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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 05:55 PM
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I have hesitated changing out my headlights on my 02 from stock to HID, but it's time. I need the extra light at night-my eyes are not what they use to be.

Is there a particular brand that is better and is there any necessary modifications to change the lights out?

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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 07:06 PM
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I installed the ACA HID projector housings in the wife's C5 - she has difficulty driving at night also. The ACA's allow her to drive at night once again. I have another set ready to go on my C5. Unfortunately, these are hard to come by right now. Here's my install thread.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...otsa-pics.html
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 07:15 PM
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here is some info

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...e-awesome.html
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 07:27 PM
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dam gettin to old have to be home before street lights come on man this sounds familiar so head lights are not a problem for me
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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Just put them in last week ! OMG their bright,worth every $$$$,easy install! get JW MOTORING.COM he is a supporting vendor on this site under the name of Jhonathan W or just do a search under HID and you will find him . He helped me out big time!!
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 09:33 PM
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get a bulb HID replacement kit from one of our forum vendors but make sure it has the resistor to allow your headlamp doors to close normally.
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 08:01 AM
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Take advantage of the Christmas sale I have on these HIDs. www.jwmotoring.com
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Thanks to all) Jhonathan W_ I sent you a PM
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check out www.jwmotoring.com, you can get everything you need. I would recomend you go for the low beams and fog lights together if you can, his prices are awesome right now with the group purchase. You can also pick up an HID harness and resistor to make the headlight doors close from him. in all honestly the harness I bought wasn't long enough to reach both lights and I had to modify it to make it all work. the resistor he sells is awesome, it plugs right in, doesn't generate much heat at all, and fits perfectly right behind the headlight doors.
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