How to install AAC halos AND keep the OEM halo functional - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

The Stig · 05-19-2011, 11:09 PM

In short. I am a big fan of freeware and sharing things. What can I say, my dad taught me well when I was a kid. So, today I did a dual halo install for member FED728 and I thought "hey I bet I can do this so he keeps the stock halo function."

This is an overview of the black piece that sits behind the OEM halo. As you can see it is not in the headlight currently. We removed it to install AAC's dual halos. We also removed it so that we could cut a few pieces of it off. Looking at the top of the pic you will see that we marred up the finish a little bit. That is because we sanded/dremeled off the bottom part of that piece. The stock part has a little lip there that protrudes out, Frank and I got rid of that piece allowing for the AAC halo to sit right behind the OEM halo.
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This is an overview of the modded piece.
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I have some very fun (and narrated) videos explaining this further. But youtube is currently being dumb and not letting me upload so they will have to wait. *If someone else wants to upload them to youtube and post them I will be happy to email them to you. Just PM me*

One last thing. The reason I did this, and am making this post, is because I feel that knowledge should be shared. No matter how it came about. I was more than happy to (actually I was excited a bit too) to take the time to figure this out, and even happier to post the explanation of how to do so here on Camaro5. The reason so many people are able to do all the cool mods that we love to do is because of the DIY section on this forum and the members who take the time to post instructions.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 05-19-2011, 11:16 PM

First thank you for posting this up, Love to see what you got in videos.

The Stig · 05-19-2011, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SSRS

First thank you for posting this up, Love to see what you got in videos.

Can you post them on youtube? I'd be more than happy to email them to you.

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 05-20-2011, 01:18 AM

Damn...my secret is out.

LOL
Ivan

camaro4mybday · 05-20-2011, 08:04 AM

I'm interested to see this video

Tx1Lt · 05-20-2011, 08:18 AM

You're the man Stieger! I'm installing my dual color halos next weekend! Way to blow the lid off the whole "secret" method.

The Stig · 05-20-2011, 10:43 AM

The Stig · 05-20-2011, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 2SSRS

Looks good, But so i get it you are not using the OEM halo only the plastic ring, Right?
Thinking of replacing the OEM 1 watt LED with a RGB and a remote so i can color shift.

No the OEM halo still works. The way I cut the back allows both halo rings to fit without having to cut either of them. So this way you still have the 4v OEM halo and the 12v AAC halos

camaro4mybday · 05-20-2011, 05:59 PM

Interesting method. Mine was totally different but hey if it works

camaro2lt · 05-20-2011, 06:47 PM

thanks man this helped alot..

LED Crazy · 05-21-2011, 01:10 AM

How do you turn off the OEM halos so you can use the AAC halos since they come on automatically?

The Stig · 05-21-2011, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by LED Crazy

How do you turn off the OEM halos so you can use the AAC halos since they come on automatically?

Well like if the car is parked at a show or something you can leave the car off and use the AAC halos, because they can be wired to the battery.

Support@OracleLights.com · 05-21-2011, 12:21 PM

Thank you for posting the DIY stieger! I know several people are going to benefit from this!

The Stig · 05-21-2011, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonathan@AACstyle.com

Thank you for posting the DIY stieger! I know several people are going to benefit from this!

Not a problem Jonathan, I'm always willing to help out other members with DIY stuff.

05-19-2011, 11:09 PM	#1
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	How to install AAC halos AND keep the OEM halo functional In short. I am a big fan of freeware and sharing things. What can I say, my dad taught me well when I was a kid. So, today I did a dual halo install for member FED728 and I thought "hey I bet I can do this so he keeps the stock halo function." This is an overview of the black piece that sits behind the OEM halo. As you can see it is not in the headlight currently. We removed it to install AAC's dual halos. We also removed it so that we could cut a few pieces of it off. Looking at the top of the pic you will see that we marred up the finish a little bit. That is because we sanded/dremeled off the bottom part of that piece. The stock part has a little lip there that protrudes out, Frank and I got rid of that piece allowing for the AAC halo to sit right behind the OEM halo. This is an overview of the modded piece. I have some very fun (and narrated) videos explaining this further. But youtube is currently being dumb and not letting me upload so they will have to wait. If someone else wants to upload them to youtube and post them I will be happy to email them to you. Just PM me One last thing. The reason I did this, and am making this post, is because I feel that knowledge should be shared. No matter how it came about. I was more than happy to (actually I was excited a bit too) to take the time to figure this out, and even happier to post the explanation of how to do so here on Camaro5. The reason so many people are able to do all the cool mods that we love to do is because of the DIY section on this forum and the members who take the time to post instructions. __________________

05-20-2011, 08:18 AM	#6
Tx1Lt Mark it ZERO! Drives: '10 Black Camaro Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Laredo, Tx Posts: 1,506 View My Garage	You're the man Stieger! I'm installing my dual color halos next weekend! Way to blow the lid off the whole "secret" method. __________________

05-20-2011, 10:43 AM	#7
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	__________________

05-20-2011, 06:47 PM	#10
camaro2lt Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT VR/RS CGM Rally's Join Date: May 2009 Location: Palmyra, PA Posts: 5,675 View My Garage	thanks man this helped alot.. __________________ Email: rdurso1@yahoo.com

05-19-2011, 11:16 PM	#2
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,728 View My Garage	First thank you for posting this up, Love to see what you got in videos.

05-20-2011, 01:18 AM	#4
Ivan @ Southwest Speed Drives: '15 Z06, '01 NBM SS, '97 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 12,161	Damn...my secret is out. LOL Ivan

05-20-2011, 08:04 AM	#5
camaro4mybday "Camaro Joe" Drives: 2010 SILVER ICE 2LT/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: long island ny Posts: 2,366	I'm interested to see this video

05-20-2011, 05:59 PM	#9
camaro4mybday "Camaro Joe" Drives: 2010 SILVER ICE 2LT/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: long island ny Posts: 2,366	Interesting method. Mine was totally different but hey if it works

05-21-2011, 01:10 AM	#11
LED Crazy okcamaros.com Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 1,754 View My Garage	How do you turn off the OEM halos so you can use the AAC halos since they come on automatically?

05-21-2011, 12:21 PM	#13
Support@OracleLights.com Drives: www.CamaroLighting.com Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 3,245	Thank you for posting the DIY stieger! I know several people are going to benefit from this!