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Scottyb7301 · 04-11-2017, 02:46 PM

Hey guys so I have a 2010 Camaro ss with the stock HIDS. The previous owner wasn't too bright and put the bulb in wrong on one of the headlights and it literally melted the whole headlight housing. I've checked multiple sites because I really want blacked out/smoke aftermarket headlights but every site says fits all cars except factory HIDS. Do I have to buy a GM headlight? They retail for over 700 dollars just for one

Does anyone know of any aftermarket lights that perform well and look good? Thanks! ✌

Stewart · 04-11-2017, 03:03 PM

Maybe these??? http://www.protuninglab.com/20chcacc...d=140850936778

Scottyb7301 · 04-11-2017, 09:48 PM

I saw those online it says fitment for halogens only not stock HIDS so I'm not sure what to do.😪

SlingShot · 04-11-2017, 10:01 PM

Junk Yards

TheFlyingBananaSS · 04-12-2017, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Stewart

Maybe these??? http://www.protuninglab.com/20chcacc...d=140850936778

I have these. They are only $255 delivered on ebay. I also have an H9 hid kit in them with no issues. The only down side is the halos burn out fast. Install some led halos then put them on the car.

Scottyb7301 · 04-12-2017, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by TheFlyingBananaSS

I have these. They are only $255 delivered on ebay. I also have an H9 hid kit in them with no issues. The only down side is the halos burn out fast. Install some led halos then put them on the car.

Okay sweet I'll check those out!

awsm66 · 04-12-2017, 11:51 AM

Generally aftermarket lights are not going to be HID (I mean unless you use a kit that fits the bulb size but that is not factory HID) because they are made for those wanting to upgrade their halogen headlights.

Your best bet is to get one used off ebay or a junkyard or just buy new.

In my experience on other vehicles (others experience may vary) aftermarket headlights are not near the quality of factory so you are better off buying original equipment headlights since you already have HID. Converting from HID to non HID housings using aftermarket HID kit just seems like you are asking for trouble.

xc_SS/RS · 04-12-2017, 12:27 PM

Stick to OEM. Any aftermarket headlight housing is going to be crap. They'll leak, have horrible light output, and if they have halo's they'll burn out quickly.

How on earth do you put a D1S bulb in wrong? It goes in one way and one way only.

Scottyb7301 · 04-12-2017, 03:52 PM

I have no idea people are not the smartest it was in crooked and literally melted the whole headlight. The only thing about the factory lights is they're 700 plus for one light. That's crazy!

xc_SS/RS · 04-12-2017, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottyb7301

I have no idea people are not the smartest it was in crooked and literally melted the whole headlight. The only thing about the factory lights is they're 700 plus for one light. That's crazy!

Damn that is rough dude, I would get on ebay and start searching for a replacement housing. From my brief search on ebay, it seems used OEM housings are going for $250-350 right now so that's some good savings on one of them. Still expensive, but much better than $700. Just check the pictures for all tabs are intact

04-11-2017, 02:46 PM	#1
Scottyb7301 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: NC Posts: 4	Aftermarket headlights Camaro SS 2010 Hey guys so I have a 2010 Camaro ss with the stock HIDS. The previous owner wasn't too bright and put the bulb in wrong on one of the headlights and it literally melted the whole headlight housing. I've checked multiple sites because I really want blacked out/smoke aftermarket headlights but every site says fits all cars except factory HIDS. Do I have to buy a GM headlight? They retail for over 700 dollars just for one Does anyone know of any aftermarket lights that perform well and look good? Thanks! ✌

04-11-2017, 03:03 PM	#2
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04-11-2017, 10:01 PM	#4
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04-12-2017, 12:27 PM	#8
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,883	Stick to OEM. Any aftermarket headlight housing is going to be crap. They'll leak, have horrible light output, and if they have halo's they'll burn out quickly. How on earth do you put a D1S bulb in wrong? It goes in one way and one way only. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Z/28 intake, NW, FAST 102, speed engineering LT's, some exhaust, ATI -10% pulley, GM flex fuel injectors, DSX flex fuel sensor, MGW shifter, HP Tuners, some suspension work, stickers and a little weight loss. 12.63 @113.53

04-11-2017, 09:48 PM	#3
Scottyb7301 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: NC Posts: 4	I saw those online it says fitment for halogens only not stock HIDS so I'm not sure what to do.😪

04-12-2017, 11:51 AM	#7
awsm66 Drives: Victory Red 2011 2SS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 79	Generally aftermarket lights are not going to be HID (I mean unless you use a kit that fits the bulb size but that is not factory HID) because they are made for those wanting to upgrade their halogen headlights. Your best bet is to get one used off ebay or a junkyard or just buy new. In my experience on other vehicles (others experience may vary) aftermarket headlights are not near the quality of factory so you are better off buying original equipment headlights since you already have HID. Converting from HID to non HID housings using aftermarket HID kit just seems like you are asking for trouble.

04-12-2017, 03:52 PM	#9
Scottyb7301 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: NC Posts: 4	I have no idea people are not the smartest it was in crooked and literally melted the whole headlight. The only thing about the factory lights is they're 700 plus for one light. That's crazy!