which halos look best?
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On The Tree
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which halos look best? Im looking at halos and so far im debating between two different set ups and want your opinions. If you have other halos you think i may post a link.
http://www.carid.com/1999-chevy-cama...ts-314282.html
http://www.carid.com/1999-chevy-cama...ts-313921.html
im not going through that site but first site that i found a good set up
http://www.carid.com/1999-chevy-cama...ts-314282.html
http://www.carid.com/1999-chevy-cama...ts-313921.html
im not going through that site but first site that i found a good set up
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Unfortunately, although they look nice, the output is poor.
From what I've seen the first set uses H3 bulbs which are fog light bulb which aren't sufficient for headlights.
From what I've seen there are quality issues with the second set (the ones that look like "R8" headlights). Often the projectors are crooked. The good news is that you can replace the projectors with better ones.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...ctor-swap.html
From what I've seen the first set uses H3 bulbs which are fog light bulb which aren't sufficient for headlights.
From what I've seen there are quality issues with the second set (the ones that look like "R8" headlights). Often the projectors are crooked. The good news is that you can replace the projectors with better ones.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...ctor-swap.html
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As someone who has had a set, they suck. Instead of the light cutoff making some what of a straight line across like say a BMW or Lexus has, the ones I had made a damn V. I mean they were more straight than an actual V but they were horrible. These are the ones I'm referring to... http://www.ebay.com/itm/1998-2002-CH...ht_6038wt_1139
Yea I used to have a set of aftermarket ones, was not all that happy with them. So I made my own...I will be selling them pretty soon, I just need to finalize things and get things in order. I will be offering them in white, blue, and red, and I can do some special order colors as well. Here is the thread with pictures and info: https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...tom-halos.html
Im looking at halos and so far im debating between two different set ups and want your opinions. If you have other halos you think i may post a link.
http://www.carid.com/1999-chevy-cama...ts-314282.html
http://www.carid.com/1999-chevy-cama...ts-313921.html
im not going through that site but first site that i found a good set up
http://www.carid.com/1999-chevy-cama...ts-314282.html
http://www.carid.com/1999-chevy-cama...ts-313921.html
im not going through that site but first site that i found a good set up
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On The Tree
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From: Youngstown ohio
here is the set im probably going to get.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/98-01-Chevy-...item5d306d2129
how did you make your halos red??? I want to get the set in the link but want a red halo?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/98-01-Chevy-...item5d306d2129
how did you make your halos red??? I want to get the set in the link but want a red halo?
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here is the set im probably going to get.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/98-01-Chevy-...item5d306d2129
how did you make your halos red??? I want to get the set in the link but want a red halo?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/98-01-Chevy-...item5d306d2129
how did you make your halos red??? I want to get the set in the link but want a red halo?
I had the ones in the OP's first link and my halos lasted a year before one of them blew so I had to just wire up the leds then 6 months later those crapped out. The actual head lights are very poor in light output, My foglights outshined those and the set I have on now. If I were you I would invest in whistlering your current set or picking a set up from 6litereater. All the aftermarket halos are a really difficult fit and they dont last very long (weatherstripping, halos, leds) and the output is unsafe. But damn do the halos look really sweet. I wish someone would make a real quality set that fit, last and outperform the stock headlights.
Yea I used to have a set of aftermarket ones, was not all that happy with them. So I made my own...I will be selling them pretty soon, I just need to finalize things and get things in order. I will be offering them in white, blue, and red, and I can do some special order colors as well. Here is the thread with pictures and info: https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...tom-halos.html
Those aren't the same ones as the first link if you're talking about the picture you posted. The LEDs aren't in a strip style.
My old Z28 came with the first set of headlights op posted. They're the most expensive halo/projectors for LS1 Camaros on Ebay. The set I had was just great. When I got it, it had regular bulbs, the cut off was perfect all the way across, actually even got comments on it from time to time. Then I put HID's in since I realized I have projectors so why not, and it's the best setup I ever had. The halos are also CCFL halos and could be easily seen at any time in the day light even when it was completely sunny out.
I'm guessing the reason that specific set is the most expensive for these on ebay is because they work the best. I've always wanted to buy another set, but just the price being around 200(last time I checked months ago) I just can't justify the price to myself.
I see people often complaining about moisture or other problems with the projector lights, I've noticed that everytime I can remember these are with the cheap lights like the ones that have a halo in the center, or have the led one above the other. I'm sure the ones I'm talking about aren't perfect since nothing is, just relaying my experience with'em.
My old Z28 came with the first set of headlights op posted. They're the most expensive halo/projectors for LS1 Camaros on Ebay. The set I had was just great. When I got it, it had regular bulbs, the cut off was perfect all the way across, actually even got comments on it from time to time. Then I put HID's in since I realized I have projectors so why not, and it's the best setup I ever had. The halos are also CCFL halos and could be easily seen at any time in the day light even when it was completely sunny out.
I'm guessing the reason that specific set is the most expensive for these on ebay is because they work the best. I've always wanted to buy another set, but just the price being around 200(last time I checked months ago) I just can't justify the price to myself.
I see people often complaining about moisture or other problems with the projector lights, I've noticed that everytime I can remember these are with the cheap lights like the ones that have a halo in the center, or have the led one above the other. I'm sure the ones I'm talking about aren't perfect since nothing is, just relaying my experience with'em.
