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Old Dec 13, 2009 | 04:25 PM
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I have the red/clear ones with the harness in stock and available for immediate shipment. I don't have them on my web site, but I do have them....sorry I can't remember off the top of my head how much they are, but if you're interested, give me a call or send me a PM.

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Old Sep 5, 2016 | 03:29 PM
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Hey guys I have my C5 in the shop right now and the rear bumper was put on with the diffuser and my "guy" said that the reverse lights would look very tacky if he put them on. I am looking to go with the Euro lights so I can use the reverse lights for the clear portions on the two inner light housings. Has anyone done this yet? Will I need a separate wiring harness to do this or can I just use the existing reverse light setup with the housings? Help!
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Old Sep 5, 2016 | 11:46 PM
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That's how a factory euro car would be and the reason for the red/clear lights.

According to the service manual the backup lamp sockets are different between the US/Japan and Europe versions.
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Old Sep 6, 2016 | 01:07 AM
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I had them on my Z, I liked them but the surfaces started to flake after a year.
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Old Sep 6, 2016 | 05:02 PM
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yes many years ago, 2 amber indicators each side easy mod.
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Old Sep 6, 2016 | 05:04 PM
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I have Red/Clear on my 99 and have for years...I have a harness with bulbs for sale if you are interested....at least I am 99% sure its home in the garage...PM me if you are interested
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Old Sep 6, 2016 | 05:09 PM
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Is there any video of these in operation?
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Old Sep 7, 2016 | 06:55 PM
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In Europe it's usually prefered the american C5 rear.
Even some people here (Europe) hate the C5's euro rear so much that they dare to say it's 'GM's abortion for europe'.

However, seems a lot of people in USA like euro rear

I like both, mine is C5 euro stock.
Lights here work a bit different:

This is my C5 when I bought it


and this is how it works


My conclusion:
'We like what we dont have, or at least what seems exotic/rare'

For the red/orange lights lovers, bad news: it's discontinued and even hard to find here (as many other euro specific parts).
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Old Sep 7, 2016 | 07:50 PM
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No offense meant Avgvsta, but I hate what they do with the rear fogs. Your's is the best pic I've seen of them. I had the euro's on my previous C5, with sequentials as well!
Your car looks great however!
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Old Sep 7, 2016 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by chasboy
No offense meant Avgvsta, but I hate what they do with the rear fogs. Your's is the best pic I've seen of them. I had the euro's on my previous C5, with sequentials as well!
Your car looks great however!
No offense taken
In Europe, rear fog lights is a must.
Seems GM didnt think too much about it (they did the same for euro camaro, in fact its the same fog light used in camaro/vette).

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Old Sep 8, 2016 | 03:34 AM
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Mine are also sequential. I also had the Euro 'T84' headlights before going with my ACA's.

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Old Sep 8, 2016 | 09:30 AM
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It was an easy conversion; get the harness and plug it in. Looks great.


Last edited by nvusgt; Sep 8, 2016 at 09:31 AM.
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Old Feb 12, 2025 | 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by DeeGee
Did you not keep the reds?

Its a 5 minute fix
How would I go about getting rid of the euro style? I have led replacements which don’t require the extra turning signal bulb.
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Old Feb 17, 2025 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Dpandolfi
How would I go about getting rid of the euro style? I have led replacements which don’t require the extra turning signal bulb.
There is a white wire coming out of the brake pedal switch. This wire links brake function to the turn signal circuit. To convert to euro, this wire is cut. To restore North American Spec, re-connect this wire. If there is an aftermarket euro conversion harness for the tail lights, disconnect and remove that harness.
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