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Chad's ZL1 · 01-08-2012, 01:12 PM

Just wondering how many of you actually did this mod yourself. I'm thinking on finally "biting the bullet" on this mod and getting the 2.0 color shift HALO package, but wanted to get peoples "OPINIONS" on how hard the install really is. Also if there are any pointers that might help out "future" installs for people that would be great. Are yours still working well and is there a video for the fog light halos on how to install that one. Thanks everyone in advance.

Haole · 01-08-2012, 01:22 PM

A friend and me did my 2.0 Halo's I was extremely nervous to do this on my own. I almost returned them actually. The hardest part for me was opening the actual light. The video sent with the lights are great. You can also search the thread here to see them. Other than that my only advice is to check that all the lights on your halo's work prior to starting this. To answer your question mine still work and I love them.
Good luck

gl2filmerguy · 01-08-2012, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Chad's 2ss

Just wondering how many of you actually did this mod yourself. I'm thinking on finally "biting the bullet" on this mod and getting the 2.0 color shift HALO package, but wanted to get peoples "OPINIONS" on how hard the install really is. Also if there are any pointers that might help out "future" installs for people that would be great. Are yours still working well and is there a video for the fog light halos on how to install that one. Thanks everyone in advance.

I just did mine about 2 weeks ago. I will be the first to say, it's not "EASY" I'm a car guy too, I work on cars all the time, and ripping the headlight apart is a bitch. Do NOT be scared to really heat it up, so it comes apart easy. Thats the main thing, go with the directions. Don't be scared to use a screw driver to really get it apart too, because the rubber sealant doesn't want to move once it starts to cool down. Also make sure you have enough clamps to seal the lights, and be sure to use plenty of sealant.

brengeek · 01-08-2012, 03:07 PM

Hubby did ours. Opening the lights wasn't fun, but not impossible. From start to finish it took him about 8 hours to do the halos, fogs, afterburners & led bow tie.

camaro4mybday · 01-08-2012, 03:27 PM

as an installer for aac the best tip i can tell you is OVEN OVEN OVEN. the process will be a cake walk if you use an oven but follow the video and you should be ok

DraggnFrameGMC · 01-08-2012, 04:07 PM

I've done about 8 sets now for customers. One thing that did help me is I bumped the oven temp up about 25 degrees over the recommended setting and the light comes apart way easier.

sideline_coach · 01-08-2012, 06:02 PM

I am in the middle of doing mine today. I will recommend setting the oven to about 280 and let them sit in there for 30 min. I did my second one at this setting and the lens came off with much less effort than doing the first one at the recommend 220 setting.

The Stig · 01-08-2012, 06:10 PM

I did. I've also installed a few other members halos. It takes me 6.5 hours start to finish (it's those two damn screws at the top of the bumper that take the most time)

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Originally Posted by sideline_coach

I am in the middle of doing mine today. I will recommend setting the oven to about 280 and let them sit in there for 30 min. I did my second one at this setting and the lens came off with much less effort than doing the first one at the recommend 220 setting.

280? Wow that's high. I do mine at 235 for 15 minutes and that's fine. Then need to rewarm them up after a little bit but that's just a quick pop in the oven.

camaro4mybday · 01-08-2012, 06:35 PM

I've been doing 235 for 20 mins and pops right open 280 at 30 mins sounds meltable

mikepage0007 · 01-08-2012, 06:40 PM

i also followed instructions and found myelf reheatiing 1st light 3-4 times and it was a challenge...2nd light i cooked longer 10 minutes longer and got it open in 5minutes...2nd one was easy...1st is a learning experience...and really have to go deeper in base to get lens out..then expected...it really is deep down in the groove...more then i assume most think when prying them out

Haole · 01-08-2012, 08:03 PM

I agree about the screws to remove the bumper, if you have big fingers the top screw will be a pain.

Jeffm · 01-08-2012, 08:11 PM

dont they sell them premade already?

The Stig · 01-08-2012, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffm

dont they sell them premade already?

Yep. They have an exchange program. Send a PM to Jonathan@aacstyle.com

YOUNGnRECKLESS · 01-08-2012, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro4mybday

I've been doing 235 for 20 mins and pops right open 280 at 30 mins sounds meltable

you'll get to bake some more real soon

cant wait.

01-08-2012, 01:12 PM	#1
Chad's ZL1 THERAPY Drives: Red Rock Metallic ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Roseville Posts: 1,440 View My Garage	Who put their own HALOS in from AAC? Just wondering how many of you actually did this mod yourself. I'm thinking on finally "biting the bullet" on this mod and getting the 2.0 color shift HALO package, but wanted to get peoples "OPINIONS" on how hard the install really is. Also if there are any pointers that might help out "future" installs for people that would be great. Are yours still working well and is there a video for the fog light halos on how to install that one. Thanks everyone in advance.

01-08-2012, 03:07 PM	#4
brengeek Not a dude. Drives: 2012 45th 2ss/rs Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 910 View My Garage	Hubby did ours. Opening the lights wasn't fun, but not impossible. From start to finish it took him about 8 hours to do the halos, fogs, afterburners & led bow tie. __________________

01-08-2012, 06:40 PM	#10
mikepage0007 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: port st lucie ,florida Posts: 4,273	i also followed instructions and found myelf reheatiing 1st light 3-4 times and it was a challenge...2nd light i cooked longer 10 minutes longer and got it open in 5minutes...2nd one was easy...1st is a learning experience...and really have to go deeper in base to get lens out..then expected...it really is deep down in the groove...more then i assume most think when prying them out __________________

01-08-2012, 08:11 PM	#12
Jeffm ICANHAZ Drives: 2013 CRT 1SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Skiatook, Ok Posts: 983 View My Garage	dont they sell them premade already? __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=254430 Build Thread

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01-08-2012, 01:22 PM	#2
Haole 2017 SS Drives: 2017 Summit White 2SS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,363 View My Garage	A friend and me did my 2.0 Halo's I was extremely nervous to do this on my own. I almost returned them actually. The hardest part for me was opening the actual light. The video sent with the lights are great. You can also search the thread here to see them. Other than that my only advice is to check that all the lights on your halo's work prior to starting this. To answer your question mine still work and I love them. Good luck

01-08-2012, 03:27 PM	#5
camaro4mybday "Camaro Joe" Drives: 2010 SILVER ICE 2LT/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: long island ny Posts: 2,366	as an installer for aac the best tip i can tell you is OVEN OVEN OVEN. the process will be a cake walk if you use an oven but follow the video and you should be ok

01-08-2012, 04:07 PM	#6
DraggnFrameGMC Drives: 2011 Synergy Green Camaro LT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 830	I've done about 8 sets now for customers. One thing that did help me is I bumped the oven temp up about 25 degrees over the recommended setting and the light comes apart way easier.

01-08-2012, 06:02 PM	#7
sideline_coach Drives: '10 Black 2SS/RS (Sold) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky Posts: 27	I am in the middle of doing mine today. I will recommend setting the oven to about 280 and let them sit in there for 30 min. I did my second one at this setting and the lens came off with much less effort than doing the first one at the recommend 220 setting.

01-08-2012, 06:35 PM	#9
camaro4mybday "Camaro Joe" Drives: 2010 SILVER ICE 2LT/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: long island ny Posts: 2,366	I've been doing 235 for 20 mins and pops right open 280 at 30 mins sounds meltable

01-08-2012, 08:03 PM	#11
Haole 2017 SS Drives: 2017 Summit White 2SS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,363 View My Garage	I agree about the screws to remove the bumper, if you have big fingers the top screw will be a pain.