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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 12:06 PM
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Default I was told that export foglights exist for c4's is this true?

I was told that export model corvettes have different (ie. better) foglights than our models which are designed more for appearance.

However, I called a gm parts guy I use, at a local dealer, and he couldnt find any such thing.

Is this true? Is there a special export foglight part number?
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im really curious!

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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 01:19 PM
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I don't know in what year they started this but at some point Canadian bound C4s got daytime running lights. I believe they used the exact same bulbs and fixtures but they were turned on and off by the DTRL module.
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 01:24 PM
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There's an upgrade to the fog lamps. It's in 101 projects for the C4 book.
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Originally Posted by Relic
There's an upgrade to the fog lamps. It's in 101 projects for the C4 book.
Is this the putting the slightly higher wattage bulbs in there?

If so, yeah ive already done that.

What Im seeking to know is if there is a different reflector out there for export models.

One source tells me yes, the other no.

Yes, I also realize it will likely be a pain to replace as it will prob. involve remove the bumper skin to do it.
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by dizwiz24
Is this the putting the slightly higher wattage bulbs in there?

If so, yeah ive already done that.

What Im seeking to know is if there is a different reflector out there for export models.

One source tells me yes, the other no.

Yes, I also realize it will likely be a pain to replace as it will prob. involve remove the bumper skin to do it.
I put HID's in mine, now I have no need for pop up head lights
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by grn envy
I put HID's in mine
What kind? Where did you score them? TIA

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Originally Posted by grn envy
I put HID's in mine, now I have no need for pop up head lights
Pics of your fogs on at night or I don't believe you.....

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They exist...I'm ordering some: A pic from a website.
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Originally Posted by arctic 92
Pics of your fogs on at night or I don't believe you.....

I am not sure if you are joking, but several here have done it, especially racers to shed some weight of the headlights.
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We need a link to the supplier's web site. My after dark lighting absolutely sucks.
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Found the link:
http://www.corvettehid.com/cart/
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I believe that PLRX did that on his CE recently and posted a nice how to on how he did it. Search his posts.
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Thanks, I only posted the pic because I wasn't sure we can post a link to someone who isn't a sponsor. Some of these forum guys can be downright crabby about that. Yep that's the one I'm going with.
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http://www.plasmaglow.com/products/

I bought the Xenon gas filled bulbs. Extremely bright, inexpensive and a 10 Year Warranty.Next best thing to HID's
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I dont think export fog lights exist.

I dug through my parts CD for the C4.

There were export headlamp relectors, but not foglight.

This is a difft subject, but if you are interested in improving your headlamps, look up Daniel Stern lighting (on the internet) and talk to him.

I bought his bulbs, reflectors, and used heavy duty gauge wiring/relays what a difference!
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Originally Posted by Mr. Peabody
I believe that PLRX did that on his CE recently and posted a nice how to on how he did it. Search his posts.


http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...installed.html
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Originally Posted by pologreen1
I am not sure if you are joking, but several here have done it, especially racers to shed some weight of the headlights.
Calm down....I'm quite aware they exist. I just would like to see a pic of the light they emit that doesn't suck.
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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by arctic 92
Pics of your fogs on at night or I don't believe you.....

I like my H.I.D.s 3k fogs 10k bixenon lights in Hella assemblies.









3k HID in driverside/ pass side halogen

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