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Old Apr 10, 2022 | 03:18 PM
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What aftermarket headlights are you guys using? Does anyone used the smoked lense black housing headlights? They look nice but i read in a different thread they didnt shine as bright as clear lenses. Anyone have experience with these and can i see pics? Im looking to possibly get a set of aftermarket projector headlights. The stocks replacements are way expensive 400$ each on ebay and could have mechanical failure. Id like to have a pair of red stock headlights and just leave them up or adjusted halfway open or fully functional just way to expensive. My current ones are old i think the previous owner put them on back in 2010 when the car was wrecked up front. Thanks guys.

Do they sell any aftermarket whole assembly halo headlamps that have the halo ring that shines but also a headlight bulb?
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Old Apr 10, 2022 | 07:42 PM
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Probably do something like this if I ever have trouble with the stock units... https://shop.redline360.com/products...19025809473649
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I kinda wish I knew about these before I bought parts to replace my left headlight that was destroyed in my track crash. It would have cost me more, but I like these a LOT better than the shitty frog eyes that most fixed C5 headlight kits look like
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Originally Posted by jdmvette
Nice car i ordered a set of 18x8.5 oe replica satin black c7 z06 wheels for upfront hopefully they are similar to whats pictured. Now for headlights the cheapest i seen was a stock set that would then need this upgrade for 550$ locally and ebay wants 400$ for each headlight used seperately. Does anyone use the aftermarket chrome, black housing, or smoke lense projector H7 bulb headlights? I have a set on the car but are 10+ years old and dont look like they should why im looking into the newer sets they sell.
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I am installing these now on my 2002.
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Originally Posted by TRPLBLKC5
I am installing these now on my 2002.
The above headlights? How much do they run and what all is needed from the stock headlight assemblies?
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Yes, the ones in the link?
$275 is what I paid. Bolts that attach to the frame.

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Originally Posted by TRPLBLKC5
Yes, the ones in the link?
$275 is what I paid. Bolts that attach to the frame.
Like to see them once you are finished.
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More appropriate in C5 General. Moving the thread to there.
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