TheRadioFlyer

Now’s you’re chance to get a set of Radioflyer’s world-famous “light cannon” HID projector headlights the most powerful pop up headlights ever built for the 5th generation corvette. For those of you who are tired of not being able to see at night, lights provide the solution.





What makes Light Cannons special?

The Light Cannons are the result of nearly a year of my research into the best possible lighting for corvette while keeping the price manageable. They combine the optical technology of Hella (makers of the Mercedes, BMW and other headlight components) combined with custom designed Mounting frames and thermoformed ABS shrouds to match your factory look. In addition, every light cannon kit comes with a Hi-4 harness that allows your Low beams to remain on with your high beams (a feature that until recently required an in depth knowledge of vehicle electronics) I have personally tried or seen every commercially available kit for the C5 corvette and feel the Light cannons are by far the best performing product for the money.

What makes Light Cannons superior to other options?

- OEM: Your OEM headlights have a horrible pattern and the bulb only produces 1000 lumens. It’s almost dangerous to drive on an unlit or poorly lit road

- Aftermarket halogen bulbs: These draw more wattage and will often fail faster than OEM bulbs. In addition most “blue tinted” bulbs produce less usable light since the tinting eats up the light output

- HID plug and play kits: The output of the HID bulbs are limited to the poor reflector and lens of the OEM light. There’s often a horrible glare and the output has hotspots that hamper your night vision.

- T84 Euro spec headlights: This kit requires 120 watts of power to get the same amount of output as the light cannon kit and the T84s are not HID friendly housings.

- ACA: The second best option, but many have reported the high beams section of the
housing is not correctly aligned with the low beams resulting in a high beam that shoots into the sky instead of down the road.

- Fixed headlights: Many feel the appearance of fixed headlights throw off the lines of the car. In addition the higher quality fixed headlight kits cost on average 75% more than the light cannons kit.


Compare Light cannons to your OEM headlights:


What you get:

Base Kit: $800
Includes:
- Hella 90mm projector low beams
- Hella 90mm Free-form Reflectors
- Reinforced Aluminum Frames
- Stainless and aluminum Hardware
- Thermoformed ABS Shrouds
- Plug and play relay harness,
- HID kit with Ballasts and Bulbs
- High beam Harness w/ 65w High beam bulb,
- Hi-4 circuit
- Detailed installation instructions in .pdf Format

Compare brightness to OEM headlight bulb (1000 lumens)
Bulb color options:
3000K – Golden yellow (2900 lumens)
4300K – OEM halogen yellow (3100 lumens)
5000K – Pure White (3000lumens)
6000K – White with blue tint (2900 lumens)
8000K – Iceburg Blue (2600 lumens)

(4300K)



Upgrades:
Halo rings: +$100 ***now also available in blue***
(Includes mounted Halo rings and transformers integrated into Relay harness)


H7 High beams w/ city light: +$120 (Halogen)
(There are much more H7 aftermarket bulbs available than the H9 in the base kit for those who want an aftermarket halogen high beam)

Euro Spec projector Headlight Modules: +$200
(These can be modified for Left hand drive and are ECE compliant for European cars and feature a sloped cutoff pattern instead of the stepped DOT pattern. ECE projectors do not use the new cutoff shield)

HID High beam: +$120 (can be used with H9 base kit or H7 upgrade)


HID Fog: +$120
(Includes second HID plug and play kit)


HID fog and High beam: +$200
(includes second and third HID kit with Dual-output relay harness for fogs and lows)



NEW OPTION!!!!! Bi-Xenon main beam!!!
(+ $400)
For the first time ever, there is now a production variant of the 90mm modules with a bi-mode operation. Hella has long offered a Bi-xenon projector with D2S bulb, but at over $500 PER PROJECTOR, it priced many out of the market. Hella has recently introduced their Bi-Halogen projector which is HID friendly as you can see from the pictures below.

What is Bi-Xenon?
Bi-xenon refers to a headlight design where the Low and high beam patterns are created by a single light source. The change in beam pattern occurs when a spring-loaded solenoid causes minor change in optics. For a projector like the Hella 90mm, the solenoid opens part of the cutoff shield resulting the cutoff line moving significantly higher. The operation of the High beam solenoid is instantaneous (faster than a separate halogen high beam) and takes very little current to operate.

How is this used in the Light Cannon’s Kit?

The Bi-xenon projector is mounted in place of the original Low beam projector. The high beam reflector will remain as part of the circuit for additional high beam lighting. The Bi-xenon high beam solenoid will be tapped from the high beam circuit.

Can I upgrade my existing Light Cannon’s Kit?

