Stock headlights??
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Quote{ I've had the Breathless Performance non-pop up headlights on my C-5 about eight months. They look good, but in a word, the light they put out is awful. I've spoken to Breathless, and they tell me there must be a problem with the way they were installed or the way they are adjusted. The high beams do absolutely nothing. I've adjusted time and time again, and get one of two results:
1. Bad lighting
2. Bad lighting plus oncoming traffic flashing their high beams at me.
Is it just me, or has anyone else experienced the same thing? Does anyone know if there are there any more powerful headlamps that can used to replace what Breathless gives you? Does anyone have any experience with the Breathless HID set up? I hate to throw good money on top of bad, but if solves the problem, I guess I'll have to do it because the current situation in intolerable.
Last edited by lectroglide; Dec 10, 2014 at 12:51 AM.
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Im not a fan of the breathless performance headlights. Especially after seeing thier pricetag over $1200
I got lucky purchased a cheap pair of spectre werks fixed projector headlights. Equipt them with 3200 lumen led heads lights and yellow halos around each projector.
Had them on less than two months. I've had atleast a dozen vette owners follow me or talk to me at red lights. Inquiring where to get them. They kick ***. Hands down sets my vette apart and totally illuminates the road
I got lucky purchased a cheap pair of spectre werks fixed projector headlights. Equipt them with 3200 lumen led heads lights and yellow halos around each projector.
Had them on less than two months. I've had atleast a dozen vette owners follow me or talk to me at red lights. Inquiring where to get them. They kick ***. Hands down sets my vette apart and totally illuminates the road
Last edited by scottieg74; Dec 10, 2014 at 02:32 AM.
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I've read many comments that the Breathless lights suck. They look good but do nothing at night. Plus I think the little motor for venting is just another part that can go wrong.
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[QUOTE=striper;1588451207]I've read many comments that the Breathless lights suck. They look good but do nothing at night. Plus I think the little motor for venting is just another part that can go
I love fixed head lights if done right.
I love mine. As stated i got lucky and purchased them for 120 from a forum member. I then customized and modded them. Even found a second set of them to keep around for spare parts since they are no longer made.
If you are willing to wait im sure you can find the same lights for sale. (I have the spectre werks lights and modified them.) If you are impatient and have $1200 to spend. A forum member and vender (radioflyer) sells what i think is the nicest looking fixed light system. I believe they are called v3 i could be wrong of The name of them
A lot of people do like the breathless lights you could akways sell them and buy something you like better.
I love fixed head lights if done right.
I love mine. As stated i got lucky and purchased them for 120 from a forum member. I then customized and modded them. Even found a second set of them to keep around for spare parts since they are no longer made.
If you are willing to wait im sure you can find the same lights for sale. (I have the spectre werks lights and modified them.) If you are impatient and have $1200 to spend. A forum member and vender (radioflyer) sells what i think is the nicest looking fixed light system. I believe they are called v3 i could be wrong of The name of them
A lot of people do like the breathless lights you could akways sell them and buy something you like better.
Last edited by scottieg74; Dec 10, 2014 at 08:50 PM.
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The downfall of the breathless lights is they use dated technology for the reflector and light source.
Our Stealth Light Cannon V3 headlights have the same low-profile look, but use Bi-xenon projector optics for amazing performance:
Low beam on a pitch-black night:
From the driver's seat:
They look slick during the day too:
Shrouds can be painted to match:
Installation is a DIY level project with common hand tools. No permanent modifications to the car are needed.
Order your set here:
http://shop.radioflyerinnovations.co...lights-007.htm
Our Stealth Light Cannon V3 headlights have the same low-profile look, but use Bi-xenon projector optics for amazing performance:
Low beam on a pitch-black night:
From the driver's seat:
They look slick during the day too:
Shrouds can be painted to match:
Installation is a DIY level project with common hand tools. No permanent modifications to the car are needed.
Order your set here:
http://shop.radioflyerinnovations.co...lights-007.htm