Will concealed headlights ever come back?

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Mar 7, 2009 | 12:54 AM

techristian

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Will concealed headlights ever come back?

That's what a few people told me that they liked about C5 over C6...THE CONCEALED headlights. They miss them on the C6.

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Mar 7, 2009 | 01:05 AM

corvettepete

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I just bought a '99 coupe. A friend who is not really into cars, likes my 'vette. One of the reasons - the flip-up headlights. A Corvette should have flip-up headlights. Almost like a Lamborghini without "Lamborghini" doors.

Mar 7, 2009 | 01:29 AM

FiberglassFan

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I agree, nice lines when lights are off is impossible to beat.

Mar 7, 2009 | 01:38 AM

humvet

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The popups will not come back IMO. Just like T-tops and split windows, technology has moved on.

Mar 7, 2009 | 01:40 AM

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I'd have to say the non-popups are here to stay. But I wouldn't mind seeing a return to the hideaways either.

Mar 7, 2009 | 01:45 AM

Mr. Lau

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non-popups give the Corvette a more aggressive look, but the popups give it a more.....streamlined look (when they're down of course!)

Mar 7, 2009 | 01:48 AM

JETZ

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Pop ups, are 'air brakes', I never use them, and I have HIDs!
...but I have Hid. fogs too!

Mar 7, 2009 | 01:57 AM

iurutherford

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I don't see them coming back. I like how they look on my car but they do look dated.

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Mar 7, 2009 | 02:05 AM

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I'm going to be okay with this kind of "dated".

I love my pop-ups.

Mar 7, 2009 | 02:31 AM

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Pop ups are one of those design features that give a car a classic look IMHO.

I guess modern regulations have killed them off. Here in UK its to do with pedestrian safety.

Mar 7, 2009 | 02:40 AM

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jdmvette

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while i'd never say never, it's most likely that popups are gone for good.

Mar 7, 2009 | 02:58 AM

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molten vett

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JMc

I'm going to be okay with this kind of "dated".

I love my pop-ups.

Some of the best lights i've seen on a c5 where did you get them?

Mar 7, 2009 | 03:00 AM

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dobewillie

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pop ups are the coolest

Mar 7, 2009 | 03:01 AM

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2000lambovette

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People have been making non pop ups for C-5`s. So maybe someone should design a pop up for a C-6 it might help improve the looks some.

Mar 7, 2009 | 03:36 AM

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cor28vettes

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Nope

The bigger Q is will GM ever come back.

Mar 7, 2009 | 06:09 AM

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02 C5man

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I hate to say so but I think they're gone for good. The C5 was one of the last hold outs of the pop up lights.

I agree that the concealed headlight have the C5 a smoother look unlike the "shrimp eye" headlights on the C6.

Mar 7, 2009 | 07:54 AM

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BobbyG

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JMc

I'm going to be okay with this kind of "dated".

I love my pop-ups.

Great looking design, care to share where you purchased them?

Mar 7, 2009 | 09:46 AM

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Oldvetter

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I agree, they are gone for good. Changing regulations allowing aerodynamic clear covers over lights killed them.

Popups are heavy, complicated, and expensive and now offer NO benefits.