2K2SilverTL-S' Corvette C6 Vert Thread
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LED "Halo" Taillights are on (PICS)
I'll be honest, I went back and forth on getting these as I'm generally not a fan of lighting mods. I was thinking of the safety of LED taillights and the split second quicker onset of braking/lighting for all the jerks that seem to love to tailgate.
1st step was to do the job right and get resisters on each of the 4 lights installed to prevent "hyper-flash."
![](https://acurazine.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=11537&pictureid=55458)
Here is a side-by-side with the lights on during the day (left new lights, right old). It's amazing, you cant even tell the stocks on the right are on in comparison.
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Final, lights on during the day...
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A little darker out....
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Overall, I'm pleasantly surprised with the outcome. They came with a free set of LED license plate lights, but Im definitely NOT installing those.
1st step was to do the job right and get resisters on each of the 4 lights installed to prevent "hyper-flash."
Here is a side-by-side with the lights on during the day (left new lights, right old). It's amazing, you cant even tell the stocks on the right are on in comparison.
Final, lights on during the day...
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A little darker out....
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Overall, I'm pleasantly surprised with the outcome. They came with a free set of LED license plate lights, but Im definitely NOT installing those.
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looks good, but why not install the other LEDs?
you shouldnt have any trouble from law enforcement as newer luxury cars (even the newer fords) have LED type lighting for the license plate.
I do most of my driving at night, and ive never had an issue from the local PD
you shouldnt have any trouble from law enforcement as newer luxury cars (even the newer fords) have LED type lighting for the license plate.
I do most of my driving at night, and ive never had an issue from the local PD
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looks good, but why not install the other LEDs?
you shouldnt have any trouble from law enforcement as newer luxury cars (even the newer fords) have LED type lighting for the license plate.
I do most of my driving at night, and ive never had an issue from the local PD
you shouldnt have any trouble from law enforcement as newer luxury cars (even the newer fords) have LED type lighting for the license plate.
I do most of my driving at night, and ive never had an issue from the local PD
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I'm undecided.
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Hmmm, look stock to me. ![Tongue](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
![](http://www.strikingvisions.com/tail2.jpg)
I vote for the license plate lights. I think swapping the stock bulbs for white LEDs adds a lot of look without any rice.
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I vote for the license plate lights. I think swapping the stock bulbs for white LEDs adds a lot of look without any rice.
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Thanks guys. I appreciate it. Im definitely a fan of the relatively stock look. I'd have to be a jerk to rice out a vette, so I was trying to avoid that at all costs. They certainly stand out and add a little character, but not in a bad way. The added safety of an earlier warning of braking and turning was worth it alone. Should have come from the factory this way. I imagine the C7 will have a similar setup.
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Do the license plate lights. That's not "rice" at all. They just look much better in LED. I did them on my 3G TL, my e60 M5, and they came stock as LED on my e93 335.
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Walked out of the Corvette specialty shop with 40 more whp and some New Shoes
I really have to curtail my spending on this thing, it's getting out of hand. I really had no intention on getting new rims. Originally went in for the LG Pro Long Tube Headers and X-pipe, but was pointed to the new Matte Black rims that just came in. I couldn't help myself...![Why Me](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/whyme.gif)
Here are some crappy shots with my iphone for now. One thing is certain, the LSx motor was meant to have the headers swapped out...big difference in sound/power.
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Here are some crappy shots with my iphone for now. One thing is certain, the LSx motor was meant to have the headers swapped out...big difference in sound/power.
![](https://acurazine.com/forums/members/2k2silvertl-s-13917-albums-garage-c6-z51-vette-ragtop-4682-picture-a-57078.jpg)
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You need to take somebody with you that will slap you any time you try to make in impulse buy.
I've never been a fan of black rims myself but to each his own.
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Hey guys! I bought some black wheels!
So, Imma take some piturez of dem at night in the dark. That way you can't even see what Im tryin ta brag about!!!
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Black wheels on a red car....no.
So, Imma take some piturez of dem at night in the dark. That way you can't even see what Im tryin ta brag about!!!
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Black wheels on a red car....no.
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Originally Posted by 03silvertypeS
I've never really been a huge fan of black wheels either, but I do like them on your vette. Nice pick up!
Originally Posted by NwTSXmt
Nice..did you get a tune following the header install?
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That's where I come in
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2K2-you're a bad boy. Your punishment is that you must bring your Corvette to my house-you cannot drive it for one month!
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Originally Posted by StreetKA
no sounds clip no care
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NwTSXmt, I was looking over my receipt and realized the wheels I got are repos of the 427 Vert' Centennial Edition Satin Black rims. The rims look pretty similar to those on your '13 Z06. Do you happen to know what rim package you got and what it says on your dealer sticker? You pay extra for those?
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Nice exhaust. Not really a fan of black wheel on a red car but I won't pass final judgement till we can see the wheels in the daylight.
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Originally Posted by juniorbean
Definitely needs vids. I like the new wheels much more then the originals.
I am disappointed there is no picture of the receipt/invoice though... you're slipping...
I am disappointed there is no picture of the receipt/invoice though... you're slipping...
Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
Nice exhaust. Not really a fan of black wheel on a red car but I won't pass final judgement till we can see the wheels in the daylight.
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