REPLACEMENT HID BULBS FROM AMAZON SEEM WEAK - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Hetfield03 · 03-10-2023, 11:24 AM

I purchased these bulbs as replacements for my 2010 RS which never had the originals replaced.

DMEX D1S Xenon HID Headlight Bulbs 6000K Cool White 35W 66144 66140 85140 85415 Replacement - Pack of 2 https://a.co/d/bNaeo1i

I just wanted the closest to stock to be honest. I thought these would do. The passenger side burnt out in 2 months, so I tried again, and while they are still going, it seems not very bright. I have to really focus on what I'm looking at while driving. Can anyone recommend something better, and do I need to adjust these in any way? I'm literally just plugging these in, really just feeling around because its kinda hard to get in there.

gtstorey · 03-10-2023, 12:01 PM

One of the better known name brands on Rockauto.com.

Changing the bulbs shouldn't require adjustment.

KillboyPowerhead · 03-10-2023, 01:06 PM

Don't know much about bulbs but I believe these are the factory ones, or equivalent: https://www.amazon.ca/PHILIPS-4300K-...074MNGWJQ?th=1 (D3S, 4300K, 35W, part number 42403C1).

Still going after a couple of years; look the same as the factory ones.

gtstorey · 03-10-2023, 01:36 PM

The best I can tell D1 and D3 bulbs have different connectors. Based upon Rockauto listings, Camaro was switched from D1S to D3S in 2014.

Hetfield03 · 03-10-2023, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by gtstorey

One of the better known name brands on Rockauto.com.

Changing the bulbs shouldn't require adjustment.

Dmex???

Hetfield03 · 03-10-2023, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by KillboyPowerhead

Don't know much about bulbs but I believe these are the factory ones, or equivalent: https://www.amazon.ca/PHILIPS-4300K-...074MNGWJQ?th=1 (D3S, 4300K, 35W, part number 42403C1).

Still going after a couple of years; look the same as the factory ones.

I tried looking this up and it wanted me to switch to the Canadian website.

When I looked it up manually, it said that it didn't fit my car.

gtstorey · 03-10-2023, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Hetfield03

Dmex???

Never heard of DMEX before.

Hella, Wagner, Phillips, AC Delco

And I stay away from this type stuff on Amazon and Ebay. To easy to get fakes.

Hetfield03 · 03-10-2023, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by gtstorey

Never heard of DMEX before.

Hella, Wagner, Phillips, AC Delco

And I stay away from this type stuff on Amazon and Ebay. To easy to get fakes.

The odd thing was, for some reason when looking for AC Delco the first time, I couldn't find them.

Ill try again. Thank you.

Badbubba · 03-10-2023, 02:35 PM

Stock hid is 4300 Kelvin color temperature. The higher the Kelvin, the "less light" reflected from surfaces.

Arogg · 03-10-2023, 02:59 PM

I know on my 2010, the inside of the projector has the reflective coating flaking off so no matter what bulbs I use, they will never be like when the car was new. Ive heard this also from a few other 2010-2011 owners.

Hetfield03 · 03-10-2023, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Arogg

I know on my 2010, the inside of the projector has the reflective coating flaking off so no matter what bulbs I use, they will never be like when the car was new. Ive heard this also from a few other 2010-2011 owners.

Oh wow. Thats interesting to know. Because I'm driving with 6000 K and wondering why I can hardly see.

gtstorey · 03-10-2023, 03:16 PM

6000k doesn't have anything to do with "how much" light it puts off.

camguynj · 03-10-2023, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Arogg

I know on my 2010, the inside of the projector has the reflective coating flaking off so no matter what bulbs I use, they will never be like when the car was new. Ive heard this also from a few other 2010-2011 owners.

Common problem with eom projectors. They need to be replaced with Morimoto projectors. Check these threads out. Also mentioned in 2nd thread is opportunity to get Morimoto projector brackets with eom fit

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491102

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=613637

Mr_Draco · 03-11-2023, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Hetfield03

Oh wow. Thats interesting to know. Because I'm driving with 6000 K and wondering why I can hardly see.

That's cause the K rating has nothing to do with the amount of light emitted but the color. 6000k has a blue tint to it which actually reduces the amount of visible and reflective light a bulb gives out. For head lights, the ideal K rating is between 4000-5000k which is the same K as daylight with 4200-4500k being the most common.

