C5 Corvette DRL Light Installation
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ก.ย. 2019
- C5 Corvette DRL Light Installation. I wanted to change the corner lights on my C5 Corvette and I found these lights for a reasonable price. After buying new corner lights for my C5 Corvette, I realized they might look better tinted or smoked so I gave it a shot. I also changed out the standard amber DRL for switchback LED and replaced the side marker with LED.
These new smoked corner lights on my C5 Corvette change the entire look of the front end. The C5 Corvette still looks like a modern design and these new corner lights with switchback modernize the lighting.
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Thanks everybody for watching. I'm not into the tinted stick-on covers and these new lights are exactly what I wanted. Links to the housings, tint and bulbs are in the description. What do you think?
Found your vid on it, thank you so much.
Huge change. The smoke looks great. Really goes well with the theme of the car.
Perfect combination. After seeing your car, I knew I needed to do it. Changes the front end without being over the top and cheap looking. Thanks as always
Looks great. Using your vid to do mine in about 10 mins. Thanks for the in-depth instructions!
Awesome! Not too hard at all so you'll be OK. Thanks for watching and good luck 👍
That looks awesome thanks for your info !
Totally changes the front end look. I was surprised how big a difference something like that made, but you'll be happy with it too.
Great video! Very helpful!
Glad the vid helped! Thanks for watching 🤘
Great walk through. It sure does compliment the color scheme of the vette. Appreciate the links too.
Thanks for watching and the comment 👍. I think they finally have the smoked version in stock if you didn't want to wrap it afterwards. I was waiting and waiting and finally got tired of waiting lol.
Great Video! Very informative Thx 🙏🏻
No problem, hope it helps. Thanks for watching and the feedback 👍
Good job Dave. Looks sharp.
Thanks man. Couldn't be happier with the way they look. I appreciate the support as always 👍
Looks good man
Thanks man. I'm happy with how they came out. I appreciate the support as always
Nice man, that looks good! I really need some switchbacks on the front of mine too 🤤
I love the look. They're cheap enough and add a nice modern touch. Thanks for watching and commenting
Nice job!! Doing this tomorrow
Niiiice! Totally changed the look of the front end in my opinion. No regrets and you won't have any either.
I love me. I'm working on getting a Yellow 01. Hope to have it soon. And I'm in DE as well. When I had my 94 Z28, I had smoked corners. But had amber LEDs. They passed inspection with no issue.
Gotcha, NJ only cares about emissions now. There's other things they care about, but amber front side markers is not one of them lol. Good luck with the car and great color choice. You won't regret it. Thanks for watching and the comment 👍
Yellow ,, Just started watchin ur Vids ,, ill be a Happy C5Z Owner real soon. Love the DRLs and how you love to keep that baby clean ( Seen the Backup Lights LED mod Vid)
Thanks for stopping in and I appreciate the comment. You're going to love the car, so good luck with it. If you have any questions along the way, just let me know.
I just performed the installation of a new set of Ebay purchased DRL light fixtures. Actually only the driver side for now. It took me about 3 hours even using your excellent video instructions. What a pain for a 75 year old man. Sure would be easier if I could have used a lift somewhere. I did it lying on my back in the driveway with the car jacked up and tire about 4 inches off the ground then tire removed. You were correct as other videos stated the last, impossible to see, 10mm bolt was a killer. It was my fault though. I did move the brake vent to get access to it but I could not see it. I could feel it though. Feeling my way around I was able get a 10mm ratchet on it and turn it enough to get it loose but I could not push the light in as expected. I thought I had loosened the wrong bolt. I came back in the house to review your video to see where the bolt should be again. I found my error! I forgot about the spring! I went back out, unhooked the spring and the light practically fell out. Happy to see after about 3 hours of nonsense, using every tool at my disposal, I was able to re-install the new light and all covers in about 20 minutes. Tomorrow I will attempt to replace the passenger light and expect to have it done in about an hour...... Hopefully.... PS: The light looks great and thanks for an excellent video. The best I have seen on the subject! I will be an avid follower
Oh man, that's a bummer you had that many issues. Glad you finally got it and happy the vid helped you out. Learning all that should make the other side go a lot smoother. Good luck with it and you're right about them looking amazing. Still one of my favorite exterior mods. If you have any questions on any other vids, just let me know 👍
@@YellowVette04 Thanks for the response, and yes if I have any questions I will let you know. What makes your videos so good and helpful is your great, clear camera work. Thanks again
I appreciate the comment 🙏. I try but sometimes I can be too wordy lol.
