V1.4 C5 Corvette Sleepy Eye 6EyeC5 Headlight Installation Guide
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- čas přidán 4. 10. 2021
- This is the C5 Corvette Sleepy Eye Headlight Conversion guide for the KnightDriveTV custom built TripLED headlight kit, manufactured in Nevada. This guide is for buyers to install this kit, and this video will be updated as needed. All current buyers through www.knightdrivetv.com please refer to this install guide until further notice.
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KnightDriveTV
2251 N. Rampart Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89128
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Email me for business inquiries: Damian@KnightDriveTV.com - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Looks pretty straight forward, great job on the kit.
Congratulations on your accomplishments through these difficult times and a special thank you from the corvette guys
Just got mine installed. Great install video.
10/10
You're the man.
Great product, great lights. I'm kit #04 and couldn't be happier with the look, output, support, everything.
Excited to see what you come up with next!
Thanks for the install video, Damian. My lights shipped today, so it's perfect timing. Looking forward to getting this done.
Glad to hear you got that puppy delivered finally. Hope it's a success for all the work involved.
Got my kit today, Can't wait to install it.
This video was very straightforward and assisted immensely with the installation of this product. Sometimes it is hard to explain mechanical procedures even with a video, but believe me, it is actually much simpler when you are looking at your headlight system in real life. Great job Damian.
Appreciate it
Excellent Video, can't wait to get my lights! Thanks for all of your effort Damian!
Just in time for me to be getting mine soon :) patiently waiting! Keep up the good work!
Just bought mine. Can't wait to get them!
Nice to see this coming together! Great work, Damian!
You might want to reinforce how absolutely jammed-up the original headlight adjusters can get, and if you force them at all they will strip out or you'll break the adjuster rods. I had to disassemble, clean out, then reassemble and grease-pack my adjusters to get them working properly. That was a good couple hour job but well worth it and an absolute prerequisite to doing anything with the original adjusters. My '02Z has over 120k miles on it but it's never been winter driven, just time and dirt buildup.
Anyone who has not tried adjusting their stock C5 lights definitely should. As they come from the factory they are pointed down at the road and cross-eyed (pointed to the center of the car). Moving them apart and raising them up made a big difference in how well I can see with the stock lights. They're still not great headlights, but at least they can function as intended if aimed properly. Careful not to aim them too high as you'll blind oncoming traffic. It wouldn't surprise me one bit to find out they were aimed that way from the factory for cosmetic (fit and finish) reasons, as once "properly" aligned they don't fit the shrouds very well. But since you can't see them when they're folded down I couldn't care less about that, I'd rather see where I'm going at night.
Excellent comment, Superspeeder! I installed HID housings two years ago and didn't clean the factory adjusters. I don't think I have broken anything (hoping) but I plan on cleaning my adjusters this time around when it's all apart.
I have heard that the adjuster rods can snap or break gears. Not something I want to contend with!
Great video! Very clear and concise. Need to get me a set of these Sleepy Eyes.
Great video!! Waiting patiently on my set.
Yes more yes on this!!!! Thank you for the fine detail 🙏🏻
First video I’ve watched of yours. Great detail in this instructional video 👍
Thank you so much for this upload Damian! I told you from day one that these are definitely on my wish list...lol. Thumbs up from me as usual Bro! Stay safe... Rico
Appreciate it
wiating on my kit ..looking forward to install
I just got and install mine kit. Awwsome upgrate. Thanks very many. Greetings from Finland 🇫🇮
Great install video. I placed my order a couple days ago.
Great install video!
Definitely going to look into these
Done with my install nice! Waiting on the vessels.
I respect any driver that wants to explore what can be done to their Corvette. But to me it's not worth the hassle. More power to you!
