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Brianskeet · 01-31-2012, 05:53 PM

I'm a pig. Promised to do the install of the prototype bulbs today but the UPS man let me down. To get good photos etc I want to do it on jack stands and mine haven't arrived yet. Tracking number says they are out for delivery, but that is what it has said since 7:00 am. I know removing the front wheels isn't mandatory, but I promised Jonathan a review with pics and my picky nature wants them to be good pics so people can actually see.

Brianskeet · 02-01-2012, 12:41 PM

OK I finally got it done folks! The UPS man came through with my jack stands so I put em in this morning. You really don't need to remove the wheels for this but I have 20 inch 275's up front and to get decent pics I wanted to remove them.

Before I start on the install let me mention loud and clear that my bulbs are PROTOTYPES!!!! Jonathan asked me if i would take them and do an install so they could get a good unbiased review and I happily agreed. Mine don't click into the OEM plug and that is just fine by me. After feeling how firmly they seat I don't have any worries about them slipping out.

Enough of this, time to get to the pics

Brianskeet · 02-01-2012, 12:45 PM

Notice I used two jack stands and the jack to keep the front end safely off the ground. My Daddy told me young to never trust your life under a car to just a jack. After all it is designed to be lowered. Jack stands aren't.

Three T20 torx screws release the wheel well liner so you can easily get to the factory bulb and plug.

A quick 1/4 turn to the left and out they come. Then push the release at the back of the plug and the bulb pulls right out.

Brianskeet · 02-01-2012, 12:51 PM

I recommend trial fitting the new bulbs. Mine (again folks these were prototypes) would not seat fully until I took a bit of mold flashing off with my needle file. Could have easily used my wife's nail file, but if you have a cool needle file why not use it once in a while. This literally took all of 30 seconds.

Brianskeet · 02-01-2012, 01:02 PM

Then push the new bulbs in firmly till they are completely seated. Putting them back into the rear of the DRL is bullet proof easy. They will only go one way. Push them firmly into the bracket and give it a quarter turn to the right. Note that red rubber O-ring seal. It is sized correctly to provide a good seal so it will require a bit of forward pressure to put it in and turn. I was glad to feel that pressure. That is my assurance that they really are sealed.

A pleasant surprise for me is how cool they look when they aren't turned on. I had never really considered how they would look when off, but now that I see them I think they look good.

Brianskeet · 02-01-2012, 01:18 PM

Then I put the wheels back on, started the lugs, a couple pumps on the jack to pull the jack stands and lowered the car till the wheels just touch. Bring the lugs up to 50 pounds of torque and let the car down just a touch more. Torque the lugs to final specs and remove the jack.

Then fire up the new lights and take some pics of how cool everything is looking. I really like the look of these lights! The hue is perfect to me. They look like they belong on the car where the stockers always looked a bit out of place with such modern headlights right above them.

I am very happy with the P13W's and AAC from start to finish. Quality, customer service, and service after the sale has all been spot on for me. I currently have the interior lights, P13W's, and tinted reverse lights with all of them being good quality upgrades. The reverse lights I consider a mandatory upgrade for anyone with tinted windows. If you have any questions just let me know.

A little time for my checking account to recover and I will be back for the painted tinted side markers!!!

atma · 02-01-2012, 03:24 PM

hmm... i literally just ordered my plasma DRL bulbs from AAC just days ago... had I known they were working on an upgraded model, I would've just waited. dang...

Support@OracleLights.com · 02-01-2012, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brianskeet

Then I put the wheels back on, started the lugs, a couple pumps on the jack to pull the jack stands and lowered the car till the wheels just touch. Bring the lugs up to 50 pounds of torque and let the car down just a touch more. Torque the lugs to final specs and remove the jack.

Then fire up the new lights and take some pics of how cool everything is looking. I really like the look of these lights! The hue is perfect to me. They look like they belong on the car where the stockers always looked a bit out of place with such modern headlights right above them.

I am very happy with the P13W's and AAC from start to finish. Quality, customer service, and service after the sale has all been spot on for me. I currently have the interior lights, P13W's, and tinted reverse lights with all of them being good quality upgrades. The reverse lights I consider a mandatory upgrade for anyone with tinted windows. If you have any questions just let me know.

A little time for my checking account to recover and I will be back for the painted tinted side markers!!!

Thank you for the honest review!

Brianskeet · 02-01-2012, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atma

hmm... i literally just ordered my plasma DRL bulbs from AAC just days ago... had I known they were working on an upgraded model, I would've just waited. dang...

If you just ordered then you will get the new ones. AAC is expecting to have the new ones in soon so they have stopped sending out the old ones.

Brianskeet · 02-01-2012, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonathan@AACstyle.com

Thank you for the honest review!

No problem. It was kind of a hoot really. A good excuse to take tons of pics of the car!

