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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 01:17 PM
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Anyone bought these? Seems like they are priced quite cheap for only a $15.00 buy it now price.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/84-96...item45ed90117f
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 02:09 PM
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I'm currently using the diamond cuts, with Sylvania H-4's as the bulb. Good brightness and price but don't know how long they will last. I use the lights seven days a week.
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 10:43 PM
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I picked up a set of Hella replacements.
The dispersal pattern for both low & high is excellent.

Never been a fan of "sparkely blue ricer lights"
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 12:27 AM
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yeah Hella's are the best
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 01:11 AM
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, any input?
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 09:51 AM
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Hella's are nice.
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 05:09 PM
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I bought a set a couple of years ago on Ebay similar to those I ended up not installing them because it required modifying the housing as these lamps are a bit deeper than the originals and in order to fit the housing access hole needed to be cut bigger. I'm not saying that may be the case with this particular set but definitely something to consider .If you purchase them let us know how'd they fit.
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 05:20 PM
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So what do they actually fit?

84 to 96, or only 90 to 95?

84-96 Corvette Diamond Cut Head Light 90 91 92 93 94 95
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 06:46 PM
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I sprung for a set. Of course I don't own the car for another month. But I have new headlights, C5 50th Anniv wheels, car cover, new tires and chrome
C O R V E T T E letters for the arze end.
Wife wants to know wtf I am spending money on a car I haven't got in my garage yet.
Spent a lot of time in my pole barn today getting a place ready to park her when I get her home Dec 13.
Hmmm, what else can I find on the parts for sale section or E-bay before I get her home?
I do have Jason at Vette2Vette looking for some long tubes, aftermarket intake etc for it too.
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Originally Posted by corvetteronw
I sprung for a set. Of course I don't own the car for another month. But I have new headlights, C5 50th Anniv wheels, car cover, new tires and chrome
C O R V E T T E letters for the arze end.
Wife wants to know wtf I am spending money on a car I haven't got in my garage yet.
Spent a lot of time in my pole barn today getting a place ready to park her when I get her home Dec 13.
Hmmm, what else can I find on the parts for sale section or E-bay before I get her home?
I do have Jason at Vette2Vette looking for some long tubes, aftermarket intake etc for it too.
pretty cool
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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I don't know if mine are the same ones but they look the same. I installed them last year and they are brighter than the stock ones. No modifications needed in my 88. I seem to remember paying less than $5 plus $12 shipping. If they didn't work I would just toss them.
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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 09:06 PM
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I recently purchase a set for my Pace Car...Fit just like the stock ones...bulb is way brighter however. Very clear white lighting
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