Just got through the first 5 hours of this install.....just need to adjust lights and put the cover on. I head some front fascia damage about 8 years ago and had the front end replaced, body panels actually lined up fine, but boy, when I started getting into the headlamp assemblies, nothing matched up lol, i have a 2000 but have 01-04 headlamp motors, so had to fun shuey some stuff to make the 1st stop bolts work, and my right light adjustments were high and right, so had to get that lined up...and i think the hardest thing was tapping into the brown wire, because my wires had 48 miles of tape wrapped around them......so.......fun.......,but they look killer :)
Finally bought mine
I just did mine. Awesome product sir. Love the way they look. Video was excellent as well. You made it dummy proof. Lol
I wish that were true...I tried but...cant force people to actually watch the steps and follow along sometimes...lol. Glad it worked out good for you.
Incredibly well done video, cheers sir 🤙🏻
Appreciate it
10 hours after I did it! It was a lot of fun, not for my back tho haha thanks excelent product!
One of the best installation videos. I have been looking for a unique headlight configuration for years, yours seems to be the perfect solution. Only question is how much brighter are they than the worthless originals.
Everyone seems very happy with the output. Join KnightDriveTV Corvette Enthusiasts group on fb to see all the owners and get more details you need
Good, detailed video… I have no stake in this but still enjoyed it.
Was more the prebuyers...I have some interesting stuff comin
That’s a dope light mod!
This is so Weird, I never get your video upload notifications anymore but I am here
This was an unlisted video is why. It never sent out a notification
@@KnightDriveTV makes sense gracias
Another great video. Hope to pick me up a set of these puppies at some point. I'm also looking forward to what other goodies you've got planned for these cars😎
A lot in the design and prototype stage which will be shown to the KnightDriveTV founding member group on fb. Lots coming
@@KnightDriveTV I'll be on the lookout for your new vids here; I don't belong to FB 😁
great job
Good job 👍
Awesome video
This guy is a genius
Beautiful 😍 🤩
***May 2022 ALERT** Relays with current shipped kits have no white or blue wire. Black wire with angle connector replaces white and red wire with angle connector replaces blue****
Glad I found this comment lol, just finishing up the install.
looks easy enough, good video. what time you got there.
Great video per usual! The headlights look awesome. Just curious, is there any way to make the low beams stay on when the high beams come on, or is it permanent that the lows shut off when the high beams come on?
Low beams do stay on with highs once you install the relay. That first test section was prior to relay install
Man if the side marker lights were still in stock Id buy a set and these as well
You are a legend!
Thank you for all you do and share.
Love your creations.
Do you have stl files available for the c5
Much thanks from Hawaii.
I will have some files available ahead.
@@KnightDriveTV awesome I'm on a fb c5 forum and have seen tons of guys getting c5's lately , I'll be sure to recommend you!!
Look utterly fantastic! Is there a marked improvement in light output over stock?
Its a definite improvement over stock without question
FINALLY ☺️
Well, lots has been happening in the group, I just kept refining the install video and it wasnt publically listed. This is the advantage of prebuyers being in the KnightDriveTV Founding Members Group on fb
What are those wheel specs?? They look great
I finished my install a couple of days ago. It is easier to just remove the headlight bracket to remove and install the lamps. I also put the black stops from the kit opposite of the control arm for better stability when the lights are up. I had it on the same side as the control arm and one of my lights had some wobble in it. You do not mention where to mount the relay or I missed it. I used one of the studs for the fuse box. I hope my comments help.
I would not suggest to put the damper on the opposite side. The heights of the tabs is different and the stop is designed for the inner side. If you had any shake, then its due to wear in your armature. No one should follow this procedure as it leads to the lights sitting too high. The bezels I design will be around the height outlined in the video as well. I am glad you had an outcome that you felt was good and suits what you need. I wouldnt suggest others follow. The relay has no particular mounting position. This is up to the installer.
@@KnightDriveTV I will recheck the height but I did set it at 140 mm. Before I found the wobble and change the location of the damper so my lights would not wobble while driving.
hi,when will bezels be available to clean up this install,love the lights
See newest video I just posted
It is very very important that the fuse tap is installed on the "draw" side of the fuse vs the load or the fuse is providing no protection. Most people will now this, but it is not obvious in the video. If you install the tap on the wrong side and there is a short in the lights or relay wiring, it would be very bad as the fuse would not be able to do it's job. Make sense?
