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i007spectre · 08-20-2009, 11:39 PM

Thanks everyone. I feel very confident now.

KJS · 08-20-2009, 11:40 PM

Absolutely the best.
You have to experience the difference to fully appreciate how great they are.

flagstaff · 08-21-2009, 12:29 AM

They are the brightest lights of any car I have ever had!!!

TJ91 · 08-21-2009, 12:30 AM

they are amazing and im soo happy i got the RS packae.
They are true projector HIDs

hollywoodjose · 08-21-2009, 01:43 AM

do you think the aftermarked HIDs would be better?
i know they're alot cheaper
I didnt' get the RS package that's why i'm wondering
I can get halos and HID's for like 400 or somethin like that and to buy just the headlights from GM is 1200 which i dont understand but... i'm torn i dont know which would be better

ZYAL8R · 08-21-2009, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by rolnslo

The HID low beams cast a wide and bright light path. Even if you could turn on the fog lights at the same time, you likely wouldn't even see any additional light output in front of you.

I believe this to be true also. In our YUKE, which does not have the HID's, you can barely tell when you hit the fog lights and then only on the side.

Gentry78 · 08-21-2009, 02:20 AM

you can't beat projectors i will never go back to halogens even if i have to go aftermarket(which i have lol)

and the fogs are not fogs the are DRL's just clarifying that for ya

Gentry78 · 08-21-2009, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hollywoodjose

do you think the aftermarked HIDs would be better?
i know they're alot cheaper
I didnt' get the RS package that's why i'm wondering
I can get halos and HID's for like 400 or somethin like that and to buy just the headlights from GM is 1200 which i dont understand but... i'm torn i dont know which would be better

the GM quality fit and finish is far superior also aftermarket has a tendency to not be the best when adjusting or keeping them adjusted

also projector HIDs are way better then regular HIDs

hollywoodjose · 08-21-2009, 04:52 AM

will the aftermarket come up with projector HID?
I cant see spending 1200 on headlights that seems awfully steep i mean 4-500 maybe but it was only 1200 to add the RS package that had emblems, headlights, tail lights matching roof molding and 20" rims instead of 18's(i think that's what I read)
Anyways I will probably just wait, just trying to get more feedback so i can make an educated decision

IROCanSS · 08-21-2009, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by rolnslo

Be aware, the "fog lights" that come with the RS package are only used as DRLs (Daytime running lights). They can not be turned on at the same time as the HID headlights.

I am working on some ideas to change this. I want to be able to run the DRL with the halos. I think it will look asewome. I NEVER run the DRLs during the day. Totally pointless. First thing I do is switch them off. Did on the C5 and C6 too so i am used to it. Anyhow, I am going to rewire the the fogs to come on with the halos so they will always be on when the halos are. I may do a switch so i can have just the halos and not the fogs. It will be easy, just more wires and then I have to figure where to mount the switch inside the car without drilling any holes.

Anyone done this yet?

IROCanSS · 08-21-2009, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hollywoodjose

will the aftermarket come up with projector HID?
I cant see spending 1200 on headlights that seems awfully steep i mean 4-500 maybe but it was only 1200 to add the RS package that had emblems, headlights, tail lights matching roof molding and 20" rims instead of 18's(i think that's what I read)
Anyways I will probably just wait, just trying to get more feedback so i can make an educated decision

Get the RS pkg. 100% worth the money. The midnight silver wheels are amazing and the HIDs are great!

The MS wheels look much better IMO then the polished and it is a $400some savings

Number 3 · 08-21-2009, 08:34 AM

The HIDs are superb, best I've driven.

Halos really add nothing to the equation of night driving, though.

Moorepheus · 08-21-2009, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jrhaus76

I am working on some ideas to change this. I want to be able to run the DRL with the halos. I think it will look asewome. I NEVER run the DRLs during the day. Totally pointless. First thing I do is switch them off. Did on the C5 and C6 too so i am used to it. Anyhow, I am going to rewire the the fogs to come on with the halos so they will always be on when the halos are. I may do a switch so i can have just the halos and not the fogs. It will be easy, just more wires and then I have to figure where to mount the switch inside the car without drilling any holes.

Anyone done this yet?

You will have to let me know when you have this all figured out. I was thinking the same thing, Halo's, Lights and Fogs all on at the same time, would look awsome.

However, I beleive in NY, that you must have DRL on, or maybe it's that they are required on vehicles made after a certian year, not sure.

Phoenix328 · 08-21-2009, 09:43 AM

i was just wondering do the hid consist of xenon gas inside them or are they something else?

08-20-2009, 11:40 PM	#16
KJS Drives: '10 RJT,'95&'14 Vette Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cut Throat, NY Posts: 1,722 View My Garage	Absolutely the best. You have to experience the difference to fully appreciate how great they are. __________________ *"As ye sow, so shall ye reap" - Me* Mine at sunset

08-21-2009, 08:34 AM	#26
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,306 View My Garage	The HIDs are superb, best I've driven. Halos really add nothing to the equation of night driving, though. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

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i007spectre Drives: 2016 2SS, 2008 HHR ECTO-2H Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 1,935 View My Garage	Thanks everyone. I feel very confident now.

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flagstaff Drives: 2010SS CamaroEscalade SLK230 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 46	They are the brightest lights of any car I have ever had!!!

08-21-2009, 12:30 AM	#18
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,035	they are amazing and im soo happy i got the RS packae. They are true projector HIDs

08-21-2009, 01:43 AM	#19
hollywoodjose Drives: 2010 Black 1LT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: WA Posts: 386 View My Garage	do you think the aftermarked HIDs would be better? i know they're alot cheaper I didnt' get the RS package that's why i'm wondering I can get halos and HID's for like 400 or somethin like that and to buy just the headlights from GM is 1200 which i dont understand but... i'm torn i dont know which would be better

08-21-2009, 02:20 AM	#21
Gentry78 HOOK'EM Drives: 97 c1500/92 olds Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,279	you can't beat projectors i will never go back to halogens even if i have to go aftermarket(which i have lol) and the fogs are not fogs the are DRL's just clarifying that for ya

08-21-2009, 04:52 AM	#23
hollywoodjose Drives: 2010 Black 1LT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: WA Posts: 386 View My Garage	will the aftermarket come up with projector HID? I cant see spending 1200 on headlights that seems awfully steep i mean 4-500 maybe but it was only 1200 to add the RS package that had emblems, headlights, tail lights matching roof molding and 20" rims instead of 18's(i think that's what I read) Anyways I will probably just wait, just trying to get more feedback so i can make an educated decision

08-21-2009, 09:43 AM	#28
Phoenix328 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS IBM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Posts: 347	i was just wondering do the hid consist of xenon gas inside them or are they something else?