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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 12:30 AM
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I really can't stand the headlight pattern from the stock headlights. Even with HID bulbs i still get hot spots. I'd really like to get a set of projectors but I'd really like to see how the perform before I go carrying a years worth of coin rolls to the bank.
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 02:18 AM
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4300k



4300k + 6000



i don't have a 6k + 6k cutoff pic though, i can take one this weekend if you need.

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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 02:26 AM
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dont have a pic on the ground but there bright i had 8500k with c5r lights

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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 10:59 AM
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jdmvette: are those the Tbryne pop ups?
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 11:10 AM
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mine are the ACA popups.



i know that tbyrne's units had tons of issues with them, but i never had a single one of those problems with mine.
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by jdmvette
mine are the ACA popups.



i know that tbyrne's units had tons of issues with them, but i never had a single one of those problems with mine.
Aside from the tbryne issues, are there any design/constructino difference between the ACA kit?
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 04:00 PM
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Here's a couple, but you can also go to this thread to see a ton more that I took when I installed mine. I think these are the same thing that Tbryne sells.





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My God, that's a clean car!!!
Are Those ACA?
That's exactly what i'm looking for. Thanks.

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Here's a couple, but you can also go to this thread to see a ton more that I took when I installed mine. I think these are the same thing that Tbryne sells.


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Originally Posted by TheRadioFlyer
Are Those ACA?
I couldn't tell you for certain if they are ACA, but I'm almost positive they are the same thing that Tbyrne sells. I got mine from a former vendor who's name is generally forbidden to speak.

Anyway, it's my understanding that Tbyrne and Corvette Garage sells the same thing as what's on my car.
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by BarneePhife
I couldn't tell you for certain if they are ACA, but I'm almost positive they are the same thing that Tbyrne sells. I got mine from a former vendor who's name is generally forbidden to speak.

Anyway, it's my understanding that Tbyrne and Corvette Garage sells the same thing as what's on my car.
jim,

if you look at the lettering at the bottom of your lense, you should see the "ACA" manufacturer's name on it.



this pic wasn't taken close enough to show up, but it's there.
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Originally Posted by jdmvette
jim,

if you look at the lettering at the bottom of your lense, you should see the "ACA" manufacturer's name on it.


You're right. Here it is. Yes, TheRadioFlyer, mine are ACA for certain.

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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 02:19 AM
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Originally Posted by BarneePhife
I couldn't tell you for certain if they are ACA, but I'm almost positive they are the same thing that Tbyrne sells. I got mine from a former vendor who's name is generally forbidden to speak.

Anyway, it's my understanding that Tbyrne and Corvette Garage sells the same thing as what's on my car.
I never understood what happened to that guy? If you can't speak about it on here would you pm me about it?
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 03:29 AM
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Originally Posted by jdmvette

I have a question about this picture. Is that a clear lens cover over the stock headlight assembly or was the whole light assembly part of your HID package? If it's just a clear cover, where do you get them?
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 03:31 AM
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the clear cover comes integrated in the whole projector replacement housing. they're at www.corvettegarage.com
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 03:33 AM
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I never understood what happened to that guy? If you can't speak about it on here would you pm me about it?
do an archive search for not-mee
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 03:51 AM
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I'm not finding anything JD. Did you?
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 03:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Junkman2008
I'm not finding anything JD. Did you?
they're on the front page, my man!

http://www.corvettegarage.com/produc...-corvette.html

Finally, a DOT compliant High Intensity Discharge (HID) projection headlight assembly kit for the 1997-2004 C5 and Z06 Corvette! Performance is truly outstanding! The stock headlights on the C5 have long been an area of concern for drivers, with the low beams delivering only 1000 lumens and the high beams just 1700 lumens. Our HID kit is rated at 3200 lumens for the low beams and 2500 for the high beams! Plus, thanks to a special 'C5 circuit' designed into the wiring harness, the low beams remain on with the highs for added illumination!

Our HID kits incorporate German optics, polycarbonate lenses, OEM-quality precision-crafted headlamp/projection assemblies, and custom wiring harnesses developed exclusively for the 5th generation Corvette. The HID harness is "plug and play" with no wire cutting, soldering, or crimping required.

Included in kit: right and left headlamp assemblies, Philips ballasts, bulbs, wiring harnesses, mounting hardware, instructions and DOT certificate.

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Choose from Chrome or Black housing.
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Originally Posted by jdmvette
No not those (those are on my wish list!), I'm talking about results from that archive search....! I'm not finding anything and I'm nosey!
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that's a good price for the pop up kit.
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by TheRadioFlyer
that's a good price for the pop up kit.
It's a gorgeous looking kit, especially the black ones. JDM's Vette was the first one that I saw them on. Man they're sweet! It looks like getting a hold of them from the manufacturer is harder than the install.
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