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Dec 20, 2008 | 02:14 PM

bobsride

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Hid bulbs question

I have a '04 Coupe. I have been toying with idea of getting the HID bulbs. What is the groups opinion of these. Are they worth it, more light? I know that I get different hues, but what I want is brighter and the blue look is not important.

How hard are they to install?

Any feedback would be helpful.

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Dec 20, 2008 | 02:19 PM

Mr.Bill

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I installed HID's in my Vette and I have to say it is the way to go, You have a number of options in color, I used 5000K and they still have a slight blue tint, I have never been flashed, I didn't have to reaim the lights, I did my Highs and Lows. There is a GB from jw motoring if you do a search for a great price.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...-motoring.html

Bill K

Dec 20, 2008 | 02:49 PM

sneakelman

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St. Jude Donor '08-'09

Mine are the 6000K, lows and fogs. Best mod you can do, if you drive at night. Simple install if you can turn a wrench.

Dec 20, 2008 | 04:00 PM

NorCalVette Kid

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St. Jude Donor '09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill K

I've yet to do my headlights but have them in my fogs. I use 6000k bulbs in the summer and 3000k yellows for the winter!

Dec 20, 2008 | 09:59 PM

Nick1

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I have HIDs on me 'O4 but had some problems that are now solved. Overall I think that with all the aftermarket halogen bulbs available I would not do the HID install. I was more nuts about brighter lights on my Camaro, now I can live with "simple". It's up to you the install is not that difficult, but you really have to want it.

Dec 21, 2008 | 08:27 AM

ecoman

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Did the fogs and low beams on my 2000 vert was not hard at all and made a huge difference.Got them from jonothan here on the forum. Here is a pic showing the difference

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Dec 21, 2008 | 08:39 AM

fireman591

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This thread has some great info:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...e-awesome.html

Dec 21, 2008 | 12:54 PM

diyguy

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For some of the best pics of what you can expect with the difference between the HID's and anything else...
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GO HERE - See POST # 52

Some people have reported problems with the up/down function of the lights and there are several work arounds for it. Mine... I did nothing.. Just plugged um in and have not had a single problem. I did up the fuses to 15 amp though.

Last edited by diyguy; Dec 21, 2008 at 12:57 PM.