European E-Spec Headlights T84
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St Jude Donor '15
European E-Spec Headlights T84
I recently upgraded to the E-Spec Headlights and thought I would post some pictures and information. I want to keep the car as stock as possible so I decided to go with the Euro E-Spec lights. I am very happy with the end results. This past weekend we drove from Western New Jersey to Connecticut combination back roads and highways
Never got flashed and very happy with the lighting performance
I am running the following.
90/130 Flosser Bulbs
High Performance wiring harness and relays form Casper Electroncs
http://www.casperselectronics.com/st...oducts_id=1194
I also upgraded the ends of the wiring harness to a Ceramic plug
E-Spec T84 Headlight housings from Ardvack International cost $470 including shipping
http://www.talbotco.com/cibie_main_frameset.htm
Xpel Headlight protector shields
The car is a 2003 ZO6 so I also installed Foglights still waiting on a light switch to complete the Foglight install.
Here are some Before and After Pictures:
Low Beam Before Install
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Low Beam after Upgrade
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High Beam Before Install
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High Beam after Upgrade
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Never got flashed and very happy with the lighting performance
I am running the following.
90/130 Flosser Bulbs
High Performance wiring harness and relays form Casper Electroncs
http://www.casperselectronics.com/st...oducts_id=1194
I also upgraded the ends of the wiring harness to a Ceramic plug
E-Spec T84 Headlight housings from Ardvack International cost $470 including shipping
http://www.talbotco.com/cibie_main_frameset.htm
Xpel Headlight protector shields
The car is a 2003 ZO6 so I also installed Foglights still waiting on a light switch to complete the Foglight install.
Here are some Before and After Pictures:
Low Beam Before Install
[/URL]Low Beam after Upgrade
[/URL]High Beam Before Install
[/URL]High Beam after Upgrade
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Last edited by Joe_A; Oct 31, 2014 at 10:58 AM.
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From: Near Jacksonville Fl.
I recently upgraded to the E-Spec Headlights and thought I would post some pictures and information. I want to keep the car as stock as possible so I decided to go with the Euro E-Spec lights. I am very happy with the end results. This past weekend we drove from Western New Jersey to Connecticut combination back roads and highways
Never got flashed and very happy with the lighting performance
I am running the following.
90/130 Flosser Bulbs
High Performance wiring harness and relays form Casper Electroncs
http://www.casperselectronics.com/st...oducts_id=1194
I also upgraded the ends of the wiring harness to a Ceramic plug
E-Spec T84 Headlight housings from Ardvack International
http://www.talbotco.com/cibie_main_frameset.htm
Xpel Headlight protector shields
The car is a 2003 ZO6 so I also installed Foglights still waiting on a light switch to complete the Foglight install.
Here are some Before and After Pictures:
Low Beam Before Install
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Low Beam after Upgrade
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High Beam Before Install[/URL]
High Beam after Upgrade
[/URL]
Never got flashed and very happy with the lighting performance
I am running the following.
90/130 Flosser Bulbs
High Performance wiring harness and relays form Casper Electroncs
http://www.casperselectronics.com/st...oducts_id=1194
I also upgraded the ends of the wiring harness to a Ceramic plug
E-Spec T84 Headlight housings from Ardvack International
http://www.talbotco.com/cibie_main_frameset.htm
Xpel Headlight protector shields
The car is a 2003 ZO6 so I also installed Foglights still waiting on a light switch to complete the Foglight install.
Here are some Before and After Pictures:
Low Beam Before Install
[/URL]Low Beam after Upgrade
[/URL]High Beam Before Install
[/URL]High Beam after Upgrade
[/URL]
Melting Slicks
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From: Lake Oswego, Near Portland Oregon
Congrats on finally getting these in and functioning. I did mine shortly after buying my C5....e-gads, so many years ago. Could not use the factory lights...crummy plastic junk with poor beam shaping and insufficient illumination...I have been running Cibie and Bosch glass eurospec headlamps in all my cars since 1969...so I had to do it quick to feel nightime comfort and safety. Now with HID projectors we have other options besides these...but so far the T84 are still working fine....I do use high wattage bulbs in mine..so I carry spares..they burn out more often than the standard wattage bulbs. CHEERS!!!!!!!!
