RS: You can run 5202 bulbs (HIDS!) - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

mike690001 · 11-09-2011, 06:55 PM

If you want to save from buying an expensive p13 HID kit, it is part #9 (an adapter for the DRL bulb). It is an adapter that you place your 5202 bulb in, so it fits the P13 socket. I have done HID upgrades to 8 RS customers and it works like a charm! Found it out after modding an escalade headlight! Dont know if it's a repost, but just putting the information out.

Just buy this: Adapter Either Side - Cadillac escalade W/o led - Cadillac escalade W/o led
07-12 $4.03 $2.52

HaubSS · 11-09-2011, 07:33 PM

Wow good info. So exactly how does this work? Im a little confused. Which bulbs do u buy after u purchase the adapter?

Atlas · 11-09-2011, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HaubSS

Wow good info. So exactly how does this work? Im a little confused. Which bulbs do u buy after u purchase the adapter?

Stock, the RS trim package uses a P13W mount for its DRL. With the adapter you can use a 5205 bulb that the non-RS equipped utilize instead. Basically its a less expensive alternative for those with the RS trim

Gator6977 · 11-09-2011, 07:44 PM

So this allows you to install a 5202, drl?, bulb instead of a p13w?

Gator6977 · 11-09-2011, 07:45 PM

Where are those sold?!

mike690001 · 11-09-2011, 07:53 PM

I pulled the pic from GM partsdirect. It should be sold at GM dealers in their parts dept.

CyberDan · 11-09-2011, 07:56 PM

Hmmm... I'm suprised this hasn't been thought of before now. Is there any issue with voltage? Seems too good to be true.. Since most people with the rs package want their drls to match the hids.

slickz28 · 11-09-2011, 08:02 PM

Will have to try it.

mike690001 · 11-09-2011, 08:05 PM

Note: one tab is about ~1mm too long, just a little trim needed on the bulb holder. It will work!

Camarowguy · 11-09-2011, 08:28 PM

This is awsome but you left out some important info. Either the gm part number for the adapter or at least the year escalade you are sourcing this from. Thx

Camarowguy · 11-09-2011, 08:39 PM

Well the bulbs are readily available for cheap on eBay, I already have some ballasts so it won't cost much for me but I have a couple questions. How is the beam? Since this housing wasn't really designed to have a bulb like this, how does it throw light? In a controlled pattern or is it just scattered light? They are not adjustable so it's pretty important that they blind on coming traffic. A little insight?

Gator6977 · 11-10-2011, 10:06 AM

A part number would be most helpful. Either that or more info about the Escalade, such as year and trim level.

Ph4r · 11-10-2011, 11:13 AM

So, I found where the OP Posted this picture from, but they still don't have any part numbers listed anywhere.

LINK

Efferat · 11-10-2011, 11:28 AM

Odd, i'd figure most people would be looking to convert the stock DRL's to actual projector HID Fog Lights/DRL's, instead of the other way.... but good info nontheless

11-09-2011, 06:55 PM	#1
mike690001 Drives: 2007 SRT8 Charger Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 25	RS: You can run 5202 bulbs (HIDS!) If you want to save from buying an expensive p13 HID kit, it is part #9 (an adapter for the DRL bulb). It is an adapter that you place your 5202 bulb in, so it fits the P13 socket. I have done HID upgrades to 8 RS customers and it works like a charm! Found it out after modding an escalade headlight! Dont know if it's a repost, but just putting the information out. Just buy this: Adapter Either Side - Cadillac escalade W/o led - Cadillac escalade W/o led 07-12 $4.03 $2.52

11-09-2011, 07:33 PM	#2
HaubSS Drives: '11 IBM 2SS/RS LS3/M6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lemoore, CA Posts: 469 View My Garage	Wow good info. So exactly how does this work? Im a little confused. Which bulbs do u buy after u purchase the adapter? __________________ 2011 IBM 2SS/RS - LS3/M6 - Grey Interior Full bolt-ons + TSP 229/236, 112 LSA Tuned by STARKWEATHER PERFORMANCE BMR Stage 3 suspension MRR 288 - 20x10(+35), 20x11(+43)