Yes. If you have an existing light cannon kit, You can upgrade your kit with the Bi-xenon setup. The Bi xenon projector uses the same style bulb as your existing low beam. Since the Bi-xenon projector is about 11 oz heavier than the original low beam projector, the Bi-xenon comes with a new heavy duty designed mounting system (similar to but larger than the original) The existing mounting holes in the aluminum frame for the low beams will need to be drilled out to a larger size. (required hole size is 17/32”)

If you already have a light cannon kit, you can purchase this upgrade for the same price. I will include quick-splices to allow you to easily tap into the high beam circuit. If you would like me to install the Bi-xenon projector on your setup, you can ship me your headlights for modification. I charge $50 for the modification and will keep your old projectors. (Only frame, modules and hi-beam short harness are needed)


Comparison of Bi-xenon projector vs. Original Light cannon projector (OEM shield)





The Larger lens of the Bi-xenon unit and the removal of the Fresnel lines from the focal lens results in a significantly sharper pattern with improved width and central hotspot:

(Pattern shots taken inside on 20’ ceiling using 55w 6000K bulb)

Original projector (LC 1.0)


Bi-xenon projector (low beam mode)


Bi-xenon projector (high beam mode)


Customer’s car with Bi-xenon projectors


Pattern shots in garage




GP details: This GP will last until Monday Sept 19, 2011. Payment is due upon order. Construction will take 2-4 weeks to complete. Each order will be updated when the kit is complete and emailed with tracking information. Prices include shipping for domestic orders only. International orders will need to PM me for additional shipping charges.

To get in the GP, please post on this thread AND send an EMAIL with the title “LC 2.0 GP info” stating your HID color preference and option packages. To speed the build process Payment is due upon time of order.

To order: email: Radioflyer97@gmail.com

Shipping insurance: All of my previous headlight kits have been sent out with only the automatic insurance from UPS. If you wish to add full-coverage to your shipment, there will be a $25 up-charge to cover the difference. Please note if you wish to include this coverage.

If you have any questions, please post on this thread so others can benefit as well. Previous Light cannon owners are welcome to post as well.

TheRadioFlyer

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Phace

I totally want this, but the wallet is tight right now, maybe next month...

2slicks1vette

Why don't you offer these with the same Morimoto projector that's in your fixed headlight option?

BossV8

This system really looks nice.

Did anyone install one in Europe (Germany or France, for example) ?
Anyone could tell me which combo would work here with the French law ?
Is it easy to install ? How many hours ?

Many thanks.

TheRadioFlyer

The Hella 90mm modules are weatherproof and feature a tempered glass main lens to protect against impacts. The morimotos are not as durable when exposed.

I have had a few customers in Europe install these lights. To comply with Euro lighting regulations, I offer E-code versions of the US modules. (see available options)

BossV8

E-code is refering to the shape of the glass which is different, that is good.

Is it also compatible with the European connectors, watts level, volts level?

Also I don't understand "HID": does it mean Xenon? Or is it something different? Here is France, you are not supposed to have Xenon without washers on the car.

TheRadioFlyer

E-code is a type of beam pattern associated with european cars. In the US we use a DOT stepped cutoff pattern that is very flat with a minor height difference on the passenger side. The E-code projectors have a flat driver's side but the passenger side is angled upwards like so:



Part of the reasoning for this unique pattern is the projector bowl and shield can be "clocked" or rotated slightly to allow for right-hand-drive or left-hand-drive without significant modification to the projector optics (it's cost efficient for production companies)

The european headlight system should be the T84 with a dual-filament bulb. I can build a harness that is compatible with that setup.

HID is synonymous with Xenon. HID (High intensity Discharge) refers to and bulb that uses an electrical arc through a gas chamber to create light. Xenon is the gas typically used in HID bulbs, but you have to be careful because some companies sell filament bulbs with xenon gas inside them. A true HID automotive bulb has a small box (ballast) that boosts the factory voltage from a vehicle to 8000-20000 volts required to ignite and sustain the electrical arc of a HID light source.

France's requirements about headlight washers probably stems from the refractive nature of moisture on the lens that causes glare to other drivers. This is not a really significant issue, but people who make the laws will do whatever they want.

2slicks1vette

That's a shame. I feel like the Morimotos outperform the Hellas big time.

BossV8

Another problem with Xenon is the fact they don't warmup so ice tends to accumulate on the optics in winter. The high pressure washers even increase the problem!

Well, as you say, this is the law ...

TheRadioFlyer

I agree. The Bi-xenon version I feel is an improvement mostly due to it's larger and clear focal lens which gives a sharper, wider pattern.

TheRadioFlyer

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_r2h

You and I both.

C5 StockSwap

Looks like a great modification, but until the cost comes down I will be looking at other options as well.

_r2h

I can handle the costs, just not this go around. Had some very expensive living situation costs come up.

C5 StockSwap

Never said I couldn't afford this, just implying that the cost is out of line with other viable options.

_r2h

I think the value is there.

la vett girl

TheRadioFlyer

The value is most apparent after you've driven your car at night especially on interstate highways with no street lights. It's a very uneasy feeling wanting to drive 65 and only being able to see 20 feet in front of you.

RomanNYC

is this still available for purchase?