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The new lights look good, btw.
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Not true, How the lens/bulb refracts? light is what determines
if a lamp is a "fog" or "driving"...Fogs are more like a flood lamp
and driving are more like a spot lamp..
I sell parts for semi's, I sell both clear and yellow fog lamps...And of course, driving lamps...
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Not true, How the lens/bulb refracts? light is what determines
if a lamp is a "fog" or "driving"...Fogs are more like a flood lamp
and driving are more like a spot lamp..
I sell parts for semi's, I sell both clear and yellow fog lamps...And of course, driving lamps...
if a lamp is a "fog" or "driving"...Fogs are more like a flood lamp
and driving are more like a spot lamp..
I sell parts for semi's, I sell both clear and yellow fog lamps...And of course, driving lamps...
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St Jude Donor '15
Congrats on finally getting these in and functioning. I did mine shortly after buying my C5....e-gads, so many years ago. Could not use the factory lights...crummy plastic junk with poor beam shaping and insufficient illumination...I have been running Cibie and Bosch glass eurospec headlamps in all my cars since 1969...so I had to do it quick to feel nightime comfort and safety. Now with HID projectors we have other options besides these...but so far the T84 are still working fine....I do use high wattage bulbs in mine..so I carry spares..they burn out more often than the standard wattage bulbs. CHEERS!!!!!!!!.
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FINE PICTURES, Joe!!! Helluva lot better than the ones I took. Nice find on that $470-shipped price!
And I don't mean to start a war between HID vs. OEM headlight fans, but I'd take OEM lights and harnesses over China/Taiwan-manufacturing quality all day... even if the OEM's are "only" built to GM-OEM quality and European DOT standards.
Where did you find the Xpel Headlight protector shields?
And I don't mean to start a war between HID vs. OEM headlight fans, but I'd take OEM lights and harnesses over China/Taiwan-manufacturing quality all day... even if the OEM's are "only" built to GM-OEM quality and European DOT standards.
Where did you find the Xpel Headlight protector shields?
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St Jude Donor '15
FINE PICTURES, Joe!!! Helluva lot better than the ones I took. Nice find on that $470-shipped price!
And I don't mean to start a war between HID vs. OEM headlight fans, but I'd take OEM lights and harnesses over China/Taiwan-manufacturing quality all day... even if the OEM's are "only" built to GM-OEM quality and European DOT standards.
Where did you find the Xpel Headlight protector shields?
And I don't mean to start a war between HID vs. OEM headlight fans, but I'd take OEM lights and harnesses over China/Taiwan-manufacturing quality all day... even if the OEM's are "only" built to GM-OEM quality and European DOT standards.
Where did you find the Xpel Headlight protector shields?
Thank You.... The new Nikon Camera takes great night shots.
Those pictures are just available light.... No Flash
I got the Xpel from Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/H0603-Clear-He...ction+corvette
Last edited by Joe_A; Nov 9, 2014 at 12:59 AM.
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T-84 headlight upgrade
I recently upgraded to the E-Spec Headlights and thought I would post some pictures and information. I want to keep the car as stock as possible so I decided to go with the Euro E-Spec lights. I am very happy with the end results. This past weekend we drove from Western New Jersey to Connecticut combination back roads and highways
Never got flashed and very happy with the lighting performance
I am running the following.
90/130 Flosser Bulbs
High Performance wiring harness and relays form Casper Electroncs
http://www.casperselectronics.com/st...oducts_id=1194
I also upgraded the ends of the wiring harness to a Ceramic plug
E-Spec T84 Headlight housings from Ardvack International cost $470 including shipping
http://www.talbotco.com/cibie_main_frameset.htm
Xpel Headlight protector shields
The car is a 2003 ZO6 so I also installed Foglights still waiting on a light switch to complete the Foglight install.