I've been having my smoked corner lights now for years I hate to admit, but thanks to your video, I believe that I am ready, and have the confidence to get this done myself opposed to hiring someone to do it for Me...
Mine is a yellow 2002 with carbon fiber style black racing strips. I like how you just painted your wheels, but think I'm about ready to buy the black Z06 style wheels... TY... :)
Thanks for the excellent instructional video. I was looking at ordering a new set but was put off by the company saying “professional installation suggested”. I’ll now be ordering mine this week!! 👍🏼
Definitely don't need to be a professional. They probably say that just because there's electric connections lol. Not bad at all to do. If you have any questions along the way, just let me know but you should be fine
Thank you, sir!!
That’s some hotshot camera work! Nice view from inside. They look so good! Nice mod. Ditch the yella fogs...
Thanks man. Couldn't be happier with how they came out. Already ordered new white ones lol.
@@YellowVette04 i have one fog light that is pointing down, and when I tried to see if it felt loose, it felt as if it was on a spring.
Then I started looking at different options to buy two new ones, but now think I might just find out what's wrong with the ones I have... Any experience with the fogs??? Guess I should have just watched another video, huh??? LOL...
Looks sweet bro! Good job with the install!!
Thanks bro. Something I should have done awhile ago.
YellowVette04 yeah I hear ya!! The switchbacks are freakin awesome!! Modern looking and slick
Great Video
Appreciate it. I was surprised by how much of a big change such a little thing made to the overall look. Love it
I'd switch to white fogs. And I'm definitely going with that option as I have black z06 rims on my white 04 c5. My son calls it the "stormtrooper" theme lol. Also going 20% tint next week hopefully. Thanks again for the great informative vids👍
Already ordered new fogs. These will look real good on white. I gave the stormtrooper look going on my truck so I get it lol. I have 20$ on my car and love it. I appreciate the support and positive comments 👍
Nice job!
Thanks man. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
Good job Dave! I'd go with 6k LED Fogs... I think you'd like them... Thumbs up from me on the video... Stay safe... Rico
Thanks man. Totally agree on the fogs. Already ordered a set after I edited the video lol. Appreciate the support as always 👍
Looks great!
Thanks man
YellowVette04 anytime! It's making me think about tinting mine 🤔
@@ArcticVette simple thing to do. If you don't like it, it comes off even easier lol.
These are awesome! I Didn't want to change them my self, so i took to a local body shop, Charged me 70 bucks and they even said they looked good.
Glad you like em. I think they totally change the look of the front. No more old frosted lens and the light is nice and crisp now. Thanks for watching and the support
Smart choice having the body shop install them Flash. I got one complete after fighting that 10mm bolt for 3 hours. I think I let out a couple of words that I never heard before. I'll try the other one when I have another 3 hrs!
I tried to show that bolt specifically to help shorten the time. I know that bolt is a PITA, but now you'll know how to get to it and save time on the next one
Just ordered all the same stuff. Look forward to putting them in. My 2001 is black so the black will look great. It started when I was trying to replace the turn/side bulb which shattered and can be seen in pieces in the lens assembly. Couldn't figure out why it shattered. Looking inside you will notice the OEM bulbs get so hot they melt the plastic above, especially in Florida in the summer. This causes a crack and allows water to drip in hitting them bulb and bingo - the bulb explodes. The LEDs and new DRL assemblies will stop this in the future.
That's exactly what happens. You can kinda see mine cracked, but they weren't letting in water YET, so it was only a matter of time. Definitely a nice upgrade and one of my favorites.
