Notices
C5 General General C5 Corvette and C5 Z06 Discussion not covered in Tech

C5 Fixed Headlight Suggestions?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 30, 2015 | 09:17 PM
  #1  
skewzme's Avatar
skewzme
Thread Starter
Instructor
 
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 128
Likes: 27
Default C5 Fixed Headlight Suggestions?

My first post on this forum. Just bought a 1998 Convertible with 40k miles.
One of the first things I want to do is get rid of the pop up headlights.
Current recommendations?
Couldn't find much on Ebay. Direct links are most appreciated.

Thanks!
Reply
Old May 30, 2015 | 10:45 PM
  #2  
TheVetteCave's Avatar
TheVetteCave
Navigator
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: Kentucky
Default

I plan on doing this at some point:

http://shop.radioflyerinnovations.co...lights-007.htm
Reply
Old May 31, 2015 | 12:13 AM
  #3  
skewzme's Avatar
skewzme
Thread Starter
Instructor
 
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 128
Likes: 27
Default

Originally Posted by TheVetteCave
I plan on doing this at some point:

http://shop.radioflyerinnovations.co...lights-007.htm
Nice look, but far, far too expensive. I've since found some nice looking options in the $300 range.
Reply
Old May 31, 2015 | 12:31 AM
  #4  
ssrallyred's Avatar
ssrallyred
Burning Brakes
 
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 803
Likes: 42
From: Destin Florida
Default

Originally Posted by skewzme
Nice look, but far, far too expensive. I've since found some nice looking options in the $300 range.
Link Please.
Reply
Old May 31, 2015 | 12:41 AM
  #5  
JETZ's Avatar
JETZ
Le Mans Master
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 8,080
Likes: 151
From: Toronto
Default

RF
You get what pay for!

frank

Originally Posted by skewzme
Nice look, but far, far too expensive. I've since found some nice looking options in the $300 range.
Reply
Old May 31, 2015 | 03:54 AM
  #6  
stu12dozen's Avatar
stu12dozen
Pro
Supporting Lifetime
 
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 536
Likes: 2
From: Brisbane Queensland
Default

Originally Posted by JETZ
RF
You get what pay for!

frank



For $300 you will be disappointed. You may as well take three $100 bills and set them on fire.
Reply
Old May 31, 2015 | 07:40 AM
  #7  
dadaroo's Avatar
dadaroo
Le Mans Master
 
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 6,835
Likes: 302
From: Columbia SC
Default

Originally Posted by TheVetteCave
I plan on doing this at some point:

http://shop.radioflyerinnovations.co...lights-007.htm
I am an originally type except for performance mods. I want the exterior and interior to remain stock. However those lights look really nice with a smooth surface matching the hood and fender.

All the others I have seen look like CRAP.
Reply
Old May 31, 2015 | 08:06 AM
  #8  
jd_black_00's Avatar
jd_black_00
Melting Slicks
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,182
Likes: 473
From: Rockland County NY
2020 C5 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2016 C5 of the Year Finalist
St. Jude Donor '12, '14
Default



I bought my depos for around $300, I think another $150 to upgrade to HID and I have no complaints. Many people on the forum here don't like the DEPO look, but I love them and wouldn't change them out for any of the big $$ options
Reply
Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

 Brett Foote
story-3

Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-4

10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

 Michael S. Palmer
story-6

2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

 Joe Kucinski
story-7

10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!

 Joe Kucinski
Old May 31, 2015 | 08:50 AM
  #9  
73Corvette's Avatar
73Corvette
Le Mans Master
 
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 6,644
Likes: 479
From: OK
Default

I bought my depos for around $300, I think another $150 to upgrade to HID and I have no complaints. Many people on the forum here don't like the DEPO look, but I love them and wouldn't change them out for any of the big $$ options[/QUOTE]

I love your attitude....
now take off the C6 flags
Reply
Old May 31, 2015 | 08:54 AM
  #10  
Stealth02's Avatar
Stealth02
Drifting
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,517
Likes: 147
From: Jasper Alabama
Default

My first choice is radioflyers V3 cannons. Great looking and best light output you can get.





My second choice is made by Breathless Performance. If I can get the light output on these to that of radioflyers I would go this route. I like the bezel design better.


Last edited by Stealth02; May 31, 2015 at 09:16 AM.
Reply
Old May 31, 2015 | 09:07 AM
  #11  
mrr23's Avatar
mrr23
Melting Slicks
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 3,092
Likes: 120
From: orlando florida
St. Jude Donor '15
Default

just last month when my car was hit, i was looking for replacement depo projector headlights. i couldn't find ANY. even called the manufacturer. no longer make them. so i went with these from breathless racing.

(not my car)

Reply
Old May 31, 2015 | 09:20 AM
  #12  
JR-01's Avatar
JR-01
Le Mans Master
 
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 8,900
Likes: 1,074
From: Wisconsin
Default

Originally Posted by dadaroo
I am an originally type except for performance mods. I want the exterior and interior to remain stock. However those lights look really nice with a smooth surface matching the hood and fender.

