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Old 05-06-2019, 08:53 AM
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hey all, just wondering if anyone has current recommendations for where to get new stock oem ballasts and lamps for the z06?

going to get rl sebring to add new lenses and wanted to replace all the hardware that goes with it...

thanks in advance!

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Here's the ballast: https://www.theretrofitsource.com/oe...ect_restrict=1

The bulbs you can order from them too but it won't be OEM kelvin color or if you really want a oem set I'm sure the dealer can sell you some for your left arm.
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Looks like the ballasts are $281 ea and the low beam bulbs are discontinued www.chevynationparts.net
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thanks for the info! I did some follow up searching and retro had em for 65 each, so I gave that a try, not sure I'll need them though....

I got a set of Philips d1s from ama zn and the rest of the lamps seemed okay... hopefully will have the replacement enclosures next week

I appreciate the look!

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unfortunately I can't say retrofit source has very good customer service...

placed an order for two ballasts and they accepted the order, took my payment, and went silent....

I had to reach out to them 3 days later asking for an update and only then told me they are back ordered.

tell your customers these things! I know they don't want to lose the income, but now you've created an unhappy ex customer who won't recommend you for more business opportunities.

my new enclosures are arriving tomorrow and I really wanted to replace the ballasts while they were out....

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btw, Philips d1s lamps are 45 bucks... hint hint

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they accepted the order, took my payment, and went silent....

I had to reach out to them 3 days later asking for an update and only then told me they are back ordered.

tell your customers these things! I know they don't want to lose the income, but now you've created an unhappy ex customer who won't recommend you for more business opportunities.
happens all the time on this very forum with vendors. there's mess going on right now about paying for some taillights they assumed would be shipped quickly, and have waited months for. deceptive business practices just happen.
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just a wrap up, the ballasts order was refunded in full immediately, already got my money back.
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