Installing the taillights couldn't be simpler. A single screw holds each lens housing in place; after it's removed and the bulb disconnected, the Specter housing simply replaces the stocker. The Specter headlamp assemblies are also direct replacements for the stock units, but there's a little more to the job than being handy with a screwdriver.
Swapping the headlamps requires that you first remove the front fenders; this will allow you to reach the hardware that secures the lamps to the chassis. Care and patience are the watchwords here, to prevent scratching or damaging these relatively delicate pieces-particularly the carbon-fiber fenders of Z06 and ZR1 models. (By the way, we think the GTR headlamps complement the other exposed carbon pieces on the ZR1 like, say, a dollop of Cool Whip on a slice of pumpkin pie.)
Specter Werkes/Sports lists the headlamp kit for $1,895 and the taillight kit for $555. If the former seems pricey, keep in mind it includes both the left and right assemblies, fully assembled with production-spec projector beams and DOT-approved lenses-and it's only about $75 more than you'd pay the parts-counter guy for stock replacements.
So no, not every enhancement to your Corvette has to be made in the quest for greater horsepower. High-performance styling has its place, too. And in that regard, this project is the equivalent of a 200 shot of nitrous.
It's also necessary to remove...
It's also necessary to remove a few fasteners on the front fascia in the area around the headlamps. This provides access to the fasteners holding the headlamp module to the chassis.
Care must be taken when pulling...
Care must be taken when pulling off the fender, as it can catch on the front fascia or other components. The fender is very light, so use minimal pressure when pulling it up and away from the body.
A few fasteners around the...
A few fasteners around the edges of the headlamp assembly hold it in place. Once they're removed, the assembly should come off easily.
There's only a single electric...
There's only a single electric connector to work with on each headlamp module; it simply pulls off during removal. The Specter assembly has a matching connector that pushes on during installation.
After the wiring harness is...
After the wiring harness is connected, the GTR headlamp module drops into place and attaches with the factory hardware.
With the GTR headlamp installed,...
With the GTR headlamp installed, re-installation of the fender is simply the reverse of removal. The project isn't difficult, but it does require time and patience. Plan on about an hour per lamp.
Compared with the headlamp...
Compared with the headlamp swap, the job of installing the Specter GTR taillights could be timed with a stopwatch. A single Torx-head screw holds each lens in place.
When the lens is loosened,...
When the lens is loosened, it pops out of place and a quick twist of the bulb frees it from the body. To install the new lamps, just twist the bulb into the housing and screw the housing into place.
The blacked-out perimeter...
The blacked-out perimeter of the GTR lenses gives the taillights a sleeker, slimmer appearance, while the stainless center trim ring adds a premium look.