LED C5 lights
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LED C5 lights
Has anybody seen these things actually installed on a C5? http://everythingcarparts.com/97-04-...ly-chrome.html
I have successfully managed to break the headlight adjusters in my '01 and I don't really feel like paying $500 apiece (used) for the new assemblies (you can't just buy the adjusters, apparently) They do not look that good in the pics, but maybe in person???????
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I have successfully managed to break the headlight adjusters in my '01 and I don't really feel like paying $500 apiece (used) for the new assemblies (you can't just buy the adjusters, apparently) They do not look that good in the pics, but maybe in person???????
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Did you see them in person? That was my question. Plenty of LED lights, in chrome-trimmed settings, are standard on new cars these days, and some look pretty good to me. These looked a bit dopey, but I really want someone who has actually seen them to give their opinion.
With all due respect, the radioflyer lights are way too $$$$ (not that he did not put a lot of work in them), and in some of those pictures I don't think the fit is all that great. To each their own.
With all due respect, the radioflyer lights are way too $$$$ (not that he did not put a lot of work in them), and in some of those pictures I don't think the fit is all that great. To each their own.
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Don't waste your money. Those aren't going to be bright enough for headlights.
The HID version is ugly (IMO), but does produce light.
The HID version is ugly (IMO), but does produce light.
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These things were discussed in another thread already
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...ied-these.html
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Those would look better on the Mars Rover... 
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You mean the DEPOS? In a perverse sense, I kinda like the chrome ones which seem to not show the frog-eye look that the black/painted/C5R lights seem to have. Many Japanese (the 03-07 Accord, for example)and even German cars have somewhat similar lights although not quite so "cheap" looking. I understand the DEPOS are fragile -- but then I could go through 4 sets before paying off the radioflyer lights 
All this would be moot if I hadn't been a clod and busted the "goldenrods."
All this would be moot if I hadn't been a clod and busted the "goldenrods."
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These things were discussed in another thread already
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...ied-these.html
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But it is your money - if you like them, and can find someone that will vouch for them, put them on your car. I have not seen them on a C5 at any of the numerous shows I have attended, and maybe there is a good reason for that. I'm just going on what they look like in the picture on that link - too ricey for me.
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I would ask for a Technical Spec sheet on the lights before I put down a dime on those. There are bright enough LED's out there that would work, but I doubt if those are, but without some specs no one knows...
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