BLS 98-02 Firebird Projector Headlight kit V2 Teaser Pics!
03-07-2013, 07:09 AM
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Sorry I haven't been giving more feedback. Here in the northeast we had another snow scare the past two days, so 700+rwhp and snow just doesn't mix, especially on soft compound R888's.
Work has kicked my ***, as well as kids this week, but I will have everything buttoned up by Saturday and will post as many pics as BLS wants me to here. The high beams become not neccesary thanks to the design of the new projector, but I'll still hook them up for asthetics.
Like I said, I think the light output on this setup is even better than my Saab with factory HID's.
Work has kicked my ***, as well as kids this week, but I will have everything buttoned up by Saturday and will post as many pics as BLS wants me to here. The high beams become not neccesary thanks to the design of the new projector, but I'll still hook them up for asthetics.
Like I said, I think the light output on this setup is even better than my Saab with factory HID's.
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03-07-2013, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by LilJayV10
However I wouldn't want to leave my stock sealed beam in the high spot. I would like everything to match. It might sound strange but that's the way I am. 
Either way, stick with Halogen in the High Beam spot. Aftermarket HID is too slow to warm up and doesn't like to be flashed.
03-07-2013, 11:03 AM
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Good side by side
I have the bls 7 inch housings in my jeep. I live in Belmar, NJ and had to leave my house when the shark river was at my door. Through the course of trying to find somewhere to stay, I forged several flooded roads. A couple wound up being hood high, scary ****! Anyways, I had the headlights on the entire time. They never failed. I'd say "full submersion" is a pretty good test and they passed
The mini h1's would have certainly been ruined if they were used. 
03-10-2013, 08:34 AM
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Thank you. We will continue to sell the V1 likely with a reduced price.
No problem and thanks again. I look forward to the pictures with everything buttoned up.
Thank you!
We started with the MH1 for the reason you mentioned however we simply couldn't get everything to seal properly. With the headlights in the down position, the bulb holder area is right below where the hood meets the headlight cover. Water from washing the vehicle or rain simply was not ideal. The mini D2S is much more robustly sealed and protected than the MH1 in the bulb holder area. The MH1's also will not handle a 50/55W ballast system. The length of the projector bowl with the lamp was cause for concern. Lastly, the ease of install made the D2S version just an overall winner in this regard. We browse HIDplanet and speak with TRS regularly regarding these products and while the MH1 was the ideal choice, we are very happy with the performance of the D2S model. Compared with the V1, this unit will provide better low beam and certainly high beam performance over the factory halogen or 60mm Hella high beam module.
No problem and thanks again. I look forward to the pictures with everything buttoned up.
Thank you!
We started with the MH1 for the reason you mentioned however we simply couldn't get everything to seal properly. With the headlights in the down position, the bulb holder area is right below where the hood meets the headlight cover. Water from washing the vehicle or rain simply was not ideal. The mini D2S is much more robustly sealed and protected than the MH1 in the bulb holder area. The MH1's also will not handle a 50/55W ballast system. The length of the projector bowl with the lamp was cause for concern. Lastly, the ease of install made the D2S version just an overall winner in this regard. We browse HIDplanet and speak with TRS regularly regarding these products and while the MH1 was the ideal choice, we are very happy with the performance of the D2S model. Compared with the V1, this unit will provide better low beam and certainly high beam performance over the factory halogen or 60mm Hella high beam module.
If the V2's solved those issues I'm ready to upgrade yesterday!
03-13-2013, 10:55 PM
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I've got a custom made projector setup on my TA, and I've been recently looking into replacing the projectors with a low/high setup, particularly one with more clarity and distance than my Valeos.. I may get your basic kit. I'm already running a Morimoto D2H bulb.
03-14-2013, 05:57 PM
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Now that we can use the 55W ballasts this has caught my interest. Ive had the BLS since release and I loved them every time I drive the car at night. These look even better.
Looking forward to the Alchemist's pics!
Looking forward to the Alchemist's pics!
03-14-2013, 07:08 PM
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Sorry guys for not replying sooner.
Drove the car and it's amazing. The lights are as good as anything new you would buy from BMW, Lexus, or any other factory HID setup.
I went to take pics, but the battery in the camera was dead. I will get pics this weekend when I pull the car back off the lift.
Drove the car and it's amazing. The lights are as good as anything new you would buy from BMW, Lexus, or any other factory HID setup.
I went to take pics, but the battery in the camera was dead. I will get pics this weekend when I pull the car back off the lift.
03-15-2013, 08:35 PM
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Sorry guys for not replying sooner.
Drove the car and it's amazing. The lights are as good as anything new you would buy from BMW, Lexus, or any other factory HID setup.
I went to take pics, but the battery in the camera was dead. I will get pics this weekend when I pull the car back off the lift.
Drove the car and it's amazing. The lights are as good as anything new you would buy from BMW, Lexus, or any other factory HID setup.
I went to take pics, but the battery in the camera was dead. I will get pics this weekend when I pull the car back off the lift.
03-19-2013, 09:12 PM
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I am in for being part of the group purchase. I would like to upgrade the lights before I hit the road on power tour. The car usually never see's the night but the stockers are really really bad, so I would like to get this upgrade anyway.
03-20-2013, 09:53 AM
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I will make every effort to get the car off the lift tonight and grab some pics of it buttoned up for everyone. I'm ordering a GO PRO and when it comes in I'll take some videos at dusk/night as well showing how great these lights truly are.
03-20-2013, 10:55 AM
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Too bad someone that is in a state with better weather doesn't have a kit to report on. HINT HINT... Like me in Las Vegas, NV where the weather is a beautiful 77 degrees.
03-20-2013, 11:47 AM
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I will put up a driving video as soon as my GO PRO gets here which should be on Friday.
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