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i007spectre · 08-20-2009, 09:53 PM

So I do quite a bit of driving in the dark and was wondering how good the halo lights that come with the rs package are. I know its hard to really describe, but what I'm looking for is distance illuminated, and side illumination. For both high and lows. This will be my first car with fog lights too. Thanks.

camaro67 · 08-20-2009, 09:57 PM

excellent thats all i can say.

gtbaldini · 08-20-2009, 09:58 PM

They are great. Turned them on last night at work and it lit up the whole parking area.

superstockcam · 08-20-2009, 09:58 PM

The lights are very good IMO, While driving they seem too bright but friends that have been heading toward me at night say it is fine, it looks awesome coming at you too! Have fun.
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respect is earned · 08-20-2009, 09:58 PM

I've had my 2lt rs camaro for 5 days and have driven in it every night and the lights work extremely well. they are especially good when the brights are on. things are illuminated along way down the road. its hard to explain but trust me, they will get the job done with satisfaction

Lucky SOB · 08-20-2009, 10:00 PM

The Halo lights will not light up anything... they just look cool.

The projector HIDs however, that are "inside" the halos if you will, are very bright!

rolnslo · 08-20-2009, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro67

excellent thats all i can say.

Yep, that pretty much sums it up.

Check out this thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20605. Specifically posts 1 and 26 for comparison pictures of the HID headlights and halogens (Chevy Avalanche).

Be aware, the "fog lights" that come with the RS package are only used as DRLs (Daytime running lights). They can not be turned on at the same time as the HID headlights.

MEDISIN · 08-20-2009, 10:03 PM

The HID RS lights are the brightest lights I've ever driven with! I drive a lot of different cars for work and rentals when I'm abroad and I've never been so pleased with the coverage and reach of these.

I'm sure there are aftermarket lights every bit as good and better but I really can't imagine needing anything more.

VR Code R6P · 08-20-2009, 10:04 PM

The Halos are for looks, but the HID's are great in a rural environment. If you have not had them before, the low beams cut a horizontal line that is dark above and lit below. Not really noticeable driving, except when close to something. Like a person at a cross walk will have their legs brightly lit, but the upper part of their body is dark. I think the "to the side" light is better with my Camaro, than anything else I have. You wont have fogs with some models, they will be the daylight running lights, like on my SS/RS. HTH.

i007spectre · 08-20-2009, 10:08 PM

So you can't use low beams, and fog lights together when its foggy. What's the point then, I don't get it.

TheLazyBrownDog · 08-20-2009, 10:12 PM

There's a reason most high end sports cars and luxo's have been using hids for years. They are very bright but the light is controlled. Safer for both the driver and anyone headed towards you.

WadeWilson · 08-20-2009, 10:20 PM

Great but bright. I've had a few people flash their lights at me thinking I was bright lighting them. Love em!!

rolnslo · 08-20-2009, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by i007spectre

So you can't use low beams, and fog lights together when its foggy. What's the point then, I don't get it.

The HID low beams cast a wide and bright light path. Even if you could turn on the fog lights at the same time, you likely wouldn't even see any additional light output in front of you.

JewelZ · 08-20-2009, 10:33 PM

Hands down brilliant.

08-20-2009, 09:53 PM	#1
i007spectre Drives: 2016 2SS, 2008 HHR ECTO-2H Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 1,927 View My Garage	RS headlights quality. So I do quite a bit of driving in the dark and was wondering how good the halo lights that come with the rs package are. I know its hard to really describe, but what I'm looking for is distance illuminated, and side illumination. For both high and lows. This will be my first car with fog lights too. Thanks.

08-20-2009, 09:58 PM	#4
superstockcam Member Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Where you vacation...Tahoe Posts: 928	The lights are very good IMO, While driving they seem too bright but friends that have been heading toward me at night say it is fine, it looks awesome coming at you too! Have fun. ________ VAPORIZER GUIDE Last edited by superstockcam; 04-19-2011 at 03:06 AM.

