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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 03:06 PM
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I did a search and couldnt find anything, sorry if this is talked about a lot. I am looking for the kit that deletes the headlight motors and makes non-flip up headlight. I saw a T/A with those headlights drive by and I was wondering where do you get them and does anyone have pics of them installed. Do you guys like them or not. Any info or opnions welcomed. Thanks
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 03:08 PM
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Breathless Performance makes them. Not worth it IMO at $1K
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 03:13 PM
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Here's a pic of one kit that I painted for a guy with a Collector Edition:




I believe he said it was made by Octane Motorsports.

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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 03:27 PM
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yikes why are they so much. I think more people would buy them if they were affordable. I would
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 04:48 PM
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i wouldn't, people love to "redo" their cars, they change every aspect of the vehicle and i think thats stupid, the flip up headlights are what gives trans am's that killer look, cars look mean as hell when the headlights aren't visible, .. my proof? ever seen a black mustang with smoked headlights? ever see a black monte carlo with smoked headlights?
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 05:08 PM
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yeah those are ugly as hell..i love the flip ups how they hide
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 05:45 PM
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octane motorsports is a dealer for BP.
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by radz
I did a search and couldnt find anything, sorry if this is talked about a lot. I am looking for the kit that deletes the headlight motors and makes non-flip up headlight. I saw a T/A with those headlights drive by and I was wondering where do you get them and does anyone have pics of them installed. Do you guys like them or not. Any info or opnions welcomed. Thanks
Here is the info that was posted by ACW https://ls1tech.com/forums/showpost....18&postcount=2
Here is a picture, I like them also but not at that price, plus I also like the pop ups.


http://www.firehawk.org/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=9626
http://www.breathlessperformance.com...53firebird.asp
http://www.firehawk.org/picturelist/1228.html
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 10:40 PM
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ya it would be nice to not worry about the motors etc... but DAMN those things are ugly
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 11:33 PM
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I'm about to undertake making a custom set myself. The peace of mind not having to worry about the lights not going up or grinding when they go down, the weight reduction, and the fact that they suck IMO as lighting as my new ones will be HID lows.
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 11:58 PM
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IDK with normal headlights gives it the camaro look which isnt bad but just takes away from the whole "TRANS AM" look, and this isnt a honda were talkin about our cars look bad azz from the factory
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 01:50 AM
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Originally Posted by sleepinghawk
Unless you have 10k those last ones arent even an option. They were the ones for the 98 Firehawk, but they didnt pass crash tests or something (dont ask me how) part of the reason the 98 Hawk didn't make production. I honestly think the Breathless headlights make the car look like pansy.
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 01:53 AM
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i prefer the C5ish look to the T/As front end myself... pop-ups look nice to me
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 02:08 AM
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I love the look of my T.A without the flip-ups I spent the thousand dollars because i like to drive fast at night and dragrace after dark
I think it adds personality to the front
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 02:18 AM
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Originally Posted by dopy
I love the look of my T.A without the flip-ups I spent the thousand dollars because i like to drive fast at night and dragrace after dark
I think it adds personality to the front
i dont think popped up headlights will slow you down enough to notice anything at any speeds achieved on a public road or race track...
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 02:41 AM
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Thanks for all the info and opinions guys.
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