Brighter Taillight Bulbs?
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Brighter Taillight Bulbs?
Hey all,
My newly acquired C5 has a the blackout kit. Not a particular fan but it does add some esthetics and wouldn’t mind keeping it. However not very bright when lights are on for obvious reasons, and here in Jacksonville, FL. more people worry about what’s on their phones than a stopped car in front of them.
Wondered if I could throw in a brighter bulb or if they make an LED option for the taillights rather than the $300 halo system?
My newly acquired C5 has a the blackout kit. Not a particular fan but it does add some esthetics and wouldn’t mind keeping it. However not very bright when lights are on for obvious reasons, and here in Jacksonville, FL. more people worry about what’s on their phones than a stopped car in front of them.
Wondered if I could throw in a brighter bulb or if they make an LED option for the taillights rather than the $300 halo system?
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I have the black out kit on mine as well, just put these LED bulbs in and it's quite a bit brighter. Sorry, no pics.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I have the euro tail lights and I put led bulbs in. Much brighter and better looking. The bulbs are direct replacements. For quality bulbs go here: https://sharplightinnovations.com/ This site was formerly known as the Radio Flyer.
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I have the black out kit on mine as well, just put these LED bulbs in and it's quite a bit brighter. Sorry, no pics.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Exactly what I was looking for.
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I have the euro tail lights and I put led bulbs in. Much brighter and better looking. The bulbs are direct replacements. For quality bulbs go here: https://sharplightinnovations.com/ This site was formerly known as the Radio Flyer.
I like their products, very sharp & high end.
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+1 for sharp light innovations. They have great products. George, the owner knows his stuff. Best customer service anywhere. He is also a forum vendor, and an active member of the C5 forum.
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They're still around. Here are their LEDs.
http://www.vette-lights.com/collecti...stors-included
They are a good place too. I actually bought some of my lighting from them. Sharp light innovations is where I bought the rest. Both are good
http://www.vette-lights.com/collecti...stors-included
They are a good place too. I actually bought some of my lighting from them. Sharp light innovations is where I bought the rest. Both are good
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There is another option if you don't want to pay 50.00 for hyper flash you can make your own for 10.00.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...problem-2.html
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LEDs will make the lights much brighter and fortunately we have several forum vendors that can supply you with the right bulbs for the car.