Recieved my set today; super excited to install them :)
First things first though; I have unfuck the hack job the last -butcher- owner did when installing HIDs T_T
I just received my kit , just a quick question regarding the relay cables . In the video I think you used a blue and white cable wire but my kit came with black and red cables .which one goes on number 9 and black ?
Please read pinned comment in comment section.
I want to ask you about the headlights do the pop up to that position or stay at that position all the time?
Check out my recent vid, it shows then going up and down, etc
quick question, should one of the bulbs go out, is there a way to replace the bulb by itself or would you have to buy the full kit again just for the one bulb?
Everything is replaceable, just one light can be switched in the versions coming out. Prior versions will updated with more current systems when burnouts occur. You wont have issues
I just bought some and i already have a hyper flash splitter installed is there anything different that I have to do when wiring them up!
Hyperflash is for turn signal circuit. This is separate from anything related to headlights. My setup wont interract with turn signal functions.
Are you planning on or considering creating some for the 4th gen Trans am owners?
Just bought a junkpile of a 4th gen Firebird...upcoming video..sub
Awesome job on lights!!
How can I get a set?
And are you shipping to Canada?
Yes, they have been sent to Canada thus far. A number of buyers there
How do I get ahold of you to get a set, and have them shipped to Canada? I want a set and I know a few others here want them as well!
do these work in place of the stock fixed headlights? or do you need to have pop ups
Stock fixed lights? C5 came stock with popups and these retain the popup but redesign the headlight appearance.
Would it be easier to pull the whole light assembly out by taking off 4 bolts 2 on back side and 2 on left side connecting to the frame . If u loosen all 4 bolts you can remove the hole assembly
I dont think so
after I watched your video and not thought to much about it I can see how easy it is to install your lights had to watch it about 7 times . I have a 2003 zo6 so l use the bolt with no shoulder for stopper then as always just tighten the lock washers and same on other side make sure it moves free if not adjust the motor so it will move freely then tighten bolts then go back to first side and connect top bolt which tighten light assembly then adjust lights up and over tell straight the innovationz people has a video that removes the whole light assembly i want to pull the trigger on your lights but I takes care of my pops hes in a hospital bed in the front room thanks for the discount offer crap crap crap I want those lights do u think by any chance innovationz is stuck because of covid they haven't given any updates I even ordered vents for my hood and nothing just saying there waiting for a machinist I got my bank to return the money I spent on the vents they could only cover an order thats been placed 120 days anything older and the person is screwed jezz 300. $ for your lights great price crap on a cracker ive been watching your videos your a master thats trying to break free fudge I want your eyes 👀 😀 😍 😊 😉 I'm gonna have to wait for the money though has anybody told you , you look like Gerald Butler the actor. ?
I’m super interested in buying some of these lights! I took my old lights and only have the bare housing brackets with no bolts and screws will these still work like normal?
I would suggest joining the KnightDriveTV Corvette Enthusiasts group on fb. Its where all the owners are. If you could.post some pictures there I could direct you better.
@@KnightDriveTV Alright I’ll put in a order and seek your help. I just applied, and is the leeway still apox 7 weeks still? No worries if it is.
I’m from Norway! Let me know what about Europe Version Sleeping eyes…
they make a UK adapters for the wiring. order it from his website. it's a little option you can choose
Can you put different color lights in the angel eyes? Like red white and blue?
I am working on rgb prototypes now and changes ahead but its a small light and a small space, so its been tough. Plus you have to sync all 6 to make it look right, so thats tough as well.
@@KnightDriveTV good luck...Hope you will let me know when you get done...Also post up more vids on how to install lights.Thanks............JB............
How can I get this good looking headlights kits for my o3 C5 Z06 where can I buy it from
www.knightdrivetv.com
I bought and installed the sleepy lights when I turn on the headlights my radio goes to all static turn the headlights off and the radio is fine would you know why that happens
This is rfi from the LED's. There are some solutions like shielding the wire, but often the LED's themselves can be the issue. Not many people listen to FM, as crazy as it is today, so I haven't heard of the issue from but one other person. I'll research and look into it.