TJ91 · 02-01-2012, 10:29 PM

how do you feel in terms of it matching the headlights?

BAWLZ SS · 02-02-2012, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atma

hmm... i literally just ordered my plasma DRL bulbs from AAC just days ago... had I known they were working on an upgraded model, I would've just waited. dang...

++++1

LS3AlexSS · 02-02-2012, 12:51 AM

They are automatically going to give you the newer bulbs. Expected to start shipping Feb 14.

CamaroDreams07 · 02-02-2012, 01:18 AM

Did they ever get these to match the headlights? The plasmas always looked a different color, whereas the original P13ws matched dead-on. That's why I still have the blinky originals lol.

01-31-2012, 05:53 PM	#15
Brianskeet Brianskeet Drives: RJTC 1SS RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crestview FL Posts: 771 View My Garage	I'm a pig. Promised to do the install of the prototype bulbs today but the UPS man let me down. To get good photos etc I want to do it on jack stands and mine haven't arrived yet. Tracking number says they are out for delivery, but that is what it has said since 7:00 am. I know removing the front wheels isn't mandatory, but I promised Jonathan a review with pics and my picky nature wants them to be good pics so people can actually see. __________________ ARH 1 7/8 coated LT, High flows, Corsa L99 exhaust, Vmax CNC throttle body, Elite Engineering catch can and tunnel brace, C.A.I. Apex Washer relocation and scoop, Janetty Tune, MSD wires, DEI heat shields, RB rotors and pads, Mike the powder coater calipers, pedders lines, Forgestar F14's, Gorilla nutz, MTI spoiler finished by Gary, Gary's Customz Bow Ties, Side Markers and Tails tinted, Bezels matte black, Badges deleted, Windows Tinted, AAC DRL P13W lights, AAC tinted LED reverse lights, AAC LED interior lights, RPI match painted DRL Bezels, Lis plate frame, Lloyds mats

02-01-2012, 12:41 PM	#16
Brianskeet Brianskeet Drives: RJTC 1SS RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crestview FL Posts: 771 View My Garage	They are installed OK I finally got it done folks! The UPS man came through with my jack stands so I put em in this morning. You really don't need to remove the wheels for this but I have 20 inch 275's up front and to get decent pics I wanted to remove them. Before I start on the install let me mention loud and clear that my bulbs are PROTOTYPES!!!! Jonathan asked me if i would take them and do an install so they could get a good unbiased review and I happily agreed. Mine don't click into the OEM plug and that is just fine by me. After feeling how firmly they seat I don't have any worries about them slipping out. Enough of this, time to get to the pics Attached Images __________________ ARH 1 7/8 coated LT, High flows, Corsa L99 exhaust, Vmax CNC throttle body, Elite Engineering catch can and tunnel brace, C.A.I. Apex Washer relocation and scoop, Janetty Tune, MSD wires, DEI heat shields, RB rotors and pads, Mike the powder coater calipers, pedders lines, Forgestar F14's, Gorilla nutz, MTI spoiler finished by Gary, Gary's Customz Bow Ties, Side Markers and Tails tinted, Bezels matte black, Badges deleted, Windows Tinted, AAC DRL P13W lights, AAC tinted LED reverse lights, AAC LED interior lights, RPI match painted DRL Bezels, Lis plate frame, Lloyds mats

02-01-2012, 12:45 PM	#17
Brianskeet Brianskeet Drives: RJTC 1SS RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crestview FL Posts: 771 View My Garage	Notice I used two jack stands and the jack to keep the front end safely off the ground. My Daddy told me young to never trust your life under a car to just a jack. After all it is designed to be lowered. Jack stands aren't. Three T20 torx screws release the wheel well liner so you can easily get to the factory bulb and plug. A quick 1/4 turn to the left and out they come. Then push the release at the back of the plug and the bulb pulls right out. __________________ ARH 1 7/8 coated LT, High flows, Corsa L99 exhaust, Vmax CNC throttle body, Elite Engineering catch can and tunnel brace, C.A.I. Apex Washer relocation and scoop, Janetty Tune, MSD wires, DEI heat shields, RB rotors and pads, Mike the powder coater calipers, pedders lines, Forgestar F14's, Gorilla nutz, MTI spoiler finished by Gary, Gary's Customz Bow Ties, Side Markers and Tails tinted, Bezels matte black, Badges deleted, Windows Tinted, AAC DRL P13W lights, AAC tinted LED reverse lights, AAC LED interior lights, RPI match painted DRL Bezels, Lis plate frame, Lloyds mats