03-10-2023, 11:24 AM	#1
Hetfield03 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Black/IOM Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,434	REPLACEMENT HID BULBS FROM AMAZON SEEM WEAK I purchased these bulbs as replacements for my 2010 RS which never had the originals replaced. DMEX D1S Xenon HID Headlight Bulbs 6000K Cool White 35W 66144 66140 85140 85415 Replacement - Pack of 2 https://a.co/d/bNaeo1i I just wanted the closest to stock to be honest. I thought these would do. The passenger side burnt out in 2 months, so I tried again, and while they are still going, it seems not very bright. I have to really focus on what I'm looking at while driving. Can anyone recommend something better, and do I need to adjust these in any way? I'm literally just plugging these in, really just feeling around because its kinda hard to get in there. Last edited by Hetfield03; 03-10-2023 at 11:50 AM.

03-10-2023, 01:06 PM	#3
KillboyPowerhead Drives: 2015 Z/22 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 931	Don't know much about bulbs but I believe these are the factory ones, or equivalent: https://www.amazon.ca/PHILIPS-4300K-...074MNGWJQ?th=1 (D3S, 4300K, 35W, part number 42403C1). Still going after a couple of years; look the same as the factory ones. __________________ Overkill/Self Tuned; Mace Camshafts; K&N Typhoon Cold Air Intake; Ported 80mm Throttle Body/Intake Manifolds/Manifold Spacer; Solo Performance High-Flow Cats, Cat-back Exhaust; Vitesse Motorsports Throttle Controller; Elite Engineering E2 Catch Can; BC Racing BR Coilovers; JPSS Delrin Radius Rod Bushing Inserts, Sway Bars; Pegasus Aluminum Rear Cradle Bushings, Camber/Caster Plates; Z/28 Toe Links, Trailing Arms, Upper Control Arm Bushings, Rear Shock Mounts

03-10-2023, 02:35 PM	#9
Badbubba GrINned & JUICEd Drives: 15STI, 10Expy, 10 2SS/RS M6, 47KB1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,247	Stock hid is 4300 Kelvin color temperature. The higher the Kelvin, the "less light" reflected from surfaces. __________________ GPI SS3 Cam & stuff,N.O. Plate(dedicated fuel tank,progressive,fuel hose upgrade,remote opener,heater,console switches),LNC2000,CTAP,ARH 1 7/8" LTs/gutted cats/X pipe/mufflers,Jet Hot coated LTs,GPI HPT Tune,CAI, Scoop,Rx Catch Can,Gates heater hose relocation, Remote clutch & auto brake res,Metco loop,Momentum Tunnel Brace,TSW Nurb 18",555 & 05,Pfadt trailing arms & toe rods,Autometer WB,Fesler Pillar Pod,LED strips (int),Lloyds floor & trunk mats,LED DRL/front turn & license plate,DRL harness,VLEDs tail lights,Plasticoat Bowties. Ord: Oct 5, 2009 Rec: Nov 19, 2009 13.17@112.6 stock

03-10-2023, 02:59 PM	#10
Arogg A legend in his own mind Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 827	I know on my 2010, the inside of the projector has the reflective coating flaking off so no matter what bulbs I use, they will never be like when the car was new. Ive heard this also from a few other 2010-2011 owners. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS "The Mistress" Color matched OEM GFX / VIS Carbon Fiber Hood (absolute trash quality and customer service ) / Heritage Grille / 5% Windows / 30% Windshield tint with 5% visor strip / Tinted Exterior Lights / Streetfighter LA Spoiler / Morimoto XB LED fogs / LED sidemarkers / Airaid CAI / Hurst Short Throw / TSP LT's / No cats / No resonator / Corsa Xtreme Catback / Trifecta Tune / Factory amp replaced / 2 JL Audio 12's in the trunk / MRR 228 Wheels / BMR Springs / Moog Endlinks / R1 Concepts Rotors & Pads

03-10-2023, 12:01 PM	#2
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,155	One of the better known name brands on Rockauto.com. Changing the bulbs shouldn't require adjustment.

03-10-2023, 01:36 PM	#4
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,155	The best I can tell D1 and D3 bulbs have different connectors. Based upon Rockauto listings, Camaro was switched from D1S to D3S in 2014.

03-10-2023, 03:16 PM	#12
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,155	6000k doesn't have anything to do with "how much" light it puts off.