A little rant about aftermarket LED tail lights for C6
05-02-2012, 03:03 PM
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A little rant about aftermarket LED tail lights for C6
What the eff is this really about? Not only poor selection (6 that I found altogether period) but the prices at the minimum twice of what C5 aftermarket replacements are with zillion choices. On top of it, just about all sellers are from California sticking in state buyers with sales tax on top of shipping. To top it off, the prices are all over the board for exactly the same lights and then again between choices in smoke or clear or red... Very strange
05-02-2012, 03:23 PM
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05-02-2012, 03:30 PM
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This rant is mainly about fleabay... You did not mention which version you bought. I tried to find a deal on the chrome/clear version and was looking at over 300 bucks when including tax and shipping as the cheapest choice. I finally got a deal from one of the sellers for 260 including tax and shipping BUT HAD TO BUY TWO SETS to get this price. Did you look at the price of lights for C5? You can pick up a set for about 100 bucks. What is exactly different about the LEDs and plastic housings for both cars?
And at the time, it didn't matter which type, clear/chrome, black/clear...it was the same price...and at least fleabay is cheaper than any outside vendor I could find...I am more than happy.
As far as why the C5 is so much cheaper...not sure...maybe because it is not current generation...so demand is lower...I know these lights, especially int he red like mine, have had low availablity...sell out quick..but I feel your pain.
Still, between these, and the LEDs for my interior and reverse lights/side markers, both are the best mods I have done to date.
05-02-2012, 03:31 PM
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Eagle eye on fleebay same price $269 for the crystal red ones or whatever they are called. High quality with built in resistors and no issues over past 2 years. Had them on the 07 coupe and now the 2012 GS with no problems.
05-02-2012, 03:33 PM
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05-02-2012, 03:41 PM
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There is not a single seller on fleabay that is not from California, thus, you would have to pay the sales tax and currently they charge shipping as well. The red anzo seems to be the cheapest for some reason. Now, since I want to paint mine, I need the clear version and as it figures, there are no deals, LOL... Also, keep in mind, any deals are still twice as much as C5
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05-02-2012, 04:05 PM
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Drifting
Call me crazy but I ordered mine from Neal at Corvette Mods ( red Eagle Eyes version). I don't trust those Ebay sellers and would rather pay a bit more from a reputable vendor here knowing that if anything goes wrong, he will stand behind the products he sells... unlike an Ebay vendor.
05-02-2012, 04:20 PM
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What the eff is this really about? Not only poor selection (6 that I found altogether period) but the prices at the minimum twice of what C5 aftermarket replacements are with zillion choices. On top of it, just about all sellers are from California sticking in state buyers with sales tax on top of shipping. To top it off, the prices are all over the board for exactly the same lights and then again between choices in smoke or clear or red... Very strange
I don't like to pay for shipping or sales tax either, but what do you suggest they do? You, and I, live in CA. The sellers are from CA. They HAVE to charge sales tax, by law. We all wish that sellers would eat the cost of shipping and sales tax, but then they would just add it to the selling price.
05-02-2012, 04:26 PM
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05-02-2012, 04:40 PM
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Call me crazy but I ordered mine from Neal at Corvette Mods ( red Eagle Eyes version). I don't trust those Ebay sellers and would rather pay a bit more from a reputable vendor here knowing that if anything goes wrong, he will stand behind the products he sells... unlike an Ebay vendor.
05-02-2012, 04:42 PM
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I don't like to pay for shipping or sales tax either, but what do you suggest they do? You, and I, live in CA. The sellers are from CA. They HAVE to charge sales tax, by law. We all wish that sellers would eat the cost of shipping and sales tax, but then they would just add it to the selling price.
05-02-2012, 04:43 PM
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I have Eagle Eyes and one of mine got a small amount of water in it from washing the car...looks like the socket was not turned all the was and the seal was compromised.
The result is that it pretty much tarnished or stained all of the silver directly behind the lens and now standing back from the car one unit out of the four looks a bit darker than the rest, this after it dryed out. Of course there is no way to take them apart so im looking at cutting it open to see if I can remedy the issue.
The result is that it pretty much tarnished or stained all of the silver directly behind the lens and now standing back from the car one unit out of the four looks a bit darker than the rest, this after it dryed out. Of course there is no way to take them apart so im looking at cutting it open to see if I can remedy the issue.
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05-02-2012, 04:49 PM
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I have Eagle Eyes and one of mine got a small amount of water in it from washing the car, yes water can get in them.
The result is that it pretty much tarnished or stained all of the silver directly behind the lens and now standing back from the car one unit out of the four looks darker than the rest, this after it dryed out. Of course there is no way to take them apart so im looking at cutting it open to see if I can remedy the issue.
The result is that it pretty much tarnished or stained all of the silver directly behind the lens and now standing back from the car one unit out of the four looks darker than the rest, this after it dryed out. Of course there is no way to take them apart so im looking at cutting it open to see if I can remedy the issue.
05-02-2012, 04:50 PM
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05-02-2012, 04:56 PM
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I have Eagle Eyes and one of mine got a small amount of water in it from washing the car, yes water can get in them.
The result is that it pretty much tarnished or stained all of the silver directly behind the lens and now standing back from the car one unit out of the four looks darker than the rest, this after it dryed out. Of course there is no way to take them apart so im looking at cutting it open to see if I can remedy the issue.
Word to the wise, I would do a complete resealing once you get these, I mean beyond how they come.
I may end up selling mine as they are or possibly buying another set for spares as I love the way they look but the fact is they are cheaply made.
The result is that it pretty much tarnished or stained all of the silver directly behind the lens and now standing back from the car one unit out of the four looks darker than the rest, this after it dryed out. Of course there is no way to take them apart so im looking at cutting it open to see if I can remedy the issue.
Word to the wise, I would do a complete resealing once you get these, I mean beyond how they come.
I may end up selling mine as they are or possibly buying another set for spares as I love the way they look but the fact is they are cheaply made.
May be a good idea to run a bead of silicone around the mating edge to prevent this from happening? Or do they have weep holes to prevent condensation? No matter, I am painting mine so these things should not show anyway.
05-02-2012, 05:11 PM
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What the eff is this really about? Not only poor selection (6 that I found altogether period) but the prices at the minimum twice of what C5 aftermarket replacements are with zillion choices. On top of it, just about all sellers are from California sticking in state buyers with sales tax on top of shipping. To top it off, the prices are all over the board for exactly the same lights and then again between choices in smoke or clear or red... Very strange
05-02-2012, 05:40 PM
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Not that your remark is related to the subject of my little rant anyway...
