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meissen · 05-27-2009, 07:35 PM

Hey guys,

Does anyone know a good place to buy an HID kit for a 2010 Camaro NON-RS regular halogen headlights?

Thanks,
Brian

Spooker_Doodles · 05-27-2009, 11:33 PM

Don't do it. HID are not meant for regular halogen housing. The beam will produce lots of glare for the other drivers. Leave HIDs for HID housings. There are however two types of HIDs. Reflector based and Projector based. Projectors are like the type on the RS. Reflector versions are like the ones in the Envoy. Even those housings were designed for HID use.

Plus at least in Alaska they are illegal.

meissen · 05-28-2009, 12:02 AM

Yeah I hear ya, fortunately it's not for me and I'm just posting asking for a friend of a friend. I guess more importantly - what bulbs are used in the halogen headlights?

Dave McFly · 05-28-2009, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mifbody

I guess more importantly - what bulbs are used in the halogen headlights?

I am no expert, but I am gonna have to say halogen

.

GMtothecore · 05-28-2009, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave McFly

I am no expert, but I am gonna have to say halogen

.

LOL....I'm guessing he meant part#......ie..9004, 9005, 9006

Rollin Thunder · 05-28-2009, 01:05 AM

no It could not be 9005 for 9006 cause those are single beam. Im sure its 9008 like in my yukon which is duel beam.

Also Just to clarify. HIDS run cooler than halogen, But the glare and beam padder are crap when added to stock halogen housings.

GMtothecore · 05-28-2009, 01:09 AM

.....ya, I was making a point....not giving accurate part#s

meissen · 05-28-2009, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave McFly

I am no expert, but I am gonna have to say halogen

.

Thank you captain obvious!

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMtothecore

LOL....I'm guessing he meant part#......ie..9004, 9005, 9006

Si senor - thank you for pointing that out.

9006 is what my trailblazer and 4th gen use but as stated it's a single beam. Anyone know what bulbs the new Camaro uses? And yes, I mean bulb #.

Trust me guys - I am totally against the idea but regardless I'm still just trying to help a friend of a friend. Anyone know?

Rollin Thunder · 05-28-2009, 01:20 AM

9008 is what i have read

Rollin Thunder · 05-28-2009, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooker_Doodles

Don't do it. HID are not meant for regular halogen housing. HIDs will be hotter and the beam will produce lots of glare for the other drivers. Leave HIDs for HID housings. There are however two types of HIDs. Reflector based and Projector based. Projectors are like the type on the RS. Reflector versions are like the ones in the Envoy. Even those housings were designed for HID use.

Plus at least in Alaska they are illegal.

envoys never had hids. stock.

meissen · 05-28-2009, 08:35 AM

Thank you.

Pslab · 05-28-2009, 09:45 AM

I'm 99% sure HID uses less wattage and runs cooler than Halogen, my halogen headlights used to melt the ice off my headlamp in the winter, now with HID conv kit it barely makes a hole in the ice on the headlamp.

here is a site I found in forums before and bookmarked.

http://www.bfxenon.com/Camaro_Xenon_...t_kit_s/48.htm

SomeGeoffGuy · 05-28-2009, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rollin Thunder

envoys never had hids. stock.

Envoy's had HID as an option in the mid-90's. It was GM Truck's first HID lamp.

The Camaro halogen uses an H13. You can probably find kits on ebay, but like everyone said, they might cause issues. It will put a lot of light out though! Just maybe not where you want it.

-Geoff

meissen · 05-28-2009, 12:27 PM

Thanks guys. I'll forward the information along and reiterate that HIDs in a halogen housing cause problems.

05-27-2009, 07:35 PM	#1
meissen Founder - Michigan FBody Drives: 1994 Camaro LT1, 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Haven, MI Posts: 2,598	HID Bulbs for 2010 Camaro NON-PROJECTOR Headlights? Hey guys, Does anyone know a good place to buy an HID kit for a 2010 Camaro NON-RS regular halogen headlights? Thanks, Brian

05-27-2009, 11:33 PM	#2
Spooker_Doodles Z28, Berlin Blue, BLK Int Drives: 2003 Chevy S10 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 109	Don't do it. HID are not meant for regular halogen housing. The beam will produce lots of glare for the other drivers. Leave HIDs for HID housings. There are however two types of HIDs. Reflector based and Projector based. Projectors are like the type on the RS. Reflector versions are like the ones in the Envoy. Even those housings were designed for HID use. Plus at least in Alaska they are illegal. Last edited by Spooker_Doodles; 05-31-2009 at 02:48 AM. Reason: Edited for more accurate information.

05-28-2009, 01:09 AM	#7
GMtothecore "That Guy" Drives: Camaro SS...........what else? Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: OOOOOOOklahoma where the wind comes sweepin' down the plains. Posts: 2,360	.....ya, I was making a point....not giving accurate part#s __________________ Last edited by GMtothecore; 05-28-2009 at 01:31 AM.

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05-28-2009, 12:02 AM	#3
meissen Founder - Michigan FBody Drives: 1994 Camaro LT1, 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Haven, MI Posts: 2,598	Yeah I hear ya, fortunately it's not for me and I'm just posting asking for a friend of a friend. I guess more importantly - what bulbs are used in the halogen headlights?

05-28-2009, 01:05 AM	#6
Rollin Thunder Drives: 07 yukon xl, 07 vette, 10 SRT8 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: va beach va Posts: 303	no It could not be 9005 for 9006 cause those are single beam. Im sure its 9008 like in my yukon which is duel beam. Also Just to clarify. HIDS run cooler than halogen, But the glare and beam padder are crap when added to stock halogen housings.

05-28-2009, 01:20 AM	#9
Rollin Thunder Drives: 07 yukon xl, 07 vette, 10 SRT8 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: va beach va Posts: 303	9008 is what i have read

05-28-2009, 08:35 AM	#11
meissen Founder - Michigan FBody Drives: 1994 Camaro LT1, 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Haven, MI Posts: 2,598	Thank you.

05-28-2009, 09:45 AM	#12
Pslab Drives: It's a truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 45	I'm 99% sure HID uses less wattage and runs cooler than Halogen, my halogen headlights used to melt the ice off my headlamp in the winter, now with HID conv kit it barely makes a hole in the ice on the headlamp. here is a site I found in forums before and bookmarked. http://www.bfxenon.com/Camaro_Xenon_...t_kit_s/48.htm

05-28-2009, 12:27 PM	#14
meissen Founder - Michigan FBody Drives: 1994 Camaro LT1, 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Haven, MI Posts: 2,598	Thanks guys. I'll forward the information along and reiterate that HIDs in a halogen housing cause problems.