Looking good. I got amber translucent paint for mine im gonna get to it this weekend and just paint the whole housing one solid color. I mite do yellow fogs on mine too i like the look.
I liked the yellow fogs too, just decided to go a different route with all white lighting instead. Since you're doing yellow corners, the yellow fogs will look killer 👍
I’m gonna do the same thing to my Torch Red C5. My drivers side turn signal socket is pretty burnt, gonna change out both sides while I’m doing it.
Looks great on your yellow Vette!!!
I wasn't expecting it to look as good as it did to be honest. Hard to show initial reactions on camera, but that was my initial reaction. Love how it looks and it'll look good on red as well.
I’m sure it’ll look great on my red one. Like your videos man, this is my 1st Vette. Learning a lot from y’all
@@jeffb243 my first as well. I'm new to modifications and any type of engine work. Like you said, I'm learning a lot through the process and from others.
Time for some 4eyec5 headlights lol.
Looks good man
Those are sweet. I don't drive much at night, so i don't have an immediate need to change them. One day I will upgrade the stock housings and those are definitely a possibility.
The lights look great on that car!
I have a question. In the end of your video there is an orange C5 with black wheels. I am guessing they are plastidipped? If so do you happen to know how long that lasted on the wheels? Would you do that again, recommend doing that ?
God. Job man!
Thanks buddy. Where's my light bar?? Lol enjoy the fam
Looking good man the smoke and yellow really go yellow and black is my corvette clubs theme song you should go for the taillights next
Thanks. I've been thinking of adding a clip from the song into my intro, I think YT allows a certain length of the song before you get put in jail lol. I'm going to give the taillights a shot sometime soon.
@@YellowVette04 its simple for our cars I have a vid on here I just done my buddy's z06 and took like 30 mins total
Nice
Thanks for watching and the comment 👍
Looks great. Someone must sell Amber bulbs for inspection or to leave in permanently
Hi Dave,
I love these lights and I put them on my C5. Only problem other than the effort it took to install them was going through inspection today. The failed inspection along with my side markers at the rear side of the car. What a bummer! I can't believe after the work it took me to install them I have to remove them. Just thought I would share.😤
I knew some locals require the amber light/lense on the front corner but didn't know the rear side markers were an issue. In NJ, they only care about emissions so lighting and other things are ignored. Thanks for sharing your experience
@@YellowVette04 I ended up buying amber tint and put it over the outside of the light. I removed it and s I'll save it for next time.
The marker lights I temporarily put the old one's back.
Love the Vids ,, Which LEDs for the Headlight did u use .
I have a video on the ones I installed, but those LED bulbs are 3+ years old at this point. LED tech is always improving so I'm sure there's better ones out there now.
Dave, what’s up? Hope all is well. Did you have to install resistors in line with your new drop/front turn signals?
What's up buddy? Hope all is well with you and the fam. I installed the hyperflash harness prior to these LED bulbs. If you don't have the hyperflash harness, then yes you'll need resistors. I recommend the harness since it will also take care of any issues with LED taillights if you go down that road as well. I have a video on installing the hyperflash harness.
Replace the yellow fog lights in my opinion. Looks great the overall buddy
Definitely agree with you man. They'll be replaced before the weekend lol. Thanks as always
Can't you put yellow bulbs in the side bulbs I got yellow bulbs on my side
Keep the forwards the offset everything in looks killer
Thank you for watching and the comment 👍
Hey love the build man! I was wondering if your switchbacks are the same exact color as your headlights? Thanks!
Yes they are. They're amber during DRL, then switch to 6000k when headlights are on. They then switch amber-off-amber-off when turn signal is on. Thanks for the comment and watching 👍
YellowVette04 Thanks for the quick response!! Gonna order everything right now haha. Subbed keep up the videos!
@@MrKbww I appreciate it. You'll love the modern look.
