Why Doesnt Chevy uses LEDs Light technology yet?

[doctorwill]

Just wondering why Chevy hasnt utilize LEDs light technology? Its a great look on cars such as Audi,Benz, Vw, Lexus etc...Would be nice to have it...

[VenomInside]

Idk how that would look on these cars. The euro cars look sexy as hell with it. I've seen it on mustangs and a couple of other domestics but

[The_Blur]

LEDs could potentially look really great on the Camaro, especially in place of the halogens. This could make the RS package more of a classic enthusiast package and make non-RS models a little more desirable.

[5thGenIndy500]

Originally Posted by The_Blur

LEDs could potentially look really great on the Camaro, especially in place of the halogens. This could make the RS package more of a classic enthusiast package and make non-RS models a little more desirable.

My SLK55 Benz had LED tail lights but, had a regular bulb too when I asked I was told that it was a safety backup in case of LED failure. If you have ever driven in Europe, which I have, you would know that a tail light failure could be catastrophic...

[gbosh]

Leds have one problem that HID's don't!
In the midwest traffic lights where changed to led but during a sleet or snow storm the led's didn't get hot enough to melt off the snow and ice. Just imagine your headlights in a snow storm! Stop every couple of miles to scrape the ice off your headlights. Still want Lexus junk?

[The_Blur]

Originally Posted by gbosh

Leds have one problem that HID's don't!
In the midwest traffic lights where changed to led but during a sleet or snow storm the led's didn't get hot enough to melt off the snow and ice. Just imagine your headlights in a snow storm! Stop every couple of miles to scrape the ice off your headlights. Still want Lexus junk?

Is this really a guy in Florida talking about snow storms?

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by doctorwill

Just wondering why Chevy hasnt utilize LEDs light technology? Its a great look on cars such as Audi,Benz, Vw, Lexus etc...Would be nice to have it...

LED in the headlights, LED inside...

They do. Just not everywhere.

Personally..I'd like to see the Euro-spec taillights on all Camaros, asap!

[DGthe3]

Main reason is cost vs perceived value. They cost a lot more to make, but people aren't willing to pay much more for them vs regular bulbs.

[FenwickHockey65]

[LED Crazy]

Use T3 ports and put LED strip in them. Boom! You got yourself a sweet euro look.

[dirishboy]

The Halos are LED and tastefully done IMHO.
I don't think time will be kind to the strings of individual LEDs
In 10 years they will look tacky and gimmicky

[Captain Awesome]

Originally Posted by dirishboy

The Halos are LED and tastefully done IMHO.
I don't think time will be kind to the strings of individual LEDs
In 10 years they will look tacky and gimmicky

What do you mean "in 10 years"? They look like cheap X-mas tree lights, especially the ones they are putting in the front of cars these days. Every cheapo econobox is going to have a pair of dotted eyelashes on their headlights in short order and the expensive cars will have long since ditched the "trendy" styling of them as passe.

Cadillac uses them to much nicer effect getting the advantages of the technology without the gaudy look of them by using Light Pipes. The Camaro uses them for Halos with light pipes.

The "Ice Blue" chevy interior lighting is also LED technology, in the dash, radio, and accent lighting (like the ABL). Sadly, they screwed up on the dash ABL in the camaro.

[SS 376]

Originally Posted by dirishboy

The Halos are LED and tastefully done IMHO.
I don't think time will be kind to the strings of individual LEDs
In 10 years they will look tacky and gimmicky

+1. I see why LEDs are theoretically better, but they're a bit like matte paint and Newt Gingrich--just the flavor of the week.

[monstertodd]

I think all the LED strips that I see on Audi's and Mercedes, and god knows whatever else, look retarded and trendy. It is a trend that will fall out of favor soon, IMHO.

[2012ZL1]

leds are for ricers

[Nessal]

I actually like the good old fashion bulbs...call me old school.

[VenomInside]

I do love them on the porsche and audi's though.

[DaBears]

Originally Posted by 2012ZL1

leds are for ricers

ummmm really? Cuz have you seen the new back end of the new Charger at night? It looks badass.

[Number 3]

Originally Posted by monstertodd

I think all the LED strips that I see on Audi's and Mercedes, and god knows whatever else, look retarded and trendy. It is a trend that will fall out of favor soon, IMHO.

You may not like them, but they aren't trendy. LEDs are generally considered superior lighting technology. They use less energy which makes them ideal for hybrids and EVs. They are expensive and that's why they aren't wide spread yet.

Originally Posted by 2012ZL1

leds are for ricers

Based on the over the top aftermarket installations I can see your point.

Originally Posted by DaBears

ummmm really? Cuz have you seen the new back end of the new Charger at night? It looks badass.

Agreed. Makes alignment of the decklid absolutely critical. All the ones I've seen look quite good.

[Camarowguy]

Originally Posted by gbosh

Leds have one problem that HID's don't!
In the midwest traffic lights where changed to led but during a sleet or snow storm the led's didn't get hot enough to melt off the snow and ice. Just imagine your headlights in a snow storm! Stop every couple of miles to scrape the ice off your headlights. Still want Lexus junk?

High wattage LEDs do get hot.

[dirishboy]

LEDs will be the lighting in all cars of the future.
However just like the Halos in the Camaro they can be tastefully done.
The problem is getting them bright enough, keeping them cool enough and being able to better control where the light goes.......to name a few

P.S. I live LED lighting

[monstertodd]

Originally Posted by Number 3

You may not like them, but they aren't trendy. LEDs are generally considered superior lighting technology. They use less energy which makes them ideal for hybrids and EVs. They are expensive and that's why they aren't wide spread yet.

Yep, I know they are considered superior lighting to halogen bulbs. However, the LED strips that I see on Audi's, Mercedes, and Porsches, serve absolutely no purpose. They are a marketing tool that the respective car manufacturers use to make their customers feel special and elite because they are buying an Audi, Mercedes, or a Porsche. It's exactly the same as when BMW started putting halo lighting on their cars.

I for one am glad that Chevrolet hasn't jumped on the LED lighting strip band wagon. They already jumped on the halo lighting bandwagon (which looks badass on my Camaro btw)

[CamaroSkooter]

I don't know if the OP was asking why the Camaro doesn't use LEDs more or why Chevy in general doesn't use LED's more.

It has been announced that the new Chevy Colorado is going to switch to an entirely LED brake light system (but, the reverse light will still be halogen). I would assume that this will hold true for the new Trailblazer as well since it's just an SUV version of the Colorado...

And Fen posted an excellent ass-end shot of the new Malibu...

[bill2129]

Originally Posted by 2012ZL1

leds are for ricers

I was gonna say the same thing but wanted to make sure no one else did first. Leave the blinding Led lights for the Honda's

[Camarowguy]

Originally Posted by bill2129

I was gonna say the same thing but wanted to make sure no one else did first. Leave the blinding Led lights for the Honda's

What about those retarded, annoying laser looking led side markers some people put on their camaros? The look so dumb because they are four times brighter than they should be