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fredbo · 03-01-2009, 03:41 PM

i ordered a black LS with the regular headlights and i was wondering if i could order the headlights with the halo rings and have them installed. IF anyone knows i would really appreciate it

Xanthos · 03-01-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by fredbo

i ordered a black LS with the regular headlights and i was wondering if i could order the headlights with the halo rings and have them installed. IF anyone knows i would really appreciate it

Not from the dealer that we know of yet, but the aftermarket should have them available shortly after launch.
- Xanthos

joepitt · 03-01-2009, 04:06 PM

The halo lights are HID. I looked once for a conversion kit for another car and couldn't find a conversion for any car that was certified street legal. I have HIDs on my Enclave and love them. The only down side is there is no flash to pass with HID. It has something to do with the time it takes for them to come on or some such. When offered as an option HIDs are usually about $500. They come with the RS package only on the Camaro.

zebra · 03-01-2009, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by joepitt

The halo lights are HID. I looked once for a conversion kit for another car and couldn't find a conversion for any car that was certified street legal. I have HIDs on my Enclave and love them. The only down side is there is no flash to pass with HID. It has something to do with the time it takes for them to come on or some such. When offered as an option HIDs are usually about $500. They come with the RS package only on the Camaro.

thing is... you can't get the RS package on a LS model

my suggestion would be to wait for somebody to wreck a RS car & gank the lights, switch, & control module from that car. at least that's what i'm gonna try to do

ArcAngel · 03-01-2009, 04:19 PM

or you could go 1lt but that would cost about 3500 more with rs

Xanthos · 03-02-2009, 01:56 AM

Meh, I don't like the look of the halos/projectors anyway. Give me some plain old halogens with some nice bulbs.
- Xanthos

RobbRock · 03-02-2009, 03:14 AM

Halos all the way they look great

CamaroHutch · 03-02-2009, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by joepitt

The halo lights are HID. I looked once for a conversion kit for another car and couldn't find a conversion for any car that was certified street legal. I have HIDs on my Enclave and love them. The only down side is there is no flash to pass with HID. It has something to do with the time it takes for them to come on or some such. When offered as an option HIDs are usually about $500. They come with the RS package only on the Camaro.

From what I understand, the only HIDs that are street legal are the ones that are factory installed.

FirstLSK · 03-02-2009, 08:12 AM

That's not true here in Texas. If you put HID bulbs in a halogen reflector-based headlights, then you may get pulled over for hindering other drivers. My Son wanted HID in his GMC truck so he got aftermarket projector-based headlights then got the HID kit that included the HID bulbs and the ballasts. His truck looks very sharp with those headlights and they do not blind other drivers any more than a factory lexus or bmw.

Andro · 03-02-2009, 08:40 AM

Xenons and halos are the only way to go with the new Camaro. Halogen is technology of the past. Though I must say my bimmer has the ORIGINAL halo technology all others are copies but I like them on the new Camaro. IMO

Never2LowChevy · 03-02-2009, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Andro

Xenons and halos are the only way to go with the new Camaro. Halogen is technology of the past. Though I must say my bimmer has the ORIGINAL halo technology all others are copies but I like them on the new Camaro. IMO

To the OP, if you just want the regular halogen lights with the halo rings they will be available from the after market for around $100-$150 for just the halos and you will have to break the seal of the headlight so if your not comfortable doin that then you could also buy an aftermartket headlight that already has them installed for about $250.

Beemer drivers are so full of themselves... Halos were invented from the aftermarket and actually first made to fit on a motorcycle headlight for a custom bike in a show. Who's the copycat???

Andro · 03-02-2009, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Never2LowChevy

Beemer drivers are so full of themselves... Halos were invented from the aftermarket and actually first made to fit on a motorcycle headlight for a custom bike in a show. Who's the copycat???

your full of it buddy

fredbo · 03-02-2009, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Never2LowChevy

To the OP, if you just want the regular halogen lights with the halo rings they will be available from the after market for around $100-$150 for just the halos and you will have to break the seal of the headlight so if your not comfortable doin that then you could also buy an aftermartket headlight that already has them installed for about $250.

Beemer drivers are so full of themselves... Halos were invented from the aftermarket and actually first made to fit on a motorcycle headlight for a custom bike in a show. Who's the copycat???

oh...aight preciate it

TJ91 · 03-05-2009, 07:46 PM

At the presentation i went to, they explained why the Factory HIDS would be better then aftermarket, he did a great job explaining them , but im sure the aftermrket would be able to achieve the same. The rs package is the option that im most happy about ordering. It is truly beautiful to see those HIDS
Do you mean highbeams, or flash? like when it flashes several times
When i was there, i pressed the highbeam several times, and there was no delay, its very bright. The shutter on the HIDS is very cool.
When the HIDS are on, they are a pure white and stay the same height no matter how far you go, when you have the high beams on, the light hits a nice blue and its very powerfull, the shutter goes up or somthing to. Very cool HIDS.

