXTERR · 11-09-2008, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SScattergunSS

Does anyone know what kind of lifespan the HID's have compared to halogen headlights?

Hmm I was Thing about this the other day..ANYONE??

I Suppose it couldnt be WORSE than my 96Z, owned it for 4yrs and have replaced BOTH lowbeams at least twice.... I Hope they have a longer lifespan than the 1.5-2yrs the ones on my Z have..

Inspector 17 · 11-09-2008, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRIXXTERR

Hmm I was Thing about this the other day..ANYONE??

I Suppose it couldnt be WORSE than my 96Z, owned it for 4yrs and have replaced BOTH lowbeams at least twice.... I Hope they have a longer lifespan than the 1.5-2yrs the ones on my Z have..

A HID lamp will last, on the average, 3 to 5 times as long as a halogen bulb.

For more info, look here:
http://www.halcyon.net/lights/hid-faq.shtml

RallyFever · 11-09-2008, 08:11 PM

It is all about preference.
IMO, the HIDs take the "edge" off the SS.
Like the functionality, hate the halos

Mr_Draco · 11-09-2008, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SScattergunSS

Does anyone know what kind of lifespan the HID's have compared to halogen headlights?

HID's will last longer then you'll own the car as long as the casing stays intact.

*The_Blur* · 11-09-2008, 08:13 PM

I'm pretty much stuck on the HIDs. They look incredible, and I don't want any strain for other drivers or me.

MB2010CC · 11-10-2008, 12:31 AM

I pretty much ordered them because I think they look SWEET!!!

headpunter · 11-10-2008, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MB2010CC

I pretty much ordered them because I think they look SWEET!!!

aint nothing wrong with that.

toxicity · 11-10-2008, 03:25 PM

My brother's Beamer has them and they are amazing i wish my saturn had them... i think i am gonna switch the halo and make them a nice orange if that is even going to be possible... but the HIDs are awesome

headpunter · 11-10-2008, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toxicity

My brother's Beamer has them and they are amazing i wish my saturn had them... i think i am gonna switch the halo and make them a nice orange if that is even going to be possible... but the HIDs are awesome

you may want to check legality of that before you get a ticked if its not legal (i dont think it is)

toxicity · 11-10-2008, 03:37 PM

i don't think it is going to be illegal cuz they should be a close color to the side markers... if it was going to be like red or something like on the black sema car then there would be problems cuz then the front looks like the back and you could get a head on collision but the orange or amber colors signify the front of the car... that is just my logic on the whole thing tho

lalometalik · 11-10-2008, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toxicity

i don't think it is going to be illegal cuz they should be a close color to the side markers... if it was going to be like red or something like on the black sema car then there would be problems cuz then the front looks like the back and you could get a head on collision but the orange or amber colors signify the front of the car... that is just my logic on the whole thing tho

tell that to the coppers

kdbolt70 · 11-10-2008, 05:32 PM

I've never owned a car with HIDs, how difficult is it to swap for different temps?

joepitt · 11-11-2008, 01:12 PM

I have a 2008 Enclave with HID. They are a major reason I'll order the RS package.

CoriJoe · 11-11-2008, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdbolt70

I've never owned a car with HIDs, how difficult is it to swap for different temps?

I'd hope that you can get an aftermarket HID kit. Does anyone know if that's available for other cars? I would expect that you can switch the lights, later.

11-09-2008, 08:13 PM	#19
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	I'm pretty much stuck on the HIDs. They look incredible, and I don't want any strain for other drivers or me. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

11-10-2008, 12:31 AM	#20
MB2010CC Back in Black Drives: 2010 Black 2LT/RS Camaro Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 172	I pretty much ordered them because I think they look SWEET!!! __________________ Currently Drives: Purple 1996 Chevrolet Beretta. Nicknamed The Purple People Eater NOT ANYMORE!!!(Which is exactly why I am getting a 2010 Chevy Camaro )

11-10-2008, 05:32 PM	#26
kdbolt70 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Haslett, Mi Posts: 1,287 View My Garage	I've never owned a car with HIDs, how difficult is it to swap for different temps? __________________ 2SS/RS Victory Red M6 w/ Black Rallys #3305 Muffler Delete, Lloyd "SS" Floormats, K&N Aircharger, Skip Shift Eliminator, Blacked Bowties

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Angel Eye Mod (93-97 Camaros)	CamaroSpike23	4th Generation Camaros	105	05-12-2014 03:17 PM
HALO's / HID's	Beyond Limits	Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions	31	12-21-2010 08:30 AM
Fog Lights	MB2010CC	Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions	34	01-18-2009 01:45 PM
RS tail lights?	MLL67RSSS	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	16	09-23-2008 11:59 AM
Cowl Induction hood and reverse lights on 5th gen	rray200	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	77	01-15-2008 12:30 PM

11-09-2008, 08:11 PM	#17
RallyFever Senior Member Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 749	It is all about preference. IMO, the HIDs take the "edge" off the SS. Like the functionality, hate the halos

11-10-2008, 03:25 PM	#22
toxicity Drives: 'Maro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: PA Posts: 70	My brother's Beamer has them and they are amazing i wish my saturn had them... i think i am gonna switch the halo and make them a nice orange if that is even going to be possible... but the HIDs are awesome

11-10-2008, 03:37 PM	#24
toxicity Drives: 'Maro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: PA Posts: 70	i don't think it is going to be illegal cuz they should be a close color to the side markers... if it was going to be like red or something like on the black sema car then there would be problems cuz then the front looks like the back and you could get a head on collision but the orange or amber colors signify the front of the car... that is just my logic on the whole thing tho

11-11-2008, 01:12 PM	#27
joepitt Drives: 2016 2SS Camaro, 2017 Acura Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 469	I have a 2008 Enclave with HID. They are a major reason I'll order the RS package.