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Inferno LSX · 12-20-2010, 09:06 PM

Who has installed the AAC afterburner halos in their tail lights? I did the install myself and it was nothing like the you tube vid demo had. I love the way they look, but what I got wasnt like the one in the vid. Instead of a LED mine looks like a flouresent bulb. Instead of double sided adheasive, I had to mix epoxy and hardner. Was just wondering if this was their normal kit.

The Stig · 12-20-2010, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Inferno LS3

Who has installed the AAC afterburner halos in their tail lights? I did the install myself and it was nothing like the you tube vid demo had. I love the way they look, but what I got wasnt like the one in the vid. Instead of a LED mine looks like a flouresent bulb. Instead of double sided adheasive, I had to mix epoxy and hardner. Was just wondering if this was their normal kit.

By the sounds of it you have CCFLs

Inferno LSX · 12-20-2010, 09:36 PM

I think so. On all the you tube vids the halos are LEDs.

binlow84 · 12-20-2010, 10:28 PM

Yep, AAC offers two versions, CCFLs and LEDs. You happened to order the CCFLs. They do the same with the footwell lighting. For the footwell lighting either is pretty much the same but it makes a big difference with the "afterburners." The LED version is (obviously) segmented whereas the CCFL version is more fluid. If I were to go that route I'd definitely have to get the CCFLs.

mbrusco103 · 12-20-2010, 10:33 PM

Yeah definately the CCFL.. anyone who has seen both, which looks better in person?

Inferno LSX · 12-20-2010, 11:13 PM

Was just a pain to install using the epoxy BS. Cool thanks I feel better. I want to order the side markers next, and didn't want to run into the same deal.

Inferno LSX · 12-20-2010, 11:43 PM

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Inferno LSX · 12-20-2010, 11:56 PM

I changed the bulbs out to 3156 so only the brake light work. The halos are my tail lights.

Rcfiddy1 · 12-21-2010, 12:41 AM

HEres the LED version I have . Love them! Had to reattach the LeDs in the 2nd Pic. All is good now.

mbrusco103 · 12-21-2010, 12:49 AM

i like how the leds dont light up the whole light housing but im nott sure if i like how it looks up close showing each individual dot

Inferno LSX · 12-21-2010, 08:34 AM

I didn't know there was a difference. I would have wanted the LEDs, because I'll eventually change all the side markers to LED. not going to pull them out now.

Support@OracleLights.com · 12-22-2010, 12:08 PM

The LED halos are brighter because they are directional whereas the CCFL halos are more of an ambient glow (much like a florescent light bulb).

y2k king · 12-31-2010, 01:56 PM

on the rear tail light, out of the three wires, which wire is the turn signal, tail light and ground ?

when you cut the lens off the housing, are you cutting the red lens plastic or the black housing plastic?

Captain McFunk · 12-31-2010, 02:41 PM

I agree with the OP, there should be better/different instructions for the CCFL install. It wasn't harder, it was just a pain expecting to stick someone one but instead having to mix epoxy and doing it that way. An inconvenience, but i LOVE the way the CCFL's look over the LEDs. SO much more subtle.

12-20-2010, 09:06 PM	#1
Inferno LSX Supercharged LSX Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Black/Carbon Fiber Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: City of Angels Posts: 6,741 View My Garage	AAC afterburner halo Who has installed the AAC afterburner halos in their tail lights? I did the install myself and it was nothing like the you tube vid demo had. I love the way they look, but what I got wasnt like the one in the vid. Instead of a LED mine looks like a flouresent bulb. Instead of double sided adheasive, I had to mix epoxy and hardner. Was just wondering if this was their normal kit.

12-20-2010, 10:28 PM	#4
binlow84 Drives: '10 Camaro, IBM 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: St. Louis metro, Illinois Posts: 350 View My Garage	Yep, AAC offers two versions, CCFLs and LEDs. You happened to order the CCFLs. They do the same with the footwell lighting. For the footwell lighting either is pretty much the same but it makes a big difference with the "afterburners." The LED version is (obviously) segmented whereas the CCFL version is more fluid. If I were to go that route I'd definitely have to get the CCFLs. __________________ [Insert obligatory car/order info below] 2LT RS; Imperial Blue Metallic w/ Silver Rally Stripes; Gray Leather Interior; Automatic; Exterior Painted Interior Trim Panels; Blue LED Footwell Lighting; Dash ABL; DRL Halos Ordered - 1/16/10 at Weber Chevrolet in Granite City, IL (Excellent experience; Thanks John!) Produced - 2/24/10 In the driveway - 3/4/10 Total time order to delivery - 47 days

