Vette-HID projection HID install instructions
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Vette-HID C5 projection HID install instructions
Install instructions as promised
Thanks Bob(BSiegpaint) for the help putting them together.
Thanks Bob(BSiegpaint) for the help putting them together.
- 10mm Gear Wrench is not required but it will make your life easier
- Be aware or parts around you during install make sure you do not damage adjusters!!!!
- Test lights before bolting them in!!!
- If lights do not work check for power at you ballast via red and black wire With headlights on.
- Allways check you connections most of the time if lights do not work connector is not seated correctly or backwards.Ballast power connector should have latch pointed to outside of ballast.
- Take you time do not rush. If you get stuck pm me ill gladly call you to work out any issues
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Looks good. One question though.. You seem to indicate the plastic used for the new head lamp enclosure is easily scratched.. What kind of durability can we expect vs. the stock plastic pieces? And how much (hint: cheaper = sell more, more expensive = sell less)? 
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Originally Posted by Dan_the_C5_Man
Looks good. One question though.. You seem to indicate the plastic used for the new head lamp enclosure is easily scratched.. What kind of durability can we expect vs. the stock plastic pieces? And how much (hint: cheaper = sell more, more expensive = sell less)?
We use polycarbonate. Our specs are APEC polycarbonate from Bayer and Lensgard from Rohm Hass.
Retail on the kit is $1500
You will get a discount and free shipping because of forum
This is a full DOT compliant upgrade kit
DOT regulates not only light output but also the materials used.
We only use phillips electronics
DOT regulates not only light output but also the materials used.
We only use phillips electronics
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The forum price is not posted publicly. There is a minimum advertised price policy on the kit. I have 30 kits stock right now shipped 24 hours after order placed via fed ex ground.
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Some questions I have received and the answers
#1 ) Will there be another gp?
The next gp will be next fall pm me for forum pricing
#2) What in the kit is proprietary ?
Bulbs and ballasts are standard D1s low beam bulb same as the new Corvette. The ballast is available online from many sources. It is a philips Gen 3 Ballast. You can buy both from me but they are covered buy warranty from philips.
At this point the housing pricing is not broken down yet but replacements and pricing will be available soon.
The only thing proprietary is the housing and the projector.
#3) Why the 9011 in high beam ?
The 9011 bulb produced better light and was more comparable to the hid low beam. The housing socket will accept a 9005 bulb also.
#1 ) Will there be another gp?
The next gp will be next fall pm me for forum pricing
#2) What in the kit is proprietary ?
Bulbs and ballasts are standard D1s low beam bulb same as the new Corvette. The ballast is available online from many sources. It is a philips Gen 3 Ballast. You can buy both from me but they are covered buy warranty from philips.
At this point the housing pricing is not broken down yet but replacements and pricing will be available soon.
The only thing proprietary is the housing and the projector.
#3) Why the 9011 in high beam ?
The 9011 bulb produced better light and was more comparable to the hid low beam. The housing socket will accept a 9005 bulb also.
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Replacement Housing if you have a accident will be $300.00 exchange each. I will need the broken housing and projector back.
You will only be able to order one from me if you purchased the whole kit from me.
Electronics are available on a exchange basis also. D1S Bulbs can be bought from gm audi or VW or from me
you will need to pm for current price when you need them.
Ballasts I will have at least 10 extra in stock at all times. I will try to find a car that uses the same ballast and post the numbers to make them easier to get in a hurry.
Your HID upgrade kit is covered for three years against defects and Phillips covers the Bulbs and Ballasts for 10,000 hours of use. Phillips does not cover for installation error or misuse.
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Brian
You will only be able to order one from me if you purchased the whole kit from me.
Electronics are available on a exchange basis also. D1S Bulbs can be bought from gm audi or VW or from me
you will need to pm for current price when you need them.
Ballasts I will have at least 10 extra in stock at all times. I will try to find a car that uses the same ballast and post the numbers to make them easier to get in a hurry.
Your HID upgrade kit is covered for three years against defects and Phillips covers the Bulbs and Ballasts for 10,000 hours of use. Phillips does not cover for installation error or misuse.
Thanx
Brian
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Originally Posted by TOOGECKO
Does the stock light harness come out when you do this upgrade?
Thanks!
Thanks!
This system is completely reversible. You do not even make a change to your harness at all.
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Got to try these last night for the first time. Awesome! I actually could see almost as well as daytime; I have had a problem for some time with my night vision and making out contrasts/ reading road signs. Really made a huge difference. Still need to adjust them and plan to do that before driving again- hopefully this weekend
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Originally Posted by TOOGECKO
Got to try these last night for the first time. Awesome! I actually could see almost as well as daytime; I have had a problem for some time with my night vision and making out contrasts/ reading road signs. Really made a huge difference. Still need to adjust them and plan to do that before driving again- hopefully this weekend
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Got these installed last night, and these are awesome. Brian was available when i needed help or had questions, and even installed these for me. Great set of lights and outstanding customer service. A+ all the way. Wish i had accomplished this sooner!!
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Originally Posted by Medivh
Got these installed last night, and these are awesome. Brian was available when i needed help or had questions, and even installed these for me. Great set of lights and outstanding customer service. A+ all the way. Wish i had accomplished this sooner!!
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Originally Posted by skidmarc
Brian,
What happened to the install PDF for the HIDs?
Marc
What happened to the install PDF for the HIDs?
Marc
here they are
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