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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 12:33 PM
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Guys is it easy to install PIAA Xtreme driving lights on C5 equipped with factory fogs??? just a swap or is there drilling, etc? Use factory bracket? any leads on install instructions would be great

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Guys is it easy to install PIAA Xtreme driving lights on C5 equipped with factory fogs??? just a swap or is there drilling, etc? Use factory bracket? any leads on install instructions would be great

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I'd like to know also!
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 01:25 PM
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I've heard these laps are great. I'm also interested it this.
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Install is very easy with the factory brackets

Make sure you remove all the bits and pieces from the brackets and the PIAA 1100's bolt right fast, no holes to drill.

You remount the bracket back into the position it came out of.

Make sure you use the wiring harness that comes with the PIAA's, the stock wiring isn't heavy enough.

Follow the directions that Tuan has on his site.
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Originally Posted by woosch
Install is very easy with the factory brackets

Make sure you remove all the bits and pieces from the brackets and the PIAA 1100's bolt right fast, no holes to drill.

You remount the bracket back into the position it came out of.

Make sure you use the wiring harness that comes with the PIAA's, the stock wiring isn't heavy enough.

Follow the directions that Tuan has on his site.
Anyone have a link to Tuan's site?

Thanks, as always its appreciated!!!!
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by woosch
Install is very easy with the factory brackets

Make sure you remove all the bits and pieces from the brackets and the PIAA 1100's bolt right fast, no holes to drill.

You remount the bracket back into the position it came out of.

Make sure you use the wiring harness that comes with the PIAA's, the stock wiring isn't heavy enough.

Follow the directions that Tuan has on his site.
Ok I know I have been on Tuan's site b4..but cannot recall where it is lol
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 06:36 PM
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saw a thread a day or 2 ago in C5 parts. he was having a big sale on those exact lights!!!!!!!!!!
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was on page 3 or 4
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=857453
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Originally Posted by Rex99Coupe
Anyone know if you also need to buy the brackets or just the lights?
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Originally Posted by Blue Lightening
Anyone know if you also need to buy the brackets or just the lights?
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If you have factory fogs you don't need the brackets.
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Originally Posted by woosch
If you have factory fogs you don't need the brackets.
Thanks for your help...I just ordered them.
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Old Oct 29, 2004 | 03:38 PM
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I installed the PIAAs on my 03 Z and can say they are very bright. They ought to be since they are driving lights not fog lights.

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