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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 12:34 PM
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I installed a true HID setup on my 98 for the low beams and am now very happy with the drastic improvement over stock C5 lighting. Can anyone advise how to keep the low beams on when switching to high beams. The constant on and off of the HID system when putting the 'brights on' is going to really affect longevity of the HID's. Any help would be appreciated!
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 01:21 PM
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See the link in my Sig below.
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Check out MrLeadFoot's thread here, good info and diagrams
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1813284

Here's my original thread on it, including some pictures of the wires you need to tap into to get the proper signals
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1698467
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Thanks fellas....great information and pictures detailing the mod. Much appreciated!
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why are you always cycling your high beams on?

do you find you still need them now that you have HID low beams?
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I just updated my Headlight Relay Mod thread to include pics of install and another setup to keep fogs on with the high-beams, as well, if anyone is interested:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1562358156
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The low beam HID's provide the brightness, but not the distance the high beams give. We have a lot of deer on the road where I live so every little bit of light helps.
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