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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 06:17 PM
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Im thinking about buying a non pop up / fixed headlight kit (what ever they should be called)
Who has them / which kit is best / who sells them and how much?
pictures of the kit on your car would be great.

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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 08:08 PM
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the C5R's are pretty nice... but pricey and crappy quality. there really is no other option. Specter Werks sells the C5R kit. see my sig for pic link, pages 6, 7 i think...
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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 10:56 PM
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I thought there were 3 different kits ive seen on vehicles but I didnt know who the mfg was. Am I mistaken or are there other mfg's?

Jason
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 12:21 AM
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does anyone make a set that lies flush with the car? I like not having the flips, but all the ones that ive seen have a bubble.
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 01:28 PM
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yea, Specter Werks also makes a fairly flush mount kit as well, but it does not use projectors... its still a halogen bulb setup, though high powered... if u look over their site, im sure u'll find it!
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by JASON99FRC
Im thinking about buying a non pop up / fixed headlight kit (what ever they should be called)
Who has them / which kit is best / who sells them and how much?
pictures of the kit on your car would be great.

Thanks
Here are my old ones. Honestly.....THEY SUCK!
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 05:03 PM
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IMHO: The Spectrewekes C5R headlamp kit (and, it's many renditions) are far too flimsy for the cost.
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 05:49 PM
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Look at the C60 version:

http://www.c60vette.com/c60_headlights_p1.htm
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Originally Posted by sage666
those headlights are indeed awesome!!! that company is actually selling that 98' red vert, as is, for $78,000!!!

i love the front end and hood setup on that car, but those door skins just ain't cuttin it...

and fr $2000, those headlights aren't even projectors!!! still normal halogens!!! not to mention, cutting up you fenders and hood... you'll end up spending 7g's + for lighting that comparable to stock!!! Ouch!
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 09:00 AM
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Thanks to everyone who replied. I think I will just leave the stock lights in the car. The more I think about it, being that I now have almost 700 hp to the tires who really sees the front end anyway Maybe I can find a way to make the tail lights blink a morse code signal saying GOOD BYE

Thanks again for your honesty.

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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 11:05 AM
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I am quite pleased with the Breathless Performance Model. I receive a number of nice compliments wherever I go. See www.breathlessperformance.com.
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Originally Posted by Pewtavert
I am quite pleased with the Breathless Performance Model. I receive a number of nice compliments wherever I go. See www.breathlessperformance.com.


how was the install? i also heard that the breathless kit was a pita to install!!!

im really looking into these!
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Originally Posted by IT P.S.I.
how was the install? i also heard that the breathless kit was a pita to install!!!

im really looking into these!
I had a friend install it and it took a couple of hours. If you are handy or mechanically inclined, two things that I am not, then it's not too bad. I get alot of positive feedback especially from the little fans that are designed to keep moisture from building up on the top of the plastic lens cover. The light emmitted is also really nice with super bright low beams and the Catz High Beams
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so your friend didnt have any problems with fitment unlike the c5r kit!
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Originally Posted by 1 BAD BURB
those headlights are indeed awesome!!! that company is actually selling that 98' red vert, as is, for $78,000!!!

i love the front end and hood setup on that car, but those door skins just ain't cuttin it...

and fr $2000, those headlights aren't even projectors!!! still normal halogens!!! not to mention, cutting up you fenders and hood... you'll end up spending 7g's + for lighting that comparable to stock!!! Ouch!
Aj
yeah, and no plastic "protector" either - for $2000 i would expect a LOT more!
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here are some different choices.....




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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by bowtie1978
here are some different choices.....

Who makes these? The best looking so far.
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Originally Posted by Double Aught
Who makes these? The best looking so far.

Ferrari.
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 10:45 PM
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Ferrari.




I got SW C5R kit with HIDs... check sig for the pic
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 10:59 PM
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ill give you a hint on who makes those.........look at the center cap on the wheel......
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