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alexice1421 · 08-22-2009, 04:56 PM

Just wondering what the bulb size on the camaros with the RS package... and also what the rating of the HID's are?

The bulb sizes are different from stock headlamps so thats y im asking.

I'm hoping its D2S lol i just keep lookin everywhere for this...and no one knows and i'm hoping you guys can help me out...thanx

camaro104 · 08-22-2009, 05:36 PM

check this place out, they can tell you all you need to know....They helped me out.

http://www.turnagainhighlights.com/

Sir Nuke · 08-22-2009, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro104

check this place out, they can tell you all you need to know....They helped me out.

http://www.turnagainhighlights.com/

WELL the problem is that he was looking for the FACTORY bulbs, Turnagainlights sells a KIT for converting from standard lights to HIDS, I would certinly ask if THEIR lights are the same as factory HID bulbs. If you look in the Camaros manual, they are NOT listed and points you to your dealer, as they do not recommend you or anyone changing them out, insted a certified tech to do it. The reason why is the fact that there is a lot of stored "juice" in the capacitors and you could be easlily get a very bad shock or even get electrocuted if attempted.

alexice1421 · 08-22-2009, 11:58 PM

yea thats a conversion kit for someone who has the stock halogen headlamps.

I tried calling the dealer and they beat around the bush way too much

the real reason i have this question is i have a set of d2s bulbs 12000k and i want to know if i can use them with my camaro when it comes in...cuz if not i wanna sell them

sales@spencershids.com · 08-27-2009, 02:27 PM

I'm pretty sure they'll work. If not, I can order you factory bulbs in any color

alexice1421 · 08-28-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by sales@spencershids.com

I'm pretty sure they'll work. If not, I can order you factory bulbs in any color

ooo ok its not the color im really worried bout its the actual brightness, i like having bright HID's cuz of the illuminating ability

sixty9fordkiller · 12-04-2009, 12:51 PM

the vettes use D1S bulbs.

it wouldnt be too farfetched if maros used that bulb as well

Hyp · 12-04-2009, 03:02 PM

i thought 12000k will suck in visibility compared to the stock ones. the higher the number = the lesser the lumens? something along these lines 8000k is more blue. 6000k is a bit less blue but brighter. 4300k is brigtest with little blue

found this: http://www.mcculloch-hid.com/ebay/Color%20chart.jpg

anyone know what temperature our stock HIDs burn at? 5k?

sixty9fordkiller · 12-04-2009, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Hyp

i thought 12000k will suck in visibility compared to the stock ones. the higher the number = the lesser the lumens? something along these lines 8000k is more blue. 6000k is a bit less blue but brighter. 4300k is brigtest with little blue

found this: http://www.mcculloch-hid.com/ebay/Color%20chart.jpg

anyone know what temperature our stock HIDs burn at? 5k?

either 4300K or 5000K. no more, no less.

Im gonna change to 6500K (White with very slight hue or purple) as soon as its confirmed whether its D1S or D2S bubls that the car takes

Sherwood SS · 12-04-2009, 08:09 PM

12000k is way to high. I would say no more than 6000k (white w/ a blue tint).

phenixdragon · 06-22-2010, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Sherwood SS

12000k is way to high. I would say no more than 6000k (white w/ a blue tint).

Old post but I disagree. I always run 12000K. They are brighter then the stock HIDs in car but not as bright as some lower temperature. And I thin it looks the best and lights up white like a black light is hitting it.

BFxenon.com · 06-22-2010, 10:49 AM

D1S is the replacement bulb

http://www.bfxenon.com/BFXenon_com_D..._p/hid-d1s.htm

BFxenon.com · 06-22-2010, 10:51 AM

i agree... well, different manufacturers have different color ranges in their output level. Our 6000K is pure white while others 6000K will have some blue.

our 12000K is purple.... which is what I don't recommend.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sherwood SS

12000k is way to high. I would say no more than 6000k (white w/ a blue tint).

ADIO SS · 06-23-2010, 08:11 AM

Yes, they are D1S. I replaced the factory blub (Osram's) - my estimate they were about 4300k range with Osram's 6000k with very little difference. Stepped up to 8000k, now we are talking. White light with hint of blue.