Here are some Before and After Pictures:
Low Beam Before Install
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Low Beam after Upgrade
[/URL]
High Beam Before Install[/URL]
High Beam after Upgrade
[/URL]
Never got flashed and very happy with the lighting performance
I am running the following.
90/130 Flosser Bulbs
High Performance wiring harness and relays form Casper Electroncs
http://www.casperselectronics.com/st...oducts_id=1194
I also upgraded the ends of the wiring harness to a Ceramic plug
E-Spec T84 Headlight housings from Ardvack International cost $470 including shipping
http://www.talbotco.com/cibie_main_frameset.htm
Xpel Headlight protector shields
The car is a 2003 ZO6 so I also installed Foglights still waiting on a light switch to complete the Foglight install.
Here are some Before and After Pictures:
Low Beam Before Install
[/URL]Low Beam after Upgrade
[/URL]High Beam Before Install
[/URL]High Beam after Upgrade
[/URL]
I could sure use some help figuring out where the two oval-shaped, 2-prong connectors on that wiring harness go. Do they connect to the original headlight connectors on the passenger side? And if so, what about the connectors from the driver's side? How did you handle those? And would you have a wiring diagram or set of instructions handy that you could copy for me? I'm willing to pay you for any copying charges. Appreciate any help you can give me; I can scope out the rest of the connections easily but this thing has me stumped...
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St Jude Donor '15
Joe - I hope you're still on the Forums! I recently purchased a similar kit off a guy who returned to Germany, but it came with no instructions or wiring diagrams. I tried to contact Shane Hairston, the guy who wrote the How-To article on the C5Forum back in 2001. Unfortunately, the email link to him no longer works. I could sure use some help figuring out where the two oval-shaped, 2-prong connectors on that wiring harness go. Do they connect to the original headlight connectors on passenger side? And if so, what about the connectors from the driver's side? How did you handle those? And would you have a wiring diagram or set of instructions handy that you could copy for me? I'm willing to pay you for any copying charges. Appreciate any help you can give me; I can scope out the rest of the connections easily but this thing has me stumped...
I could sure use some help figuring out where the two oval-shaped, 2-prong connectors on that wiring harness go. Do they connect to the original headlight connectors on passenger side? And if so, what about the connectors from the driver's side? How did you handle those? And would you have a wiring diagram or set of instructions handy that you could copy for me? I'm willing to pay you for any copying charges. Appreciate any help you can give me; I can scope out the rest of the connections easily but this thing has me stumped...
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St Jude Donor '15
I am looking for instructions have not found them yet. The drivers side plugs get taped up and ignored they are not plugged into the new Harness. The Harness should have 2 relays. The pugs on the harness pug into the passenger side headlight connectors. I used a higher wattage bulb so I replaced the plastic connectors on the Harness with a ceramic connector. I will PM u my phone number if you want to talk in the meantime I will look for the instaructions
Here are the instructions. Watch the step where u need to tap the screws into the headlight housing this is an important step and needs to be done before you install
the lights.... Good luck I sent u a PM with my number
http://www.c5forum.com/diy/eurolights2.php
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From: Yorktown VA
Eurolights article
Here are the instructions. Watch the step where u need to tap the screws into the headlight housing this is an important step and needs to be done before you install
the lights.... Good luck I sent u a PM with my number
http://www.c5forum.com/diy/eurolights2.php
the lights.... Good luck I sent u a PM with my number
http://www.c5forum.com/diy/eurolights2.php
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From: West Virginia
Not exactly true. A proper fog light has a very flat beam with no light hitting the fog high enough to reflect in your face. A yellow lens cuts out a good percentage of the output, hence you will see less glare from a cheaply designed light.