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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 02:29 PM
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Really, $40 - $50 for a plastic reflector?

Anyone know of a less expensive source?
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 03:02 PM
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GM just really jacks us don't they? ;-) jk

Try Corvette recycling or your nearest junkyard eg craigslist.
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Originally Posted by Rex Ruby
Really, $40 - $50 for a plastic reflector?

Anyone know of a less expensive source?
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gmpartseast.com $29.70 new

corvetterecycling.com $12.99 used

You must not have looked very hard. There's a couple right there.
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by LoneStarFRC
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gmpartseast.com $29.70 new

corvetterecycling.com $12.99 used

You must not have looked very hard. There's a couple right there.
Guess I didn't look hard enough
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 05:25 PM
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Do the make smoked lense covers for this reflector?
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 06:42 PM
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Try a salvage yard.
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 06:56 PM
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Over the years, a lot of sports cars have been built by raiding the parts bin so to speak. My Brit cars are examples. From what I have learned, GM went a different route with the C5. Most of the car is unique as parts go. I guess they figure that is worth a premium price. I bet the reflector won't be found on a Chevy Cavalier??

But I agree, look for a used one. The difference between new and used C5 parts is dramatic to say the least.
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 07:27 PM
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Looks at gmpartshouse.com also.
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If you want to try something different, I think JW Motoring offers an LED, lighted reflector mod. However, I'm not sure if the mod comes with the modified reflector or just the LED lights.
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Originally Posted by MSG C5
If you want to try something different, I think JW Motoring offers an LED, lighted reflector mod. However, I'm not sure if the mod comes with the modified reflector or just the LED lights.
Reflector NOT included, you have send them yours.
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Try Marc at Vettnuts, always parting out cars. Also you can try the f/s section of this forum and find someone parting a car out. Just my 2cents, L8R ZFLASH
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