Anyone have any good quality DRL suggestions? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Beardface · 09-14-2016, 09:43 AM

I originally purchased the iJDMTOY Super Bright Xenon White lights from Amazon, and when I went to purchase, I only saw good reviews so I thought, hey, great, this will work perfectly.

Well, 6 months later, and both lights are all but shot. One is flickering here and there, and the other is straight up strobe effecting it. At this point, I'm worried I might set off someone with epilepsy while rolling down the street, and I'd just rather not live with the guilt.

So... I ask you all, who has some good recommendations for ones to install that won't, you know, rave it up shortly after installing?

JerTM · 09-14-2016, 10:41 AM

Honestly I just bough a set of Amazon that I liked. They have been in for roughly 4k miles and I haven't noticed an issue with them.

Snoman · 09-14-2016, 11:58 AM

1st and foremost, the knockoffs are $0.50-$1 to manufacture and have a 25%+ fail rate. I would first contact the seller and get them replaced under the standard 1 year warranty.

If not, I recommend contacting the seller Aaron on Amazon, his CREE bulbs have been great for our us. Do not buy anything except for authentic CREE LEDs.

ChasperL99 · 09-14-2016, 03:34 PM

Diode Dynamics, made in USA, three year warranty. Bests bulbs and service I've seen.

BLU DUCE · 09-14-2016, 04:36 PM

I turn mine off during day light hours they last a lot longer. They sure don't help you see any better in day light.

Reaper85 · 09-14-2016, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by spike III

I turn mine off during day light hours they last a lot longer. They sure don't help you see any better in day light.

Day time running lights are so people see you.

Snoman · 09-14-2016, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ChasperL99

Diode Dynamics, made in USA, three year warranty. Bests bulbs and service I've seen.

Had to double check as their prices used to be $69+--- they seem inline finally @ $40 and they look like CREE.

pyroguy · 09-14-2016, 06:32 PM

Check out Phastek. I got a set from them and they match the stock HID pretty well and have been running very well. I also have it so they stay on when the headlights are on so anytime my car is running so are they. No issues to date.

These are what I bought:
http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...s-led-p13w.htm

EDIT: Don't forget the promo code welcome5. It will save you 5%.

KICKER · 09-14-2016, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper85

Day time running lights are so people see you.

Yep!

What Reaper85 said!

sscamaro · 09-15-2016, 09:52 AM

I got mine from iJDMtoy.com 4 years ago and haven't had any problems. I got the wire harness from Gen5DIY.

Diode Dynamics · 09-15-2016, 11:14 AM

P13 for 2010-2013 Chevy Camaro RS (pair)

$40/set retail

Great match with the factory halos, and backed by our 3-year limited warranty and fantastic customer service.

Here's a customer photo with our HP48 P13W installed:

Nice clean, crisp white, no cheap-looking purplish hues

U.S. members receive free-shipping (send us a PM for the code!)

Thanks,
Nick C.

Beardface · 09-15-2016, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diode Dynamics

P13 for 2010-2013 Chevy Camaro RS (pair)

$40/set retail

Great match with the factory halos, and backed by our 3-year limited warranty and fantastic customer service.

Here's a customer photo with our HP48 P13W installed:

Nice clean, crisp white, no cheap-looking purplish hues

U.S. members receive free-shipping (send us a PM for the code!)

Thanks,
Nick C.

Thanks for replying! I actually checked out your site yesterday based on the earlier suggestion and will probably go here. The light that was strobing it up finally flat out died today, so I might have to move soon out be a police target down the line, hah!

Diode Dynamics · 09-16-2016, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beardface

Thanks for replying! I actually checked out your site yesterday based on the earlier suggestion and will probably go here. The light that was strobing it up finally flat out died today, so I might have to move soon out be a police target down the line, hah!

Don't forget to send us a PM for the free-shipping code!

Nick C.

Beardface · 11-14-2016, 01:19 PM

Just a follow-up on this... I ordered the Diode Dynamics last week and just installed on the car last night. They already look a hell of a lot better than the iJDMTOY I got on Amazon, as the color matches that of the halos for a better look when driving around. Not completely ready to give the big ol 2 thumbs up until they've been on for a while without issue due to what I just experienced, but so far so good. Really like the 3 year warranty, as iJDMTOY was completely unwilling to work with anyone despite their crap product.

