What are the cons of having just HIDs - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

MIACamaro87 · 02-02-2011, 11:17 AM

So I have a 2010 1LT no RS package. Are there any cons of having just HIDs installed ?

Appreciate your help, also if from the miami area any good places to go get them installed.

*The_Blur* · 02-02-2011, 11:26 AM

Your lights are brighter so some people might think you have brights on. I've seen posts where Camaro5 drivers have been flashed by oncoming headlamps.

I'm installing some bixenon HIDs from a site vendor when the weather allows it.

One Sick Camaro · 02-02-2011, 11:28 AM

I love mine. Made a huge diffrence at night.

PonyCrusher · 02-02-2011, 02:12 PM

thank the lord I have em otherwise I couldnt imagine what it would be like with my covers on ha.

caverman · 02-02-2011, 03:44 PM

Take a look through these two threads. Just the HID kit is better than Halogen but they don't hold a stick to the HID projectors.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69917

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120440

C586 · 02-02-2011, 05:52 PM

HID thrown in halogen sucks. People just think its better because they think it looks cooler or something. Ever hear of a louder exhaust making your car feel faster when it really isnt?? HID in reflector is the same thing. The biggest con of HID in your housings will be blinding other drivers as well as it being illegal. And you will look like a ricer in a civic IMO because its a half assed way to do HID.

This is the legal and proper way to do HID.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116808

zebra · 02-02-2011, 06:02 PM

if you do decide to do a HID swap, just make sure to aim your headlights farther down towards the ground. you'll keep most of the glare out of peoples' eyes & be less likely to get pulled over for driving with your highs on (ask me & PQ how we found out it's a moving violation in FL

)

the best place to get the work done is in your driveway.

IBM/2SS/RS/LS3 · 02-02-2011, 07:59 PM

I have HID's in my 2500HD and it has a 4" lift..

I charge $10 for tanning if you're interested

1969to2010 · 02-18-2011, 10:05 PM

did HIDs with tinted headlight assemblys they arent blinding anyone and I can see finally, had GTS covers with my halogens and with out my fog lights on I couldnt see a thing

SNV · 02-19-2011, 01:21 AM

As long as you point them down more there really isn't a problem.

02-02-2011, 11:17 AM	#1
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02-02-2011, 11:26 AM	#2
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02-02-2011, 11:28 AM	#3
One Sick Camaro That Cam though... Drives: 11 Camaro 2SS 02 T/A WS6 15 SSV Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 2,817	I love mine. Made a huge diffrence at night. __________________

02-02-2011, 02:12 PM	#4
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02-02-2011, 03:44 PM	#5
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	Take a look through these two threads. Just the HID kit is better than Halogen but they don't hold a stick to the HID projectors. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69917 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120440 __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

02-02-2011, 05:52 PM	#6
C586 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NY Posts: 1,117	HID thrown in halogen sucks. People just think its better because they think it looks cooler or something. Ever hear of a louder exhaust making your car feel faster when it really isnt?? HID in reflector is the same thing. The biggest con of HID in your housings will be blinding other drivers as well as it being illegal. And you will look like a ricer in a civic IMO because its a half assed way to do HID. This is the legal and proper way to do HID. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116808

02-02-2011, 06:02 PM	#7
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	if you do decide to do a HID swap, just make sure to aim your headlights farther down towards the ground. you'll keep most of the glare out of peoples' eyes & be less likely to get pulled over for driving with your highs on (ask me & PQ how we found out it's a moving violation in FL ) the best place to get the work done is in your driveway. __________________ Eve ('00 FRC): hot-air intake Rowan ('09 H3): 5spd mom-mobile Penny ('99 Sierra): 5.3 / HD 5spd... gone but not forgotten Samson ('18 HD): compounded 408

02-02-2011, 07:59 PM	#8
IBM/2SS/RS/LS3 NorCal Camaro➎ Member Drives: Bowties ONLY!! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nor☆Cal Posts: 1,768 View My Garage	I have HID's in my 2500HD and it has a 4" lift.. I charge $10 for tanning if you're interested __________________

02-18-2011, 10:05 PM	#9
1969to2010 The Man in Black Drives: 1969 Camaro 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 2,016	did HIDs with tinted headlight assemblys they arent blinding anyone and I can see finally, had GTS covers with my halogens and with out my fog lights on I couldnt see a thing __________________

02-19-2011, 01:21 AM	#10
SNV Drives: 2014 RRM 2ls Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 1,307 View My Garage	As long as you point them down more there really isn't a problem.

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