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Old 06-27-2012, 08:17 PM
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Optilux 2500 lights.

Here they are OFF



Here they are with the "Halo Lights" on



Here they are ON
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Old 06-27-2012, 08:25 PM
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Oh my, I like those a lot. It's funny you posted HALOs, because I just found a set of HALO headlights for the C3 today by accident. I didn't even know they made those. Nice addition to your ride!
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Very nice! Are they bright enough at night without using the regular headlights?
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Very nice! Are they bright enough at night without using the regular headlights?
They can be, but I will use them during the day by themselves and at night with the regular headlights on.
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Old 06-27-2012, 08:42 PM
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Nice, I like them
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Old 06-27-2012, 10:34 PM
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I didn't think I would like them but they are awesome. Might see a lot of C3's going that way. They really look nice.
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Thanks! I was a little nervous about installing them too...but I'm glad I did!
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Old 06-28-2012, 07:01 AM
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Do you have any pics to show how you mounted them? I like the look as well.

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They look great, where did you get them and with posting pics OD installation.
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Old 06-28-2012, 09:06 AM
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Very nice, suttle but effective.
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Nicely done! The frontal profile of the C3 is not large and those lights will much improve your visibility to oncoming drivers.
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I really like the look. Clean and functional. Looks factory. Nice job.

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Install Write Up Please!
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I like the install, looks good!!
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Was the mounting process easy? Did you have to fabricate a custom mounting bracket for these?
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They look great.

Will they affect air flow to the radiator?

Have you tested them yet on a hot day?
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Originally Posted by jcloving
They look great.

Will they affect air flow to the radiator?

Have you tested them yet on a hot day?

I drove all day today (99*) and didn't have any heating issues. I believe the air flow to the radiator is dependent strictly on the front spoiler directing air upward in front of the radiator and the fan pulls it through.
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Originally Posted by Dose11
Install Write Up Please!
Will take and post pics tomorrow. It was really easy!
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There is a bracket behind the grill (it's what the grill attaches to) that can be removed with one bolt. Once removed, it's real easy to attach the light bracket to it and re-install it back into the car. Then it's simple wiring (instructions are included with the lights) and you're in business.

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