09-14-2016, 09:43 AM	#1
Beardface Drives: '11 topless 2LT RS & '05 Altima SER Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 315	Anyone have any good quality DRL suggestions? I originally purchased the iJDMTOY Super Bright Xenon White lights from Amazon, and when I went to purchase, I only saw good reviews so I thought, hey, great, this will work perfectly. Well, 6 months later, and both lights are all but shot. One is flickering here and there, and the other is straight up strobe effecting it. At this point, I'm worried I might set off someone with epilepsy while rolling down the street, and I'd just rather not live with the guilt. So... I ask you all, who has some good recommendations for ones to install that won't, you know, rave it up shortly after installing? __________________

09-14-2016, 04:36 PM	#5
BLU DUCE Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IBM Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chittenango, NY, USA Posts: 7,219 View My Garage	I turn mine off during day light hours they last a lot longer. They sure don't help you see any better in day light. __________________

09-14-2016, 06:32 PM	#8
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,918 View My Garage	Check out Phastek. I got a set from them and they match the stock HID pretty well and have been running very well. I also have it so they stay on when the headlights are on so anytime my car is running so are they. No issues to date. These are what I bought: http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...s-led-p13w.htm EDIT: Don't forget the promo code welcome5. It will save you 5%. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

09-15-2016, 09:52 AM	#10
sscamaro Drives: 2010 2SS, 2017 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver,PA Posts: 3,195 View My Garage	I got mine from iJDMtoy.com 4 years ago and haven't had any problems. I got the wire harness from Gen5DIY. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Victory Red, MN6, 1-7/8 Kooks LT Headers, SLP Axle Back, Edelbrock E-Force S/C, ZL1 Fuel Pump, 72# Injectors, JRE fuel rail upgrade, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite Catch Can, Billet Hurst Shifter, DSS 1000HP axles, Spohn Trailing Arms, Toe Links, Lower Control Arms. Chrome American Racing Torq-Thrust wheels. 546/rwhp & 522/rwtq & 10.9# boost Tune by Jeremy Formato.

09-15-2016, 11:14 AM	#11
Diode Dynamics Drives: Camaro Lighting Experts Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,429	P13 for 2010-2013 Chevy Camaro RS (pair) $40/set retail Great match with the factory halos, and backed by our 3-year limited warranty and fantastic customer service. Here's a customer photo with our HP48 P13W installed: Nice clean, crisp white, no cheap-looking purplish hues U.S. members receive free-shipping (send us a PM for the code!) Thanks, Nick C. __________________ John C. Diode Dynamics Follow Us: FB // IG // YT // TikTok

09-14-2016, 10:41 AM	#2
JerTM Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 1,940	Honestly I just bough a set of Amazon that I liked. They have been in for roughly 4k miles and I haven't noticed an issue with them.

09-14-2016, 11:58 AM	#3
Snoman H-Town Camaro Club Drives: 2013 Dusk Edition 2SS/M6/Sun/NPP Join Date: May 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 2,234 View My Garage	1st and foremost, the knockoffs are $0.50-$1 to manufacture and have a 25%+ fail rate. I would first contact the seller and get them replaced under the standard 1 year warranty. If not, I recommend contacting the seller Aaron on Amazon, his CREE bulbs have been great for our us. Do not buy anything except for authentic CREE LEDs.

09-14-2016, 03:34 PM	#4
ChasperL99 Drives: SW 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: North Carolina Posts: 52 View My Garage	Diode Dynamics, made in USA, three year warranty. Bests bulbs and service I've seen.

11-14-2016, 01:19 PM	#14
Beardface Drives: '11 topless 2LT RS & '05 Altima SER Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 315	Just a follow-up on this... I ordered the Diode Dynamics last week and just installed on the car last night. They already look a hell of a lot better than the iJDMTOY I got on Amazon, as the color matches that of the halos for a better look when driving around. Not completely ready to give the big ol 2 thumbs up until they've been on for a while without issue due to what I just experienced, but so far so good. Really like the 3 year warranty, as iJDMTOY was completely unwilling to work with anyone despite their crap product. __________________