I put. A order in. For the headlights whats the status. And timeline to getting them ?
Join KnightDriveTV Founding Members Group on fb. Timeline for shipping is posted there. I am also finishing up a page on the website which will have timing updates
i ordered mine back in may. Still waiting, have all the headlights been shipped?
Of course not, I'm shipping in sequence that the order was placed. Current output is 40 kits per week, you're probably 3 wks out. Join the facebook group KnightDriveTV Founding Members Group for daily details/updates, etc.
Is the timeline that was emailed out still looking good? My order should be shipped out during this time of the timeline, no rush. Just curious
We are about 2wks behind that due to the lockdowns that occurred in Shehnzen. I had a large shipment of lights that got.locked in a warehoude and never left. Next shipment had to get diverted through Alaska and customs seized those because they felt like it, so it cost me two weeks. I am shipping date ranges March 10-26 this coming week.
@@KnightDriveTV thank you for the update! The product looks awesome and I look forward to getting them installed.
Keep up the good work!
Quick question. Once installed, does the auto on/off function still work? Or will I have to manually switch to high beams and then off after the programmed delay when I shut off the car at night in order to get them to retract? Hopefully that makes sense. These are on my list.
I don't have that function and I can't honestly say. All I can say is, they function like normal headlights, if you add inline jumper resistors, which I will have available on the site soon. For now, that function may not work exactly as OEM. The lower amp draw of LED requires you go into the high beam before shutting off, to pull enough amps to trigger the closing. There are simple resistors for 9005/9006 plugs I will be selling that will solve that immediately and I'd be confident that whatever function you had would work normally, at that stage.
My relay wires are black and red instead of blue and white which one goes to fuse 9 and 10
Sorry that was a quick change and I havent had time to update. Email me at Damian@KnightDriveTV.com
Damian, I have a black and red wire coming out of the resistor which goes to which fuse location?
Paperwork in the box says which is which
@@KnightDriveTV You mean the part that says “IMPORTANT READ THIS FIRST “ 😎
5:32 10mm socket said "its my time to shine.....C YA!"
I’m installing mine today and I have a 2000 model. The picture you put in the video about how to do the stop, I can’t made heads or tails of. It’s too close and it seems to be a different angle. Not sure how to proceed from here…
Are you in the facebook group? KnightDriveTV Corvette Enthusiasts....easiest to ask in there.
@@KnightDriveTV I am… I just did it like 2001 up and it is working fine.
man, I'm mid istall. I forgot that my LH motor is held together by zip ties. The armature is hitting the metal bolt to stop, did a test and it's up down correct...but the arm is not quitting hitting the bolt quite square, It's slipping on the campher side of the bold head.
wish you could see my shitty ms paint drawing of the probelm
Is the bezel going back after the install?
Bezels are in devlopment now
Awesome progress!
When will the shroud be available?
Very soon, working on it daily
Very thorough but in my opinion the video should be slowed down. Jumping around too fast. I am definitely gonna be ordering very soon. Looking forward to getting my awesome new headlights!
I just received mine and I don’t have a white wire or blue wire for the relay they are black and red , which one goes where!
Same here
Black wire replaces white wire in the video and red wire replaces blue. This was a supplier issue. I havent gotten to update yet but I will pin this correction to top
Do you guys know if this headlights could fit on a 1994 firebird?
I am doing late 4th gen first, then early 4th gen second. Late 4th gen comes out in 2mo
Are we going to be getting kits that we ordered soon?
Shipping 40 kits per week in sequence that the orders came in. Are you in the facebook buyer group?
@@KnightDriveTV I'm not. I did buy a kit but I didn't know there was a Facebook buyer group. Madison lee raburn is my full name.
nice rolex
I subscribed to your channel, but it won’t let me Facebook pay… what do I have do?
Where does the relay box hook up after all wiring is done?
Also step 9 the t27 can’t fit, the headlight is in the way. What do you do in this case. 2000 c5
I had the same issue using a 1/4" drive torx socket. I found a torx bit (alone, no socket) and held it in place with a 1/4" wrench. Also, I think it's actually T30 but T27 is close enough I suppose.