Easy mod, essentially the blub has a self contained ballast and is held in place with a twist ring on the inside.

I was told, and it appears to be true, that you can't compare the k rating from those HID kits that replace the factory blub in 'non HID housings' with ones like we are discussing here (D1S).

I thought the 6000k would do it, but the 8000k was the look I wanted. Hope this helps.

BTW, AAC lighting was very good about the exchange, no issues from the 6000k to 8000k. Even though they call it Oracle lighting, it was the same manufacture blub as the stock blub, and they claim a warranty for life. The pair set me back $225.

08-22-2009, 04:56 PM	#1
alexice1421 Drives: 2012 Chevy Corvette TR 2LT LS3 6spd Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North NJ Posts: 99	Camaro RS HID Bulb Size Just wondering what the bulb size on the camaros with the RS package... and also what the rating of the HID's are? The bulb sizes are different from stock headlamps so thats y im asking. I'm hoping its D2S lol i just keep lookin everywhere for this...and no one knows and i'm hoping you guys can help me out...thanx

12-04-2009, 12:51 PM	#7
sixty9fordkiller Donkey Dick Cam Camaro Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,998	the vettes use D1S bulbs. it wouldnt be too farfetched if maros used that bulb as well __________________ Bone Stock

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08-22-2009, 05:36 PM	#2
camaro104 Drives: 2017 Nightfall 50th Annivers Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Little Falls, N.J. Posts: 416	check this place out, they can tell you all you need to know....They helped me out. http://www.turnagainhighlights.com/

08-22-2009, 11:58 PM	#4
alexice1421 Drives: 2012 Chevy Corvette TR 2LT LS3 6spd Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North NJ Posts: 99	yea thats a conversion kit for someone who has the stock halogen headlamps. I tried calling the dealer and they beat around the bush way too much the real reason i have this question is i have a set of d2s bulbs 12000k and i want to know if i can use them with my camaro when it comes in...cuz if not i wanna sell them

08-27-2009, 02:27 PM	#5
sales@spencershids.com Drives: 2008 silverado, 2006 Impala Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Alaska Posts: 112	I'm pretty sure they'll work. If not, I can order you factory bulbs in any color

12-04-2009, 03:02 PM	#8
Hyp I've been lost... Drives: 2010 SW 2SS/RS W/IOM LSA Swap Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 466 View My Garage	i thought 12000k will suck in visibility compared to the stock ones. the higher the number = the lesser the lumens? something along these lines 8000k is more blue. 6000k is a bit less blue but brighter. 4300k is brigtest with little blue found this: http://www.mcculloch-hid.com/ebay/Color%20chart.jpg anyone know what temperature our stock HIDs burn at? 5k?

12-04-2009, 08:09 PM	#10
Sherwood SS Drives: Black SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 351	12000k is way to high. I would say no more than 6000k (white w/ a blue tint).

06-22-2010, 10:49 AM	#12
BFxenon.com Account Suspended Drives: Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: BFxenon.com Posts: 461	D1S is the replacement bulb http://www.bfxenon.com/BFXenon_com_D..._p/hid-d1s.htm

06-23-2010, 08:11 AM	#14
ADIO SS Drives: 2010 White SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: No. NJ Posts: 310	Yes, they are D1S. I replaced the factory blub (Osram's) - my estimate they were about 4300k range with Osram's 6000k with very little difference. Stepped up to 8000k, now we are talking. White light with hint of blue. Easy mod, essentially the blub has a self contained ballast and is held in place with a twist ring on the inside. I was told, and it appears to be true, that you can't compare the k rating from those HID kits that replace the factory blub in 'non HID housings' with ones like we are discussing here (D1S). I thought the 6000k would do it, but the 8000k was the look I wanted. Hope this helps. BTW, AAC lighting was very good about the exchange, no issues from the 6000k to 8000k. Even though they call it Oracle lighting, it was the same manufacture blub as the stock blub, and they claim a warranty for life. The pair set me back $225.