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newagemuscle · 12-29-2015, 06:15 PM

Is it just me or are the halo rings on the 2014-15's brighter than the 2010-13's? I assume this has been discussed before, but I have never seen anything on it. Every time I see a newer 5th gen on the road the just seem to stand out more than mine do. If they are brighter like I assume, is there a way to make the halos on my 2010 brighter?

Thanks

Lexodar · 12-29-2015, 06:34 PM

Yeah I agree, they definitely look brighter.

CALLAWAY11 · 12-29-2015, 09:39 PM

You are correct, I could be wrong on the types of bulbs they are. But 10-13 use a CCFL bulb and the 14-15 use a LED bulb which is obviously much brighter.

sting808 · 12-29-2015, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by newagemuscle

Is it just me or are the halo rings on the 2014-15's brighter than the 2010-13's? I assume this has been discussed before, but I have never seen anything on it. Every time I see a newer 5th gen on the road the just seem to stand out more than mine do. If they are brighter like I assume, is there a way to make the halos on my 2010 brighter?

Thanks

The 10-13 uses a single LED source on the light tube. The 14-15 uses a ring of LED emitters, similar to aftermarket halos. I think JDP, Apex, or another company made a replacement LED board that output variable RGB or white. It was a tricky install if you didn't want to pull/split the housing. Not worth the effort if controller or LED goes bad. Hit or miss with non-OE LED replacements durability/reliability.

An older thread documented how to remove and replace the existing OE Halo LED light board. It's been awhile so it may be hard to find.

CruisingSpeed · 12-29-2015, 09:54 PM

And the 14-15 seem to have slightly thicker rings too. More area to be lit. No?

vroomapunk · 12-30-2015, 11:07 AM

Right, 10-13 have a light tube with a bulb or two, aimed up/down to travel through the pipe.

14-15 have multiple LEDs firing forward, which makes them brighter, the main factor is that they are aimed outward, instead of inward.

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newagemuscle Philippians 4:13 Drives: SLP Supercharged LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Motor City - Michigan Posts: 2,902 View My Garage	Is it just me or... Is it just me or are the halo rings on the 2014-15's brighter than the 2010-13's? I assume this has been discussed before, but I have never seen anything on it. Every time I see a newer 5th gen on the road the just seem to stand out more than mine do. If they are brighter like I assume, is there a way to make the halos on my 2010 brighter? Thanks __________________ Last edited by newagemuscle; 12-29-2015 at 06:51 PM.

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CALLAWAY11 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Callaway Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Macomb, MI Posts: 631	You are correct, I could be wrong on the types of bulbs they are. But 10-13 use a CCFL bulb and the 14-15 use a LED bulb which is obviously much brighter. __________________ 2011 Callaway SC572 2SS/RS, TVS 2300 Supercharger, 1-7/8" Kooks LT Headers, Fast 85# injectors, E85 Flex Fuel Conversion, Fore Twin Fuel Pumps, MGW flat stick short throw shifter, McLeod RXT twin disc clutch, Liberty Gears Tremec trans, DSS 1000 hp axles, Nitto NT555r drag radials, 10#'s of boost, 702 rwhp/ 697 torque, Recaro seat upgrade

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CruisingSpeed The Stealth Bumblebee Drives: Black 2013 2LS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: SW of Houston Posts: 1,385	And the 14-15 seem to have slightly thicker rings too. More area to be lit. No? __________________ KILLER BEE

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vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	Right, 10-13 have a light tube with a bulb or two, aimed up/down to travel through the pipe. 14-15 have multiple LEDs firing forward, which makes them brighter, the main factor is that they are aimed outward, instead of inward. __________________

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Lexodar Drives: Summit White LFX Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Palm Beach, FL Posts: 357	Yeah I agree, they definitely look brighter.