Stock lighting
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Drifting
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From: York PA
Stock lighting
I drove the 'vette the other night for the first time in awhile. Couldn't believe how dim the headlights are. For a $45k+ vehicle, you'd think GM could've given us better nighttime vision. Without spending tons of $$, what are some cost-effective replacement options?
Huck
Huck
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Hey, Huck! I realized after a few late night road trips that our stock beams are rated for 55mph w/ the high beams and 45 mph w/ the lows.
I checked into Eckler's and bought a set of the Hyper Blue hi-output headlamps. $20 bucks a peice, but worth the investment. Gets you to 75mph low beam and 80+ with the high.
Remember, they're $20 a peice, not per pair! I made that mistake, and had to wait another week for the other 2 to show up!
All I gotta do now is aim the hi-beams. They show the bats in the tree tops pretty well, but I need it on the road!
The also have Hyper White, if you don't dig the 'blue' look.
I checked into Eckler's and bought a set of the Hyper Blue hi-output headlamps. $20 bucks a peice, but worth the investment. Gets you to 75mph low beam and 80+ with the high.
Remember, they're $20 a peice, not per pair! I made that mistake, and had to wait another week for the other 2 to show up!
All I gotta do now is aim the hi-beams. They show the bats in the tree tops pretty well, but I need it on the road!
The also have Hyper White, if you don't dig the 'blue' look.
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From: Bugs Bunny should'a made a left turn here
The best and cheapest light upgrade IMO is the 9006 to 9005 conversion.
You gain about 1400 lumens with the -05s vs the -06s.
I've done the conversion with a set of silverstars and it is very noticable.
I am getting in on the group buy for HID's now though.
You gain about 1400 lumens with the -05s vs the -06s.
I've done the conversion with a set of silverstars and it is very noticable.
I am getting in on the group buy for HID's now though.
Drifting
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From: Corinth TX
If you are looking for HIDs. You should take a look at TByrnes special. They said it is their regular price. This is an extremely good deal on these lights. They are made by ACA and the kit is top-notch. Here is the link to their sale.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...&highlight=hid
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...&highlight=hid
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From: Bugs Bunny should'a made a left turn here
Originally Posted by NocarbutaVetteforme
If you are looking for HIDs. You should take a look at TByrnes special. They said it is their regular price. This is an extremely good deal on these lights. They are made by ACA and the kit is top-notch. Here is the link to their sale.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...&highlight=hid
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...&highlight=hid
Take a look at southerncarparts group buy for the same lights.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1378709
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From: Bugs Bunny should'a made a left turn here
Originally Posted by BanditSRT
What's involved in the 05 to 06 conversion? Is it just swapping bulbs?
look here.
http://www.bmwe34.net/E34main/Upgrade/More_light.htm
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You can get PIAA bulbs and replace your 9006s. They are the best I had used in all my cars.
An HID conversion is also available - either you add a ballast and bulb to your system ($300-$400) or buy the whole package ($900-$1500). Southerncarparts is offering a GP, Im so close to jumping on this bandwagon.
A true-HID system with adaptive headlamps is still out of the question. Would love to see one for the Vette since even cheaper cars like the Mini have 'em.
An HID conversion is also available - either you add a ballast and bulb to your system ($300-$400) or buy the whole package ($900-$1500). Southerncarparts is offering a GP, Im so close to jumping on this bandwagon.
A true-HID system with adaptive headlamps is still out of the question. Would love to see one for the Vette since even cheaper cars like the Mini have 'em.