12-20-2010, 10:33 PM	#5
mbrusco103 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS (M6) 427 Twin Turbo Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,090 View My Garage	Yeah definately the CCFL.. anyone who has seen both, which looks better in person? __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS ERL 427 M6 TT -AGP Twin Turbo 55/57 .83ar \| ERL 427ci \| Squash Fuel System \| Stainless Works Chambered 3" \| Mcleod RXT \| Factory Hurst Short Throw \| Black Forgestar F14s \| CTS V 6 Piston Brembo \| VIS AMS Carbon Fiber Hood \| Anvil Carbon Fiber Spoiler

12-21-2010, 12:41 AM	#9
Rcfiddy1 Sold car... Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2SS/RS #37115 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manalapan, New Jersey Posts: 2,019 View My Garage	HEres the LED version I have . Love them! Had to reattach the LeDs in the 2nd Pic. All is good now. __________________ Build Thread ECS Novi 1500 Supercharged, LS3 conversion, Small blower cam, Alky Meth injection, 3:45 rear, BMR Suspension parts, 1LE Sways, Billy Boat ZL1 dual mode exhaust.

12-21-2010, 12:49 AM	#10
mbrusco103 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS (M6) 427 Twin Turbo Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,090 View My Garage	i like how the leds dont light up the whole light housing but im nott sure if i like how it looks up close showing each individual dot __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS ERL 427 M6 TT -AGP Twin Turbo 55/57 .83ar \| ERL 427ci \| Squash Fuel System \| Stainless Works Chambered 3" \| Mcleod RXT \| Factory Hurst Short Throw \| Black Forgestar F14s \| CTS V 6 Piston Brembo \| VIS AMS Carbon Fiber Hood \| Anvil Carbon Fiber Spoiler

12-20-2010, 09:36 PM	#3
Inferno LSX Supercharged LSX Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Black/Carbon Fiber Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: City of Angels Posts: 6,741 View My Garage	I think so. On all the you tube vids the halos are LEDs.

12-20-2010, 11:13 PM	#6
Inferno LSX Supercharged LSX Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Black/Carbon Fiber Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: City of Angels Posts: 6,741 View My Garage	Was just a pain to install using the epoxy BS. Cool thanks I feel better. I want to order the side markers next, and didn't want to run into the same deal.

12-20-2010, 11:43 PM	#7
Inferno LSX Supercharged LSX Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Black/Carbon Fiber Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: City of Angels Posts: 6,741 View My Garage

12-20-2010, 11:56 PM	#8
Inferno LSX Supercharged LSX Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Black/Carbon Fiber Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: City of Angels Posts: 6,741 View My Garage	I changed the bulbs out to 3156 so only the brake light work. The halos are my tail lights.

12-21-2010, 08:34 AM	#11
Inferno LSX Supercharged LSX Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Black/Carbon Fiber Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: City of Angels Posts: 6,741 View My Garage	I didn't know there was a difference. I would have wanted the LEDs, because I'll eventually change all the side markers to LED. not going to pull them out now.

12-22-2010, 12:08 PM	#12
Support@OracleLights.com Drives: www.CamaroLighting.com Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 3,245	The LED halos are brighter because they are directional whereas the CCFL halos are more of an ambient glow (much like a florescent light bulb).

12-31-2010, 01:56 PM	#13
y2k king Drives: 2011 ss camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: spring hill, fl Posts: 1,705	on the rear tail light, out of the three wires, which wire is the turn signal, tail light and ground ? when you cut the lens off the housing, are you cutting the red lens plastic or the black housing plastic? __________________ 10/28/2010 got it

12-31-2010, 02:41 PM	#14
Captain McFunk Break Necks, Cash Checks Drives: 2010 black Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 701 View My Garage	I agree with the OP, there should be better/different instructions for the CCFL install. It wasn't harder, it was just a pain expecting to stick someone one but instead having to mix epoxy and doing it that way. An inconvenience, but i LOVE the way the CCFL's look over the LEDs. SO much more subtle. __________________ 2009 CTS-V - White Diamond - intake, exhaust, wheels, visual mods

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