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96extcab · 11-01-2004, 11:32 PM

I was getting ready to order euro clear lights for the front of my truck when my friend suggested getting projectors instead of the clear headlights. Does anybody know anything about these, the price is definately low so it won't be terrible if they don't work right, but I was just wondering if anyone knew anything about these lights. Thanks.

Z16 · 11-02-2004, 12:23 AM

I just bought the clears for my truck. Reason being, I talked to my wholesaler, and they told me the feedback they have gotten is that while the projectors look cool, they don't perform that well. I have had euro corners and signals for a few years, and one thing I will tell you is stay away from APC. I have had nothing but trouble with the corner lites. I have installed them, and they leak, if not right away, within a few months. I have found the only way to cure this is to run a bead of a good CA glue around the entire mating surface of the light. Also if the signals have a vent in the bottom of them, it is usually too big, and will allow water to spray in when you wash the truck. Fill the vent almost fully with white silicone. As for headlites, My wholesaler wouldn't even sell me APC, even though they were quite a bit more money. He said I would send them back because the quality was so low. He told me APC used to be the best , but quality has dropped recently. He said there are some cheap brands out there that are really junk, and he would pick APC ahead of them, but hr would use TYC or inprocarwear ahead of APC. I went with TYC for mine.

99-2door · 11-02-2004, 01:04 AM

I have always used TYC for the clear lights and they are great.

I have a pair or projecotrs on my Tahoe. They look cool and the lights seem to be just as bright.

GM-TECH · 11-02-2004, 09:22 AM

Hmmm, I have a set of APC projectors on my ride for over a year now, and no problems. The one thing I did do when I got them was replace the 55 watt bulb with a 100 watt off road bulb.....perrrfect......

Z16 · 11-03-2004, 09:58 AM

Something to watch on 100 watt bulbs is the wiring harness to the headlites. I ran 100 watters for about a year, and the plugs to the back of the headlites melted. I understand this is very common. GM even stocks replacement pigtails for this. A safer choice for bulbs would be something like some PIAA bulbs. They are still a 55 or 65 watt, but shine like a 100/120.

96extcab · 11-04-2004, 07:46 PM

Thanks for the advice, not being very familiar with these I have one mroe question. Do the projectors use a regualr bulb, like the 9005 or 9006 (whichever is the low beam), and if so will the silverstars i have currently work (shine bright enough)? Thanks

GM-TECH · 11-05-2004, 12:52 AM

Actually the projectors use an H-1 style bulb. They are available in 55 watt and a 100 watt bulbs.

11-01-2004, 11:32 PM	#1
96extcab Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Champaign/Danville, IL Posts: 21	Projector Headlights I was getting ready to order euro clear lights for the front of my truck when my friend suggested getting projectors instead of the clear headlights. Does anybody know anything about these, the price is definately low so it won't be terrible if they don't work right, but I was just wondering if anyone knew anything about these lights. Thanks. __________________ 1996 Chevy C1500 ext. cab short bed 350, complete rockford/infinity stereo, headlight flashers, true duals, euro clears up front, FIPK gen2, more is definately on the way.....

11-02-2004, 12:23 AM	#2
Z16 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,508	I just bought the clears for my truck. Reason being, I talked to my wholesaler, and they told me the feedback they have gotten is that while the projectors look cool, they don't perform that well. I have had euro corners and signals for a few years, and one thing I will tell you is stay away from APC. I have had nothing but trouble with the corner lites. I have installed them, and they leak, if not right away, within a few months. I have found the only way to cure this is to run a bead of a good CA glue around the entire mating surface of the light. Also if the signals have a vent in the bottom of them, it is usually too big, and will allow water to spray in when you wash the truck. Fill the vent almost fully with white silicone. As for headlites, My wholesaler wouldn't even sell me APC, even though they were quite a bit more money. He said I would send them back because the quality was so low. He told me APC used to be the best , but quality has dropped recently. He said there are some cheap brands out there that are really junk, and he would pick APC ahead of them, but hr would use TYC or inprocarwear ahead of APC. I went with TYC for mine. __________________ 98 GMC Sierra Ex Cab, cowl hood, Euro LED lights, 30 bar billet, Whipple Supercharged 350 Vortec: Forged flattops, E-Tec aluminum heads, Comp Cam, Scat crank and rods, Granatelli Mass air flow, Headers, Flowmaster exhaust , Complete MSD Ignition, Custom Tuning, intake spacer , ported throttle body, AC Delco port injection upgrade, Roller Rockers, Power Pulleys. Gear Vendors Overdrive. Soon to hit a dyno. 2/4 drop(for now). 95 Chevy S-10 Ex Cab 4.3 5 Speed 2/3 drop, Euro lights, billet grill, More to come. The Daily Driver

11-02-2004, 01:04 AM	#3
99-2door Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Broken Bow, OK Posts: 1,385	I have always used TYC for the clear lights and they are great. I have a pair or projecotrs on my Tahoe. They look cool and the lights seem to be just as bright. __________________ 95 K3500 SRW 5.7L Vortec 4L80e 4.10 G80 2001 GMC C3 6.0 AWD, Volant, 3/5 drop TBSS intake, HP tuners, pullies, 05 efans, 05 front brakes, etc. 2003 Tahoe Z71 Silverado front clip

11-02-2004, 09:22 AM	#4
GM-TECH Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 42	Hmmm, I have a set of APC projectors on my ride for over a year now, and no problems. The one thing I did do when I got them was replace the 55 watt bulb with a 100 watt off road bulb.....perrrfect...... __________________ I Have No Competition, Only CompetitorsThat's Why I Have Rear View Mirrors, So I can See You

11-03-2004, 09:58 AM	#5
Z16 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,508	Something to watch on 100 watt bulbs is the wiring harness to the headlites. I ran 100 watters for about a year, and the plugs to the back of the headlites melted. I understand this is very common. GM even stocks replacement pigtails for this. A safer choice for bulbs would be something like some PIAA bulbs. They are still a 55 or 65 watt, but shine like a 100/120. __________________ 98 GMC Sierra Ex Cab, cowl hood, Euro LED lights, 30 bar billet, Whipple Supercharged 350 Vortec: Forged flattops, E-Tec aluminum heads, Comp Cam, Scat crank and rods, Granatelli Mass air flow, Headers, Flowmaster exhaust , Complete MSD Ignition, Custom Tuning, intake spacer , ported throttle body, AC Delco port injection upgrade, Roller Rockers, Power Pulleys. Gear Vendors Overdrive. Soon to hit a dyno. 2/4 drop(for now). 95 Chevy S-10 Ex Cab 4.3 5 Speed 2/3 drop, Euro lights, billet grill, More to come. The Daily Driver

11-04-2004, 07:46 PM	#6
96extcab Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Champaign/Danville, IL Posts: 21	Thanks for the advice, not being very familiar with these I have one mroe question. Do the projectors use a regualr bulb, like the 9005 or 9006 (whichever is the low beam), and if so will the silverstars i have currently work (shine bright enough)? Thanks __________________ 1996 Chevy C1500 ext. cab short bed 350, complete rockford/infinity stereo, headlight flashers, true duals, euro clears up front, FIPK gen2, more is definately on the way.....

11-05-2004, 12:52 AM	#7
GM-TECH Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 42	Actually the projectors use an H-1 style bulb. They are available in 55 watt and a 100 watt bulbs. __________________ I Have No Competition, Only CompetitorsThat's Why I Have Rear View Mirrors, So I can See You



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