Hey Dave, I've taken my C5 headlight (Buckets) out three times... rebuilt the motors, replaced the DRL melted sockets, replaced the stupid 3157A bulbs that melt the housings w/ LED's (This is a MUST DO!)... I bought new DRL housings and was thinking, do I approach this from above or below. Then I remembered this video. I can do this faster from above, yet the risk of damaging the paint; it's not worth it. Thanks again, for a great video! What did you finally decide on the fog lamps color and wattage?
Definitely can attack from the top, so personal preference which way to go. I did decide to go with white LED fog lights. I have a video I put out just after this one and that includes the bulbs I went with. Gotta love LEDs 🤘
Love the video. Rims next?
Thanks. I'd like to get new wheels. Go up a size and go wider, just don't know what I want yet. Won't be this year, but maybe next. Thanks for watching and the comment 👍
Can you please make a video of how this car sound during acceleration? Mine is auto and Im planning to change the stock exhaust.
This video is cold start and a few revs. I'll make a driving video.th-cam.com/video/QHcUso-ePsw/w-d-xo.html
Did you have to buy a harness add on for the LED switchbacks or did they not hyper flash without it?
I previously installed the halo taillights, so I already installed the hyperflash harness before installing the switchbacks. I have a quick video on installing that as well if you need reference.
Do u need a hyper flash harness went installing drl switch backs?
I believe you do, but I'm not 100% sure. I already installed the hyperflash harness prior to putting the switchbacks in. I installed the halo taillights and needed the hyperflash then.
What are switchbacks. I am confused. Does it have something to do with hyper flash? I am going to get these light smoked and buy a hyper flash to mount under dash but don't know what switch backs are
Switchbacks are the daytime running light/turn signal. They're white when the lights are on, but flash amber when the turn signal is on and also amber for DRL. The hyperflash harness prevents hyperflash when changing the taillights or front DRL to LED. If you have switchbacks or amber LED DRL/turn signal, or LED taillights then you'll need the hyperflash harness. I already had the hyperflash harness installed when I put the halo taillights in.
Sorry If i missed it, But did you have any Hyperflash?
I installed the hyperflash harness previously. Pretty sure there will be a hyperflash issue of you don't use resistors or use the harness.
Sweet....white fogs..
Totally agree, don't know why I said let me know in the comments bc I already changed my mind and decided to change them lol. Thanks as always👍
Very Nice! What exhaust you running?
Thanks!! Texas Speed headers, Texas Speed Catted 3" X-Pipe and Billy Boat Bullets. Now the car is cammed so the bullets are going to be replaced. The drone is just too much now lol.
@@YellowVette04 alright good to know, I'm putting together close to the same setup, going with Billy Boat PRT tho.. like the cords sports but $$$
Will try to do this in a few weeks to meet local requirements. Regarding DRLs, is there a way for me to disable DRL by cutting one of those 3 wires? I must pass local inspection and DRL must be disabled, but I still need turn signals. I've tried removing the fuses and those steps didn't work for my 2004 C5Z. If you could help or point me in the right direction, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!
Hey man did u ever figure this out
@c5soj338 No, never managed to get them disabled.
@@DreamWorkDrive I just removed the #2 fuse in the fuse box
In your amazon link to the DRL bulb there are a number of bulb options on Amazon, which bulb do you order? Thanks for the great video!!
It's been awhile since this video and they don't have the bulb in that link anymore. Its a 4157 bulb. I'm going to have to revise the link and find the right bulb. Not sure why it's not in that link anymore. Thanks for the heads-up on that.
Following, any luck on updating the link? Car looks great btw 👌🏼
Have not heard. I went ahead and bought two bulbs for Lasfit. Received them today but have not yet installed.
The bulbs are back in the listing now if you're still interested.
thanks...I found some at Lasfit....thanks!!!
How are both types of LED bulbs functioning 1+ years later? Any issues? I'm about to upgrade my 2003 Torch Red coupe just as you have done.
Thank you for pointing out the ridiculous look. I almost bought the totally white/clear lenses like yours, but the law in my state is:
"Front clearance lamps, identification lamps, and those marker lamps and reflectors mounted on the front or on the side near the front of a vehicle shall display or reflect an amber color."
