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Old May 25, 2022 | 11:32 AM
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Hey guys,

Thinking about updating the lighting to LEDs on the C5...

Does anyone have a comprehensive conversion kit that you would recommend? I am not really interested in piecing it all together from a bunch of different manufacturers/retailers. Mostly interested in exterior lighting, but might do interior too.

If I convert the headlights too (I would like to) I want to maintain the stock flip up functionality.

I am not afraid to pay for quality.

I appreciate anyone's thoughts and, especially if you have installed a kit yourself, what your experience was.

Thanks!
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Old May 25, 2022 | 11:41 AM
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KDTV makes a fantastic pop-up PNP LED kit.





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Old May 25, 2022 | 01:11 PM
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Check out Sharp Light innovations. They have everything you need.
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Old May 26, 2022 | 09:52 AM
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Would you be able to link to this headlight kit? Basic google search for KDTV didn't provide the info I was looking for.
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Old May 26, 2022 | 09:59 AM
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Link to the lights.
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Old May 26, 2022 | 10:25 AM
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I would buy the KDTV lights if they came with a bezel that fit them.
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Old May 26, 2022 | 05:56 PM
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^ latest info on bezels:

Bezels are close but waiting on machines to come online to build them. Very close
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If you’re looking for an all in one site. Sharp Light Innovations. For C5’s I also really like the harness that turns the day time running lights from Amber to White. Give the car a much more modern look.

https://sharplightinnovations.com/shop-1

https://sharplightinnovations.com/sh...or-c5-corvette

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