# Went out for some folding chairs

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-out-for-some-folding-chairs/273565>\
**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [February 1, 2016, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-out-for-some-folding-chairs/273565 "2016-02-01T13:15:37Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\
**Post date:** [February 2, 2016, 6:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-out-for-some-folding-chairs/273565/21 "2016-02-02T06:35:35Z")

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[http://www.corvettemods.com/Corvette-C5-97-04-Projector-Headlight-Lens-HID-Conversion-Replacement-Kit\_p\_7759.html?gclid=CPnjkM2m2coCFZGMaQodp7cKMg](http://www.corvettemods.com/Corvette-C5-97-04-Projector-Headlight-Lens-HID-Conversion-Replacement-Kit_p_7759.html?gclid=CPnjkM2m2coCFZGMaQodp7cKMg)

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**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\
**Post date:** [February 2, 2016, 6:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-out-for-some-folding-chairs/273565/22 "2016-02-02T06:51:16Z")

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I like the sleepy eye hids, if I were to do anything it would be this.

[https://www.google.com/search?q=c5+sleepy+eye+hid&oq=c5+sleepy+eye+hid&aqs=chrome..69i57.5624j0j4&client=ms-android-verizon&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#imgrc=4h77zoJv\_bJnDM%3A](https://www.google.com/search?q=c5+sleepy+eye+hid&oq=c5+sleepy+eye+hid&aqs=chrome..69i57.5624j0j4&client=ms-android-verizon&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#imgrc=4h77zoJv_bJnDM%3A)

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**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\
**Post date:** [February 2, 2016, 6:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-out-for-some-folding-chairs/273565/23 "2016-02-02T06:55:47Z")

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> [@Norb O](#):
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> I love the wheels, part of me really wants to put a set of M-Parallels on it but then I’m getting into adapter territory (don’t start with the 120 vs 120.65 arguments)

What argument? That they work fine.

I love C5s. I was thinking about getting one instead of another project but I just don’t think it would scratch the itch the same way.

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**Author:** ![Harvey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/harvey/32/5069_2.png) [@Harvey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Harvey)\
**Post date:** [February 2, 2016, 7:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-out-for-some-folding-chairs/273565/24 "2016-02-02T07:05:22Z")

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Good choice. I switched to a C5 a year and a half ago with the same intent; drive it instead of work on it. So far so good. I switched the shifter box out for the MGW shifter with a stock C6 knob and I love it.

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**Author:** ![93dx\_hatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/90ced4/32.png) [@93dx\_hatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/93dx_hatch)\
**Post date:** [February 2, 2016, 7:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-out-for-some-folding-chairs/273565/25 "2016-02-02T07:15:48Z")

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> [@LZ](#):
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> [http://www.corvettemods.com/Corvette-C5-97-04-Projector-Headlight-Lens-HID-Conversion-Replacement-Kit\_p\_7759.html?gclid=CPnjkM2m2coCFZGMaQodp7cKMg](http://www.corvettemods.com/Corvette-C5-97-04-Projector-Headlight-Lens-HID-Conversion-Replacement-Kit_p_7759.html?gclid=CPnjkM2m2coCFZGMaQodp7cKMg)

Those are terrible.

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**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\
**Post date:** [February 2, 2016, 7:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-out-for-some-folding-chairs/273565/26 "2016-02-02T07:17:09Z")

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> [@93dx--hatch](#):
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> Those are terrible.

I know 🧌

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**Author:** ![lorge1989](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lorge1989/32/6153_2.png) [@lorge1989](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/lorge1989)\
**Post date:** [February 2, 2016, 7:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-out-for-some-folding-chairs/273565/27 "2016-02-02T07:26:17Z")

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> [@93dx--hatch](#):
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> Those are terrible.

I agree. Without the halos they look a lot better tho.

![http://i.imgur.com/us1f3ddl.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/6/4/64315bfd630c23986021bb1f2e81d648c000ca30.png)

The flip ups themselves are fine its just the light part.