Bummer.
Also I'll be keeping my yellow fogs. I rarely turn them on, so there's almost never the full ridiculous look.
Which switchbacks did you eventually get? The ones in your listing above seem to be the too-tall ones that didn't fit.
I do know some states will fail your inspection for that exact reason. NJ only cares about emissions and they don't care about anything else during inspections, so I'm ok here but it's good you did your homework for your location.
All of the LED bulbs I've swapped out have been working great with no issues. I didn't have any height issue with the bulbs i bought and linked in the description. A few have gotten the bulb and I haven't heard any issues. Maybe something changed in their design, but let me know if they don't fit. You'll need the hyperflash harness as well.
No inspections in my state but the police here have keen eyes.
Do you know why my signals flash fast? All the lights are working, but the turn signals are fast, like the voltage is thinking a bulb isn't working.
When you switch to the LED turn signals or brake lights, you'll need resistors or the hyperflash harness. I installed the hyperflash harness since I also have LED brake lights and there is not issue with the lights blinking fast.
@@YellowVette04 Thanks for the quick reply. That's what I figured. The corner lights look killer good on my '00 Vette.
What jack do you use? I just purchased a c5 and need a way to get underneath.
You need a low profile jack and jacking pucks if you use the factory jack point locations. You can use hockey pucks instead of paying crazy money for metal jack pucks. If you're car isn't lowered, you can reach the front and rear cross member with an extended low profile jack. If it's lowered, you may need to drive up on 2x6s just to get enough space for the jack.
@@YellowVette04 It's standard height. I have a set of ramps, do you think that would suffice on a job like this or is getting a low profile jack plus pucks worthwhile in your opinion?
For this job and most jobs that would be fine. Still may need a piece of wood depending on how steep the ramps are.
Change the fog lights too!
I did in the video following this one. I liked the yellow for a bit, but all white light looked much better IMO. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
Is their any way to do this without jacking the car up ?
I've seen some guys remove the headlight and go in from the top without lifting the car. Maybe you could drive up on a few 2x6s to get the clearance you need from underneath.
Question, do you get hyper flash with the led turn?
I installed the hyperflash harness prior to installing these since I installed the halo taillights first. I've heard some people say they needed it the hyperflash harness and some didn't, but I'm going to assume there's a hyperflash issue if you don't use the harness or resistors.
@@YellowVette04 do you have info on the harness? I have a 99 and I blacked out the taillights, would love to have the led ones, and just got the smoked fronts. Love your yellow c5. I think that is by far the best color for a vette. You videos have helped cut my time in half on figuring out some of the little quirks on working on mine. Parts to expensive to break. Keep up the good work. Look for to more. And stay safe.
I appreciate the comment and support. Here's the video I did on the harness, th-cam.com/video/urV6vKMNhi8/w-d-xo.html
Did you sell the old housings?
I didn't, but I'm gonna hold onto them incase I ever need to go back. I'm assuming you asked bc you were interested in buying them, but I won't be selling. Thanks for watching 👍
Might do the clears one day.... How many miles do you have on your car? Just hit 110000 here, only 890000 to go!
56k miles. I have a lot more fun to have with this car. Any upgrade will look better than the stock one. All the options look good, just personal preference. Thanks for watching and commenting👍
What wheels are those?
Stock wheels with black plastidip and glossifier.
Get it done the fog light when you're down there
L👀X Great 🤓🇺🇸👍
Thanks 👍. Really liking the look.
Get rid of the yellow fog lights..white would look much cleaner
Agreed 💯. Changed em out afterwards. Thanks for watching and commenting
Hey bud where the lights hard to get off the car
They weren't that hard. The one screw a little bit of a pain to get to, but I showed how I got it. Took about 1 hour for both and the 2nd light took a lot less time since I knew how to do it better.
Now you have to tint the rest of the car
Always been hesitant to tint my brake lights. There's plenty of drivers that'll hit you behind, don't want to give them even more reason lol. I have plenty of smoke tint left so I think I'll give it a shot.
I only want clear no yellow at all.
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