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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 12:03 PM
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I need advice on which non-popup headlights to purchase for my 97 C5. I purchased a set from breathless performance, but I am not happy with these and would like to buy a better set. Thanks in advance for any advice.
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 12:12 PM
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Check out the Stealth Light Cannons by Radioflyer.
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Why not depo's?
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 11:58 PM
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Why not depo's?
Had a set on my 98 and the lens started getting stress cracks after just 6 months.
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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 01:54 AM
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I would have to say after seeing them and reading user reviews, you can not get anything better than RadioFlyers Stealth Light Cannons. Not can you get anything you want for them in terms of halos, terminators, etc., but they also are flush with the body resulting in better aerodynamics and just overall better looks. To be fair though, there are some cars I have seen with Depo frog lights though that actually look pretty sweet.
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+1000 on RadioFlyers Stealth Light Cannons. I have a set and am VERY VERY pleased with them. He is a super good guy as well.
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Originally Posted by Qwik01
Why not depo's?



Radioflyer makes the best non popup headlight kits
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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 04:53 PM
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Radioflyer makes the best non popup headlight kits
Can we say way over priced? Not to dog on the lights. they are nice. but no way I would spend that much money on headlights just for them to be flush with the car. I think painted depos look better.
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Originally Posted by Qwik01
Can we say way over priced? Not to dog on the lights. they are nice. but no way I would spend that much money on headlights just for them to be flush with the car. I think painted depos look better.
They are EXPENSIVE, yes, but they look so GOOOOOOOOOOOOD!
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Originally Posted by All_Motor_C5LS6
They are EXPENSIVE, yes, but they look so GOOOOOOOOOOOOD!
Agreed. I still think the depo's with an hid kit are the best bang for the buck. even if it does make the car look like it is sitting on a lilly pad.
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Originally Posted by Qwik01
Agreed. I still think the depo's with an hid kit are the best bang for the buck. even if it does make the car look like it is sitting on a lilly pad.
At less than a third the cost it's pretty tough to beat.
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At less than a third the cost it's pretty tough to beat.
And when all said and done, the Depot's LOOK AND PERFORM like they cost a third of the price. I had the Depot's. They were AWFUL. I got rid of them the second the Stealth Light Cannons were introduced, and I am glad I did. One of the few things that I have done to my car that I can honestly say I got my moneys worth.
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I love my depos. The light output is great with hid's.. Probably the best headlights out of any car I have taken a ride in.
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