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Old 12-13-2009, 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 09-05-2016, 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!
Old 09-05-2016, 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.
Old 09-06-2016, 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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yes many years ago, 2 amber indicators each side easy mod.
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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
Old 09-06-2016, 05:09 PM
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Is there any video of these in operation?
Old 09-07-2016, 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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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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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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Mine are also sequential. I also had the Euro 'T84' headlights before going with my ACA's.

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It was an easy conversion; get the harness and plug it in. Looks great.


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