Just replaced my DRLs with plasma bulbs - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

usnavydoc · 04-18-2012, 06:53 PM

Easiest upgrade I have done - took me 10 minutes and they look great. GM should make them standard from factory. Yellow bulbs are a thing of the past...IMHO. Will install the AAC back up lights tomorrow...

GearHeadPeter · 04-18-2012, 07:11 PM

Looks good.

mlmvl · 04-18-2012, 07:14 PM

Where did you get the plasma bulbs? Expensive?

usnavydoc · 04-18-2012, 07:40 PM

Advanced Auto Concepts - http://www.automotivelightstore.com/P13W.aspx

Cost me $99

Indy Bumble Bee · 04-18-2012, 07:42 PM

nice work... i want

BilJ · 04-18-2012, 09:33 PM

Very nice. Could you tell me what the bulb number is on the stock bulbs(old bulbs) that you replaced? Thanks.

PJS45TH · 04-18-2012, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BilJ

Very nice. Could you tell me what the bulb number is on the stock bulbs(old bulbs) that you replaced? Thanks.

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Lights look great!

Powhusku · 04-19-2012, 12:25 AM

Lookin good! Dont worry about them looking a little blue. That will fade in around a week. The blue had me a little flustered when I first saw it.

usnavydoc · 04-19-2012, 03:52 AM

I saw a thread which a member brought to my attention. It shows that the socket key/tab that locks the bulb in place is in the wrong side. I thought it odd when it didn't click in place with the light assembly. The plasma bulb itself is longer than the factory bulb, and as long as it doesn't come loose, I don't mind. If I wanted to be a stickler, I would mind, because for $99 I would expect it to be perfect.

RamAir02 · 04-19-2012, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BilJ

Very nice. Could you tell me what the bulb number is on the stock bulbs(old bulbs) that you replaced? Thanks.

Isn't it P13W? Its not your average bulb, but a newer proprietary GM socket.

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PJS45TH · 04-19-2012, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by usnavydoc

I saw a thread which a member brought to my attention. It shows that the socket key/tab that locks the bulb in place is in the wrong side. I thought it odd when it didn't click in place with the light assembly. The plasma bulb itself is longer than the factory bulb, and as long as it doesn't come loose, I don't mind. If I wanted to be a stickler, I would mind, because for $99 I would expect it to be perfect.

I'm currently one of a few different people who are tied up in this issue. It appears not all 2012's are impacted by the bulb change...maybe a mid model year change? Here are a couple threads to study. You need to pull your bulbs and verify which style you have before ordering.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211744

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120315&page=36

04-18-2012, 06:53 PM	#1
usnavydoc Drives: 2012 2SS LS3, 2012 Ford Focus SE Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 77 View My Garage	Just replaced my DRLs with plasma bulbs Easiest upgrade I have done - took me 10 minutes and they look great. GM should make them standard from factory. Yellow bulbs are a thing of the past...IMHO. Will install the AAC back up lights tomorrow... __________________ Corsa cat backs, K&N CAI, Borla headers, Solo high flow cats, Jannety Racing tune, MGW short throw shifter

04-18-2012, 07:11 PM	#2
GearHeadPeter US Navy Vet Drives: 2011 2LT/RS, 65 Mustang GT Fastback Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,567	Looks good. __________________ 2011 - 2LT/RS - RY, A6, Gray Interior - Team LLT: 3rd Camaro on this forum to have a Mylink installed. Installation by GEN5DIY, Heritage Grill, Lloyds Premium Ebony Camaro RS floor mats, Empire Billet Camaro Black sill plates, AAC: LED footwell & interior lighting, Rear Courtesy Lights, LED side markers/turn signals, Plasma P13W DRl bulbs, Formula 1 Pinnacle Series tint, Roto-Fab Yellow CAI & Fuse cover, Technostalgia Afterburner LED taillights, EmblemPros custom V6 hydrocoated carbon fiber/RY engine cover, Pfadt Sport sway bars, Ofer's Backup Camera, and full Brembo brake conversion.

04-18-2012, 07:40 PM	#4
usnavydoc Drives: 2012 2SS LS3, 2012 Ford Focus SE Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 77 View My Garage	Advanced Auto Concepts - http://www.automotivelightstore.com/P13W.aspx Cost me $99 __________________ Corsa cat backs, K&N CAI, Borla headers, Solo high flow cats, Jannety Racing tune, MGW short throw shifter

04-19-2012, 12:25 AM	#8
Powhusku Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Laramie/Cody, WY Posts: 1,743 View My Garage	Lookin good! Dont worry about them looking a little blue. That will fade in around a week. The blue had me a little flustered when I first saw it. __________________

04-19-2012, 03:52 AM	#9
usnavydoc Drives: 2012 2SS LS3, 2012 Ford Focus SE Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 77 View My Garage	I saw a thread which a member brought to my attention. It shows that the socket key/tab that locks the bulb in place is in the wrong side. I thought it odd when it didn't click in place with the light assembly. The plasma bulb itself is longer than the factory bulb, and as long as it doesn't come loose, I don't mind. If I wanted to be a stickler, I would mind, because for $99 I would expect it to be perfect. __________________ Corsa cat backs, K&N CAI, Borla headers, Solo high flow cats, Jannety Racing tune, MGW short throw shifter

04-18-2012, 07:14 PM	#3
mlmvl Drives: 2010 Camaro SS ZL575 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Clayton Posts: 71	Where did you get the plasma bulbs? Expensive?

04-18-2012, 07:42 PM	#5
Indy Bumble Bee Drives: Beest Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Indy Posts: 660	nice work... i want

04-18-2012, 09:33 PM	#6
BilJ Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 534	Very nice. Could you tell me what the bulb number is on the stock bulbs(old bulbs) that you replaced? Thanks.