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Old Apr 10, 2002 | 12:24 AM
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Are they available? Cost? HID bulbs or halogen?
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Old Apr 10, 2002 | 12:46 AM
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I have similar post in the General Discussion. They cost $1295 and are projector halogens. They are working on getting HIDs for it. The kit looks f'in awesome!! :smash:
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Old Apr 10, 2002 | 02:40 PM
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Are they available? Cost? HID bulbs or halogen?
These are from Breathless, and they look really nice, and relatively easy to install.







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Old Apr 11, 2002 | 03:42 PM
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Specter called me today with the news that they are about to release them with HID...no pricing yet though.
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Old Apr 13, 2002 | 08:16 PM
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HID's are now available from Specter for $1790
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Old Apr 13, 2002 | 10:28 PM
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HID's are now available from Specter for $1790
Aww...that's tempting. It's expensive but would look so fine!! :cool:
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Old Apr 13, 2002 | 10:48 PM
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I can deal with the pricing, but I want to see some PICS!!

Specter, u out there?!
Where are the installed customers?
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Old Apr 13, 2002 | 10:56 PM
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I don't know anyone that has actually installed the other non-popups. I like mine but there are some fit and finish issues to deal with.

I am glad I did not pay that much for them. They do look awesome at night though. A whole different look.
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