11-09-2011, 07:44 PM	#4
Gator6977 Drives: 2011 2LT RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 331	So this allows you to install a 5202, drl?, bulb instead of a p13w? __________________

11-09-2011, 07:45 PM	#5
Gator6977 Drives: 2011 2LT RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 331	Where are those sold?! __________________

11-09-2011, 07:56 PM	#7
CyberDan Drives: 1SS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 661	Hmmm... I'm suprised this hasn't been thought of before now. Is there any issue with voltage? Seems too good to be true.. Since most people with the rs package want their drls to match the hids. __________________ CAI Cold Air Intake, VMax CNC TB, Borla Sport Catback Exhaust, EE Oil Catch Can, Eibach Sway Bars and Drop Springs, AAC concept side markers, stealth signal bulbs, Heritage grille, Sparks Restorations front and rear modern SS emblems

11-09-2011, 07:53 PM	#6
mike690001 Drives: 2007 SRT8 Charger Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 25	I pulled the pic from GM partsdirect. It should be sold at GM dealers in their parts dept.

11-09-2011, 08:02 PM	#8
slickz28 Drives: 2010 camaro ss/rs Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 53	Will have to try it.

11-09-2011, 08:05 PM	#9
mike690001 Drives: 2007 SRT8 Charger Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 25	Note: one tab is about ~1mm too long, just a little trim needed on the bulb holder. It will work!

11-09-2011, 08:28 PM	#10
Camarowguy Drives: 2011 imperial blue SS, black 92 RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denham Springs Posts: 2,580	This is awsome but you left out some important info. Either the gm part number for the adapter or at least the year escalade you are sourcing this from. Thx __________________ 2011 imperial blue SS/RS a6 12.43@112 vararam, tune, jba cats, magnaflow axle back, self ported tb, under drive pulley, NO headers, Stock tires. 1.87 60ft. Stock tires. SOLD :( 2000 1500 silverado extra cab SOLD :( 2017 Silverado 5.3 all stock 2004 5.7 GTO 78mm turbo

11-09-2011, 08:39 PM	#11
Camarowguy Drives: 2011 imperial blue SS, black 92 RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denham Springs Posts: 2,580	Well the bulbs are readily available for cheap on eBay, I already have some ballasts so it won't cost much for me but I have a couple questions. How is the beam? Since this housing wasn't really designed to have a bulb like this, how does it throw light? In a controlled pattern or is it just scattered light? They are not adjustable so it's pretty important that they blind on coming traffic. A little insight? __________________ 2011 imperial blue SS/RS a6 12.43@112 vararam, tune, jba cats, magnaflow axle back, self ported tb, under drive pulley, NO headers, Stock tires. 1.87 60ft. Stock tires. SOLD :( 2000 1500 silverado extra cab SOLD :( 2017 Silverado 5.3 all stock 2004 5.7 GTO 78mm turbo

11-10-2011, 10:06 AM	#12
Gator6977 Drives: 2011 2LT RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 331	A part number would be most helpful. Either that or more info about the Escalade, such as year and trim level. __________________

11-10-2011, 11:13 AM	#13
Ph4r Top Down Fun Drives: 11 2SS/RS IOM Vert Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington Twp, MI Posts: 457 View My Garage	So, I found where the OP Posted this picture from, but they still don't have any part numbers listed anywhere. LINK __________________ 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible 2SS RS M6 IOM Vert! IO Interior, Factory Hurst, Painted GFX, Black Rally Stripes, Front/Rear/Bowtie Blackouts, QTP Cutouts, Extra Cupholders! LED Tails, LED DRL's (always on!), Ghosted "Concept" LED Side Markers, LED Tag Lights, Tinted LED Reverse Lights, Chrome Front Turn Signal Bulbs! My Build Thread Daily Driver: 2016 Ford Fusion Titanium with 2 car seats in the back!

11-10-2011, 11:28 AM	#14
Efferat Drives: Not a Camaro, yet. Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 14	Odd, i'd figure most people would be looking to convert the stock DRL's to actual projector HID Fog Lights/DRL's, instead of the other way.... but good info nontheless

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