Angrybird 12 · 03-05-2009, 07:48 PM

I am sure it won;t take someone long to figure out how to put halos in the standard light housings...

TJ91 · 03-05-2009, 07:51 PM

I think when you guys see the side by side comparison of a camaro with hids on and the halos on, i think for alot of people, not all, but for alot, they will want HID projector headlights after. I didnt really care for the HIDs before, i did, but i didnt truly appreciate it until i got to see it in person and understand why the ones from the RS package are great

Chewy · 03-05-2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Never2LowChevy

Beemer drivers are so full of themselves...

I know! they're a bunch of pompous d**che bags!

if i can get a set of replacement camaro headlights for fairly cheap i'll prolly work on setting up a HID/Halo upgrade kit for all us non RS peoples

Never2LowChevy · 03-06-2009, 05:52 AM

Just as an example, this is my 2008 crew cab. I paid $215 to the door for both headlights. The aftermarket headlights came with new bulbs(H1 for both low and hi beam). The low beam is a projector and looks identical to HID projector beams and I hooked the LEDs and halos up to a switch so I can leave them turned on when the truck is off if I want to. Of course the guys talking about the factory equipment are going to say its better than aftermarket stuff but that what GOOD aftermarket companies do is IMPROVE on the factory equipment.

35th02ss · 03-06-2009, 09:52 AM

were did you get those from? I like the look of it.....

mondain · 03-06-2009, 10:14 AM

It's my understanding that the halo rings are the low beam headlights? They are not just running lights. The center of the ring is used for high beam?

Also, hate to burst anyone's bubble, but LED headlights will eventually surpass Xenon and HID for headlights. They'll be cheaper, near-indestructible, offer better lighting, lower power usage, and unlimited implementation of design. It's coming (already on top end Cadillac's in next model year I believe).

Angrybird 12 · 03-06-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by mondain

It's my understanding that the halo rings are the low beam headlights? They are not just running lights. The center of the ring is used for high beam?

Also, hate to burst anyone's bubble, but LED headlights will eventually surpass Xenon and HID for headlights. They'll be cheaper, near-indestructible, offer better lighting, lower power usage, and unlimited implementation of design. It's coming (already on top end Cadillac's in next model year I believe).

no the halos are just accent lighting, you still have high and low beams in the HIDs

TJ91 · 03-06-2009, 02:22 PM

Im sure the aftermarket will have headlights closer to the concept style

Never2LowChevy · 03-06-2009, 03:39 PM

Here is a better pic of them during the day. Halo lights are purly cosmetic. They are bright but not bright enough to be the daytime running lights. Thats why I ordered a factory switch from the parts counter and put it on the dash. It looks factory but performs like I want it to and not when some engineer THINKS they should be on.

SGOS252382 · 03-06-2009, 04:32 PM

I have a question. I keep seeing pictures of Camaro's while driving with the halo lights on.
Here's an example. Is this what the halo's will look like while the car is driving or did they do something different to these cars to make the halo light up?

Number 3 · 03-06-2009, 04:40 PM

If I am not mistaken, I believe the RS uses the Halos as the DTRLs.

03-01-2009, 03:41 PM	#1
fredbo Drives: black 2010 LS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: mississippi Posts: 177 View My Garage	HALO RINGS i ordered a black LS with the regular headlights and i was wondering if i could order the headlights with the halo rings and have them installed. IF anyone knows i would really appreciate it

03-01-2009, 04:06 PM	#3
joepitt Drives: 2010 LT2 Camaro, 2008 Enclave Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 460	The halo lights are HID. I looked once for a conversion kit for another car and couldn't find a conversion for any car that was certified street legal. I have HIDs on my Enclave and love them. The only down side is there is no flash to pass with HID. It has something to do with the time it takes for them to come on or some such. When offered as an option HIDs are usually about $500. They come with the RS package only on the Camaro. __________________ It's HERE! 2013 2LT/RS, Auto, Red Crystal, Tan Interior, polished aluminum wheels, Nav. Past highlights: 2010 pre-order Camaro 2LT,1969 Chevy Malibu, 1972 Plymouth 'Cuda, 1972 Pontiac GTO, 1979 Turbo Buick Century. 'See the USA in your Chevrolet...' Dinah Shore, 1952: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGZvQoPxhNs

03-01-2009, 04:19 PM	#5
ArcAngel Drives: 07 Black Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manalapan-NJ Posts: 2,873	or you could go 1lt but that would cost about 3500 more with rs __________________ Through HIM you believe in GOD, who raised HIM from the dead and Glorified him..

