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*Mr. Wyndham* · 12-28-2011, 10:20 PM

Another thing worth looking at is the tint I think I see on the headlight lenses....if they're as dark as it seems on the foglights...that's not helping...

SIM Curly · 12-28-2011, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Another thing worth looking at is the tint I think I see on the headlight lenses....if they're as dark as it seems on the foglights...that's not helping...

Grille could be a problem to?

*Mr. Wyndham* · 12-28-2011, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SIM Curly

Grille could be a problem to?

Maybe it's the grille I'm seeing....

MR.Sarge · 12-28-2011, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SSMickey

Not sure I understand your question. If you have the RS package you have HID lights. Now, if your trying to drive on the halos only, there not for driving. The halo's are kind of dim though. Go to AAC Style and you can get replacment Halo's that are brighter and in differant colors if you want. BTY, I think the Camaro HID's are in the 6500k range which is technicly brighter than 10,000k but not as blue.

Actually car companies put 4100-4300K range HID bulbs in the cars. (whether its a Merc or Camaro) Thats the only 'legal' rated bulbs that Osram or Phillips make. The 6000K HID bulbs and any other kelvin rated bulb are considered aftermarket.

So the 4100-4300K range is more towards a pure white/yellowish than that bluish tint some look for. But this range is suppose to be the brightest you can get with the most light output.

S3XPanther · 12-28-2011, 10:26 PM

OP, here's another question:

Do you have manual control of your fog lights?

slick rick · 12-28-2011, 10:45 PM

Sounds like you bought an SS non RS that the previous owner put red SS badges on it

Dukes117 · 12-28-2011, 10:55 PM

Looks like you got troll'd OP.

PoorMansCamaro · 12-28-2011, 11:23 PM

That's got to hurt

Nessal · 12-28-2011, 11:51 PM

Also no one mentioned that putting HID in a reflector housing will allow you to see more in front of you because you're carelessly throwing light everywhere. HID are meant to be used in a projector housing so it aims the beam at a certain level. Ever notice a bunch of ricers with HID retrofits on their car that blinds the crap out of you and looks like complete *!%^?

The OP's previous cars may be exactly as I described since he has 10k bulbs.

TJ91 · 12-29-2011, 12:26 AM

hes talking about colour. They are white, your probably just to used to the 10k. Just switch em out to 8k or 10k HIDs

SSGUNNER · 12-29-2011, 12:32 AM

My halos and HID's are plenty bright. They are not yellow what so ever.

rapaleeman · 12-29-2011, 06:55 AM

My 2SS/RS lights up the entire neighborhood when I drive through. They are bright white and downright awesome. No yellow at all and this is on the auto setting. Car looks mean as hell.

Sounds like the TC either got replacements or an aftermarket upgrade. More than likely the upgrade.

IROCanSS · 12-29-2011, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Earl

Smoking crack can make white light look yellow.

Holy crap! I just pissed myself!

I think we figured it out... Car is not an RS.

White SS badge
Black roof ditch

Sure hope he didn't get duped into buying an "RS" that it's clearly not.

Plus, I agree, tinted lights will cast a dim, yellow-ish light.

Overflow · 12-29-2011, 07:23 AM

Here's a bigger picture of the OP's car. It looks to me like the previous owner tinted his lights..

12-28-2011, 10:20 PM	#29
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12-28-2011, 10:26 PM	#33
S3XPanther by Odeon Drives: '12 SS/RS A6 IOM SOLD, '13 1LE IOM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Good question Posts: 1,707	OP, here's another question: Do you have manual control of your fog lights? __________________ "It works 60% of the time, every time." "Some say it's a waste of time, others say it's an incredible waste of time." "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." 2013 IOM SS/RS - 1LE. Born 5/6/2013 (1 of 32 1SS IOM 1LE's)

12-28-2011, 10:45 PM	#34
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	Sounds like you bought an SS non RS that the previous owner put red SS badges on it __________________

12-28-2011, 11:23 PM	#36
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 56,959	That's got to hurt __________________

12-29-2011, 12:26 AM	#38
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	hes talking about colour. They are white, your probably just to used to the 10k. Just switch em out to 8k or 10k HIDs __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

12-28-2011, 10:55 PM	#35
Dukes117 H0TWH331S Drives: '11 SW SS(SOLD) '12 IOM SS (order) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Astoria, NY Posts: 225	Looks like you got troll'd OP.

12-28-2011, 11:51 PM	#37
Nessal Drives: Exige, Miata, Ghia Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 2,309	Also no one mentioned that putting HID in a reflector housing will allow you to see more in front of you because you're carelessly throwing light everywhere. HID are meant to be used in a projector housing so it aims the beam at a certain level. Ever notice a bunch of ricers with HID retrofits on their car that blinds the crap out of you and looks like complete *!%^? The OP's previous cars may be exactly as I described since he has 10k bulbs.

12-29-2011, 12:32 AM	#39
SSGUNNER Chu no guat a hasa is? Drives: 14 Jeep G Cherokee Overland HEMI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Some where in So Cal Posts: 4,273	My halos and HID's are plenty bright. They are not yellow what so ever. __________________ 11 2SS/RSL99No Longer Stock (Sold) 6/19/14:AAC Plasma DRL's \| Plug n play harness \| Elite CC \| Tint: 35% & 5% \| LED Dome light \| Show-N-Go Plate Holder \| Flowmaster AT \| C.A.I. Intake \| VMAX CNC Spiral Ported TB \| Husky Splash Guards

12-29-2011, 06:55 AM	#40
rapaleeman Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: VA Posts: 26	My 2SS/RS lights up the entire neighborhood when I drive through. They are bright white and downright awesome. No yellow at all and this is on the auto setting. Car looks mean as hell. Sounds like the TC either got replacements or an aftermarket upgrade. More than likely the upgrade.

12-29-2011, 07:23 AM	#42
Overflow Space Shuttle Aficionado Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 30,899 View My Garage	Here's a bigger picture of the OP's car. It looks to me like the previous owner tinted his lights.. __________________

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