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Old Dec 22, 2003 | 11:32 AM
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Have any of you seen these on e-bay? Anyone have opinions about how they look? Has anyone had any dealings with the vendor?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2448734827

I have different problems with my left and right headlights, and am considering converting to the "non-pop up" style. The only others I have seen list in Mid-America for almost $1,000.
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Old Dec 22, 2003 | 11:44 AM
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I think they are hideous right along with the rest of that C5-West kit. You'd think they would at least match the paint for something they were putting on ebay.

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Old Dec 22, 2003 | 12:07 PM
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I think that since they didn't even show a pic of it on the C4 it probably says something about how they look on the C4.
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Old Dec 22, 2003 | 12:13 PM
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Vinnies87 has non popup headlights. I dont know if these are the same as the C4R. I think they look great, however some question whether the light output is as great (despite hi-wattage power input). Either way, it is an improvement over the stock setup.

Do a search for topics from him. He posted better pictures (Than in this link below). of his setup. I also believe he saved possibly 15 pounds doing this.)
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=709940
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Old Dec 22, 2003 | 12:43 PM
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Thanks ,,, i think they look great also...,
Here's a head on shot from my garage.

Left the internal lite covers black, goes with the white/black concept.. but they are paintable...Breathless Performance...

[Modified by vinnies87, 6:39 PM 12/23/2003]


[Modified by vinnies87, 6:42 PM 12/23/2003]
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Old Dec 22, 2003 | 01:02 PM
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I like em on C3,4, and 5...kinda gives 'em the LeMans look
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Old Dec 22, 2003 | 01:04 PM
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I think that since they didn't even show a pic of it on the C4 it probably says something about how they look on the C4.
it IS a C4... with a C5 body kit...
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Old Dec 22, 2003 | 01:21 PM
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I hate that C4/5 kit. I have never seen one that looks good. I have seen a white ZR-1 with the lights and it looks decent.
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I think it'd look okay on a dark or black vette, but I don't really like em much.

What's wrong with the stock lights? Yeah, they pop up, but only when it's dark, so you can't see em anyways really. :auto:
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 12:35 AM
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I don't like those on E-bay, they even stick up. I do like Vinnies very much, but they're too expensive for me.

:chevy
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 12:49 AM
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Looks really clean. I like.... :thumbs:


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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 08:39 AM
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I think it'd look okay on a dark or black vette, but I don't really like em much.

What's wrong with the stock lights? Yeah, they pop up, but only when it's dark, so you can't see em anyways really. :auto:
If mine worked properly, I wouldn't change them. However, the bezels are cracked on both of mine; the driver's side is not square in the opening, so it rubs when I open it by hand; AND I have an unidentified electrical problem, so they do not open. In short, I am basically looking at having to replace everything anyway, so I am hoping for something that will be more trouble-free.
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 08:42 AM
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I don't like those on E-bay, they even stick up. I do like Vinnies very much, but they're too expensive for me.

:chevy
I think I prefer Vinnie's also, but I agree that they are on the pricey side. Has anyone out there seen them less expensive?
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Old Dec 25, 2003 | 09:05 AM
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I hate that C4/5 kit. I have never seen one that looks good. I have seen a white ZR-1 with the lights and it looks decent.
I believe that white ZR-1 you have seen has a homemade light kit on it. Not the Breathless, or the one pictured above.
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Old Dec 25, 2003 | 11:23 AM
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my 87 has the Breathless kit... you see above... vinnie
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