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verboten · 01-24-2010, 10:32 AM

Do halogen and HID headlights have the same headlight housing?

Pics of HID:

tru imperial blu · 01-24-2010, 10:51 AM

nope

Krozzbow · 01-24-2010, 11:40 AM

nope because?

tru imperial blu · 01-24-2010, 11:51 AM

im not all that familiar on the subject but i do know that they are 2 entirely different systems of lighting and if you wanted to convert to hid halos you would have to buy the headlights, and the housing, and probably have to do some rewiring. overall it would prove to be an expensive operation . it's better just to get rs. although i think AAC makes a relatively cheep led halo that goes on top of a non-rs halogen bulb.

verboten · 01-24-2010, 12:02 PM

Unfortunately you can't get syn green in the RS.

mjlash22 · 01-24-2010, 01:33 PM

nope has to do with the wiring, takes a lot more power to keep those HID's on

hb35man · 01-24-2010, 02:20 PM

This is what I am doing
http://www.bfxenon.com/Camaro_High_L...d-camarohl.htm

HondaPowered · 01-28-2010, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjlash22

nope has to do with the wiring, takes a lot more power to keep those HID's on

I don't know about the ones that come with the RS, but generally HID's require less Wattage. My HID's are 35W, and my halogens were 55W.

But like I said, I don't know about the ones in the camaro's.

bruce0429 · 04-17-2010, 08:35 AM

I am trying to install the AAC supplied halo rings on my non-RS camaro and I can tell you there is definitely a difference between HID and non-HID headlight housings. All of the videos show installation on RS housings, which is a piece of cake. I still haven't figured out how to secure the rings in the non-RS housing.

Rollin Thunder · 04-17-2010, 09:03 AM

The HID system uses a projector and the halogen system uses reflectors.

Rollin Thunder · 04-17-2010, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hb35man

This is what I am doing
http://www.bfxenon.com/Camaro_High_L...d-camarohl.htm

I would like to see a picture of those on a wall. Im sure the beam is crap.

caverman · 04-17-2010, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Rollin Thunder

I would like to see a picture of those on a wall. Im sure the beam is crap.

I have the AAC version and I think they look good. They have a distinct cut off line. Easy install as well....took about 30 min. I also like the fact that I can go back to Halogen in about the same amount of time if I need to.

clg_98ta · 04-17-2010, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by caverman

I have the AAC version and I think they look good. They have a distinct cut off line. Easy install as well....took about 30 min. I also like the fact that I can go back to Halogen in about the same amount of time if I need to.

So what temp bulbs did you settle on? I'm leaning towards the 6000, but I think I like whatever you have in the pics.

Dboy23 · 04-17-2010, 10:15 AM

I'm almost positive there was a company that have a conversion kit for non RS cars.

01-24-2010, 10:32 AM	#1
verboten Drives: Black Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 562	Do halogen and HID headlights have the same headlight housing? Do halogen and HID headlights have the same headlight housing? Pics of HID: Attached Images

01-24-2010, 01:33 PM	#6
mjlash22 Drives: 2007 Ford Fusion SE Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,440	nope has to do with the wiring, takes a lot more power to keep those HID's on __________________ Ordered: 2LT/RS CGM, A6 1100 = Preliminary Order 10/1/09 2000 = Accepted By GM 12/31/09 3000 = Accepted By Production Control 1/7/10 (TPW: 2/1/10) 3400 = Broadcast 1/23/10 3800 = Produced 2/2/10 (2G1FC1EV6A9189068) 4150 = Invoiced 2/5/10 4200 = Shipped 5000 = Delivered To Dealer 6000 = Delivered To Customer

04-17-2010, 08:35 AM	#9
bruce0429 Drives: 2010 SS Camaro Inferno Orange Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dickinson, TX Posts: 35	I am trying to install the AAC supplied halo rings on my non-RS camaro and I can tell you there is definitely a difference between HID and non-HID headlight housings. All of the videos show installation on RS housings, which is a piece of cake. I still haven't figured out how to secure the rings in the non-RS housing. __________________ Straight pipe exhaust: By Bruce Front and Rear Floor Board Lights: By Bruce Headlight Halos: By Bruce AAC lighted swiches: By Bruce Street Scene Phantom Grill: By Bruce Blacked out tail and marker lights: By Bruce *When all else fails...Just do it yourself!!*

04-17-2010, 10:15 AM	#14
Dboy23 2G1FB1EV7A9100028 Drives: 2010 Jeep Wrangler Hemi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 882	I'm almost positive there was a company that have a conversion kit for non RS cars. __________________ # 28 - Victory Red 1LT/RS (SOLD)

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01-24-2010, 10:51 AM	#2
tru imperial blu 4 8 15 16 23 42 Drives: ibm 1lt/rs Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southeastern Louisiana Posts: 284	nope

01-24-2010, 11:40 AM	#3
Krozzbow Drives: 2LT/BB 3.6 V6 6-M Jun'09 #A9100242 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New York Posts: 543 View My Garage	nope because?

01-24-2010, 11:51 AM	#4
tru imperial blu 4 8 15 16 23 42 Drives: ibm 1lt/rs Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southeastern Louisiana Posts: 284	im not all that familiar on the subject but i do know that they are 2 entirely different systems of lighting and if you wanted to convert to hid halos you would have to buy the headlights, and the housing, and probably have to do some rewiring. overall it would prove to be an expensive operation . it's better just to get rs. although i think AAC makes a relatively cheep led halo that goes on top of a non-rs halogen bulb.

01-24-2010, 12:02 PM	#5
verboten Drives: Black Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 562	Unfortunately you can't get syn green in the RS.

01-24-2010, 02:20 PM	#7
hb35man Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Aqua Blue Metallic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Algona Washington Posts: 316 View My Garage	This is what I am doing http://www.bfxenon.com/Camaro_High_L...d-camarohl.htm

04-17-2010, 09:03 AM	#10
Rollin Thunder Drives: 07 yukon xl, 07 vette, 10 SRT8 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: va beach va Posts: 303	The HID system uses a projector and the halogen system uses reflectors.