C5R Head light install?
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Instructor
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From: River City USA, East of the Mississippi Peoples Republic of Illinois
C5R Head light install?
Those of you that have installed the C5R style no flip head lights, what am I in store for installing them myself. I do have the tools and the skill (former line mechanic for Chevrolet.) I'm trying to visualize how you would aim them once installed. I love the looks and hate the F-16 style air brake lights. Am I barking up the wrong tree with these lights? Are they well thought of or are they a head ache?
Any help or guidance will be greatly appreciated.
Thank God for Plastic cars!
Any help or guidance will be greatly appreciated.
Thank God for Plastic cars!
Last edited by Bumble Boogie; Sep 30, 2013 at 07:42 PM. Reason: typo
Racer
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Like the depot ones you find on ebay? I have a set , install wasnt horrible they dont fit perfect its as easy as removing the bumper which for me was needed because I had to re drill holes on the brackets. Also fyi do not use normal bulbs they will burn the inner plastic white after a few days youll need to use hids
Burning Brakes
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From: Eagle Rock Missouri
I have depo lights and live them, took me about a hour to install and did not remove the bumper, mine didnt fit perfect but not bad, very pleased with them and really improves look off the c5. If u pm me ill tell u who I bought them from good deal.
Pro
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From: Ontario
Do I really Need HIDS?
I have been following this thread with great interest. I have a set of depo lights that I have not yet installed. I was surprised at the advice: "do not use normal bulbs they will burn the inner plastic white after a few days youll need to use hids"
Are hid's not hotter? Do all Hids fit the depot? I am not challenging the advice at all; rather as a newbie just trying to understand and have a great Vette!
Are hid's not hotter? Do all Hids fit the depot? I am not challenging the advice at all; rather as a newbie just trying to understand and have a great Vette!
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Racer
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yeah hids run alot cooler that normal bulbs. if i remember right the lights have an h7 bulb type so you just need h7 hids. the inside of my headlights litterally have scorch marks inside the clear (now semi white ) covers. i didnt remove my bumper to intall mine but mine are very evenly installed. i think to get them to fit perfectly removing the bumper is the best way to do it