Ultimate light upgrade thread...
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They already have plug-ins that flash, maybe you can find a way to sequence it!
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17,'19,'22
Alright, probably to the disappointment of many, I picked up some Silverstar Ultras for high and low over the weekend. I'd like to try these first, and when they go, maybe I'll go to HIDs.
Are there any choices for foglights between stock and HID?
First major upgrade will be the Halos, with the "Radioflyer" mod. Debating on whether to order the modded ones through Brian @ FIA performance and Jon (koldnrg) or just trying it myself.
For those of you who don't know, the "Radioflyer" mod is set where the "halo" only portion of the light is on with the parking lights, the centers only come on with the brake/turn signal. Brian and Jon teamed up so you could buy the lights from Brian and Jon would perform the mod. I think Radioflyer is still doing the mod if you already have the lights.
Maybe I should wait until he finishes his current ones and get Radioflyer to mod mine! Really like the idea of the cove lights to the throttle, but not many would get to see them up-close fully-lit! 
Maybe hook them into your sound sensitive system instead?
Hey Radioflyer, got an idea for you while you're digging in there: Sequence the outer halo rings to blink for the turn signals like a sine wave: inner light - top half and outer - bottom half, then inner - bottom half and outer - top half! Think you can do it?!
Are there any choices for foglights between stock and HID?
First major upgrade will be the Halos, with the "Radioflyer" mod. Debating on whether to order the modded ones through Brian @ FIA performance and Jon (koldnrg) or just trying it myself.
For those of you who don't know, the "Radioflyer" mod is set where the "halo" only portion of the light is on with the parking lights, the centers only come on with the brake/turn signal. Brian and Jon teamed up so you could buy the lights from Brian and Jon would perform the mod. I think Radioflyer is still doing the mod if you already have the lights.
Maybe I should wait until he finishes his current ones and get Radioflyer to mod mine!
Really like the idea of the cove lights to the throttle, but not many would get to see them up-close fully-lit! Maybe hook them into your sound sensitive system instead?
Hey Radioflyer, got an idea for you while you're digging in there: Sequence the outer halo rings to blink for the turn signals like a sine wave: inner light - top half and outer - bottom half, then inner - bottom half and outer - top half! Think you can do it?!
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Well, again, I don't think I want to get into the HIDs yet. I just wanted a little better lighting. And with the Xenons aftermarket kits not being street legal (your website), I don't want the hassle when trying to pass inspection.
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Note: ANY xenon kit installed an a reflector or projector that was not originally designed for Xenon use is considered illegal. However it's up to the officered discretion to decide if it's worth it or not to ticket you. Here in Houston, I've yet to see or hear of anyone being so much as warned about xenons as long as they're aimed properly.
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The euro headlights are significantly better pattern, cut off and output. I believe they can also be upgraded to xenons without the horrible glare and still maintain a reasonable cut off.
Note: ANY xenon kit installed an a reflector or projector that was not originally designed for Xenon use is considered illegal. However it's up to the officered discretion to decide if it's worth it or not to ticket you. Here in Houston, I've yet to see or hear of anyone being so much as warned about xenons as long as they're aimed properly.
Note: ANY xenon kit installed an a reflector or projector that was not originally designed for Xenon use is considered illegal. However it's up to the officered discretion to decide if it's worth it or not to ticket you. Here in Houston, I've yet to see or hear of anyone being so much as warned about xenons as long as they're aimed properly.
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you can find them all over ebay now, that's where i got this one.
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I was wondering what one would look like with a blackout lens. (different lighting pattern?) Do you have any night shots?
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The euro headlights are significantly better pattern, cut off and output. I believe they can also be upgraded to xenons without the horrible glare and still maintain a reasonable cut off.
Note: ANY xenon kit installed an a reflector or projector that was not originally designed for Xenon use is considered illegal. However it's up to the officered discretion to decide if it's worth it or not to ticket you. Here in Houston, I've yet to see or hear of anyone being so much as warned about xenons as long as they're aimed properly.
Note: ANY xenon kit installed an a reflector or projector that was not originally designed for Xenon use is considered illegal. However it's up to the officered discretion to decide if it's worth it or not to ticket you. Here in Houston, I've yet to see or hear of anyone being so much as warned about xenons as long as they're aimed properly.
jdmvette, what do you have in the pics you posted on the 1st page?
As for the officer discretion, in the small towns I drive through, I think they would decide it was worth it every time!
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That's exactly the one I want. Would you be willing to sell it to me?
Radioflyer, check the 'bay for the different styles. There is a chrome and a smoked housing versions floating out there, just waiting to be modded! 
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At this rate, i'm going to have to play the powerball again....
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...661&highlight=
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...669&highlight=
there's plenty here though.
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1977244
I think I found the solution to the cove lights: It's a combination of a resistor and capacitor to regulate voltage fluxtuations and output. still testing to get exact numbers.
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Custom headlight thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1977244
I think I found the solution to the cove lights: It's a combination of a resistor and capacitor to regulate voltage fluxtuations and output. still testing to get exact numbers.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1977244
I think I found the solution to the cove lights: It's a combination of a resistor and capacitor to regulate voltage fluxtuations and output. still testing to get exact numbers.
Are you doing a thread on that as well? Or will I be able to buy the "kit" from you like I'd rather do,
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Also what exhaust system are you running? (this will dictate the resistor nessicary, although i may end up using a variable resistor in the kits)