Those aren't the same ones as the first link if you're talking about the picture you posted. The LEDs aren't in a strip style.
My old Z28 came with the first set of headlights op posted. They're the most expensive halo/projectors for LS1 Camaros on Ebay. The set I had was just great. When I got it, it had regular bulbs, the cut off was perfect all the way across, actually even got comments on it from time to time. Then I put HID's in since I realized I have projectors so why not, and it's the best setup I ever had. The halos are also CCFL halos and could be easily seen at any time in the day light even when it was completely sunny out.
I'm guessing the reason that specific set is the most expensive for these on ebay is because they work the best. I've always wanted to buy another set, but just the price being around 200(last time I checked months ago) I just can't justify the price to myself.
I see people often complaining about moisture or other problems with the projector lights, I've noticed that everytime I can remember these are with the cheap lights like the ones that have a halo in the center, or have the led one above the other. I'm sure the ones I'm talking about aren't perfect since nothing is, just relaying my experience with'em.
My old Z28 came with the first set of headlights op posted. They're the most expensive halo/projectors for LS1 Camaros on Ebay. The set I had was just great. When I got it, it had regular bulbs, the cut off was perfect all the way across, actually even got comments on it from time to time. Then I put HID's in since I realized I have projectors so why not, and it's the best setup I ever had. The halos are also CCFL halos and could be easily seen at any time in the day light even when it was completely sunny out.
I'm guessing the reason that specific set is the most expensive for these on ebay is because they work the best. I've always wanted to buy another set, but just the price being around 200(last time I checked months ago) I just can't justify the price to myself.
I see people often complaining about moisture or other problems with the projector lights, I've noticed that everytime I can remember these are with the cheap lights like the ones that have a halo in the center, or have the led one above the other. I'm sure the ones I'm talking about aren't perfect since nothing is, just relaying my experience with'em.
That car's long gone now. The tear drop was already there when I got the hood so I left it(originally wanted a manta) and I ended up liking it more. IMO the manta makes the car look like it's got a completely different hood to most people. I would go for that, unless you're worried about messing up the install.
I've got this one now.
Going with a Manta hood stripe, spoiler stripe, and side sunoco stripes to make it look like my previous Z28 pictured below:
Just need to actually put them on, I've done stripes on mustangs, and that z28 along with my friends Z28, and quite a few others, but I fucked up the manta install and the passenger 1/4 for the sunoco. After that I just pissed myself off and have been waiting on trying again. Was trying to find someone local to just slip them a few bucks and not **** up again.
I've got this one now.
Going with a Manta hood stripe, spoiler stripe, and side sunoco stripes to make it look like my previous Z28 pictured below:
Just need to actually put them on, I've done stripes on mustangs, and that z28 along with my friends Z28, and quite a few others, but I fucked up the manta install and the passenger 1/4 for the sunoco. After that I just pissed myself off and have been waiting on trying again. Was trying to find someone local to just slip them a few bucks and not **** up again.
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Just because one set of ebay projector housings for the 1998-2002 Camaro is more expensive than another set doesn't mean its better. It just means that they can find people to pay the price.
Most of the ebay projector housings available for the 1998-2002 Camaro are poor performing, often using H3 bulbs which are not intended for headlight use. They are fog light bulbs intended for a housing that produces a low/wide beam without much distance.
The only ones with OK output seem to be the Sonar projectors which use H1 bulbs (which were intended for high beams). They aren't the best either, but they are better than any of the H3 options.
The best option is to retrofit OEM HID projectors or good aftermarket HID projectors into the stock housings.
Most of the ebay projector housings available for the 1998-2002 Camaro are poor performing, often using H3 bulbs which are not intended for headlight use. They are fog light bulbs intended for a housing that produces a low/wide beam without much distance.
The only ones with OK output seem to be the Sonar projectors which use H1 bulbs (which were intended for high beams). They aren't the best either, but they are better than any of the H3 options.
The best option is to retrofit OEM HID projectors or good aftermarket HID projectors into the stock housings.
That car's long gone now. The tear drop was already there when I got the hood so I left it(originally wanted a manta) and I ended up liking it more. IMO the manta makes the car look like it's got a completely different hood to most people. I would go for that, unless you're worried about messing up the install.
I've got this one now.
...
Going with a Manta hood stripe, spoiler stripe, and side sunoco stripes to make it look like my previous Z28 pictured below:
...
Just need to actually put them on, I've done stripes on mustangs, and that z28 along with my friends Z28, and quite a few others, but I fucked up the manta install and the passenger 1/4 for the sunoco. After that I just pissed myself off and have been waiting on trying again. Was trying to find someone local to just slip them a few bucks and not **** up again.
I've got this one now.
...
Going with a Manta hood stripe, spoiler stripe, and side sunoco stripes to make it look like my previous Z28 pictured below:
...
Just need to actually put them on, I've done stripes on mustangs, and that z28 along with my friends Z28, and quite a few others, but I fucked up the manta install and the passenger 1/4 for the sunoco. After that I just pissed myself off and have been waiting on trying again. Was trying to find someone local to just slip them a few bucks and not **** up again.
