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Old Feb 24, 2023 | 03:55 PM
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Hi Folks,

I would like to replace the side marker lights on my 09 Z.
There seems to be many options for brands/suppliers.

Is there a preferred brand for durability and being well made.???

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https://www.vette-lights.com They are a vender on here. You won’t be sorry.


For those looking 👀, I’m taking care of those swirl marks in the spring 😉
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https://www.vette-lights.com They are a vender on here. You won’t be sorry.


For those looking 👀, I’m taking care of those swirl marks in the spring 😉
Old Feb 24, 2023 | 08:47 PM
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I got mine from vette light too (2 weeks ago). The stealth brand, vette lights helped me our. I don’t regret it all. Love them
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Old Feb 24, 2023 | 09:09 PM
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Umnitza animated marker lights are superb.
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Old Feb 24, 2023 | 09:15 PM
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As others have said, go with Cole from Vette Lights.
Great customer service!!!
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You can either overpay by going with the suggestions above, or get the same units from Amazon for 1/4 the price.

They are all the same lights out of the same factory in china

That being said, I overpaid simply for the animation

Ricey Animated LED sidemarker install on my C6
https://youtu.be/fD6WtNjC85U
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Originally Posted by PMPerformance
You can either overpay by going with the suggestions above, or get the same units from Amazon for 1/4 the price.

They are all the same lights out of the same factory in china

That being said, I overpaid simply for the animation

Ricey Animated LED sidemarker install on my C6
https://youtu.be/fD6WtNjC85U
You’re right, they are cheaper/dot approved. I don’t know about picking up new headlights on Amazon though.
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I got the clear Vette-Lights side markers on my C6 for around $100. My wife got smoked side markers for her C6 on Amazon for $34. Can't tell the difference other than her's is smoked and mine is clear.
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Oracle side markers & taillights.




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Old Feb 25, 2023 | 07:36 AM
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Another vote here for Vette Lights
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Originally Posted by s7n7a7k7e
I got the clear Vette-Lights side markers on my C6 for around $100. My wife got smoked side markers for her C6 on Amazon for $34. Can't tell the difference other than her's is smoked and mine is clear.
Are they holding up ok ? Link ?
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Originally Posted by Diamonddave60
Are they holding up ok ? Link ?
as said above, they are the same lights.
There is no benefit by paying over double other than supporting a sponsor
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Old Feb 25, 2023 | 09:49 AM
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Bought mine from Vettelights

But many to choose from
here here
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Anyone have any idea how to get the pin out of this connector? Pulled the wire out while removing the old side marker.

My eyes are old and it's difficult for me to even see the pin. Going to have to get my magnified glasses out.



They look great.





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Old Feb 26, 2023 | 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by shipahoy
Anyone have any idea how to get the pin out of this connector? Pulled the wire out while removing the old side marker.

My eyes are old and it's difficult for me to even see the pin. Going to have to get my magnified glasses out.



They look great.
There's usually a locking tab on the terminal. I've had some success using a small paper clip to release the pin, and a small flathead screwdriver to push the terminal out from the front.

Once it's removed, you can try to open and re-crimp, but I would solder them together for piece of mind.
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https://www.vette-lights.com/
got the laser side markers and the Infinirai taillights




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Originally Posted by wjnjr
Oracle side markers & taillights.



Have the same Oracle side marker lights installed on mine and just ordered replacements from @VetteLights today.

Loved the look of the Oracles but I found that they constantly leaked and accumulated moisture/water. Had two repaired/replaced under warranty, but now the same thing is happening and also, some of the LEDs are no longer lighting all the time. For the price of the Oracle lights, the warranty should be much longer, and in my opinion, should be a lifetime warranty. I paid to have Oracle paint them so that the "seal" wasn't harmed and they still leaked.

This time around, I went with the Vette-Lights version. They are much cheaper and if they only last a couple of years, I can just replace them again. If what everyone is saying, the Amazon versions are even cheaper so the next set may come from there. Cole is ALWAYS easy to deal with and VERY helpful, so even if they are cheaper, the small difference in price is worth it for the level of customer service in my opinion.
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Originally Posted by GS-2013
Umnitza animated marker lights are superb.
Are the UmNitza Side Marker Led Lights still working well for you? Any issues? Are they the "Animated" Side Markers?
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I heard the company that makes them for US vendors. to whatever company specs, then copies them using cheaper components and sells them also on amazon, Ebay etc... So I will continue buying mine from Vette Lights.
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Originally Posted by Z51-R
I heard the company that makes them for US vendors. to whatever company specs, then copies them using cheaper components and sells them also on amazon, Ebay etc... So I will continue buying mine from Vette Lights.
I couldn't find Umnitza Side Markers on Amazon?
If they are of decent quality & last Ill buy them as I like the animation at start up.
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