$500 light bulb?!?!?!?
12-18-2015, 07:44 AM
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12-18-2015, 08:03 AM
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OK guys and gals, we all wanted the Corvette to be in the same league as Porsche and Ferrari, I think it has arrived.
As has been stated this is the case with many new cars, even my wife's Lacrosse has a running light and headlight on the passenger side that requires removing lots of stuff to change the bulbs.
As the light is covered by your 3 yr. 36,000 mile BUMPER TO BUMPER warranty, most of us won't have to worry about replacement, and those that do, well you bought a Corvette.
Not trying to be a smarty pants but you know.
I drove my C6 for 5+ years and never had a light go out...hoping for the same with my C7.
I agree with C7Joy, front comes off...Z06 grille goes on!
As has been stated this is the case with many new cars, even my wife's Lacrosse has a running light and headlight on the passenger side that requires removing lots of stuff to change the bulbs.
As the light is covered by your 3 yr. 36,000 mile BUMPER TO BUMPER warranty, most of us won't have to worry about replacement, and those that do, well you bought a Corvette.
Not trying to be a smarty pants but you know.
I drove my C6 for 5+ years and never had a light go out...hoping for the same with my C7.
I agree with C7Joy, front comes off...Z06 grille goes on!
12-18-2015, 08:49 AM
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Are we sure the bulb is dead? Possibly a loose connector? HID lamps have a MUCH longer lifespan than the previous incandescent design, it is rare that one would fail within the first few years of use.
12-18-2015, 09:29 AM
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12-18-2015, 09:32 AM
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12-18-2015, 01:07 PM
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So, you figure a bi-xenon bulb from a Porsche/Mercedes/Audi dealer is less? How much money do you want to bet?
12-18-2015, 01:15 PM
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12-18-2015, 01:45 PM
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Hi Forum
Has anyone had to replace the headlamp bulb? Mine is out. The LED strips are good, but the round eye bulb is out. I took it to the Dealer and they are quoting $200 for the bumper removal, $280 for the bulb, plus tax....
Really Chevy? WTF No access panel.... great design
if anyone has had the experience and found a reasonable solution, please chime in!
Has anyone had to replace the headlamp bulb? Mine is out. The LED strips are good, but the round eye bulb is out. I took it to the Dealer and they are quoting $200 for the bumper removal, $280 for the bulb, plus tax....
Really Chevy? WTF No access panel.... great design
if anyone has had the experience and found a reasonable solution, please chime in!
12-18-2015, 02:04 PM
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Here's a 6k bulb. It's not the same color, but it's only $55. The tricky part is getting to it. It does require removing the front fascia.
Amazon.com: Kensun HID Xenon Replacement Bulbs "All Sizes and Colors" - D3S - 6000k (In Original Kensun Box): Automotive
Amazon.com: Kensun HID Xenon Replacement Bulbs "All Sizes and Colors" - D3S - 6000k (In Original Kensun Box): Automotive
I'd be afraid that the bulbs wouldn't really match the OEM.
Though, you could put it in, see if it matches, and since everything is apart already, replace the other side.... (5 times over and still be cheaper...)
12-18-2015, 02:34 PM
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Here's a 6k bulb. It's not the same color, but it's only $55. The tricky part is getting to it. It does require removing the front fascia.
Amazon.com: Kensun HID Xenon Replacement Bulbs "All Sizes and Colors" - D3S - 6000k (In Original Kensun Box): Automotive
Amazon.com: Kensun HID Xenon Replacement Bulbs "All Sizes and Colors" - D3S - 6000k (In Original Kensun Box): Automotive
The 6K will NOT match the OEM bulb, you'd need to get 4300K to match the OEM. Personally, I like the 6000K as it is more to the whiter side and not as yellow as the OEM color.
Still 2 6000K @ $55 is cheaper than the dealer is offering.
Elmer
12-18-2015, 11:13 PM
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This. I had a Lexus with HIDs that I gave to my son. Both original bulbs were still fine after 10 years, when he got rid of it. My Miata HIDs were still good when I got rid of it after 6 years.