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AGLAT · 10-05-2013, 08:39 AM

On 2014 RS models, the Halo's are the DRLs, and they are brighter than the Halo's on the 2010 - 2013 RS models.

Do the 2014's use the same acrylic plastic halo ring with a single LED mounted on top (just much higher intensity) ?

Is it possible to upgrade a 2010 - 2013 RS model to have the higher intensity Halo's that are on the 2014 RS ?

I have a harness that turns off my DRLs during the day and I use my Halo's as my DRLs instead. I'm interested in boosting the intensity of my RS Halo's if this would be a simple DIY upgrade by purchasing the 2014 LED assembly and installing it on my 2012.

Thanks,

AGLAT

UF4LIFE102SS · 10-05-2013, 09:06 AM

Looks like we have work to do for the 2014's. They abandoned the beautiful light pipes for a diffuser ring in front of LED's...

I did ask fbodfather about this over the weekend, and, was told that it was how they chose to make them brighter so that they could be used as DRL's.

AGLAT · 10-05-2013, 09:33 AM

Oh Well... So much for that idea !

Has anyone replaced the factory white LEDs with higher intensity white LEDs on the 2010 - 2013 Halo's ? I'm not interested in colored Halos, just higher intensity white.

Thanks

sjmautoprod · 10-05-2013, 06:31 PM

Hey! I know that post!

The potential problem with a higher-wattage LED is the heat sink that GM used inside the headlight. Chances are you would not want to go much higher.

OmniCamaro · 03-15-2014, 12:41 AM

What is the stock LED wattage for 10-13 year models? I think I've heard of higher wattage LED's used but not sure the exact wattage.

OmniCamaro · 05-13-2014, 05:28 PM

^^no one???^^

MLAZ1990 · 05-13-2014, 05:39 PM

OP, you could buy aftermarket halos that will be brighter...

sjmautoprod · 05-13-2014, 06:06 PM

I don't think anyone knows for sure. I'd say about 1.5W for stock.

OmniCamaro · 05-13-2014, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MLAZ1990

OP, you could buy aftermarket halos that will be brighter...

If I can just replace the LED bulb it'll be a ton cheaper, and I would get to do it myself which I don't mind and would rather do.

OmniCamaro · 05-13-2014, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sjmautoprod

I don't think anyone knows for sure. I'd say about 1.5W for stock.

Thank you! I'll start there.

10-05-2013, 08:39 AM	#1
AGLAT Drives: 2012 Camaro RS Vert M6 1LT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: FLA Posts: 5	2014 RS -- High Intensity Halo's On 2014 RS models, the Halo's are the DRLs, and they are brighter than the Halo's on the 2010 - 2013 RS models. Do the 2014's use the same acrylic plastic halo ring with a single LED mounted on top (just much higher intensity) ? Is it possible to upgrade a 2010 - 2013 RS model to have the higher intensity Halo's that are on the 2014 RS ? I have a harness that turns off my DRLs during the day and I use my Halo's as my DRLs instead. I'm interested in boosting the intensity of my RS Halo's if this would be a simple DIY upgrade by purchasing the 2014 LED assembly and installing it on my 2012. Thanks, AGLAT

10-05-2013, 09:06 AM	#2
UF4LIFE102SS Treasure Coast Camaro 5 Drives: 2010 2 SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vero Beach, FL. Posts: 4,239 View My Garage	Looks like we have work to do for the 2014's. They abandoned the beautiful light pipes for a diffuser ring in front of LED's... I did ask fbodfather about this over the weekend, and, was told that it was how they chose to make them brighter so that they could be used as DRL's. __________________ Last edited by UF4LIFE102SS; 10-05-2013 at 09:08 AM. Reason: wise words from sjm autoprod

03-15-2014, 12:41 AM	#5
OmniCamaro US Veteran Drives: 2011 Silver Ice Metallic 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bossier City, La Posts: 1,407	What is the stock LED wattage for 10-13 year models? I think I've heard of higher wattage LED's used but not sure the exact wattage. __________________ *Dear Lord, give me the strength to carry on despite my Camaro addiction!* JRE iTSX tune, full cat-less Dynatech exhaust, CAI intake, Stillen Slotted/Drilled Rotors, RB braided brake lines, BMR lowering springs, (reserved for definite future MODS)

05-13-2014, 05:28 PM	#6
OmniCamaro US Veteran Drives: 2011 Silver Ice Metallic 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bossier City, La Posts: 1,407	^^no one???^^ __________________ *Dear Lord, give me the strength to carry on despite my Camaro addiction!* JRE iTSX tune, full cat-less Dynatech exhaust, CAI intake, Stillen Slotted/Drilled Rotors, RB braided brake lines, BMR lowering springs, (reserved for definite future MODS)

05-13-2014, 05:39 PM	#7
MLAZ1990 Drives: 2012 black camaro 2LS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,023 View My Garage	OP, you could buy aftermarket halos that will be brighter... __________________ SLP Loud Mouth 1 Exhaust, K&N CAI, RS Headlights, NightOwl V2 halo kit, ZL1 Grille, Custom 2LS Emblems, Green Footwells, GM GFX splitter, Ace Alloy Convex All Matte Black Wheels(20x9 & 20x10.5) wrapped in Toyo Proxe STII(255/45/20 & 295/40/20)

10-05-2013, 09:33 AM	#3
AGLAT Drives: 2012 Camaro RS Vert M6 1LT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: FLA Posts: 5	Oh Well... So much for that idea ! Has anyone replaced the factory white LEDs with higher intensity white LEDs on the 2010 - 2013 Halo's ? I'm not interested in colored Halos, just higher intensity white. Thanks

10-05-2013, 06:31 PM	#4
sjmautoprod Drives: '16 2SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 2,271	Hey! I know that post! The potential problem with a higher-wattage LED is the heat sink that GM used inside the headlight. Chances are you would not want to go much higher.

05-13-2014, 06:06 PM	#8
sjmautoprod Drives: '16 2SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 2,271	I don't think anyone knows for sure. I'd say about 1.5W for stock.