***Blackbird Lighting Sol. (BLS) 98-02 Projector Headlight GP #4 - LAST FOR THE YEAR!
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***BLS 98+ Firebird Projector Headlight Retrofit GROUP BUY #4***
FIRST - BLS is NOT going out of business!!
Other Fbody lighting projects are taking up a lot of my time and this will be the final offering for this specific kit. Another GP may be available around the holidays however I would rather serve the Fbody community well rather than overpromise and underdeliver. Replacement components will still be available if needed as well as any customer service requests. Again, BLS is not going anywhere and will continue to be a supporting sponsor!!
FIRST - BLS is NOT going out of business!!
Other Fbody lighting projects are taking up a lot of my time and this will be the final offering for this specific kit. Another GP may be available around the holidays however I would rather serve the Fbody community well rather than overpromise and underdeliver. Replacement components will still be available if needed as well as any customer service requests. Again, BLS is not going anywhere and will continue to be a supporting sponsor!!
GP GOOD THROUGH July 31st - Spots are limited!
Now entering the 4th GP, we are pleased to offer the most powerful and best performing lighting system for 98+ Firebirds EVER available on the market
![](http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/98-02%20Projector%20Retrofit/DSC01675.jpg)
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Why these outperform other lighting choices on the market today:
These lights feature:
- Optical technology from Hella (Well known manufacturer of BMW, Mercedes and other headlight components)
- Custom designed mounting system for ease of installation and easy adjustment
- Custom thermoformed impact resistant projector covers
- Custom designed aesthetic hardware covers
- Entirely Plug-N-Play No cutting, grinding, stripping or permanent modification
Other lighting options:
1) OEM Headlights Horrendous light output compared to 99% of other new cars produced today.
2) Sealed beam headlight upgrade (Silverstar) Marginally better than OEM with slightly better color however light output is still very poor.
3) Sealed Beam Conversion Allows for more lamp options and typically used with coated halogen bulbs producing better but not ground breaking results. Light output sometimes can be worse depending upon the lamp chosen and the coating on the aftermarket lamp.
4) E-Code Conversion Housings A costly conversion for better conversion housings but still lacking the focus and performance of a projector.
5) Sealed Beam Conversion w/ HID Kit This has been the popular upgrade with the 98+ Firebirds. While it offers color and, perceivably, the light output they want; the light patterns are very uncontrolled. Many have commented on the beam patterns with these kinds of setups and the light output can be sometimes dangerous for other drivers. Many questions regarding blinding other drivers requires the recommendation to "lower them down" reducing the effectiveness of the headlight system to begin with.
6) Fixed Headlight Conversion Certainly the most expensive option ($1K+) with questionable performance, fitment and love it or hate it styling. The low beam uses a DOT approved non-projector housing which will not have the performance of a quality projector.
The BLS Kit Difference:
The color everyone wants 5000K 55W Kit Pictured
Light intensity
![](http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/98-02%20Projector%20Retrofit/final%20pics/inthebeam.jpg)
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Low Beam Cutoff Low on the driver side to not blind oncoming drivers, high on the right to give you farther distance.
![](http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/98-02%20Projector%20Retrofit/final%20pics/cutoff.jpg)
Light Output at 50 Width and light intensity are like night and day
![](http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/98-02%20Projector%20Retrofit/final%20pics/50feetlight.jpg)
Light output at 30 with High/Low Beams On Light spread is more pronounced the farther away you are but nothing will hide from these while they are on.
![](http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/98-02%20Projector%20Retrofit/final%20pics/lowhigh.jpg)
Installation:
An installation CD will be packaged with each kit and if you can install a new headlamp in your car, this will not be much harder. Simple hand tools are the only requirement and will be outlined in the instruction manual so you have just what you need. Tolerances are very tight on these vehicles in the headlight area however these were designed to fit perfectly. The second picture shows that there is plenty of clearance with the front bumper since it appears closer than it really is in the first picture.
