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Old Feb 9, 2020 | 05:04 PM
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Are there any LED headlights available for the C-2 ?
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Old Feb 9, 2020 | 05:13 PM
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Yes, Jegs and Summit carry them. $35-$300. This subject has been discussed here many times and can be found in the archives via a search. Dennis
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Old Feb 9, 2020 | 07:26 PM
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How about LED headlights for a C2 that do not require modification?

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Originally Posted by j_66chevelle
How about LED headlights for a C2 that do not require modification?

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I run some. About $200 though. No mods neede.
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Old Feb 9, 2020 | 09:27 PM
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Please tell me, brand, etc. Most of the ones I have seen posted require gutting the bucket, I have not desire, I don't drive that much at night.

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https://vintagecarleds.com/shop/5-75...headlight-kit/

I only run low beam LEDs, I hardly ever have high beams on.

Buy 'em, unbox 'em and plug them in and go...

They cost more than some of the cobbled together solutions using motorcycle LEDs but they have a better dispersion pattern and don't blind oncoming drivers...

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Old Feb 10, 2020 | 06:51 AM
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Thanks Frankie the Fink I just ordered a set!
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You don't realize how dim non-LED lights are until you compare - here are my hi beams (incandescent) vs my lo beams (LEDS):

Note the upper half of the LED bulbs vs the lower half; this is the design that creates good dispersion. The beam is cut off at a certain height to keep it out of oncoming drivers' eyes.

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Frankie, just curious if you're using relays in the headlight wiring with LED headlights. They draw 1/2 of what sealed beam halogens do, so it seems they'd work ok without relays. Time to replace my engine/lighting harness and would like to figure out whether to wire the relays into a new harness.
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Originally Posted by Avispa
Frankie, just curious if you're using relays in the headlight wiring with LED headlights. They draw 1/2 of what sealed beam halogens do, so it seems they'd work ok without relays. Time to replace my engine/lighting harness and would like to figure out whether to wire the relays into a new harness.
Mine are shown above without relays but with a fairly new engine bay and lighting harness...
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Originally Posted by Frankie the Fink
https://vintagecarleds.com/shop/5-75...headlight-kit/

I only run low beam LEDs, I hardly ever have high beams on.

Buy 'em, unbox 'em and plug them in and go...

They cost more than some of the cobbled together solutions using motorcycle LEDs but they have a better dispersion pattern and don't blind oncoming drivers...
Frankie, which p/n are you using?
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I'm running with that company's older design VCm35 units which have internal fans...
Their newer product, VCm3000 is more sophisticated and doesn't require the fans...

If you read the narrative 1/2 way down the web page whose link I provided above you'll understand more.

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I had a look at the link provided by Dave64
I suppose it is quite a big difference from the original bulbs and switching to LED`s


Any here have gone for the Hella lens upgrade?
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I bought a set of four which included the glass lenses, LED fan cooled bulbs and rubber grommets. <$70 on e-bay. Plug and play, they work fine. No Modification required.



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Hi guys! Please see post #4 made my me from last September. I used Hella H4 housings and LED bulbs from Headlight Revolution. You will need to re-aim the headlights after installation but using this combination required no modification to the headlight buckets, just plug and play! All links are in the post

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1600135002
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Thanks as always, Frankie!
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Frankie, which lens did you use. I respect all of your posts.
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Originally Posted by Guru of the wrench
Frankie, which lens did you use. I respect all of your posts.
I used the standard lenses and didn’t do an upgrade. But remember I’m using an older generation of lights than what the company now offers.
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