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Old 01-16-2014, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by GenerationX1
I installed the DDM 55W 9006 HID headlights in 6000K color on my C5 Z06 today.
Was that kit universal, or specific for the C5 Vette? How clean was the install. I want to upgrade my headlights with something like this, and want to go with the 6000K color temp for a pure white light.
Old 01-16-2014, 06:57 PM
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Drove it to work with my new Radioflyer SLC V3 headlights
Pics to come
Old 01-17-2014, 12:15 AM
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Christmas present from the Wife and Oldest Son, installed today. From Chip at CCA, '08+ fit great and in C5 colors. The fit great, just extend back further than stock C5 mats...

Drivers side

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Old 01-17-2014, 02:01 AM
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Originally Posted by ZeeOSix
Was that kit universal, or specific for the C5 Vette? How clean was the install. I want to upgrade my headlights with something like this, and want to go with the 6000K color temp for a pure white light.
I'm pretty sure it's universal for it being a 9006 HID bulb fixture.

The install was as clean and neat as I could get it. I liked the fact the kit was all black so it matched the black in the engine bay.

I'm running basically the same 55W kit in my 03 Subaru WRX DD except in a 9007 and 5000K color. The 6000K has a hint of blue compared to the all white 5000K color.

Picture below is basically what the kit looks like other than I used a relay harness on both of my installations from the same company.

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Old 01-17-2014, 12:33 PM
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Cleaned the bov unit was covered in gunk, and polished the whole car. Going to find a leather holster I can put on the drivers side by the right knee. Having the .45 heater really accessible would be pretty cool :-).
Old 01-17-2014, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by rjwz28
Drove it to work with my new Radioflyer SLC V3 headlights
Pics to come
Hurry up sir, anxiously waiting.
Old 01-18-2014, 06:04 PM
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Here is my radio flyer projectors just installed yesterday

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Old 01-19-2014, 02:15 AM
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This is actually from a while ago, but I need to show you guys the improvement.

I was initially hesitant about spending all the $$$ for "Radioflyer Bi-xenon Radioflyer ACA Projector Headlights". I looked around, and searched, and hunted... etc.

I saw the before/afters, but am always hesitant as some people will adjust filters/brightness/contrast.

Ultimately, I pulled the trigger due to a planned trip through some dark mountain roads over a long weekend.

George helped me with some questions/concerns and ultimately was able to have a great product out to me in super speedy time to get me on the road for my trip. 2 big thumbs up to him for that!

And because every post is useless without pics.....

See the below pics for the OMG Wow factor!

Factory Low beam:
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One Radioflyer low beam on top of one stock low beam:
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One Radioflyer low beam below one stock low beam:
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Both Radioflyer low beams: (Pre-aim)
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Old 01-19-2014, 05:09 AM
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^^^ Are those 5000K color temp bulbs, or 6000K?
Old 01-19-2014, 10:38 AM
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Mine are 5000k
Old 01-19-2014, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by 66Nick
This is actually from a while ago, but I need to show you guys the improvement.

I was initially hesitant about spending all the $$$ for "Radioflyer Bi-xenon Radioflyer ACA Projector Headlights". I looked around, and searched, and hunted... etc.

I saw the before/afters, but am always hesitant as some people will adjust filters/brightness/contrast.

Ultimately, I pulled the trigger due to a planned trip through some dark mountain roads over a long weekend.

George helped me with some questions/concerns and ultimately was able to have a great product out to me in super speedy time to get me on the road for my trip. 2 big thumbs up to him for that!

And because every post is useless without pics.....

See the below pics for the OMG Wow factor!

Yea WOW factor to say the least.
I love my Bi-Xenon ACA's, and a friend of mine even says this setup is better than his 2013 Grand Sport lights.

Toque
Old 01-19-2014, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by fastrob691
Hurry up sir, anxiously waiting.
Unfortunately, I appear to have fragged the trans yesterday

The shifter got stuck in fourth gear and I ended up having to limp it home that way

Everything I read says broken key or bent shift fork, either of which requires a trans rebuild

The moral of the story? Pics will be up, but are not priority at the moment
Old 01-19-2014, 10:41 PM
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Not good rjw. Keep us posted on that
Old 01-19-2014, 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by ZeeOSix
Was that kit universal, or specific for the C5 Vette? How clean was the install. I want to upgrade my headlights with something like this, and want to go with the 6000K color temp for a pure white light.
white is closer to 5000k

6k has a blue tint
Old 01-20-2014, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by racebum
white is closer to 5000k 6k has a blue tint

Agreed I have had both the 5000k have that pure white color and will look like an oem projector
Old 01-20-2014, 10:37 AM
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Basic after track day maintenance. OH the brake dust. By the way I'v had the Bi-xion's from Radioflyer that have made driving at night a pleasure.

Mark
Old 01-20-2014, 02:47 PM
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DID THIS THE OTHER DAY. NEEDS TO be slightly corrected. I love the new look! Have wanted to do this for a while.

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Old 01-20-2014, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by ZeeOSix
^^^ Are those 5000K color temp bulbs, or 6000K?

They are the 5000k. I wanted the whitest look possible for the brightest light and truest color.
Old 01-20-2014, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by fillintheblanks


DID THIS THE OTHER DAY. NEEDS TO be slightly corrected. I love the new look! Have wanted to do this for a while.
Looks good, can you post a better pic please as our cars look identical from behind :-) except the LED!
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sure dude . Thats a phone picture... next time I'm out with it ill snap a good one.

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