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2010IBMSS · 06-23-2010, 02:24 AM

Have any of you upgraded the stock HID bulb on the RS model type headlight? I am talking about stock replacement, not a halo kit or anything else. I want to change mine out to 6000K, just curious who has done it and how easy/hard it is to change it out.

Is there a DIY anyone can post? I have searched without avail....

v6sonoma · 06-23-2010, 02:28 AM

If you scroll down on the home page they had a post of a schematic of the whole car. That might help you. I'm pretty sure it's not to difficult.

2010IBMSS · 06-23-2010, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by v6sonoma

If you scroll down on the home page they had a post of a schematic of the whole car. That might help you. I'm pretty sure it's not to difficult.

thats a parts reference guide, thanks!

but, I want to know who has changed out their bulbs and was it easy or hard to do so...what entails in the removal and replacement of the bulb?

daphatgrant · 06-23-2010, 09:24 AM

chozn4service · 06-23-2010, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010IBMSS

Have any of you upgraded the stock HID bulb on the RS model type headlight? I am talking about stock replacement, not a halo kit or anything else. I want to change mine out to 6000K, just curious who has done it and how easy/hard it is to change it out.

Is there a DIY anyone can post? I have searched without avail....

Not sure what you're asking? If you don't have an RS package and want to make the lights brighter like HID, here is a link where a member changed from halogens to LEDs and it gives the HID appearance and I'm sure it's brighter than stock but again, I'm not sure if this is what you're trying to do or make a RS package brighter than what it is now. You may want use the search feature and put in HID upgrade.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...headlight+leds

MyIBMssRS · 06-23-2010, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by chozn4service

Not sure what you're asking? If you don't have an RS package and want to make the lights brighter like HID, here is a link where a member changed from halogens to LEDs and it gives the HID appearance and I'm sure it's brighter than stock but again, I'm not sure if this is what you're trying to do or make a RS package brighter than what it is now. You may want use the search feature and put in HID upgrade.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...headlight+leds

He wants to make the stock HIDs brighter. Not sure why though, they're fine the way they are.

Shuffler · 06-23-2010, 03:07 PM

Stock are only 4800k. He wants to replace with 6000k. The 6000k is whiter.

I do not have the RS so other than clarifying the above, I'm unable to help.

You might try calling the folks at AAC (Justin or Andy) and asking this question. You can PM them on these boards too.

2010IBMSS · 06-23-2010, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by chozn4service

Not sure what you're asking? If you don't have an RS package and want to make the lights brighter like HID

I do have the RS package.

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Originally Posted by MyIBMssRS

He wants to make the stock HIDs brighter.

Exactly!

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Originally Posted by MyIBMssRS

Not sure why though, they're fine the way they are.

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Originally Posted by Shuffler

Stock are only 4800k. He wants to replace with 6000k. The 6000k is whiter.

Thank you for the clarification.....

CamaroSkooter · 06-23-2010, 04:17 PM

6000k isn't any "brighter" than 4800k, it's just a different color intensity, meaning it changes the hue of color emenating from the bulb.

Some people think 4800k looks good, others think 6000k is a better white. It's all a matter of preference.

Both are very close in actual lumen output. So one is not "brighter" than the other, per se.

Shuffler · 06-23-2010, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

6000k isn't any "brighter" than 4800k, it's just a different color intensity, meaning it changes the hue of color emenating from the bulb.

Some people think 4800k looks good, others think 6000k is a better white. It's all a matter of preference.

Both are very close in actual lumen output. So one is not "brighter" than the other, per se.

Correct.... "whiter". Move up to 8000k and get a very slight blue.

I've noticed that no matter which lights you have, if you turn them off... it gets dark.

CamaroSkooter · 06-23-2010, 04:23 PM

I don't believe it! I'll have to go see for myself...

Oh, and OP, check out this thread:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=632917

Post #20 has information about bulb type needed (hint, D1S)

The guys at BFXenon may be able to help you find the bulb you're looking for too

2010IBMSS · 06-23-2010, 04:48 PM

Yes, it is a D1S bulb, I just want them to match the AAC LED's (drls) since Jonathan at AAC said they were at 8000K....I figured 6000K would be ok without loosing too much light on the road. The higher the Kelvin, the cooler they look but the less light on the road. 4000K-6000K is not much of a difference but they do look a little more bluish....that's what I'm going for.