02-01-2012, 12:51 PM	#18
Brianskeet Brianskeet Drives: RJTC 1SS RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crestview FL Posts: 771 View My Garage	New bulbs I recommend trial fitting the new bulbs. Mine (again folks these were prototypes) would not seat fully until I took a bit of mold flashing off with my needle file. Could have easily used my wife's nail file, but if you have a cool needle file why not use it once in a while. This literally took all of 30 seconds. Attached Images __________________ ARH 1 7/8 coated LT, High flows, Corsa L99 exhaust, Vmax CNC throttle body, Elite Engineering catch can and tunnel brace, C.A.I. Apex Washer relocation and scoop, Janetty Tune, MSD wires, DEI heat shields, RB rotors and pads, Mike the powder coater calipers, pedders lines, Forgestar F14's, Gorilla nutz, MTI spoiler finished by Gary, Gary's Customz Bow Ties, Side Markers and Tails tinted, Bezels matte black, Badges deleted, Windows Tinted, AAC DRL P13W lights, AAC tinted LED reverse lights, AAC LED interior lights, RPI match painted DRL Bezels, Lis plate frame, Lloyds mats

02-01-2012, 01:02 PM	#19
Brianskeet Brianskeet Drives: RJTC 1SS RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crestview FL Posts: 771 View My Garage	New ones in Then push the new bulbs in firmly till they are completely seated. Putting them back into the rear of the DRL is bullet proof easy. They will only go one way. Push them firmly into the bracket and give it a quarter turn to the right. Note that red rubber O-ring seal. It is sized correctly to provide a good seal so it will require a bit of forward pressure to put it in and turn. I was glad to feel that pressure. That is my assurance that they really are sealed. A pleasant surprise for me is how cool they look when they aren't turned on. I had never really considered how they would look when off, but now that I see them I think they look good. Attached Images __________________ ARH 1 7/8 coated LT, High flows, Corsa L99 exhaust, Vmax CNC throttle body, Elite Engineering catch can and tunnel brace, C.A.I. Apex Washer relocation and scoop, Janetty Tune, MSD wires, DEI heat shields, RB rotors and pads, Mike the powder coater calipers, pedders lines, Forgestar F14's, Gorilla nutz, MTI spoiler finished by Gary, Gary's Customz Bow Ties, Side Markers and Tails tinted, Bezels matte black, Badges deleted, Windows Tinted, AAC DRL P13W lights, AAC tinted LED reverse lights, AAC LED interior lights, RPI match painted DRL Bezels, Lis plate frame, Lloyds mats

02-01-2012, 01:18 PM	#20
Brianskeet Brianskeet Drives: RJTC 1SS RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crestview FL Posts: 771 View My Garage	Light em up Then I put the wheels back on, started the lugs, a couple pumps on the jack to pull the jack stands and lowered the car till the wheels just touch. Bring the lugs up to 50 pounds of torque and let the car down just a touch more. Torque the lugs to final specs and remove the jack. Then fire up the new lights and take some pics of how cool everything is looking. I really like the look of these lights! The hue is perfect to me. They look like they belong on the car where the stockers always looked a bit out of place with such modern headlights right above them. I am very happy with the P13W's and AAC from start to finish. Quality, customer service, and service after the sale has all been spot on for me. I currently have the interior lights, P13W's, and tinted reverse lights with all of them being good quality upgrades. The reverse lights I consider a mandatory upgrade for anyone with tinted windows. If you have any questions just let me know. A little time for my checking account to recover and I will be back for the painted tinted side markers!!! Attached Images __________________ ARH 1 7/8 coated LT, High flows, Corsa L99 exhaust, Vmax CNC throttle body, Elite Engineering catch can and tunnel brace, C.A.I. Apex Washer relocation and scoop, Janetty Tune, MSD wires, DEI heat shields, RB rotors and pads, Mike the powder coater calipers, pedders lines, Forgestar F14's, Gorilla nutz, MTI spoiler finished by Gary, Gary's Customz Bow Ties, Side Markers and Tails tinted, Bezels matte black, Badges deleted, Windows Tinted, AAC DRL P13W lights, AAC tinted LED reverse lights, AAC LED interior lights, RPI match painted DRL Bezels, Lis plate frame, Lloyds mats

02-01-2012, 03:24 PM	#21
atma disco kryptonite Drives: 2012 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Champaign Posts: 1,174 View My Garage	hmm... i literally just ordered my plasma DRL bulbs from AAC just days ago... had I known they were working on an upgraded model, I would've just waited. dang... __________________

02-01-2012, 10:29 PM	#25
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	how do you feel in terms of it matching the headlights? __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

02-02-2012, 12:51 AM	#27
LS3AlexSS Drives: 2011 Black Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 146	They are automatically going to give you the newer bulbs. Expected to start shipping Feb 14.

02-02-2012, 01:18 AM	#28
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	Did they ever get these to match the headlights? The plasmas always looked a different color, whereas the original P13ws matched dead-on. That's why I still have the blinky originals lol. __________________ [B]

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