08-20-2009, 10:00 PM	#6
Lucky SOB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 756	The Halo lights will not light up anything... they just look cool. The projector HIDs however, that are "inside" the halos if you will, are very bright! __________________

08-20-2009, 10:03 PM	#8
MEDISIN Drives: 2011 CTS-V Sedan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chapel Hill, NC Posts: 1,505 View My Garage	The HID RS lights are the brightest lights I've ever driven with! I drive a lot of different cars for work and rentals when I'm abroad and I've never been so pleased with the coverage and reach of these. I'm sure there are aftermarket lights every bit as good and better but I really can't imagine needing anything more. __________________ 2012 - Present: 2011 CTS-V Sedan, A6, Airaid, Zmax TB and Tune by R.P.M. = 535 hp/503 lb-ft. 2009 - 2012: 2010 2SS RS IBM M6, MGW Shifter, BMR Trailing Arms/Tunnel Brace, Roto-Fab CAI, VMAX Ported TB, Kooks 6511-Complete (Headers, X-Pipe, Mufflers), dyno tuned by R.P.M. = 415 hp/412 lb-ft. "Not giving a f^k is truly the greatest luxury, and no luxury car gives fewer f^k's than a CTS-V." - Matt Hardigree

08-20-2009, 10:12 PM	#11
TheLazyBrownDog Drives: 98 S10, 97 4Runner Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CT Posts: 112	There's a reason most high end sports cars and luxo's have been using hids for years. They are very bright but the light is controlled. Safer for both the driver and anyone headed towards you. __________________ 2SS/RS IBM M6 Sunroof : She's home. 03SEP09 It is better to have loved and lost... Than live with a Psycho for the rest of your life.

08-20-2009, 09:57 PM	#2
camaro67 Account Suspended Drives: marina blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: branchland wv Posts: 225 View My Garage	excellent thats all i can say.

08-20-2009, 09:58 PM	#3
gtbaldini Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 153	They are great. Turned them on last night at work and it lit up the whole parking area.

08-20-2009, 09:58 PM	#5
respect is earned Drives: an autobot Join Date: May 2009 Location: Somewhere only we know Posts: 2,244	I've had my 2lt rs camaro for 5 days and have driven in it every night and the lights work extremely well. they are especially good when the brights are on. things are illuminated along way down the road. its hard to explain but trust me, they will get the job done with satisfaction

08-20-2009, 10:04 PM	#9
VR Code R6P Drives: 2011 Race Red GT500 w/ SVT Perf Pkg Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: eastern CO Posts: 578	The Halos are for looks, but the HID's are great in a rural environment. If you have not had them before, the low beams cut a horizontal line that is dark above and lit below. Not really noticeable driving, except when close to something. Like a person at a cross walk will have their legs brightly lit, but the upper part of their body is dark. I think the "to the side" light is better with my Camaro, than anything else I have. You wont have fogs with some models, they will be the daylight running lights, like on my SS/RS. HTH.

08-20-2009, 10:08 PM	#10
i007spectre Drives: 2016 2SS, 2008 HHR ECTO-2H Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 1,927 View My Garage	So you can't use low beams, and fog lights together when its foggy. What's the point then, I don't get it.

08-20-2009, 10:20 PM	#12
WadeWilson How U Doin? Drives: 2014 CTS-V Coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Californication Posts: 24,156 View My Garage	Great but bright. I've had a few people flash their lights at me thinking I was bright lighting them. Love em!!

08-20-2009, 10:33 PM	#14
JewelZ Just Lovin' My Camaro! Drives: CGM 2LT/RS/AUTO Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 1,325	Hands down brilliant. __________________ CGM( GRAY 2 tone interior ) 2LT/RS/AUTO NJHKKM $29,965.00 1EH37 1100 03/28/2009 AFF, B34, DCP, FE9, GBV, LLT, MX0, SGC, UQA, WRS, 2LT 50 YEARS FROM NOW, DON'T YOU WANNA BE ABLE TO LOOK BACK AND SAY YOU HAD THE GUTS TO GET INTO THE CAR!?!? ORDER STATUS : 6000 as of 08.18.2009. VIN# 33,985!!! His name is 'GOLIATH'!!! GOT MY CAR!!!! AND I LOVE IT!!!!

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