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Old Aug 15, 2014 | 05:46 PM
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So are these modded halo tails any count? And if so what's the best place to purchase? Thx all
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I've had them on my last two C5s and IMO, they look awesome. I got mine from HRW Motorsports - great service and a very good price.
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Originally Posted by porterhouse
So are these modded halo tails any count? And if so what's the best place to purchase? Thx all
Not sure what you mean by "any count" but here are a few specifics:

Each tail light contains 28 high-flux LEDs in the center section and four 5mm bulb-type LEDs in the Halo ring.

Each tail lights has a load resistor built-in to simulate the load of a incandescent bulb which prevents hyperflash (the bulb-out indicator)

We are the inventor of the "Halo mod" as well as several other modifications and have the most experience modifying and repairing these lights.

Order your LED tail lights from us here:
http://shop.radioflyerinnovations.co...Lights-011.htm
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Old Aug 16, 2014 | 07:32 AM
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[QUOTE=theradioflyer;1587605319]Not sure what you mean by "any count" but here are a few specifics:



LOL!! "Any Count" is DEEP Southern speak for "Are they worth having" or "Are they any good"

Finally.....a question I knew the answer to!



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Old Aug 16, 2014 | 08:01 AM
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Man those halos look so sick. Thanx for all the replies and pics. My c5z is yellow so im up in the air on the halos vs blackout kit. Maybe I could do both lol. Yea guys im busted on the southern thing. Not ur typical red neck dumba$$ tho, I don't own a ford. Thx "y'all"



LOL!! "Any Count" is DEEP Southern speak for "Are they worth having" or "Are they any good"

Guys thanx so much for the warm welcome and those halos look so good. Yes im from the deep south but im not a dumba$$, I don't own a ford. Anyways my c5z is yellow and im unsure on the halos vs blackout kit.if I do blackout ill need to tint window also. Thx again "y'all"

Finally.....a question I knew the answer to!



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Old Aug 16, 2014 | 09:19 AM
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Quality is great on the halos. We're so confident in them that we back them with a 1 year warranty. Issues are rare. We sell more halos than any other seller, so you'll find a better price with us as well.

Check them out:

http://www.jwmotorsportsllc.com/C5-C...-Free_p_9.html

Contact me direct with any questions.
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Old Aug 16, 2014 | 09:24 AM
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I knew exactly what he was asking, just like zete means "did you eat." This was a Goerge Wallace the commedian line.
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Halo's that have been painted.... they look great!



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Old Aug 16, 2014 | 09:29 AM
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i just put mine on and while i plan on tinting them they look so good i have left them stock so far. The light output is hilarious, i blinded myself and my fiance when pressing the brakes to test them out
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tcruse, are yours tinted? you do it yourself with nightshade? hows the output after tinting, still better than stock i bet.
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Originally Posted by AriochLS1
tcruse, are yours tinted? you do it yourself with nightshade? hows the output after tinting, still better than stock i bet.
Output with them being painted it still pretty good. My lights were painted by the shop that's did my hood, spoiler and fenders. Their painted and cleared so you can actually wax them like the rest of the car.




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As you can see in that truck stall that's lit up really good you can see them pretty clear. At night seeing them isn't a problem at all

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I have the theradioflyer lights on my car and they are next to amazing, lot's of people asking about them and well they are just stunning!
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Originally Posted by JW@JWMotoring.com
Quality is great on the halos. We're so confident in them that we back them with a 1 year warranty. Issues are rare. We sell more halos than any other seller, so you'll find a better price with us as well.

Check them out:

http://www.jwmotorsportsllc.com/C5-C...-Free_p_9.html

Contact me direct with any questions.
I have a hyperflash harness already installed to avoid having to use load resistors (with their unnecessary heat and extra current consumption). Are your halo tail lights free from built-in load resistors?

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Old Aug 16, 2014 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by sfc rick
were r those from..car looks killer
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Originally Posted by JW@JWMotoring.com
Quality is great on the halos. We're so confident in them that we back them with a 1 year warranty. Issues are rare. We sell more halos than any other seller, so you'll find a better price with us as well.

Check them out:

http://www.jwmotorsportsllc.com/C5-C...-Free_p_9.html

Contact me direct with any questions.
Are the taillight with the Halo mod a simple plug and play? or is some type of modification required?
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Are the taillight with the Halo mod a simple plug and play? or is some type of modification required?
Simple plug and play.
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I have a hyperflash harness already installed to avoid having to use load resistors (with their unnecessary heat and extra current consumption). Are your halo tail lights free from built-in load resistors?

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Originally Posted by zdeckich
Are the taillight with the Halo mod a simple plug and play? or is some type of modification required?
They have the load resistors built in and most don't experience hyperflash, but some do. Remember, we're modifying them from the way they were designed to work.

No matter where you buy them from when they're modified, hyperflash is a possibility. We just like to let you know before purchasing instead of it being a surprise after installation.

They are plug n play. You simply remove the bulb and plug in the tails.
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Originally Posted by GCG
I have a hyperflash harness already installed to avoid having to use load resistors (with their unnecessary heat and extra current consumption). Are your halo tail lights free from built-in load resistors?

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All of the LED tail lights have load resistors. If you already have the hyperflash bypass harness installed, the resistors can be easily disconnected by cutting the wires and removing the resistor.
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