Still looks like an awesome car. :tspry:

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**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\
**Post date:** [February 2, 2016, 7:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-out-for-some-folding-chairs/273565/28 "2016-02-02T07:33:31Z")

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this headlight talk takes me back to s13 240sx days

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**Author:** ![Norb\_O](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/norb_o/32/5189_2.png) [@Norb\_O](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Norb_O)\
**Post date:** [February 2, 2016, 7:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-out-for-some-folding-chairs/273565/29 "2016-02-02T07:55:32Z")

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i hate the projector options, it’s like putting lipstick on a pig, and just ends up looking too googly-eyed, like this:

![http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l390/Safeharborwest/Bumblebee/2014-04-21171418_zpsa870e8c8.jpg](http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l390/Safeharborwest/Bumblebee/2014-04-21171418_zpsa870e8c8.jpg)

I’ll wetsand and polish the stock lenses, throw in some good silverstar bulbs, and call it a day

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**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\
**Post date:** [February 2, 2016, 8:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-out-for-some-folding-chairs/273565/30 "2016-02-02T08:38:31Z")

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> [@bing](#):
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> this headlight talk takes me back to s13 240sx days

I wish I would have done the silvia conversion on the white coupe I had

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**Author:** ![Jim1234664](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jim1234664/32/7438_2.png) [@Jim1234664](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jim1234664)\
**Post date:** [February 2, 2016, 9:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-out-for-some-folding-chairs/273565/31 "2016-02-02T09:38:24Z")

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nice pickup.

I think those conversion lenses would look fine if you left off the halos and got rid of the high beam reflector and used a bi xenon projector instead.

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**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\
**Post date:** [February 2, 2016, 9:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-out-for-some-folding-chairs/273565/32 "2016-02-02T09:39:37Z")

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FRC is a great choice. :tup:

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**Author:** ![svtcobra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eb8c5e/32.png) [@svtcobra](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/svtcobra)\
**Post date:** [February 2, 2016, 9:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-out-for-some-folding-chairs/273565/33 "2016-02-02T09:42:13Z")

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didn’t @choko have the headlights that got rid of the flip ups on his car? and speaking of @choko maybe he has a t-rex and some NX parts laying around for you lol

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**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\
**Post date:** [February 2, 2016, 10:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-out-for-some-folding-chairs/273565/34 "2016-02-02T10:14:20Z")

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I have a 228r and a fast90 laying around…

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**Author:** ![Norb\_O](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/norb_o/32/5189_2.png) [@Norb\_O](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Norb_O)\
**Post date:** [February 2, 2016, 10:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-out-for-some-folding-chairs/273565/35 "2016-02-02T10:22:18Z")

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![http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/lalalala.gif](http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/lalalala.gif)

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**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\
**Post date:** [February 2, 2016, 10:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-out-for-some-folding-chairs/273565/36 "2016-02-02T10:23:47Z")

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> [@Minglor](#):
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> I have a 228r and a fast90 laying around…

weird I have some 17 inch drag radials on C5 rims…looks like he can be ready for opening day at the track.

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**Author:** ![Mr\_T](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mr_t/32/7454_2.png) [@Mr\_T](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mr_T)\
**Post date:** [February 2, 2016, 10:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-out-for-some-folding-chairs/273565/37 "2016-02-02T10:45:47Z")

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Nice to hear a feel good story about buying a car out of state. it gives me hope to do this soon haha Nice pickup!

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**Author:** ![Birdman64](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c37758/32.png) [@Birdman64](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Birdman64)\
**Post date:** [February 2, 2016, 11:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-out-for-some-folding-chairs/273565/38 "2016-02-02T11:24:45Z")

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> [@Minglor](#):
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> I have a 228r and a fast90 laying around…

How much for the 228r?

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**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\
**Post date:** [February 2, 2016, 12:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-out-for-some-folding-chairs/273565/39 "2016-02-02T12:31:31Z")

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> [@Birdman64](#):
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> How much for the 228r?

Was planning on listing it for 275 on ls1tech.  
I’d take 240 local. 112lsa. New.

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**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\
**Post date:** [February 2, 2016, 12:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-out-for-some-folding-chairs/273565/40 "2016-02-02T12:46:02Z")

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the 228r isn’t a bad cam

Sleepy + projectors are perfect if you want a change.

 ![http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h221/docbrew/Misc%20Vette%20pictures/DSC_2155.jpg](http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h221/docbrew/Misc%20Vette%20pictures/DSC_2155.jpg)

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