03-02-2009, 01:56 AM	#6
Xanthos Almost-Original Postwhore Drives: Stick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 12,664 View My Garage	Meh, I don't like the look of the halos/projectors anyway. Give me some plain old halogens with some nice bulbs. - Xanthos __________________ 1993 Z28 - LT1/M6 Current and Future Modifications

03-02-2009, 08:40 AM	#10
Andro NOICE!!! ™ Drives: Force Fed 427 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GOT BOOST? Posts: 5,224 View My Garage	Xenons and halos are the only way to go with the new Camaro. Halogen is technology of the past. Though I must say my bimmer has the ORIGINAL halo technology all others are copies but I like them on the new Camaro. IMO __________________

03-02-2009, 03:14 AM	#7
RobbRock Consultant Camino Real Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 316 View My Garage	Halos all the way they look great

03-02-2009, 08:12 AM	#9
FirstLSK Dude, I love my car !!!! Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS white rally Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DFW Posts: 811	That's not true here in Texas. If you put HID bulbs in a halogen reflector-based headlights, then you may get pulled over for hindering other drivers. My Son wanted HID in his GMC truck so he got aftermarket projector-based headlights then got the HID kit that included the HID bulbs and the ballasts. His truck looks very sharp with those headlights and they do not blind other drivers any more than a factory lexus or bmw.

03-05-2009, 07:46 PM	#14
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 12,346	At the presentation i went to, they explained why the Factory HIDS would be better then aftermarket, he did a great job explaining them , but im sure the aftermrket would be able to achieve the same. The rs package is the option that im most happy about ordering. It is truly beautiful to see those HIDS Do you mean highbeams, or flash? like when it flashes several times When i was there, i pressed the highbeam several times, and there was no delay, its very bright. The shutter on the HIDS is very cool. When the HIDS are on, they are a pure white and stay the same height no matter how far you go, when you have the high beams on, the light hits a nice blue and its very powerfull, the shutter goes up or somthing to. Very cool HIDS.

03-05-2009, 07:48 PM	#15
Angrybird 12 Retired, Cancer Survivor Drives: 08 Vue, 12 CAMARO 1LT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: J. C. Tennessee Posts: 11,970	I am sure it won;t take someone long to figure out how to put halos in the standard light housings... __________________ Live for today, yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come. Drive and enjoy your Camaro The BIRD is the WORD! 323HP Worth of ANGRY BUY FROM BECKY D@ Rodgers Chevrolet

03-05-2009, 07:51 PM	#16
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 12,346	I think when you guys see the side by side comparison of a camaro with hids on and the halos on, i think for alot of people, not all, but for alot, they will want HID projector headlights after. I didnt really care for the HIDs before, i did, but i didnt truly appreciate it until i got to see it in person and understand why the ones from the RS package are great

03-06-2009, 05:52 AM	#18
Never2LowChevy Banned Drives: bagged 4 door dually on 22s Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Nederland Tx Posts: 369 View My Garage	Just as an example, this is my 2008 crew cab. I paid $215 to the door for both headlights. The aftermarket headlights came with new bulbs(H1 for both low and hi beam). The low beam is a projector and looks identical to HID projector beams and I hooked the LEDs and halos up to a switch so I can leave them turned on when the truck is off if I want to. Of course the guys talking about the factory equipment are going to say its better than aftermarket stuff but that what GOOD aftermarket companies do is IMPROVE on the factory equipment.

03-06-2009, 09:52 AM	#19
35th02ss Drives: 02 SS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wallops Island, VA Posts: 722 View My Garage	were did you get those from? I like the look of it.....

03-06-2009, 10:14 AM	#20
mondain Drives: toyota Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 298	It's my understanding that the halo rings are the low beam headlights? They are not just running lights. The center of the ring is used for high beam? Also, hate to burst anyone's bubble, but LED headlights will eventually surpass Xenon and HID for headlights. They'll be cheaper, near-indestructible, offer better lighting, lower power usage, and unlimited implementation of design. It's coming (already on top end Cadillac's in next model year I believe).

03-06-2009, 02:22 PM	#22
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 12,346	Im sure the aftermarket will have headlights closer to the concept style

03-06-2009, 03:39 PM	#23
Never2LowChevy Banned Drives: bagged 4 door dually on 22s Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Nederland Tx Posts: 369 View My Garage	Here is a better pic of them during the day. Halo lights are purly cosmetic. They are bright but not bright enough to be the daytime running lights. Thats why I ordered a factory switch from the parts counter and put it on the dash. It looks factory but performs like I want it to and not when some engineer THINKS they should be on. Attached Images

03-06-2009, 04:32 PM	#24
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 5,948	I have a question. I keep seeing pictures of Camaro's while driving with the halo lights on. Here's an example. Is this what the halo's will look like while the car is driving or did they do something different to these cars to make the halo light up? __________________

03-06-2009, 04:40 PM	#25
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '11 Cruze Turbo & '13 Audi S4 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,144 View My Garage	If I am not mistaken, I believe the RS uses the Halos as the DTRLs. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley Link to Every Camaro photo I've taken in Hi-Resolution

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