headlights
Racer
Joined: Mar 2018
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Here's another option, if you prefer to stick with halogen : https://www.summitracing.com/parts/HLA-003427811
I run those with some Philips Xtra-vision bulbs, and it's much better that stock. They're not knock-your-socks-off amazing or anything, but still loads better than stock, and actually usable for night driving.
I run those with some Philips Xtra-vision bulbs, and it's much better that stock. They're not knock-your-socks-off amazing or anything, but still loads better than stock, and actually usable for night driving.
Safety Car
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From: Fredonia WI
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I used these on my '95 and liked them, didn't seem to blind other drivers.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have these also, and I really like them. Well worth the expense.
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2020
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From: Northwest Ohio
I used these on my '95 and liked them, didn't seem to blind other drivers.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2003
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I have the same, installed this year, night and day difference (pun intended). After 91 (? is that right?) you have to do a mod to make the high beams and fog light circuit play nicely together. I did the circuit doctor fix (search forum), it took maybe 10 minutes to do the mod (which only affects one of led headlight pigtails) and am super happy with the results!
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-solution.html
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
Best bang for the buck is Hella H4 glass lenses with 80/100W H4 bulbs.
You can get both from places like Jeg's.
Bolt in, but minor electrical connection changes required.
You can get both from places like Jeg's.
Bolt in, but minor electrical connection changes required.
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2020
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From: Northwest Ohio
. The explanation is very elaborate and tends to scare people off with "this is waaay too complicated I'll just order resistors". It is a super simple thing to do, more compact, cheaper, less heat than a resistor and guaranteed to work.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 870
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From: Franklin MA
It all seems pretty pricey to me. Over $500 bucks for 4 headlights ??? I'll have to revisit what I did for my dune buggy 2 years ago. Got H4 lens housings (non-Hella.. way less $$) that also included a halogen bulb with each. They were like $15. I tossed the bulbs. On amazon bought H4 direct fit LED bulb replacements. They were like $30 for 2. They directly replace the H4 bulb... plug right in.. wires the same and all. All done was less that $60 bucks and 15 min work with a Philips screwdriver. Light up the road like crazy.
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2021
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From: Northern California
On 1989 and earlier, can these be used without any changes to the grounding / fog light / relay thing? In other words, they work right out of the box with no wiring changes? I know on 1990-ish and later cars there was an issue with the filaments being used to ground out one of the other relays for fog lamps, but I'm not sure on 1989 and earlier cars?
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2012
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From: Melbourne, FL
I'd ue the Morimoto led ones if I was doing it over again. I have the "osram" Amazon ones, they're OK, but the beam pattern on the Morimotos is better. Beam pattern is largely what you pay for in led headlights like this nowadays.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2016
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From: Central Alabama
Here's another option, if you prefer to stick with halogen : https://www.summitracing.com/parts/HLA-003427811
I run those with some Philips Xtra-vision bulbs, and it's much better that stock. They're not knock-your-socks-off amazing or anything, but still loads better than stock, and actually usable for night driving.
I run those with some Philips Xtra-vision bulbs, and it's much better that stock. They're not knock-your-socks-off amazing or anything, but still loads better than stock, and actually usable for night driving.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 432
Likes: 128
Just a note, the ones linked in this post are NOT legal on US roads. the US version is https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hla-003427291