C6 Headlights on a C5???
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C6 Headlights on a C5???
Has anyone come up with a mod kit yet for installing C6 headlights on a C5? I definitely like the look of the new C6 headlights, and have heard they're brighter than C5 headlights (what a surprise). Presently, I have the European T84 set up with the high wattage bulbs and PIAA driving lights. While I am completely satisfied with the brightness of the T84's, I'm getting tired of the head light motor issues and the cheap look of the headlight bezels.
I'm planning on adding C5R headlights in the spring, but was curious if anyone has done this or even thought of adding C6 lights to a C5. One significant point which I'm unsure of is how the profile of the C6 lights would fit with the C5 front end. If substantial body work would be required, that would not make it a worthwhile alternative for me.
I'm planning on adding C5R headlights in the spring, but was curious if anyone has done this or even thought of adding C6 lights to a C5. One significant point which I'm unsure of is how the profile of the C6 lights would fit with the C5 front end. If substantial body work would be required, that would not make it a worthwhile alternative for me.
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Someone posted a photochop about a year ago. It would need some major bodywork conversion to get them to fit. I also saw an actual conversion using the lights from a Japanese import.
For me though, the headlights are the worst feature of the C6. There are much nicer C5R style conversions which are form fit. JMHO.
For me though, the headlights are the worst feature of the C6. There are much nicer C5R style conversions which are form fit. JMHO.
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Originally Posted by EclipseParadise
Are you talking about the NSX headlights?
Where can you find the C5R kits?
Where can you find the C5R kits?
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Originally Posted by DeeGee
I believe they were from an NSX. It was anice installation but looked expensive
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Someone in California has put the C6 headlight on a C5. Someone posted picture of a car show and there were pics of the conversion.
I will do a search to see if I can find the thread.
I will do a search to see if I can find the thread.
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c5r light kit
Originally Posted by EclipseParadise
Are you talking about the NSX headlights?
Where can you find the C5R kits?
Where can you find the C5R kits?
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The pop up headlights have always been something that attracted me to a Corvette. Has anyone put pop ups on a C6? 
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with the right amount of bodywork on your C5, anything is possible. Seems like it would be one heck of a job.
