C5 headlights... Recommendations?
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C5 headlights... Recommendations?
Driving back from a cruise night last night, noticed that the stock C5 headlights sucked on back twisty roads. I had pulled over at one point to make sure they were clean 
. I was curious who makes a replacement for a C5? I need to replace with a stock style headlamp with a lot more output? We ended up for most of the ride with the highbeams on.
Any suggestions, pics or links would be very much appreciated!
Thanks!
Sixty4.....Mark.
. I was curious who makes a replacement for a C5? I need to replace with a stock style headlamp with a lot more output? We ended up for most of the ride with the highbeams on.Any suggestions, pics or links would be very much appreciated!
Thanks!
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You can replace your low beam bulbs with HID's using your existing lights I have been using them since 2002 as they produce a lot more light. The main problem is that the stock lenses scatter light. You need to adjust the beam lower so you don't blind on coming traffic. There is a company that makes a stock head lamp using HID's that has lenses to focus the light correctly and is DOT legal.
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better lights
You could run a search for different types and opinions. This is a fairly hot topic of discussion. Check out this thread for starters:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2119145
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2119145
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You could run a search for different types and opinions. This is a fairly hot topic of discussion. Check out this thread for starters:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2119145
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2119145
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I run HID fog lights on my Z... I love them!! I am thinking about installing HIDs in my low beams so I have a bit more light but for now I just run the fogs... I pass cops all the time and never get a second look!! They are pretty bright!!
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You can replace your low beam bulbs with HID's using your existing lights I have been using them since 2002 as they produce a lot more light. The main problem is that the stock lenses scatter light. You need to adjust the beam lower so you don't blind on coming traffic. There is a company that makes a stock head lamp using HID's that has lenses to focus the light correctly and is DOT legal.
