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Old Nov 18, 2019 | 06:18 PM
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Where these functional with motors ?
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C5R "style" headlights were fixed and don't move. They are static and generally just serve the purpose of making your car look horrible in the daytime.
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C5R "style" headlights were fixed and don't move. They are static and generally just serve the purpose of making your car look horrible in the daytime.
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Originally Posted by K.I.T.T.
C5R "style" headlights were fixed and don't move. They are static and generally just serve the purpose of making your car look horrible in the daytime.
Depends on which fixed headlight kit you get:




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^To each his own...you definitely made a "more pleasant" version but...just not something I'd do personally.
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Old Nov 21, 2019 | 11:47 AM
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Depends on which fixed headlight kit you get:


No those look really good, shame the C6 was not done like that......
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Depends on which fixed headlight kit you get:


Those do look pretty good.
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Old Nov 22, 2019 | 10:22 AM
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Depends on which fixed headlight kit you get:


Which kit is that? That is the lowest profile kit I have seen which makes all the difference IMHO.
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I have always been a fan of them...they have been on my car for years but I did retrofit them with radioflyer guts...
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Originally Posted by Silver85
Which kit is that? That is the lowest profile kit I have seen which makes all the difference IMHO.
Stealth Light Cannons:
https://sharplightinnovations.com/sh...-v3-headlights

Designed and built by yours truly

The current version not only looks great, but with high output Bi-LED projectors and optional "nightsaber" high beam projectors, is the most powerful aftermarket headlight system ever produced for any corvette.
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You sir have great taste and build talent.....
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You sir have great taste and build talent.....
thank you
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Depends on which fixed headlight kit you get:


I really want these but not sure if I want to spend the extra money. They are $1200 which is about twice the cost of the pop ups. I'll be getting one or the other pretty soon but waiting to see if they might have any special pricing anytime soon.
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I really want these but not sure if I want to spend the extra money. They are $1200 which is about twice the cost of the pop ups. I'll be getting one or the other pretty soon but waiting to see if they might have any special pricing anytime soon.
Just started our black friday/cyber monday sale here
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...tarts-now.html

plus we have B-stock lenses available as well. If your car isn't a show-car, these will be fine and you can always upgrade to "A-stock" lenses later if you change your mind.
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I would like to do a sleepy eye it’s a close enough resemblance I guess for me 1200 on light is not within reason for me lol !

Any one with the lazy eye mod?
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I would like to do a sleepy eye it’s a close enough resemblance I guess for me 1200 on light is not within reason for me lol !

Any one with the lazy eye mod?
we have those too:
https://sharplightinnovations.com/sh...dlights-for-c5


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Originally Posted by TheRadioFlyer
Just started our black friday/cyber monday sale here
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...tarts-now.html

plus we have B-stock lenses available as well. If your car isn't a show-car, these will be fine and you can always upgrade to "A-stock" lenses later if you change your mind.
My car is definitely not a show car but what is the difference between the B and A lens? Also, what are white and switchback angel eyes? I'm sure I'll go with the lightsaber upgrade as well along with the DRL package.
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I like it . Angle projectors dual halo with led option 55w hid! Can they interchange with different bulbs I have with my exon hid! Waiting for a sales possible a discount !
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Originally Posted by ChiliPepperGarage
My car is definitely not a show car but what is the difference between the B and A lens? Also, what are white and switchback angel eyes? I'm sure I'll go with the lightsaber upgrade as well along with the DRL package.
B-stock lens have minor optical imperfections that can only be seen VERY close up. They do not affect performance or structural integrity. (It happens on occasion when small bits of debris gets trapped between the lens and mold in the forming process)

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I like it . Angle projectors dual halo with led option 55w hid! Can they interchange with different bulbs I have with my exon hid! Waiting for a sales possible a discount !
They use 9005 base bulbs. We're running our Black friday sale now (biggest discount all year) see post #13

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I like these. Are they plug and play and easy to install by a non professional ?
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I like these. Are they plug and play and easy to install by a non professional ?
Yes and yes. We have pdf instructions on our website. All you need is common hand tools. The shroud/lenses will require drilling for bolt holes once everything is lined up the way you want. (since each car's body panels don't sit exactly identical, we decided this allowed for the best fit/finish).
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