Lens to bumper clearance:
![](http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/98-02%20Projector%20Retrofit/final%20pics/DSC01690.jpg)
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Adjustment:
To adjust the lights, it requires no extra work than how you already adjust your factory headlights. Adjusters can be accessed in the same positions as the factory points so no shroud cutting or disassembly is required to adjust the projectors.
![](http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/98-02%20Projector%20Retrofit/final%20pics/Passenger.jpg)
Aesthetics:
Comparison from stock lamps to the BLS kit
Stock
![](http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/98-02%20Projector%20Retrofit/final%20pics/DSC01665.jpg)
BLS Kit
![](http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/98-02%20Projector%20Retrofit/final%20pics/Overhead.jpg)
Customer Pictures
![](http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/98-02%20Projector%20Retrofit/Customer%20Pics/Alchemist1.jpg)
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![](http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/ThuFeb25181256AmericaNew_York2010.jpg)
![](http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/98-02%20Projector%20Retrofit/Customer%20Pics/Contra1.jpg)
![](http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/98-02%20Projector%20Retrofit/Customer%20Pics/Contra4.jpg)
![](http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/98-02%20Projector%20Retrofit/Customer%20Pics/KwikerOutput1.jpg)
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![](http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/98-02%20Projector%20Retrofit/Customer%20Pics/StarfireGarage.jpg)
What You Get: Special Group Buy Pricing
Intro Kit: Low Beam Only - $500 shipped - Offered to those currently using a HID kit. New lamps required. (PM me for international shipping charges)
- Hella DOT/SAE 60mm Projector Low Beams
- Aluminum Mounting Frames
- Main Protector Cover Lenses
- Acrylic Hardware Cover
- Stainless Hardware
- Detailed Instruction Guide CD
Standard Kit: Low Beam Only - $550 shipped (PM me for international shipping charges)
- Hella DOT/SAE 60mm Projector Low Beams
- Aluminum Mounting Frames
- Main Protector Cover Lenses
- Acrylic Hardware Cover
- 55W Slim HID kit with Ballasts/Bulbs
- Stainless Hardware
- Upgraded HID Relay Harness with Plug-N-Play Connectors
- Detailed Instruction Guide CD
Premium Kit: Low & High Beams - $875 shipped (PM me for international shipping charges)
- Hella DOT/SAE 60mm Projector Low Beams
- Hella DOT/SAE Projector High Beams
- Aluminum Mounting Frames
- Main Protective Cover Lenses
- Acrylic Hardware Cover
- 55W Slim HID kit with Ballasts/Bulbs Low Beam Only
- 65W Halogen lamps with Ceramic PnP connectors (Different lamps available at slight additional cost)
- Stainless Hardware
- Upgraded HID Relay Harness with Plug-N-Play Connectors
- Detailed Instruction Guide CD
HID Color Options (Low Beam Only)
4500K White with slight hint of yellow
5000K Bright White with touch of blue at the cutoff - Standard
6000K White with Blue Tint
8000K Iceberg Blue
Halogen Options (High Beam Only)
Optional Lamp Choices - Extra Charge Applies (Kit will include standard halogen lamps)
Yellow All Weather - 55W - $30
Ultra White - 55W - $30
Pure Blue - 65W - $40
Titanium White - 65W - $55
Group Buy Info:
The Group Buy will last through July 31st or until I receive at least 10 orders. Construction time is 3-4 weeks.
If you would like to purchase the BLS kit, please PM me with the title "I WANT THE BLS KIT" and I will send you the payment information.
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If a 98-02 BLS kit customer could take a video while driving at night that would be very appreciated. I will try to contact a local customer and see if they could meet for another photoshoot/video recording.
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If i get it done tonight, I will take a video, though my camera is not the greatest. I will have to wait until well after dark. Would you like a before and after type setup? The drive will be limited due to registration issues.
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Be sure to aim the projectors reasonably before taking it for a drive. Aimed too low and you are limiting the benefit of the projector and too high you will blind oncoming traffic.