@@cpaulwood yea that’s what I did. After installing everything my high beams don’t work even tho we tested them and they worked right before that. I wonder if the fuse went
I may be having the same issue. Just finished installing the relay but there's no difference. Pushing the stalk forward still only gives me the inner lights, not all 6.
@@cpaulwood figure out the issue?
No, I happen to be too busy with work to bother troubleshooting, and I'm not very motivated because I very rarely keep my high beams on. However... if you figure it out, please @ me :)
How much is this kit and how can I get it
When can I expect my lights?
Email me and be sure youre in the prebuy group KnightDriveTV Corvette Group on fb if you can join
man i'm having a hard time knowing all the parts i need to convert from one piece. I have already brought a used kit, I know i need the covers and the motors. Is there anything else, anybody?
Do these save weight by chance?
The factory headlight bucket is damn near a blow mold, there isnt much to it, so matching the weight and not going over was the target. I did this to avoid placing excess strain on the mechanism. Other kits on the market were all way over the weight of the oem stuff. This is the same almost to a half ounce, which was tough to do. For all out weight reduction, a fixed kit that pulls all the motors and mechanisms would be ideal and I am working on that kit now.
What’s would make the headlight pop up when turning the headlight off. Turning headlights on lowers the light, 😅
Thats an issue related to gear wear, not related to how the kit works. Worn teeth on the nylon gears causes a behavior like that. Join the facebook group KnightDriveTV Corvette Enthusiasts group and someone will surely chime in and help you with that
I feel like the installation of the dlr brown cable could be better described or shown in video it took me a while to do
Its shown better in the newest video. I am going to update with yet another video here shortly
@@KnightDriveTV The fact you answered my comment truly shows how much you care about the product, I was able to do the install and looks great! Also I do not live in the US I live in Costa Rica but loved so much your product that I managed to get it into my country, Ill keep a close eye on next products! :)
Oh man.... i really want those. Just not sure if its easy to install
Theyre easy...go to KnightDriveTV Corvette Group on facebook, all the installed folks in there, you can ask them
@@KnightDriveTV
Ok , are those made of glass or plastic
@@tommycastro7357 hardest install I’ve ever done had to pay a shop 800 dollars to install never again
Can they fit in a c4 corvette?
Working on a C4 prototype
What happened to the off road videos?
Just been so damn busy with these kits. I have a bunch of offroad stuff coming shortly. It's all in edit. I just uploaded one two videos ago, check it out. We are working on a BIG RIG off-road Las Vegas video next also. Plus, SEMA content is ahead. Lots comin
Congrats if you were one of the ones the lights worked the first time. All of mine the plug had to be reversed
This is crazy! Seems easier to change the motor 🥴
Nah, just a detailed step by step video...but realize the video isn't that long either. Most people are taking 2hrs to put them in.
@@KnightDriveTV Thanks for sharing. Seems insane to change lights
How can I buy this kit ?
www.knightdrivetv.com
How much is charging how much it cost?
www.knightdrivetv.com
Can you do this to a c4?
Workin on that kit. Its mid development
@@KnightDriveTV ok thanks for responding I will subscribe to stay updated
Ubicación xf y teléfono ☎️?
Can I still buy this
Yes of course, on www.knightdrivetv.com
there any way I can use PayPal to buy your kit
Paypal is a company of fraud, absolutely not. I don't do business with paypal because people scam businesses quite easily by filing disputes after receiving the product, then sending back junk in a box with a tracking number. Paypal also seized a business account of mine in 2017, stating that my personal name was associated with an address of a person who owed paypal money from 2005 (a former roommate). They seized the money for that account, from my business account, in 2017. I had no way to dispute it aside from suing them. I won't do business with paypal.
Para obtener un par de faros para corvette c5, como le hago?alguna número telefónico para llamarlo?
I bought a set and I need a refund and to cancel my order can you help ?
Of course...email me
@@KnightDriveTV Thanks a lot for the help and fast response. Great customer service for such a small business!