DRL Replacement - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

RipCityCoug · 01-29-2014, 10:57 PM

I'm looking into replacing my factory DRL lights because it bugs me how cheap they look when I know how my car looks when the halos or HIDs are on. I found the AAC option, but those are $100 which seems like an awful lot to spend on a couple bulbs. Also, there seems to be an option for halo DRLs which is only $20 more if I'm reading it correctly. I could also go with some cheaper ones off amazon, but I'm equally concerned about those for obvious reasons. So my question is basically is this upgrade worth the $100? Or has someone gone the cheapskate route and worked out just fine?

Another issue I'm a little torn on is getting the harness to make the halos the DRLs and have the DRLs come on with the headlights. On one hand, I really wish the halos were the DRLs but I also like the look of when only the headlights are on at night.

loganj70 · 01-29-2014, 11:11 PM

Kawirocket674 · 01-30-2014, 08:05 AM

I bought these plus the harness. I really like the way they look now.
http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...s-led-p13w.htm

Rafael205 · 01-30-2014, 08:09 AM

www.gen5diy.com Their prices are very reasonable.

Tmick5jr · 01-30-2014, 08:29 AM

listen here, go on ebay and get a pair for 20$ and thank me later. mine look awesome and almost match the factory hid headlights (very slightly bluer) .

JayV83 · 01-30-2014, 11:40 AM

I replaced my factory light housings with some non rs ones and put in some 5000k hids from ebay...so far so good. I also got the harness to make them work with the halos. I am more then happy with it all.

Jwils · 01-30-2014, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Tmick5jr

listen here, go on ebay and get a pair for 20$ and thank me later. mine look awesome and almost match the factory hid headlights (very slightly bluer) .

What did you enter to Search EBay?

Tmick5jr · 01-31-2014, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Jwils

What did you enter to Search EBay?

they removed the listing i bought from but these are the exact same thing

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HID-equivale...a25716&vxp=mtr

but if i were buying a pair all over again i would get these- they look awesome

http://www.ebay.com/itm/P13W-12277-W...3bbabd&vxp=mtr

TwentyTen2SSRS · 01-31-2014, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Tmick5jr

they removed the listing i bought from but these are the exact same thing

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HID-equivale...a25716&vxp=mtr

but if i were buying a pair all over again i would get these- they look awesome

http://www.ebay.com/itm/P13W-12277-W...3bbabd&vxp=mtr

These ones will fit for 2010 SS DRLs?? same boat I hate the yellow look of them!

Tmick5jr · 02-02-2014, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 2013BlackLS

These ones will fit for 2010 SS DRLs?? same boat I hate the yellow look of them!

yes they will. you will be using the p13w bulb since you have a 2010

TwentyTen2SSRS · 02-03-2014, 02:20 AM

Okay so these ones? http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=110975145750

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FLYNNZL1 · 02-03-2014, 07:34 AM

The only problem with buying them from ebay is you can not exchange them if and when they fail. AAC and Gen5Dyi both have lifetime warranties. I have had this bulbs since 2009, and have replaced them a few times with no issues from either company.

Tmick5jr · 02-03-2014, 02:04 PM

I've had my bulbs for a year now, ebay wont fail. you'll be fine.

FLYNNZL1 · 02-03-2014, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Tmick5jr

I've had my bulbs for a year now, ebay wont fail. you'll be fine.

