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Old Jan 3, 2002 | 04:49 AM
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Hi all,
Just wondering how much it costs and how hard is it to put on the kit with the forward pointing stationary headlights, which beam through the clear plastic covers??? Is there even a kit for this??? Thanks

Steve
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Old Jan 3, 2002 | 08:04 AM
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Breathless is selling a kit for those, don't remember the price but is was $$$
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Old Jan 3, 2002 | 08:15 AM
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The kit is $1200 and you will need to "paint to match".

Go to http://www.breathlessperformance.com/253.htm

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Old Jan 3, 2002 | 09:00 PM
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why.... why.......... why?????????
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Old Jan 5, 2002 | 08:10 AM
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Do a search for some past posts on the Breathless conversion kit before you make a final decision.

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Old Jan 5, 2002 | 08:16 AM
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I've seen the kit installed, and in my opinion it looks great. A bit pricey, but looks great. There have been several threads on the BPP non pop-up headlights and the main concern seems to be that the high beams are sub-par. I've been thinking about them myself. They would sure look good with the BPP hood too. I would love to get that hood, but I have a pewter car and that paint is a biatch to match!!
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