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bigwayne3000 · 01-12-2011, 11:16 PM

I like the looks of the afterburner lights. What is the difference between the CCFL and the SMD lights though? The site doesnt explain it or I just didnt see it.

gm2376 · 01-12-2011, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bigwayne3000

I like the looks of the afterburner lights. What is the difference between the CCFL and the SMD lights though? The site doesnt explain it or I just didnt see it.

the ccfl is a light tube.....the smd is led'd and will be brighter.

bigwayne3000 · 01-12-2011, 11:34 PM

So, the CCFL, will you see the individual bulbs up close or whatever like you would on LEDs or no?

gm2376 · 01-12-2011, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bigwayne3000

So, the CCFL, will you see the individual bulbs up close or whatever like you would on LEDs or no?

No, its will look just like the Halos on on the front of a RS.

CaRiS KaSH · 01-12-2011, 11:38 PM

I JUST ORDERED THOSE TAIL LIGHTS YESTURDAY AND I GOT THE CCFL THEY LOOK BAD ASS WITH ONLY LIGHTING UP HALF THE TAIL LIGHT WITH THE SMD THE LIGHT GOES ALL THE WAY AROUND THE TAIL LIGHT..

bigwayne3000 · 01-12-2011, 11:40 PM

I hate the look of the LEDs as I dont like seeing the individual bulbs so whenever I eventually do this Ill probably get the CCFL version then. Thanks guys!

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 01-13-2011, 12:35 AM

Like everyone mentioned above, the CCFL is basically a glass tube and the SMD is more "LED" like and brighter.

One very important issue to consider is longevity between the two.

While they are priced the same, the SMDs will last longer for two reasons.

1.)There is no gas in the SMD's to "burn out" or "leak" and...

2.)The SMD's will handle shock and movement much better than the CCFLs will.

I mention this so that all buyers can make a solid, educated choice when it comes to selecting the correct afterburner model.

When you're ready for the best deal on either, shoot us a PM or email.

Thanks and enjoy!!
Ivan @ Southwest Speed

whamslam3 · 01-13-2011, 03:11 AM

when i get my camaro im goin to get the smds mainly for the reasons stated above

y2k king · 01-13-2011, 07:33 AM

another thing to consider is the leds are brighter and are great if you smoked your lens covers.

ujiffy · 01-13-2011, 04:58 PM

I actually have all the LED smd version halo lighting purchased at AAC for the headlight, foglight, and taillight. The LED captures a lot of attention still for its unique brightness and the individual bulb lighting. The halo one is also good, but as someone said it will die out quicker because it uses a gas tube. I personally like the LED lighting, as the camaro already comes with halo lighting and so it's different than stock. The only problem I have so far is the fog LED halo lighting. Some LED lights on the fog lights are flickering on and off and some days it will all be on and some days some LED lights will be out. This is only happening for fog lights. Don't know if others have issues. This is my second set of fog LED halo lights and at first I thought I ordered the wrong light model, but it is correct and it was working properly when first installed for at least a month. Then it started acting up again. I now don't even want to bother taking it out and installing new one for fear it may cause more issues. The headlight and taillight afterburner LED halos have no problems though.

Rcfiddy1 · 01-13-2011, 06:15 PM

I like the SMD to match up with Led side markers...

bigwayne3000 · 01-13-2011, 07:36 PM

Damn now I'm waffling on what way I'm gonna go haha. Especially w/ that last pic cause it does look pretty sick. Thanks for all the input guys!

01-12-2011, 11:16 PM	#1
bigwayne3000 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,917	AAC afterburner lights I like the looks of the afterburner lights. What is the difference between the CCFL and the SMD lights though? The site doesnt explain it or I just didnt see it.

01-13-2011, 03:11 AM	#8
whamslam3 Camaro King [^^^] Drives: Apollo 11 Camaro IOM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: CA Posts: 1,754	when i get my camaro im goin to get the smds mainly for the reasons stated above __________________

01-13-2011, 07:33 AM	#9
y2k king Drives: 2011 ss camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: spring hill, fl Posts: 1,705	another thing to consider is the leds are brighter and are great if you smoked your lens covers. __________________ 10/28/2010 got it

01-13-2011, 04:58 PM	#10
ujiffy The Car Makes The Man! Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS RS Yellow Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: GUAM Posts: 33 View My Garage	I have both LED smd for headlight, foglight, and tail I actually have all the LED smd version halo lighting purchased at AAC for the headlight, foglight, and taillight. The LED captures a lot of attention still for its unique brightness and the individual bulb lighting. The halo one is also good, but as someone said it will die out quicker because it uses a gas tube. I personally like the LED lighting, as the camaro already comes with halo lighting and so it's different than stock. The only problem I have so far is the fog LED halo lighting. Some LED lights on the fog lights are flickering on and off and some days it will all be on and some days some LED lights will be out. This is only happening for fog lights. Don't know if others have issues. This is my second set of fog LED halo lights and at first I thought I ordered the wrong light model, but it is correct and it was working properly when first installed for at least a month. Then it started acting up again. I now don't even want to bother taking it out and installing new one for fear it may cause more issues. The headlight and taillight afterburner LED halos have no problems though.

01-13-2011, 06:15 PM	#11
Rcfiddy1 Sold car... Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2SS/RS #37115 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manalapan, New Jersey Posts: 2,019 View My Garage	I like the SMD to match up with Led side markers... __________________ Build Thread ECS Novi 1500 Supercharged, LS3 conversion, Small blower cam, Alky Meth injection, 3:45 rear, BMR Suspension parts, 1LE Sways, Billy Boat ZL1 dual mode exhaust.

01-12-2011, 11:34 PM	#3
bigwayne3000 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,917	So, the CCFL, will you see the individual bulbs up close or whatever like you would on LEDs or no?

01-12-2011, 11:38 PM	#5
CaRiS KaSH Drives: 2011 CAMARO 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CALI Posts: 9	I JUST ORDERED THOSE TAIL LIGHTS YESTURDAY AND I GOT THE CCFL THEY LOOK BAD ASS WITH ONLY LIGHTING UP HALF THE TAIL LIGHT WITH THE SMD THE LIGHT GOES ALL THE WAY AROUND THE TAIL LIGHT..

01-12-2011, 11:40 PM	#6
bigwayne3000 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,917	I hate the look of the LEDs as I dont like seeing the individual bulbs so whenever I eventually do this Ill probably get the CCFL version then. Thanks guys!

01-13-2011, 12:35 AM	#7
Ivan @ Southwest Speed Drives: '15 Z06, '01 NBM SS, '97 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 12,161	Like everyone mentioned above, the CCFL is basically a glass tube and the SMD is more "LED" like and brighter. One very important issue to consider is longevity between the two. While they are priced the same, the SMDs will last longer for two reasons. 1.)There is no gas in the SMD's to "burn out" or "leak" and... 2.)The SMD's will handle shock and movement much better than the CCFLs will. I mention this so that all buyers can make a solid, educated choice when it comes to selecting the correct afterburner model. When you're ready for the best deal on either, shoot us a PM or email. Thanks and enjoy!! Ivan @ Southwest Speed

01-13-2011, 07:36 PM	#12
bigwayne3000 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,917	Damn now I'm waffling on what way I'm gonna go haha. Especially w/ that last pic cause it does look pretty sick. Thanks for all the input guys!

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