Why Doesnt Chevy uses LEDs Light technology yet?

doctorwill · 11-19-2011, 11:37 AM

Just wondering why Chevy hasnt utilize LEDs light technology? Its a great look on cars such as Audi,Benz, Vw, Lexus etc...Would be nice to have it...

VenomInside · 11-19-2011, 12:11 PM

Idk how that would look on these cars. The euro cars look sexy as hell with it. I've seen it on mustangs and a couple of other domestics but

*The_Blur* · 11-19-2011, 01:35 PM

LEDs could potentially look really great on the Camaro, especially in place of the halogens. This could make the RS package more of a classic enthusiast package and make non-RS models a little more desirable.

5thGenIndy500 · 11-19-2011, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

LEDs could potentially look really great on the Camaro, especially in place of the halogens. This could make the RS package more of a classic enthusiast package and make non-RS models a little more desirable.

My SLK55 Benz had LED tail lights but, had a regular bulb too when I asked I was told that it was a safety backup in case of LED failure. If you have ever driven in Europe, which I have, you would know that a tail light failure could be catastrophic...

gbosh · 11-19-2011, 01:50 PM

Leds have one problem that HID's don't!
In the midwest traffic lights where changed to led but during a sleet or snow storm the led's didn't get hot enough to melt off the snow and ice. Just imagine your headlights in a snow storm! Stop every couple of miles to scrape the ice off your headlights. Still want Lexus junk?

*The_Blur* · 11-19-2011, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by gbosh

Leds have one problem that HID's don't!
In the midwest traffic lights where changed to led but during a sleet or snow storm the led's didn't get hot enough to melt off the snow and ice. Just imagine your headlights in a snow storm! Stop every couple of miles to scrape the ice off your headlights. Still want Lexus junk?

Is this really a guy in Florida talking about snow storms?

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-19-2011, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by doctorwill

Just wondering why Chevy hasnt utilize LEDs light technology? Its a great look on cars such as Audi,Benz, Vw, Lexus etc...Would be nice to have it...

LED in the headlights, LED inside...

They do. Just not everywhere.

Personally..I'd like to see the Euro-spec taillights on all Camaros, asap!

*DGthe3* · 11-20-2011, 12:26 AM

Main reason is cost vs perceived value. They cost a lot more to make, but people aren't willing to pay much more for them vs regular bulbs.

FenwickHockey65 · 11-20-2011, 12:28 AM

LED Crazy · 11-20-2011, 01:40 AM

Use T3 ports and put LED strip in them. Boom! You got yourself a sweet euro look.

dirishboy · 11-20-2011, 01:52 AM

The Halos are LED and tastefully done IMHO.
I don't think time will be kind to the strings of individual LEDs
In 10 years they will look tacky and gimmicky

Captain Awesome · 11-20-2011, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by dirishboy

The Halos are LED and tastefully done IMHO.
I don't think time will be kind to the strings of individual LEDs
In 10 years they will look tacky and gimmicky

What do you mean "in 10 years"? They look like cheap X-mas tree lights, especially the ones they are putting in the front of cars these days. Every cheapo econobox is going to have a pair of dotted eyelashes on their headlights in short order and the expensive cars will have long since ditched the "trendy" styling of them as passe.

Cadillac uses them to much nicer effect getting the advantages of the technology without the gaudy look of them by using Light Pipes. The Camaro uses them for Halos with light pipes.

The "Ice Blue" chevy interior lighting is also LED technology, in the dash, radio, and accent lighting (like the ABL). Sadly, they screwed up on the dash ABL in the camaro.

SS 376 · 11-20-2011, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirishboy

The Halos are LED and tastefully done IMHO.
I don't think time will be kind to the strings of individual LEDs
In 10 years they will look tacky and gimmicky

+1. I see why LEDs are theoretically better, but they're a bit like matte paint and Newt Gingrich--just the flavor of the week.

monstertodd · 11-20-2011, 01:40 PM

I think all the LED strips that I see on Audi's and Mercedes, and god knows whatever else, look retarded and trendy. It is a trend that will fall out of favor soon, IMHO.

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dirishboy as in Irish European Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Covington GA Posts: 403 View My Garage	The Halos are LED and tastefully done IMHO. I don't think time will be kind to the strings of individual LEDs In 10 years they will look tacky and gimmicky __________________

11-19-2011, 01:50 PM	#5
gbosh Drives: 2012 ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: WI Posts: 78	Leds have one problem that HID's don't! In the midwest traffic lights where changed to led but during a sleet or snow storm the led's didn't get hot enough to melt off the snow and ice. Just imagine your headlights in a snow storm! Stop every couple of miles to scrape the ice off your headlights. Still want Lexus junk?

11-20-2011, 01:40 AM	#10
LED Crazy okcamaros.com Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 1,754 View My Garage	Use T3 ports and put LED strip in them. Boom! You got yourself a sweet euro look.

11-20-2011, 01:40 PM	#14
monstertodd Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Metallic 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tega Cay, South Carolina Posts: 4,032 View My Garage	I think all the LED strips that I see on Audi's and Mercedes, and god knows whatever else, look retarded and trendy. It is a trend that will fall out of favor soon, IMHO.

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