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HaZe_X · 01-18-2010, 06:23 PM

Got my HID bulbs in today, Im hoping the RS uses the D1S bulb type. I ordered them in 8000k.

We'll see tomorrow if they fit and how 8k looks

firengnred · 01-18-2010, 06:32 PM

Keep us posted. Been considering doing that myself.

HaZe_X · 01-19-2010, 03:59 PM

Installed, they are infact D1S bulbs. They went in without a hitch.

For some reason I thought the bumper had to removed, but it doesn't. I was able to fit my hands back there and do it. If you choose not to take the bumper you will be doing it semi-blindly.

You have got to make the sure bulb is seated like it was when you took it out, if you dont the cutoff point in the projector gets skewed, I still have to fix that.

wlivingston04 · 01-19-2010, 04:14 PM

installed pics please!

HaZe_X · 01-19-2010, 06:22 PM

Sorry just took them out. They were too dim for night driving.

Ive had 8k before in other cars and they were fantastic, but for some reason putting them in the camaro has a really low visabillity.

Anyone have any suggestions here?

LS3SSRS · 01-19-2010, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by HaZe_X

Sorry just took them out. They were too dim for night driving.

Ive had 8k before in other cars and they were fantastic, but for some reason putting them in the camaro has a really low visabillity.

Anyone have any suggestions here?

good question. i was considering 8000 or 6000k upgrade too. they have no reason to be dimmer....except maybe the ballast built into your new d1s bulb is a 35W and the stock ballast from the factory is a 55W??

HaZe_X · 01-19-2010, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by LS3SSRS

good question. i was considering 8000 or 6000k upgrade too. they have no reason to be dimmer....except maybe the ballast built into your new d1s bulb is a 35W and the stock ballast from the factory is a 55W??

Well see I thought the stock headlights had there own built in ballast. I was under the impression that for the D1S system we are just buying the bulb, base, and the built in Ignitor for the bulb.

I cant find 55W D1S bulbs, Im guess that because the ballast controls the wattage.

Could it be the brand of bulbs I got suck? I thought Hella was a good brand...

The stock bulbs are 35watts.

SomeGeoffGuy · 01-24-2010, 11:45 AM

Does the D1S bulb you got from Hella have a rating in "Lumens"? Bulbs usually have a rating to tell how much total light they put out.

-Geoff

Luttinger · 02-02-2010, 03:12 PM

Can you explain a bit more detailed how to get the original bulb out? Mine is sitting very tight and doesnt move.

SomeGeoffGuy · 02-03-2010, 09:25 AM

The black ring between the bulb and projector rotates counter-clockwise. It is pretty tight.

-Geoff

Luttinger · 02-03-2010, 09:28 AM

Thanks. I already solved it. 6k is installed now. I'm happy to have the yellowish xenon out yet.

(left stock, right 6k)

firengnred · 02-03-2010, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Thanks. I already solved it. 6k is installed now. I'm happy to have the yellowish xenon out yet.

Which bulbs did you use?

sitruknosnhoj · 02-03-2010, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HaZe_X

Sorry just took them out. They were too dim for night driving.

Ive had 8k before in other cars and they were fantastic, but for some reason putting them in the camaro has a really low visabillity.

Anyone have any suggestions here?

I'm not sure if your aware but brand new HID bulbs need to be warmed up the first time their turned on. Did you leave them on for about 15 mins? If not that may be the reason they looked so dim, because they were not fully warmed. Just something else to check out.

HaZe_X · 02-03-2010, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Luttinger

Thanks. I already solved it. 6k is installed now. I'm happy to have the yellowish xenon out yet.

(left stock, right 6k)

I see what I said works, looks good!..post back how night time driving is.

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Originally Posted by sitruknosnhoj

I'm not sure if your aware but brand new HID bulbs need to be warmed up the first time their turned on. Did you leave them on for about 15 mins? If not that may be the reason they looked so dim, because they were not fully warmed. Just something else to check out.

Yeah, I gave them a burn in time. I've been using HID for 5-6 years now, and my prefrance has always been a 8K bulb, never once had a problem with light ouput untill now, which puzzles me. Never had a 8K bulb so dim.

01-18-2010, 06:23 PM	#1
HaZe_X Drives: Trailblazer SS & Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Jersey Posts: 758	Got my HID bulbs in Got my HID bulbs in today, Im hoping the RS uses the D1S bulb type. I ordered them in 8000k. We'll see tomorrow if they fit and how 8k looks

01-18-2010, 06:32 PM	#2
firengnred Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, 2006 2500 Silverado Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Torrance, Ca. Posts: 682 View My Garage	Keep us posted. Been considering doing that myself. __________________ "Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Choose your words, for they become actions. Understand your actions, for they become habits. Study your habits, for they will become your character. Develop your character, for it becomes your destiny."

01-19-2010, 04:14 PM	#4
wlivingston04 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 113	installed pics please! __________________ Live, Laugh, Love....

01-24-2010, 11:45 AM	#8
SomeGeoffGuy Drives: 2023 2SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,057	Does the D1S bulb you got from Hella have a rating in "Lumens"? Bulbs usually have a rating to tell how much total light they put out. -Geoff __________________ '12 2SS RS Convertible - Traded in. '16 2SS Convertible - White on white, mag-ride, NPP, nav. Sold! '23 2SS Convertible -Same as above except orange.

02-02-2010, 03:12 PM	#9
Luttinger Drives: Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Germany/near Munich Posts: 152	Can you explain a bit more detailed how to get the original bulb out? Mine is sitting very tight and doesnt move. __________________ Camaro SS/RS, summit white, Afterburner Taill., GMPP exhaust, 22inch Forgiato Inferno, T-Rex Grille, KW V1, RK Carbon Diffusor...

01-19-2010, 03:59 PM	#3
HaZe_X Drives: Trailblazer SS & Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Jersey Posts: 758	Installed, they are infact D1S bulbs. They went in without a hitch. For some reason I thought the bumper had to removed, but it doesn't. I was able to fit my hands back there and do it. If you choose not to take the bumper you will be doing it semi-blindly. You have got to make the sure bulb is seated like it was when you took it out, if you dont the cutoff point in the projector gets skewed, I still have to fix that.

01-19-2010, 06:22 PM	#5
HaZe_X Drives: Trailblazer SS & Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Jersey Posts: 758	Sorry just took them out. They were too dim for night driving. Ive had 8k before in other cars and they were fantastic, but for some reason putting them in the camaro has a really low visabillity. Anyone have any suggestions here?

02-03-2010, 09:25 AM	#10
SomeGeoffGuy Drives: 2023 2SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,057	The black ring between the bulb and projector rotates counter-clockwise. It is pretty tight. -Geoff __________________ '12 2SS RS Convertible - Traded in. '16 2SS Convertible - White on white, mag-ride, NPP, nav. Sold! '23 2SS Convertible -Same as above except orange.

02-03-2010, 09:28 AM	#11
Luttinger Drives: Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Germany/near Munich Posts: 152	Thanks. I already solved it. 6k is installed now. I'm happy to have the yellowish xenon out yet. (left stock, right 6k) Attached Images __________________ Camaro SS/RS, summit white, Afterburner Taill., GMPP exhaust, 22inch Forgiato Inferno, T-Rex Grille, KW V1, RK Carbon Diffusor...

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