Just make sure all your LED's on the sides of the post are still working, sometimes you can't tell unless you look. They are the ones that fail. They look like the same bulb, I had both fail and bought them July 2013, running a harness too. On my 2010 SS I replaced them twice in 4 years, so I am just saying given my past experience, it's not if but when. I also put 70,000 miles on my SS, it's a daily driver as is my 1LE now. This is what I have now, they look great just like everyone is saying. I will say the ebay ones you can buy almost three sets for the same price, I just like to support fellow Camaro5 members.

http://www.gen5diy.com/psx26w-11-wat...20watt%206000k

01-29-2014, 10:57 PM	#1
RipCityCoug Drives: 2010 2SS, Black w/ Black Stripes Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Portland Posts: 23 View My Garage	DRL Replacement I'm looking into replacing my factory DRL lights because it bugs me how cheap they look when I know how my car looks when the halos or HIDs are on. I found the AAC option, but those are $100 which seems like an awful lot to spend on a couple bulbs. Also, there seems to be an option for halo DRLs which is only $20 more if I'm reading it correctly. I could also go with some cheaper ones off amazon, but I'm equally concerned about those for obvious reasons. So my question is basically is this upgrade worth the $100? Or has someone gone the cheapskate route and worked out just fine? Another issue I'm a little torn on is getting the harness to make the halos the DRLs and have the DRLs come on with the headlights. On one hand, I really wish the halos were the DRLs but I also like the look of when only the headlights are on at night.

01-30-2014, 08:05 AM	#3
Kawirocket674 Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Menifee CA Posts: 244 View My Garage	I bought these plus the harness. I really like the way they look now. http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...s-led-p13w.htm Attached Images

01-30-2014, 08:09 AM	#4
Rafael205 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Euless, Texas Posts: 527	www.gen5diy.com Their prices are very reasonable. __________________

01-30-2014, 11:40 AM	#6
JayV83 Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: waterbury Posts: 134	I replaced my factory light housings with some non rs ones and put in some 5000k hids from ebay...so far so good. I also got the harness to make them work with the halos. I am more then happy with it all. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Kraftwerks Supercharger 594rwhp 9.5 psi Dynatech 1.875" Headers, Dynatech Highflow Cats, 3" Flowmaster, JRE Tune, More to come!!! 1970 GTO Butler built 474 stroker, Pump GAS 1987 Monte SS Healthy sbc 5 speed

02-03-2014, 02:20 AM	#11
TwentyTen2SSRS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,972 View My Garage	Okay so these ones? http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=110975145750 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Cold Air Inductions CAI • Stainless Power LT's with HFC's • Flowmaster American Thunder Cat Back • APEX Scoop and WW Relocation Kit • VMAX Ported Throttle Body • Custom Dyno Tune • Pfadt 1.25" Lowering Springs • ZL1 Rims on 275 front 315 Rear • custome underlay vinyl wrap • Anvil Spoiler • heritage grill • APR Front Splitter • Custom Emblempros emblems • ZL1 Side Skirts • 416.5 whp 410 torque (CURRENTLY) Up Next: BTR Stage 3 Cam and supporting mods (in garage now)

01-29-2014, 11:11 PM	#2
loganj70 Drives: 2013 camaro SS/RS 2012 camaro RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Crossville TN Posts: 377 View My Garage

01-30-2014, 08:29 AM	#5
Tmick5jr Todd Drives: 2012 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,669 View My Garage	listen here, go on ebay and get a pair for 20$ and thank me later. mine look awesome and almost match the factory hid headlights (very slightly bluer) .

02-03-2014, 07:34 AM	#12
FLYNNZL1 Wicked ZL1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 HBM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,175 View My Garage	The only problem with buying them from ebay is you can not exchange them if and when they fail. AAC and Gen5Dyi both have lifetime warranties. I have had this bulbs since 2009, and have replaced them a few times with no issues from either company. __________________ 2017 Hyper Blue Metallic ZL1 A10/CF Hood Insert/PDR/NAV MODS: Rotofab CAI/V-MAX CNC Ported Throttle Body/Clear Bra/LED Reverse Light/Rock Guards/Lift Pads/Darkened Tail Lights/Ghost-Tinted LED Side Markers/Darkened 3rd Brake Light

02-03-2014, 02:04 PM	#13
Tmick5jr Todd Drives: 2012 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,669 View My Garage	I've had my bulbs for a year now, ebay wont fail. you'll be fine.