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Old May 20, 2012 | 11:56 AM
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Hey has anyone used these? or are they just projector look alikes that are going to suck and glare?

http://www.ilovebodykits.com/product...eadlights.html


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PS they are for 1999 Trans am
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Old May 20, 2012 | 07:15 PM
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They are fake look alikes. Go with better bulbs or check out hidplanet.com for real retrofit options 4x6 light will not work in your car either
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Old May 20, 2012 | 07:24 PM
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They are fake look alikes. Go with better bulbs or check out hidplanet.com for real retrofit options 4x6 light will not work in your car either
Yeah thats what i kinda figured for the price....thanks...what size are my lights?? lol
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Old May 20, 2012 | 07:58 PM
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There is a pretty big thread with tons of good options, search for it maybe it will pop up
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Old May 20, 2012 | 09:01 PM
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I`d say either retro fit 60mm hella projectors (seen people use 90mm too )
or if you have the money get a BLS projector kit..

I didnt have any money at the time and needed to replace my stockers so I went with LMC reflector housings and HID`s and they arent that bad and dont glare too much , I have good visibility and dont blind other drivers like the myth.. But I do plan to upgrade to the BLS kit when I can.

So I guess it depends on your budget , I`ve seen FX45 projectors and other projectors retro fitted too fyi.
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Old May 21, 2012 | 03:52 PM
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Check out the Lighting FAQ:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...hting-faq.html
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Old May 21, 2012 | 05:54 PM
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Feel free to check out our previous GP threads or our website. We won't be as cheap as the link you posted but we do offer a complete projector retro kit if you do not want to try and fab something up yourself.
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Old May 21, 2012 | 05:56 PM
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Yeah there's a reason why those are cheap. It's because they are crap. Not even close to being a real projector...

Of course, coming from a website with that name I'm not surprised about them selling that either
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Originally Posted by Fst_Byrd
Hey has anyone used these? or are they just projector look alikes that are going to suck and glare?

http://www.ilovebodykits.com/product...eadlights.html


let me know what ya'll think

PS they are for 1999 Trans am
I'd say spend the money correctly the first time and it'll save you money in the end. Something like a retrofit Hella 60mm like the BLS kit or a DIY install.

Here's how I did mine: https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...d-install.html
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alright thanks everyone. Im just going to get the LMC truck housings n put some nice bulbs in. whats a good brand of 9005/9006 bulbs.....looking to have a blue tint
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alright thanks everyone. Im just going to get the LMC truck housings n put some nice bulbs in. whats a good brand of 9005/9006 bulbs.....looking to have a blue tint

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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 08:40 AM
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alright thanks everyone. Im just going to get the LMC truck housings n put some nice bulbs in. whats a good brand of 9005/9006 bulbs.....looking to have a blue tint
If you're going to do this, I would recommend getting HIR 9011/9012 bulbs. They are replacements for 9005/9006, but much brighter and higher quality. You can get them on amazon for about $20/pc
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 11:04 AM
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I did the hella 60s DIY too and they are awesome took about an hour....and that eating pizza and BSing
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Cant go wrong with the LMC's and HID's They are very nice and have great light output.
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Yes you can go wrong... because you are putting HID into Halogen Reflectors
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Old Oct 14, 2012 | 01:06 AM
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That is your opinion and you are entitled to it, just as I am to mine.

I really think it looks nice and there is little to no glare.
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Old Oct 14, 2012 | 02:24 PM
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Its not my opinion, its physics and optics. It is your opinion that it works well and you are entitled to it.
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haha...True!
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