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Offline Ammo5254

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Clear Head lights
« on: January 28, 2007, 10:42:57 PM »
Does anyone know how to clear the head lights out on an 06 WRX?  I herd it involves cracking the seal and baking them off and what not, which I don't feel very comfortable doing.  Also im looking to get some HID's but after looking on NASIOC i guess they say you shouldent unless you change reflectors because the beams will be very off and you will blind other drivers? 

Any suggestions?

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Chris
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Re: Clear Head lights
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2007, 09:09:27 AM »
Nasioc is a great resource if you can sift through all the bullshit.

Beat22 is your man for clearing/baking headlights look him up

You should be able to buy an HID kit and install it without changing the reflectors, i think the thread you were looking at was about retro-fitting which indeed you need some sort of custom reflector.

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Re: Clear Head lights
« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2007, 09:52:27 AM »
After a lot of reserach done by myself, in order to reap the true benefits of HID lighting (specifically 04-05) you should change out the reflectors with oem STI housings.  They have a different reflective pattern designed for HID not halogen that will focus the beams more precisely.  People who do not change out the reflectors will have more of a scattered light beam and it will look brighter but not better.  As for the '06, there are already projectors there (low beam) so there are no reflectors to change...
« Last Edit: January 29, 2007, 09:58:43 AM by dw0095 »
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Re: Clear Head lights
« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2007, 10:06:48 AM »
Quote from: dw0095 on January 29, 2007, 09:52:27 AM
As for the '06, there are already projectors there (low beam) so there are no reflectors to change...


wish it was that ez for us bugeyes <still looking for edm/jdm headlights>
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Quote from: deadlydave on March 06, 2012, 04:01:23 PM
I'm buying a house, that's 30 years of commitment.  Longer than any of my dad's 4 failed marriages.   :buck2:

Quote from: skyphix on March 06, 2012, 10:58:31 AM
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Re: Clear Head lights
« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2007, 11:20:11 AM »
As found out by the Outback people (with projectors), something about the projector housing causes some funky lighting patterns. I have the thread and will dig it out for you.

Posted by Jazzy, the infamous Legacy Aux Input card designer.
http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7133&highlight=HID
« Last Edit: January 29, 2007, 11:22:34 AM by skyphix »
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Quote from: RedRoof2 on December 08, 2011, 11:29:57 AM
Quote me now while I'm feeling good about it.  I've decided a WRX will be the vehicle that replaces the Jeep.  I can't see paying Evo prices or justifying purchasing a halfassed/beat to death example for the same asinine amount of money.  For an affordable, point to point, all-weather capable performance car, a wagon fits the bill.  A swapped wagon, even better.

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Re: Clear Head lights
« Reply #5 on: January 29, 2007, 09:08:54 PM »
i dont have the sti which come with the HID's...So do I have to change the reflectors or just buy the plug and play kit and im all set?  I dont want them to look like crap.  I hear Phillips and another brand are the best since thats what comes equipped on most cars stock when they have HIDs....once again any help would be great....I'm not very good with stuff like this.

Thanks Again,

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Re: Clear Head lights
« Reply #6 on: January 29, 2007, 10:14:18 PM »
 Here ya go, there is  also a member on NASIOC that will convert your lights to HID's great price and professionally done. I will link you to that next time I see it.
 This is probably one of the best bang for the buck DIY mods. I dont know if the OP says it, but ensure you use extra silicone to resea; your lights. If you choose not to you will develope a leak, maybe next day maybe 1 year but it will eventually leak.

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=957478

That was fast lightwerkz here's the link for HID conversion

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1189645

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Quote from: Ammo5254 on January 29, 2007, 09:08:54 PM
i dont have the sti which come with the HID's...So do I have to change the reflectors or just buy the plug and play kit and im all set?  I dont want them to look like crap.  I hear Phillips and another brand are the best since thats what comes equipped on most cars stock when they have HIDs....once again any help would be great....I'm not very good with stuff like this.

Thanks Again,

Chris
« Last Edit: January 29, 2007, 10:28:33 PM by dibblejr »
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Re: Clear Head lights
« Reply #7 on: January 30, 2007, 01:07:49 AM »
I can split them and clear em if you want, you can check with scoobyblu and red04wrx for references
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Re: Clear Head lights
« Reply #8 on: January 30, 2007, 10:59:04 AM »
Quote from: Ammo5254 on January 29, 2007, 09:08:54 PM
So do I have to change the reflectors or just buy the plug and play

Quote from: dw0095 on January 29, 2007, 09:52:27 AM
As for the '06, there are already projectors there (low beam) so there are no reflectors to change...


Quote from: stylesrex on January 29, 2007, 09:09:27 AM
buy an HID kit and install it without changing the reflectors


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Quote from: deadlydave on March 06, 2012, 04:01:23 PM
I'm buying a house, that's 30 years of commitment.  Longer than any of my dad's 4 failed marriages.   :buck2:

Quote from: skyphix on March 06, 2012, 10:58:31 AM
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Re: Clear Head lights
« Reply #9 on: January 30, 2007, 11:11:36 AM »
Read the friggen article I posted. Standard Halogen bulbs out performed HID's in Subaru factory projectors not designed for HID.
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Quote from: RedRoof2 on December 08, 2011, 11:29:57 AM
Quote me now while I'm feeling good about it.  I've decided a WRX will be the vehicle that replaces the Jeep.  I can't see paying Evo prices or justifying purchasing a halfassed/beat to death example for the same asinine amount of money.  For an affordable, point to point, all-weather capable performance car, a wagon fits the bill.  A swapped wagon, even better.

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Re: Clear Head lights
« Reply #10 on: January 30, 2007, 11:13:55 AM »
Very true...

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Quote from: skyphix on January 30, 2007, 11:11:36 AM
Read the friggen article I posted. Standard Halogen bulbs out performed HID's in Subaru factory projectors not designed for HID.
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Re: Clear Head lights
« Reply #11 on: January 30, 2007, 07:00:47 PM »
Quote from: skyphix on January 30, 2007, 11:11:36 AM
Read the friggen article I posted. Standard Halogen bulbs out performed HID's in Subaru factory projectors not designed for HID.

yes but Standard halogens just turn on... they dont take a minute to warm up ;) I think that is sooo coool ;)
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Re: Clear Head lights
« Reply #12 on: February 01, 2007, 12:32:53 AM »
i think its cool too but im not being sarcastic...i just want the look i think HIDs look bad ass...everyone has their own opinion

me, i like the hks ti which i have and i like the sti wing and i like HIDs.....
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