Follow Up On HID Projectors From Corvette Mods.
05-10-2013, 11:52 AM
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Follow Up On HID Projectors From Corvette Mods.
This is a follow up to my post about installing HID projector lights from Corvette Mods that cost me about $ 250.00. Their basic HID upgrade kit was $ 130.00. I opted to go with the projector light option, which was $ 100 more. I also added 55 watt ballasts for an extra $ 25.00.
After installing the lights I noticed the pattern of light against my garage was not what I expected. I did post pictures of this and of the lights out on the road. I was then informed by forum members that the lights were not really projector lenses but were projector look alikes and I could have bought the setup on Ebay for about $ 70.00. After doing some looking online I found that light housings that looked exactly like the ones I paid an extra $ 100 for were available at $ 25 from other vendors.
I called Corvette Mods today and the call did not go very satisfactorily. I was told they were bought as real projectors. As to the price there was no real comment. When I was told the wiring was made especially to fit the Corvette I responded that another foot of wire between the left and right sides would have been nice and that I had to add 3 feet of wire so I could hook it up to + 12V. At that point I realized I was talking to myself as he had hung up.
I want to state that I did not raise my voice, call any one any names or do anything but talk normally. I even told him I was going to keep the lights as they did light up the road quite well. I do know that I will buy NOTHING from Corvette Mods for either of my Corvettes.
After installing the lights I noticed the pattern of light against my garage was not what I expected. I did post pictures of this and of the lights out on the road. I was then informed by forum members that the lights were not really projector lenses but were projector look alikes and I could have bought the setup on Ebay for about $ 70.00. After doing some looking online I found that light housings that looked exactly like the ones I paid an extra $ 100 for were available at $ 25 from other vendors.
I called Corvette Mods today and the call did not go very satisfactorily. I was told they were bought as real projectors. As to the price there was no real comment. When I was told the wiring was made especially to fit the Corvette I responded that another foot of wire between the left and right sides would have been nice and that I had to add 3 feet of wire so I could hook it up to + 12V. At that point I realized I was talking to myself as he had hung up.
I want to state that I did not raise my voice, call any one any names or do anything but talk normally. I even told him I was going to keep the lights as they did light up the road quite well. I do know that I will buy NOTHING from Corvette Mods for either of my Corvettes.
05-10-2013, 01:36 PM
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This is a follow up to my post about installing HID projector lights from Corvette Mods that cost me about $ 250.00. Their basic HID upgrade kit was $ 130.00. I opted to go with the projector light option, which was $ 100 more. I also added 55 watt ballasts for an extra $ 25.00.
After installing the lights I noticed the pattern of light against my garage was not what I expected. I did post pictures of this and of the lights out on the road. I was then informed by forum members that the lights were not really projector lenses but were projector look alikes and I could have bought the setup on Ebay for about $ 70.00. After doing some looking online I found that light housings that looked exactly like the ones I paid an extra $ 100 for were available at $ 25 from other vendors.
I called Corvette Mods today and the call did not go very satisfactorily. I was told they were bought as real projectors. As to the price there was no real comment. When I was told the wiring was made especially to fit the Corvette I responded that another foot of wire between the left and right sides would have been nice and that I had to add 3 feet of wire so I could hook it up to + 12V. At that point I realized I was talking to myself as he had hung up.
I want to state that I did not raise my voice, call any one any names or do anything but talk normally. I even told him I was going to keep the lights as they did light up the road quite well. I do know that I will buy NOTHING from Corvette Mods for either of my Corvettes.
After installing the lights I noticed the pattern of light against my garage was not what I expected. I did post pictures of this and of the lights out on the road. I was then informed by forum members that the lights were not really projector lenses but were projector look alikes and I could have bought the setup on Ebay for about $ 70.00. After doing some looking online I found that light housings that looked exactly like the ones I paid an extra $ 100 for were available at $ 25 from other vendors.
I called Corvette Mods today and the call did not go very satisfactorily. I was told they were bought as real projectors. As to the price there was no real comment. When I was told the wiring was made especially to fit the Corvette I responded that another foot of wire between the left and right sides would have been nice and that I had to add 3 feet of wire so I could hook it up to + 12V. At that point I realized I was talking to myself as he had hung up.
I want to state that I did not raise my voice, call any one any names or do anything but talk normally. I even told him I was going to keep the lights as they did light up the road quite well. I do know that I will buy NOTHING from Corvette Mods for either of my Corvettes.
05-10-2013, 01:45 PM
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We didn't hang up, we had a storm here and our phones went down. I called back 30 minutes later and left a message for you
As far as pricing for the components, we aren't familiar with other online offerings. We do cover parts for the life of the car, I don't know what other sellers provide so we can't comment on that. You did say you were happy with the parts and were keeping them so when we asked what you would like for us to do you didn't make any comments.
Again, sorry the price wasn't fair in your eyes....I assume that was the basis of your complaint.
As far as pricing for the components, we aren't familiar with other online offerings. We do cover parts for the life of the car, I don't know what other sellers provide so we can't comment on that. You did say you were happy with the parts and were keeping them so when we asked what you would like for us to do you didn't make any comments.
Again, sorry the price wasn't fair in your eyes....I assume that was the basis of your complaint.