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Will do. Depending on how much time they take to install, I will do both tonight. If it takes awhile, I will finish it up tomorrow and take the second video tomorrow night.
I was thinking of one pass around the neighborhood with lows only, then one pass with highs.
I was thinking of one pass around the neighborhood with lows only, then one pass with highs.
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Ill post vid of the new system in conjunction with the OEM setup once i have them built and installed correctly.
Also, my suggestion would be to pull a slim amount of money from each pay check and put it into an interest bearing account and over time you will have plenty for your toys. I am only able to save 150 a month, due to car/school loans and some medical bills i need to pay down, but the way i see it, when I have the time, to actually do the work, i normally have the funds. I should also note that i keep that account capped at around 2k, so the rest goes into long term savings.
Also, my suggestion would be to pull a slim amount of money from each pay check and put it into an interest bearing account and over time you will have plenty for your toys. I am only able to save 150 a month, due to car/school loans and some medical bills i need to pay down, but the way i see it, when I have the time, to actually do the work, i normally have the funds. I should also note that i keep that account capped at around 2k, so the rest goes into long term savings.
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- They live in a rural area and use the high beams often to warrant using a much better than OEM setup.
- Simply want all four headlights to match for aesthestics reasons
- Flat out want the best in lighting performance available for the car.
Some customers who have purchased the standard kit have requested purchase of the high beam components. The high beam projectors are a bit easier to obtain than the low beams so this typically not an issue to provide the high beam components on a separate purchase.
Ill post vid of the new system in conjunction with the OEM setup once i have them built and installed correctly.
Also, my suggestion would be to pull a slim amount of money from each pay check and put it into an interest bearing account and over time you will have plenty for your toys. I am only able to save 150 a month, due to car/school loans and some medical bills i need to pay down, but the way i see it, when I have the time, to actually do the work, i normally have the funds. I should also note that i keep that account capped at around 2k, so the rest goes into long term savings.
Also, my suggestion would be to pull a slim amount of money from each pay check and put it into an interest bearing account and over time you will have plenty for your toys. I am only able to save 150 a month, due to car/school loans and some medical bills i need to pay down, but the way i see it, when I have the time, to actually do the work, i normally have the funds. I should also note that i keep that account capped at around 2k, so the rest goes into long term savings.
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How else do you think the wife would allow me to drop nearly 1k parts not essential to my rebuild? She does not care that I spend money on my car because I keep it reasonable. Now when she is out of school, then my budget will increase a tad
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Edit: I will email you the video I took last night once i pull it off my camera. I might have to youtube it since i took it in 1024 resolution.
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Edit: I will email you the video I took last night once i pull it off my camera. I might have to youtube it since i took it in 1024 resolution.
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How else do you think the wife would allow me to drop nearly 1k parts not essential to my rebuild? She does not care that I spend money on my car because I keep it reasonable. Now when she is out of school, then my budget will increase a tad
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Edit: I will email you the video I took last night once i pull it off my camera. I might have to youtube it since i took it in 1024 resolution.
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Edit: I will email you the video I took last night once i pull it off my camera. I might have to youtube it since i took it in 1024 resolution.
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I just wanted to bump this thread and say how much i love my BLS kit. I feel so good when i'm out in the Firebird, my lights actually work now. I have driven many different sets of HIDs and i feel like the BLS Kit on the Firebird at least matches the output and brightness of the C6Z and even the E55...this kit is truly incredible and is worth every penny. The beam pattern and cutoff is very good, the HID bulbs are great and the focal point is placed well so that there are no hot spots...unlike many other kits that are out there.
Seriously, if you are on the fence and wondering if you will be happy with the quality of the kit...buy it, you won't find a better headlight for your car ANYWHERE!
Seriously, if you are on the fence and wondering if you will be happy with the quality of the kit...buy it, you won't find a better headlight for your car ANYWHERE!