Help choosing headlamp replacement

Back9 · 10-18-06, 01:02 AM

Looking for the best solution to improving the headlamps on my C5. Changed bulbs to the Silverstars, but would prefer something brighter that illuminates the road further out. Can anyine offer guidance?

c5y2k · 10-18-06, 09:32 AM

If you are looking to just change the bulbs out I would recommend the PIAA bulbs.

Back9 · 10-18-06, 06:33 PM

I think I want to go with something more high tech, maybe a HID system. Don't wnat to do it myself because I'm afraid I'll foul something up. Any idea where you go to get this kind of work done professionally and reliably?

Jistari · 10-19-06, 12:05 AM

Im waiting on the wisdom on this thread also. Would like to be able to see a little better at night.

motorman · 10-19-06, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Jistari

Im waiting on the wisdom on this thread also. Would like to be able to see a little better at night.

trade it in on a C-6 as that is one of the features i like of the C-6 over the C-5. since my 72 year old eyes are not what they used to be the C-6 lights are a blessing

Back9 · 10-19-06, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by motorman

trade it in on a C-6 as that is one of the features i like of the C-6 over the C-5. since my 72 year old eyes are not what they used to be the C-6 lights are a blessing

You're dead right -- my brother just got a C6 and I drove it one evening about a week ago. It was like driving with Boeing 767 lights out front!!!

c5y2k · 10-20-06, 09:21 AM

There are some very nice HID systems for the C5. I googled "c5 hid" and got a handfull to choose from but geez they are expensive.

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Originally Posted by Back9

I think I want to go with something more high tech, maybe a HID system. Don't wnat to do it myself because I'm afraid I'll foul something up. Any idea where you go to get this kind of work done professionally and reliably?

crooze · 10-24-06, 07:39 AM

Has anybody tried these?
http://www.pfyc.com/pc/VT1003/VTLIGH...d+Options.html

LLC5 · 10-24-06, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by crooze

Has anybody tried these?
http://www.pfyc.com/pc/VT1003/VTLIGH...d+Options.html

90/135w low and high beam? Police and other drivers will be all over you. The lens's with DOT legal 55/60 bulbs won't help much, and again are not DOT compliant, if you are worried about such things. These are for off road use only legally.

rwlc5 · 10-25-06, 02:53 PM

I have the European light system form PFYC. These are the headlamps that are in the exported C5's. I am using a PIAA bulb that runs on the standard 55/60 wattage but the light output is supposed to be equivalent to a 135 watt bulb. The lights are great. I can finally see at night and the beam pattern is spread out across and down the road. This is a great investment.

Back9 · 10-26-06, 09:16 PM

rwlc5,

I'm about 35minutes from Bel Air over in Delaware and I get over your way frequently to visit family there. Any chance I could get a look at your lighting set-up sometime?

Thanks!

rwlc5 · 10-30-06, 08:30 AM

Back9'
I sent you a PM

Dad · 10-30-06, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Back9

Looking for the best solution to improving the headlamps on my C5. Changed bulbs to the Silverstars, but would prefer something brighter that illuminates the road further out. Can anyine offer guidance?

Take the time to read what this guy has to say and save yourself some time and expense. Very knowledgeable and will point you in the right direction.

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/home.html

Good luck.....

04 Commemorative · 11-16-06, 11:45 AM

My son and daughter got me a set of HID's for Christmas last year and son installed them. I see things I never saw before! No one has ever flashed me so I guess they are not bothersome to oncoming drivers. Love the look too!

DocOhm · 11-17-06, 09:27 PM

Did the Silverstars make a difference?
STW, Dave