Headlight upgrade

[Strokerz06]

Want to upgrade those crappy headlights whats my options?

[Melsy]

I feel the same way and have researched the issues. I was ready to spring for the T-84 GM export headlights but have seen some negative things--although most are positive. The T-84 swap is about the best and easiest and is factory. Check our some of our local vendors.

[RocketSled]

T-84s with higher-wattage bulbs. Much improved over stock, and I've had mine on the car for 3 years with no problems. You can't really have any problems with the basic configuration since the T-84 lens assemblies are in fact the euro-export genuine GM part designed for the Vette by GM. Early versions of the higher wattage setup did sometimes have problems. The higher wattage setup uses a secondary wiring harness and relay to handle the additional Current requirements of the brighter bulbs. The BCM senses bulb resistance and will keep the popup headlights from retracting if it thinks one of the bulbs is burnt out. The way the secondary wiring harness was connected could fool the BCM in to thinking one of the bulbs was out. This issue was fixed by providing a dummy resistor load that plugged in to the factory harness in place of the low-wattage bulbs. Just be sure you get the dummy load if you also get the high-wattage set up and it will work perfectly.

[exSSer]

I got the fleabay HID kit for $120 shipped, and I'm more than happy with the results.

[blevett]

Another vote for the T-84 exports with high wattage bulbs. Greatly improves the beam focus.

[ZO6 AL-X]

Depending on what your budget is for lights, I would either go with the hid upgrade that some vendors sell - like CG - or I would buy an hid kit from fleabay. Those two will give you the best lighting possible.

Alex

[JETZ]

I also had the Euro T-84's, but converted to HID.
Now I have these HID's.
For city crusing, I just use my PIAA's.

[pauln64]

there's another option that I'm considering. I've pm'd you since they are not a supporting vendor

[ajf]

If it's the high beams you want to upgrade, PIAA bulbs help with brightness but the main problem is the pattern, which is too narrow to illuminate the ditches or gentle turns. I got a substantial improvement by installing a kit that keeps the low beams on when I switch to highs. It was about $40 at a local auto parts store. A model made for some GM truck is a perfect fit - wire lengths, wire colors, instructions. Search on my name for a post 2 or 3 years old for the model number.

[saw22]

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[Strokerz06]

Originally Posted by JETZ

I also had the Euro T-84's, but converted to HID.
Now I have these HID's.
For city crusing, I just use my PIAA's.

Where are those from?

[pauln64]

there's another site that already sells those but cheaper. pm'd ya

[ZO6 AL-X]

That's what I'm talking about. HID is the way to go.

Agree with Paul, these can be found cheaper. Good luck and let us know what you go with.

Alex

[saw22]

I ended up buying a set from this auction yesterday:


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This was an auction from a non site vendor. Please do not link to non site vendors....even indirectly.



The guy's feedback rating is awesome and several people in the Corvette Forums have praised his service and product. Also comes with a generous warranty at a great price. There is another seller that also sells a similar product for only $88 shipped, but only a 30-day warranty and a lower feedback rating. Shipped out today from CA, so hopefully I'll have them in by the weekend

EDIT: Oops.. sorry!

[Melsy]

Alex;
Please send me the info (melsy@bellsouth.net) about who else sells these. Thanks,
Mel