All the others I have seen look like CRAP.

I'm with you.
Reply
Old May 31, 2015 | 09:28 AM
  #13  
Stealth02's Avatar
Stealth02
Drifting
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,517
Likes: 147
From: Jasper Alabama
Default

Originally Posted by jd_black_00


I bought my depos for around $300, I think another $150 to upgrade to HID and I have no complaints. Many people on the forum here don't like the DEPO look, but I love them and wouldn't change them out for any of the big $$ options
JD your car looks awesome! I personally am not a fan of the depo's but when they are done right and the rest of the car's finely chosen enhancements coincide with the overall look they work. Yours work brother. Well done. As for your front emblem that 73 commented on it looks great. I have the same on my car. C7 carbon flash not C6. I chose it for a more aggressive updated look. z
Reply
Old May 31, 2015 | 09:31 AM
  #14  
73Corvette's Avatar
73Corvette
Le Mans Master
 
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 6,644
Likes: 479
From: OK
Default

Originally Posted by Stealth02
JD your car looks awesome! I personally am not a fan of the depo's but when they are done right and the rest of the car's finely chosen enhancements coincide with the overall look they work. Yours work brother. Well done. As for your front emblem that 73 commented on it looks great. I have the same on my car. C7 carbon flash not C6. I chose it for a more aggressive updated look. z
I have been ribbing him about the flags from day one... it looks good,
just razzin ya
Reply
Old May 31, 2015 | 11:00 AM
  #15  
skewzme's Avatar
skewzme
Thread Starter
Instructor
 
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 128
Likes: 27
Default

Originally Posted by stu12dozen



For $300 you will be disappointed. You may as well take three $100 bills and set them on fire.
Can you explain why? Not challenging you on this, just wondering why they would be so useless.
Reply
Old May 31, 2015 | 11:03 AM
  #16  
skewzme's Avatar
skewzme
Thread Starter
Instructor
 
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 128
Likes: 27
Default

What do you guys think of these?
http://www.sparktecmotorsports.com/lhp-cvet97jm-dp.html

$324.00.

I like the black.

I just can't justify $1200.00 I think I'd just keep the pop ups if I had to spend that much.
Reply
Old May 31, 2015 | 11:07 AM
  #17  
JR-01's Avatar
JR-01
Le Mans Master
 
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 8,900
Likes: 1,074
From: Wisconsin
Default

Originally Posted by skewzme
What do you guys think of these?
http://www.sparktecmotorsports.com/lhp-cvet97jm-dp.html

$324.00.

I like the black.

I just can't justify $1200.00 I think I'd just keep the pop ups if I had to spend that much.
You aren't alone. Few people could justify $1200 for new headlights.
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To C5 Fixed Headlight Suggestions?

Old May 31, 2015 | 11:07 AM
  #18  
I dream of vettes's Avatar
I dream of vettes
Racer
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 431
Likes: 3
From: Buffalo NY
Default

Originally Posted by skewzme
What do you guys think of these?
http://www.sparktecmotorsports.com/lhp-cvet97jm-dp.html

$324.00.

I like the black.

I just can't justify $1200.00 I think I'd just keep the pop ups if I had to spend that much.
I would love to see this installed along with the light output.
Reply
Old May 31, 2015 | 11:09 AM
  #19  
skewzme's Avatar
skewzme
Thread Starter
Instructor
 
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 128
Likes: 27
Default

Originally Posted by mrr23
just last month when my car was hit, i was looking for replacement depo projector headlights. i couldn't find ANY. even called the manufacturer. no longer make them. so i went with these from breathless racing.

(not my car)

How much were those? Can you provide a link?
Reply
Old May 31, 2015 | 11:15 AM
  #20  
skewzme's Avatar
skewzme
Thread Starter
Instructor
 
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 128
Likes: 27
Default

Originally Posted by skewzme
How much were those? Can you provide a link?
Wow! I found them. $1400.00 ??
Seems I read somewhere on the forum that one guy actually MADE his. Anyone know about that?
Reply



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:47 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

Slideshow: Ranking the top 10 Corvette engines by torque output.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:58:09


VIEW MORE
story-1
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

Slideshow: A Corvette pace car nearly matching IndyCar speeds sounds exaggerated, until you look at the numbers.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-04 20:03:36


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

Among a rather large group of them.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:56:44


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

Slideshow: the top 10 things Corvette owners want in the C9 Corvette

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-30 12:41:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

Slideshow: 10 Important Corvette 'firsts' that every fan should know.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 17:02:16


VIEW MORE
story-5
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

Slideshow: Should you buy a 2020-2026 Corvette or wait for 2027?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 10:08:58


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette lineup vs the world.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-24 16:12:42


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

Slideshow: 10 major Corvette problems from the last 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-14 16:37:05


VIEW MORE
story-8
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!

Slideshow: 5 most and least popular Corvette model years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-08 13:25:01


VIEW MORE
story-9
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette buyer's guide

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-17 16:41:08


VIEW MORE