Hi everyone I just bought my Z06 2 weeks ago and I have been reading this forum religiously and I feel that HIDs are a must.

Coming from a Newbie standpoint I dont know what the difference is between Kits being sold on Ebay vs. Kits being sold by a vendor on this forum.

 

if you're comparing "bulb swap" HID kits, then there is no difference..... just the amount of money that you spend, $144.00 as opposed to $275.00....

now there IS a difference between the "bulb swap" HID kits and the ACA projector HID housings.....

 

i have his kit for my fogs.


100% happy with it.

 

I have just installed the flea-bay HID BULBS, not the projector kits that sell for significantly more money.

I can tell you without hesitation, the light (I got the 6000k bulbs) are far superior to the Toshiba HIR bulbs which many here have swapped out after trying Slyvania Silverstars and various other combinations of trying to find a decent way to light the road ahead - a major problem all us seem to have on the C5 headlights.

I agree though, the Flea-Bay $144 shipped bulbs are just that.. They are true HID bulbs with ballasts and very high intensity bulbs. I've had no problem with them yet AND have no complaints from others flashing me thinking I am blinding them thinking I've got the high beams on..

Now, having said all of this, there are those that will bad-mouth this kit till pigs fly. Granted, they are NOT HID systems, but the best dang alternative on the cheap for FINALLY getting acceptable lighting out in front of the car, and without blinding oncoming cars or cars in front of me.

Even put it to the test. Had my kid ahead and he said no big deal, then we got on opposing (head on) and said it was a little brighter, but was in no way 'blinding' nor did he think I must have had my bright lights on.

Your choice - My vote is "best thing I've found yet" short of very expensive "true HID conversion kits".

Good Luck

 

I love 'em! if you really want a great upgrade buy the euro housings and get the bixenon h4's unbeliveable the differance!

 

Please help a newby out - what is flea-bay???

 

Thanks for the definition

 

I have the 6000K Fogs, and 6000K Low beams. They are the BOMB !

My install + pics at night
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1687872

Toque

 

they are the same exact thing. there is nothing that makes the HID kit specific to the corvette to warrant the extra $150. that being said I ordered mine off ebay from nissanpower

 

So basically no body has had a problem with these lights not poping down after the nissangtrpower HIDs have been installed?

 

So basically no body has had a problem with these lights not poping down after the nissangtrpower HIDs have been installed?

 

I have them also and have no problem with the doors going down. The best addition yet to my car.

 

The ones I bought from an ebay vendor work great, but you do have to flash it to brights before the doors will retract. As often as I drive in the dark, this's no biggie to me. The light is WAY better, and I got mine for $120 shipped. There was a thread about changing a couple of the fuses from 10, to 20 amps, that would solve the door problem, but it didn't work for me.

 

I paid $149 from a website that sells kits... got the 4300k as they are closest to the 4200's I loved in my old 350Z. The package arrived Friday.

Once they are installed next weekend I will post some pics.

 

Installed now for a couple months.... no issues here with my head lights going down.

Toque

 

Yes, $135 complete including shipping and insurance. That is for one system. I am just doing my low beams to check them out. Then might add high beams or fogs once I am happy with them.

 

i have euro housings and bought bi-xenon's for it...the two are the best upgrade available...my piaa 1100x's look yellow now compared to them at 6000k

 

You do not want HIDs for high beams. The problem with HIDs is they take a while to heat up and produce a full light beam. This problem is why you do not want them for your high beams. One good thing about the projector kits is they give you a wire bridge to go to a 4 light system when you use the high beams. This ensures when the high beams come on and then are shut off the HIDs stay lit the entire time. This ensures that you are not driving in the dark when you switch between low and high beams. I can offer this experience because my DD 2003 Blazer has the bulb swap HIDs, and my vette had the projector kit from ACA.

 

Lots of good information. I don't understand the relationship between installing HID bulbs and the headlight assembly not moving up and down properly. Is it electrical or mechanical?
Thanks

 

With OEM cars that feature HID lights, the headlight housing is self-leveling so that going up or down hills, etc doesnt blind oncoming traffic. In fact, in many european countries, the cars are configured so that the headlight angle can be adjusted according to oncoming traffic and visibility conditions.