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Jun 14, 2012 | 03:35 PM

sprint22m

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Head Light Upgrades

Are there any head light upgrades available for the C5? I want to keep the flip up style light. The bulbs aren't very bright and are a little dangerous in my opinion. They do need to be aimed up a little higher but even with the brights on it's pretty hard to see distance. I haven't begun to look so ideas would be great... Thanks

Jun 14, 2012 | 03:49 PM

02z06dave

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http://shop.radioflyerinnovations.com/Products_c2.htm

hes got a couple choices. great vendor. you used to be able to aca's on ebay for about 270 with hid lows but they dont have them on there anymore. glad i bought mine when they still had them

Jun 14, 2012 | 03:52 PM

c5vetteguy

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Do a search for Sun Guns. Besides these, there are several options.

Jun 14, 2012 | 04:03 PM

rbrumm

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Just picked some Xeon hid lamps with plug & play ballast 4500k I think. Nice bright white. They work great. $60.00 for the low beam pair. Got them a a vett car show.

Jun 14, 2012 | 04:07 PM

jpandes

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Look around for the ACA Projector lights. I got a set on ebay for around $280. I love them!

Jun 14, 2012 | 08:50 PM

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Jun 14, 2012 | 11:33 PM

ALLEGRO

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I chose the 9005 mod and to use Silver Stars. Much improvement with little cost.

Jun 14, 2012 | 11:41 PM

_r2h

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Look into a 9011 and 9012 bulbs. They can be modded to fit your stock bulbs.

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Jun 14, 2012 | 11:41 PM

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I installed the High-Wattage Euro kit a few years ago - could not be happier.

http://www.pfyc.com/pc/VT1003/VTLIGH...+Corvette.html

Jun 14, 2012 | 11:45 PM

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VETJAZZ

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I just replaced the stock bulbs with HIRs. http://hirheadlights.com/
HUGH improvement without changing the original style.

I also added this harness so low beams stay on when you go to high beams.

http://shop.radioflyerinnovations.co...arness-003.htm

And - it can be done for around $100!!

Jun 15, 2012 | 02:32 AM

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Qweklain

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There are plenty of choices that work great as many here have pointed out. However, you definitely get what you pay for these days.

In my opinion, RadioFlyer is without a doubt the best choice, great service, and you are supporting a forum member!

Jun 15, 2012 | 02:33 AM

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Like Chreo I fitted Euros although mine are T85 left hand dippers for UK. I fitted the high wattage harness but I've only ever used stock H4 55/65s which work for me. It's a much better shaped beam than stock

Jun 15, 2012 | 02:41 AM

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Light Cannons

Jun 15, 2012 | 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 02z06dave

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Originally Posted by Qweklain

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Light Cannons

Thank you for the kind words guys

Jun 15, 2012 | 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by JW@JWMotoring.com

Get in
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-p...-from-jwm.html

http://shop.jwmotoring.com/product.s...8&categoryId=4

Here's a little tip for you regarding your Website because I flat out can't read it. Accessibility standards (W3.org) state that using red on a Web page, especially against dark backgrounds, makes text invisible to people with color blindness. People who can't read Web pages normally move on and find a site they can. For accessibility reasons the W3C standards argue against using red for any text. Search engines look for this type of accessibility problem when ranking sites.

Just something to think about.

Jun 15, 2012 | 09:04 AM

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Never thought of that and my father is color blind. I will have to check that info out.

Jun 15, 2012 | 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JW@JWMotoring.com

Never thought of that and my father is color blind. I will have to check that info out.

It should be a very simple change. A single line of code on the CSS should take care of it across the entire site. Thanks for checking into it.

Jun 15, 2012 | 12:13 PM

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jpranchranger

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Thank you for the kind words guys

how much are these lights?

Jun 15, 2012 | 12:16 PM

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Here is another we offer. The Sun Guns. If anyone here is going to the NCCO show tomorrow in Norman OK you can see them in person

Just come to the JWM tent/booth and request to see them.

Jun 15, 2012 | 12:28 PM

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TheRadioFlyer

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The Modified ACA lights are $675 and should be available again Mid July when the new shipment comes in. The modified version features a Bi-xenon projector with superior optics, Much wider pattern and Instant HID high beam: (see link on bottom for more details)

http://shop.radioflyerinnovations.co...2.htm?page=all

Modified ACA GP round 1:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...flyer-gp1.html

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