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cadelennon · 03-30-2016, 09:31 PM

Like the title says...

Has anyone figured out how to replace the stock HIDS with Leds that produce the same light output?

I love the look of LEDs when the are coming at you down the road, I sometimes can't tell the difference between HIDS and halogen ones!

Oscarc2011 · 03-30-2016, 09:58 PM

Are you talking about headights or halo rings? I haven't seen an LED kid for a RS Camaro so I am assuming you want LED headlights for a non-RS? In my experience there is a significant difference between HIDs and halogen bulbs, HIDs are much brighter than regular bulbs.

LT1Zob · 03-30-2016, 10:13 PM

Unclear what you mean by HIDs being same as halogen bulbs. I get high beamed all the time by oncoming cars thinking I have my high beams on. when I high beam them back, they totally go blind. Are you sure you have the actual HIDs and halos?

cadelennon · 03-30-2016, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by gzobian

Unclear what you mean by HIDs being same as halogen bulbs. I get high beamed all the time by oncoming cars thinking I have my high beams on. when I high beam them back, they totally go blind. Are you sure you have the actual HIDs and halos?

I should have clarified, I have a RS camaro and I was to swap the yellowish 4300k hid bulb for a led bulb!

4300k hid bulbs look so yellow to me while the led looks white/blue

Oscarc2011 · 03-30-2016, 10:25 PM

Okay makes sense now. Well HID kits come in different colors varying from 3K-15K. In your case if you're looking for something bright white you can either get a 5000k (bright white) or 6000k (cool white/blue tint) kit and those should be more or less the color you want them. I don't think they have LED bulb kits for RS models, so you're best bet is upgrading to a higher temperature.

Kleen · 03-31-2016, 12:35 AM

The Philips Ultinon (6000k) or Osram CBI (5000k) should give you what you're looking for. I have yet to see an LED bulb designed to replace a D based bulb like OEM.

Cenafan85 · 03-31-2016, 07:05 AM

Stick with the HID lights. I put the LED in mine and it's just not bright enough. LED technology is still new, so it might take some time before they get as good as HID lights.

Lacpac · 03-31-2016, 01:10 PM

The LED bulbs work great in the RS Daytime Running (Fog light) areas and you can match them to your HID RS bulbs up top. I found the 11 watt LED PSX26W in the fog light of 2012 to work well. The 7 watt LED was a bit dim and color was off.
Couple it with the DRL Wiring Harness and you're set.

Mr. Stacy · 03-31-2016, 02:14 PM

These OSRAM 5000K zXe's look great and are a fantastic deal. Unfortunately out of stock right now.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sylvania-H...D1SSZ/44410313

TX_ED_SS · 03-31-2016, 08:07 PM

Gen5DIY has them in stock and they look great. 6000K temp, replacement HID bulbs for $59.99 per pair.

Mr. Stacy · 03-31-2016, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TX_ED_SS

Gen5DIY has them in stock and they look great. 6000K temp, replacement HID bulbs for $59.99 per pair.

Cheap Chinese knock-offs and out of stock anyway.

I have found 6000K to be too much blue. The Genuine OSRAM/SYLVANIA zXe's I linked to have a really nice, pure white light and should last minimum of 5 years. Excellent quality.

JMHO as always.

cadelennon · 04-01-2016, 04:00 PM

I got 5500k HIDS from the retrofit source! They are perfect! I had someone drive my car towards me at night and it looked great!

TX_ED_SS · 04-01-2016, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Stacy

Cheap Chinese knock-offs and out of stock anyway.

I have found 6000K to be too much blue. The Genuine OSRAM/SYLVANIA zXe's I linked to have a really nice, pure white light and should last minimum of 5 years. Excellent quality.

JMHO as always.

I had no idea those were Chinese knock offs. I'll look into the Sylvania you linked to.

03-30-2016, 09:31 PM	#1
cadelennon Drives: '15 Camaro 1lt, Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 112	Swapping factory HIDS for LEDS Like the title says... Has anyone figured out how to replace the stock HIDS with Leds that produce the same light output? I love the look of LEDs when the are coming at you down the road, I sometimes can't tell the difference between HIDS and halogen ones!

03-30-2016, 10:13 PM	#3
LT1Zob Drives: 23 LT1 / 19 Z06 / after 6 5th gens Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: MI Posts: 2,023 View My Garage	Unclear what you mean by HIDs being same as halogen bulbs. I get high beamed all the time by oncoming cars thinking I have my high beams on. when I high beam them back, they totally go blind. Are you sure you have the actual HIDs and halos? __________________ "Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you"

03-31-2016, 02:14 PM	#9
Mr. Stacy El Duderino Drives: 2011 2LTRS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,194 View My Garage	These OSRAM 5000K zXe's look great and are a fantastic deal. Unfortunately out of stock right now. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sylvania-H...D1SSZ/44410313 __________________ I bowl. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback.

03-31-2016, 08:07 PM	#10
TX_ED_SS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 628	Gen5DIY has them in stock and they look great. 6000K temp, replacement HID bulbs for $59.99 per pair. __________________ U.S. Army Retired

03-30-2016, 09:58 PM	#2
Oscarc2011 Drives: Camaro V6 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 84	Are you talking about headights or halo rings? I haven't seen an LED kid for a RS Camaro so I am assuming you want LED headlights for a non-RS? In my experience there is a significant difference between HIDs and halogen bulbs, HIDs are much brighter than regular bulbs.

03-30-2016, 10:25 PM	#5
Oscarc2011 Drives: Camaro V6 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 84	Okay makes sense now. Well HID kits come in different colors varying from 3K-15K. In your case if you're looking for something bright white you can either get a 5000k (bright white) or 6000k (cool white/blue tint) kit and those should be more or less the color you want them. I don't think they have LED bulb kits for RS models, so you're best bet is upgrading to a higher temperature.

03-31-2016, 12:35 AM	#6
Kleen Drives: 2012 SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Chicago Posts: 32	The Philips Ultinon (6000k) or Osram CBI (5000k) should give you what you're looking for. I have yet to see an LED bulb designed to replace a D based bulb like OEM.

03-31-2016, 07:05 AM	#7
Cenafan85 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Roc NY Posts: 503	Stick with the HID lights. I put the LED in mine and it's just not bright enough. LED technology is still new, so it might take some time before they get as good as HID lights.

03-31-2016, 01:10 PM	#8
Lacpac Drives: 2012 Crystal Red Tintcoat RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 491 View My Garage	The LED bulbs work great in the RS Daytime Running (Fog light) areas and you can match them to your HID RS bulbs up top. I found the 11 watt LED PSX26W in the fog light of 2012 to work well. The 7 watt LED was a bit dim and color was off. Couple it with the DRL Wiring Harness and you're set.

04-01-2016, 04:00 PM	#12
cadelennon Drives: '15 Camaro 1lt, Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 112	I got 5500k HIDS from the retrofit source! They are perfect! I had someone drive my car towards me at night and it looked great!