Guys this is my Personal preference before anyone starts bashing...if you don't like it yourself, that's cool. I'm not asking anyone to modify/change anything on their car. Just a note.....

GearHeadPeter · 06-24-2010, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010IBMSS

Yes, it is a D1S bulb, I just want them to match the AAC LED's (drls) since Jonathan at AAC said they were at 8000K....I figured 6000K would be ok without loosing too much light on the road. The higher the Kelvin, the cooler they look but the less light on the road. 4000K-6000K is not much of a difference but they do look a little more bluish....that's what I'm going for.

Guys this is my Personal preference before anyone starts bashing...if you don't like it yourself, that's cool. I'm not asking anyone to modify/change anything on their car. Just a note.....

I have found that the higher the 'K' rating the less light there is to illuminate the road due to the color shift. Stock HIDs are 4300K and if you go to 8000K you will have less light (more bluish) on the road to drive with, and might get a ticket. Again just me 2 cents for what it is worth.

2010IBMSS · 06-24-2010, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by GearHeadPeter

I have found that the higher the 'K' rating the less light there is to illuminate the road due to the color shift. Stock HIDs are 4300K and if you go to 8000K you will have less light (more bluish) on the road to drive with, and might get a ticket. Again just me 2 cents for what it is worth.

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Originally Posted by 2010IBMSS

I figured 6000K would be ok without loosing too much light on the road. The higher the Kelvin, the cooler they look but the less light on the road. 4000K-6000K is not much of a difference but they do look a little more bluish....that's what I'm going for.

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

Some people think 4800k looks good, others think 6000k is a better white. It's all a matter of preference.

06-23-2010, 02:24 AM	#1
2010IBMSS Drives: 2010 camaro SS RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: (915) TX Posts: 645	HID bulb replacement... Have any of you upgraded the stock HID bulb on the RS model type headlight? I am talking about stock replacement, not a halo kit or anything else. I want to change mine out to 6000K, just curious who has done it and how easy/hard it is to change it out. Is there a DIY anyone can post? I have searched without avail....

06-23-2010, 09:24 AM	#4
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06-23-2010, 03:07 PM	#7
Shuffler God Bless Dawson Drives: Synergy for my Daughter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,057	Stock are only 4800k. He wants to replace with 6000k. The 6000k is whiter. I do not have the RS so other than clarifying the above, I'm unable to help. You might try calling the folks at AAC (Justin or Andy) and asking this question. You can PM them on these boards too. __________________

06-23-2010, 04:17 PM	#9
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	6000k isn't any "brighter" than 4800k, it's just a different color intensity, meaning it changes the hue of color emenating from the bulb. Some people think 4800k looks good, others think 6000k is a better white. It's all a matter of preference. Both are very close in actual lumen output. So one is not "brighter" than the other, per se. __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

06-23-2010, 04:23 PM	#11
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	I don't believe it! I'll have to go see for myself... Oh, and OP, check out this thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=632917 Post #20 has information about bulb type needed (hint, D1S) The guys at BFXenon may be able to help you find the bulb you're looking for too __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

06-23-2010, 02:28 AM	#2
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	If you scroll down on the home page they had a post of a schematic of the whole car. That might help you. I'm pretty sure it's not to difficult. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

06-23-2010, 04:48 PM	#12
2010IBMSS Drives: 2010 camaro SS RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: (915) TX Posts: 645	Yes, it is a D1S bulb, I just want them to match the AAC LED's (drls) since Jonathan at AAC said they were at 8000K....I figured 6000K would be ok without loosing too much light on the road. The higher the Kelvin, the cooler they look but the less light on the road. 4000K-6000K is not much of a difference but they do look a little more bluish....that's what I'm going for. Guys this is my Personal preference before anyone starts bashing...if you don't like it yourself, that's cool. I'm not asking anyone to modify/change anything on their car. Just a note.....

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