PIAA install?????? For 03 Convertable
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PIAA install?????? For 03 Convertable
I have a 03 convertable, and planning to install the PIAA's in it. And I am confused, do I need to get brackets for it or not? The car has facory installed lights.
Do I still need new brackets???
THanks
Do I still need new brackets???
THanks
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From: Kingsport Tn
your lights
I have them in my 03 coupe they used the stock brackets jusr screwed the housings to them using the stock mounts so no you dont need them at all save your money for another goody and by the way they are awesome you will never go back after using them
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If you don't mind, please post pics of this installation. I don't have experience with the PIAAs personally and would like to get your opinion on fitment, ease of installation and output.
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From: Bugs Bunny should'a made a left turn here
don't do PIAAs! especially if you already have stock fogs. get an HID kit for the fogs for greater light output. the reflector PIAAs have a HUGE oncoming glare whereas the OEMs have a sweet sharp cutoff the puts light on the road.
here is a side by side of PIAA 1100x and OEM w/HID.
here is a side by side of PIAA 1100x and OEM w/HID.
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PIAAs are a driving pattern. The Spot beam is perfect for long rural highways. My new Hella Mirco DE Xenons have the same pattern....except they'll melt a hole in your wall. It all depends on the driver's intended purpose.
IMO, Cars that see long interstate trips should invest in the Driving pattern, while daily drivers that stay close to home would benifit best from the fog pattern.
....I have both because i'm cool like that.
IMO, Cars that see long interstate trips should invest in the Driving pattern, while daily drivers that stay close to home would benifit best from the fog pattern.
....I have both because i'm cool like that.
don't do PIAAs! especially if you already have stock fogs. get an HID kit for the fogs for greater light output. the reflector PIAAs have a HUGE oncoming glare whereas the OEMs have a sweet sharp cutoff the puts light on the road.
here is a side by side of PIAA 1100x and OEM w/HID.
here is a side by side of PIAA 1100x and OEM w/HID.
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From: Bugs Bunny should'a made a left turn here
PIAAs are a driving pattern. The Spot beam is perfect for long rural highways. My new Hella Mirco DE Xenons have the same pattern....except they'll melt a hole in your wall. It all depends on the driver's intended purpose.
IMO, Cars that see long interstate trips should invest in the Driving pattern, while daily drivers that stay close to home would benifit best from the fog pattern.
....I have both because i'm cool like that.
IMO, Cars that see long interstate trips should invest in the Driving pattern, while daily drivers that stay close to home would benifit best from the fog pattern.
....I have both because i'm cool like that.
if you have an oncoming pic of the PIAAs, please post it. i had a pic but i can't find it now. i'll do some searching around.
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Driving lights are supposed to be mounted high, and aimed sightly down to avoid blinding other drivers. Ideally 20-24" mounting height. Corvettes dont give much of an option for this. I reccomend ONLY using driving lights on roads with limited oncoming traffic.
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From: Bugs Bunny should'a made a left turn here
that's exactly why the OEMs with HIDs are better. don't gotta worry about blinding others.
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