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Jan 25, 2009 | 03:34 PM

speedy77

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Looking for the BEST HID conversion kit

I'm looking for the best HID conversion kit for my headlights. Any advise on which ones are good or bad (junk). I don't mind spending a little more if the product is good. I did read some posts but couldn't find any info on different brands.
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Jan 25, 2009 | 08:37 PM

RPOZ4Z

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all of the "bulb swap" HID kits are basically the same. they're all made in china, and about the only difference between them is price...

so you might as well shop the best price you can find (ebay).

Jan 26, 2009 | 08:42 PM

speedy77

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Jan 26, 2009 | 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by speedy77

The best one is the one radioflyer made

Jan 27, 2009 | 02:10 AM

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Jan 27, 2009 | 11:51 AM

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The best ones will change out your reflectors for projectors.

$$$$
Just throwing in bulbs and ballasts is creating a road hazard....

Jan 27, 2009 | 12:34 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Got uid0

The best one is the one radioflyer made

if you can't find an ACA kit somewhere.....
right now this IS the best HID conversion kit for a C5.

Jan 27, 2009 | 12:48 PM

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The best bulb type swap: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-p...-motoring.html

The best projector type:

I'm about to get a group going on the projector one so hold on for that one.

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Jan 27, 2009 | 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by corvettebob1

The best ones will change out your reflectors for projectors.

$$$$
Just throwing in bulbs and ballasts is creating a road hazard....

If you know how to aim headlights then it's ok. We did mine in the garage and I haven't even been flashed by someone thinking my brights were on.

Jan 27, 2009 | 01:35 PM

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^^^^ Exactly.

Jan 27, 2009 | 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jhonathan_W

The best bulb type swap: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-p...-motoring.html

The best projector type:

I'm about to get a group going on the projector one so hold on for that one.

Don't care for the look of these.

Jan 27, 2009 | 02:53 PM

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why are the headlights only halfway up?

Jan 27, 2009 | 03:48 PM

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why are the headlights only halfway up?

Thats the way they are design to work and one of the reason I don't care for them. They look like BUG EYES. Only my opinion and think there other option that work and keeps the same look of the car.

Jan 27, 2009 | 04:39 PM

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I have been running this kit since it came out back in 2005. I originally bought mine from a guy here on the forum who designed them. The kit works great, and projectors are the only way to properly do a HID setup.

http://www.corvettegarage.com/produc...-corvette.html

Jan 27, 2009 | 05:05 PM

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The ACAs are the best I've found.

Jan 27, 2009 | 06:24 PM

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why are the headlights only halfway up?

It helps keep the beam where it needs to be. They designed them this way. Some like it and some don't. That's why we don't all do the same mods to our cars.

Jan 27, 2009 | 06:42 PM

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Would you happen to have any pics? I have a handful of pictures I've found of numerous ACA hid setups but it never hurts to add to the collection.

Jan 27, 2009 | 07:22 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Sigforty

those are the ACA HID's.

Jan 27, 2009 | 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DAV162

Don't care for the look of these.

really?

I think they look GREAT!

Jan 27, 2009 | 09:36 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Drewstein

If you know how to aim headlights then it's ok. We did mine in the garage and I haven't even been flashed by someone thinking my brights were on.

I did my install of the JWMotoring kit and haven't been flashed either. They are just as good as the lights on my wife's Prius, are plug and play and don't change the overall look of the car.

I wouldn't mind the ACA set but not for that kind of money, too much to spend for no additional HP/TQ.....

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