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Old Aug 5, 2020 | 05:50 PM
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LEDs look great plus I found out for myself that once you have the light up and the black light bezel off, it's super easy to reach the turn signal light. To me that's the fastest way. I literally just reached my whole arm down and changed the bulb. Alot easier than scraping my arm going through the brake duct. Try it!!

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Which led did you put in the headlights?
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Which led did you put in the headlights?
Some off brand. I threw away the box. I got all high beams and low beans for 40 bucks total
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Old Aug 5, 2020 | 10:46 PM
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are those new entire housing, or you just replaced the bulbs?
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are those new entire housing, or you just replaced the bulbs?
Just the bulbs
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Nice and bright - which is a great thing.
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Nice and bright - which is a great thing.
Yeah I love it
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I ran LED for about a year and a half. They're way better than stock (much brighter). However, I didn't like the way the light was scattered when used with the stock housing and reflector. The LEDs are a really great cheap option that offer an improvement over stock. However, the ACA style headlights offer a much better beam pattern. They're a bit pricy though. Just something to keep in mind for later.
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Originally Posted by MWWarlord
I ran LED for about a year and a half. They're way better than stock (much brighter). However, I didn't like the way the light was scattered when used with the stock housing and reflector. The LEDs are a really great cheap option that offer an improvement over stock. However, the ACA style headlights offer a much better beam pattern. They're a bit pricy though. Just something to keep in mind for later.
What's an ACA style headlight and where can you find them?
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Originally Posted by lunaticfringe007
What's an ACA style headlight and where can you find them?
Check out sharp light innovations (supporting vendor). They occasionally have significant sales ($100.00 off) for forum members. They are modern projector headlights with a totally new housing that fit in the C5 so that you still have flip up lights. Here's a link https://sharplightinnovations.com/sh...aca-headlights

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The ACA have a very sharp beam pattern. They also allow you to keep your low beams on while your high beams are on. They are currently the best C5 lighting option that allows you to keep the flip up lights. Sharp lights has a pretty good install video. You can do it in an afternoon. If you have any problems or questions their customer service is pretty great. There are also lots of us on the forum who can help if you have questions or problems.
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Originally Posted by MWWarlord
Check out sharp light innovations (supporting vendor). They occasionally have significant sales ($100.00 off) for forum members. They are modern projector headlights with a totally new housing that fit in the C5 so that you still have flip up lights. Here's a link https://sharplightinnovations.com/sh...aca-headlights
I like those lights. Pricey but they look great.
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Originally Posted by lunaticfringe007
I like those lights. Pricey but they look great.
I agree that they are the best there is, however I cannot justify spending that much. Also because I barely drive at night
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