De-Tango'ing MY03 Headlights....
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ok cheers allan, your probably right I was a bit afraid of somthing snapping if I forced it, it does seem quite firm in that position with hardly any give, so I thought I must've missed something!
Thanks again I'll give it a go at the weekend
Thanks again I'll give it a go at the weekend
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Gonna de-tango this weekend, looks so much better.
Has anyone fitted led bulbs instead of the filament ones ?
I was thinking of these ones unless someone knows where I can get them cheaper -
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/7440-W21W-9-LE...QQcmdZViewItem
thanks
Has anyone fitted led bulbs instead of the filament ones ?
I was thinking of these ones unless someone knows where I can get them cheaper -
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/7440-W21W-9-LE...QQcmdZViewItem
thanks
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Originally Posted by Restless Native
Gonna de-tango this weekend, looks so much better.
Has anyone fitted led bulbs instead of the filament ones ?
I was thinking of these ones unless someone knows where I can get them cheaper -
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/7440-W21W-9-LE...QQcmdZViewItem
thanks
Has anyone fitted led bulbs instead of the filament ones ?
I was thinking of these ones unless someone knows where I can get them cheaper -
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/7440-W21W-9-LE...QQcmdZViewItem
thanks
Allan
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did mine today, 03sti. looks loads better
1 or 2 school boy errors that slowed me down on the passenger side (1st) but drivers side was a doddle a couple of hours work all in and cost me nothing.
very good guide (post 1)
hmmm.......what next
1 or 2 school boy errors that slowed me down on the passenger side (1st) but drivers side was a doddle a couple of hours work all in and cost me nothing.
very good guide (post 1)
hmmm.......what next
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Originally Posted by Restless Native
Gonna de-tango this weekend, looks so much better.
Has anyone fitted led bulbs instead of the filament ones ?
I was thinking of these ones unless someone knows where I can get them cheaper -
eBay.co.uk: 7440 - (W21W) - 9 LED Cluster - Amber (Pair) (item 8032130206 end time 16-Mar-06 17:22:15 GMT)
thanks
Has anyone fitted led bulbs instead of the filament ones ?
I was thinking of these ones unless someone knows where I can get them cheaper -
eBay.co.uk: 7440 - (W21W) - 9 LED Cluster - Amber (Pair) (item 8032130206 end time 16-Mar-06 17:22:15 GMT)
thanks
I know its about a yr later, but did you go with the LED's? I got some LED's for my de tango and needed a resistor to stop them blinking so fast...
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Im currently work in progress on my 05 STi. The passenger side one was a bitch to get out, so not looking forward to the drivers side.
However.. im thinking right this moment in time i maybe should have gone and bought silicon and bulbs BEFORE i started to rip the car apart..
I did however find a 6" socket extension some doppy garage left behind a light lol
However.. im thinking right this moment in time i maybe should have gone and bought silicon and bulbs BEFORE i started to rip the car apart..
I did however find a 6" socket extension some doppy garage left behind a light lol
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After hours of searching where to buy these headlights, came across this link.
A few hours later, they are done and look awesome against my black/gold flick sti8.
Bought some bulbs in Trax this year for £10 for the back, so just used them in the front and sprayed them with chrome paint from halfords. I think it was called 'Plastcote' and was only £3.49!
The cheapest mod I have ever done. Felt a little sick when I was placing my headlights one by one into th wifes oven though!
A few hours later, they are done and look awesome against my black/gold flick sti8.
Bought some bulbs in Trax this year for £10 for the back, so just used them in the front and sprayed them with chrome paint from halfords. I think it was called 'Plastcote' and was only £3.49!
The cheapest mod I have ever done. Felt a little sick when I was placing my headlights one by one into th wifes oven though!
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I done mine last weekend. Read a couple of different forum post on different sites and had it in my head that I had to set the oven to 200oC, just before I put the first headlight in I checked the instructions on the forum and noticed it was in fact 50oC- could have been a bit of a mess!
other than that it was fairly straight forward
Found it quite difficult to start the prising apart, but once started it was easy- had to put back in the oven a couple of times though to get the mastic soft enough.
I made the mistake of not having replacement silver bulbs ready so ordered them that day from Scooby parts, arrived very quickly. I also ordered the 'Ultra' headlight upgrade with free sidelight bulbs- COOL!- except you have to remove the headlight again to replace these bulbs- lucky I have the knack now!
I would recommend being fully prepared with all bulbs to hand before starting.
End result- BRILLIANT! Why do Subaru not do this as standard?
Don't be affraid- the best mod you can do for nowt.
other than that it was fairly straight forward
Found it quite difficult to start the prising apart, but once started it was easy- had to put back in the oven a couple of times though to get the mastic soft enough.
I made the mistake of not having replacement silver bulbs ready so ordered them that day from Scooby parts, arrived very quickly. I also ordered the 'Ultra' headlight upgrade with free sidelight bulbs- COOL!- except you have to remove the headlight again to replace these bulbs- lucky I have the knack now!
I would recommend being fully prepared with all bulbs to hand before starting.
End result- BRILLIANT! Why do Subaru not do this as standard?
Don't be affraid- the best mod you can do for nowt.
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I've just done mine and there a couple of things I can add. There's a screw to remove to get the lens out holding the orange lens plus its slightly easier to finally slide the headlight out by removing the 2 plastic retainers holding the top of the bumper in place, it gives you more clearance.
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Halfway through mine at the minute... taking a little longer as I'm painting my plastic black but should be worth it.
nathanb---> mate seriously it's not difficult and if you take it slow, very little can go wrong.... job satisfaction afterwards is wicked....
nathanb---> mate seriously it's not difficult and if you take it slow, very little can go wrong.... job satisfaction afterwards is wicked....
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this thread is interesting - what paint have you guys used from B&Q - I have bought some cheap orange bulbs from halfords and want to spray them silver!
and as many threads on here - I want to do it but am scared about the heating part - will a hairdryer do the trick?
and as many threads on here - I want to do it but am scared about the heating part - will a hairdryer do the trick?
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this thread is interesting - what paint have you guys used from B&Q - I have bought some cheap orange bulbs from halfords and want to spray them silver!
and as many threads on here - I want to do it but am scared about the heating part - will a hairdryer do the trick?
and as many threads on here - I want to do it but am scared about the heating part - will a hairdryer do the trick?
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I am going to do mine on my new car in the next couple of weeks, If everything goes to plan i would be happy to give you a hand. I did the set on my 03 wrx a couple of years ago and all went well
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as long as the oven doesnt go over 80c the lenses will be fine
ive split hundreds of headlamps in my old job and that oven was set at 85c and we used to leave them in the for hours at times with no warping
i set mine to the lowest setting and it was about 50c(i put a thermometer in to be sure)
due to size i turned mine over to ensure even heating and sealed them with silicone sealant just to be on the safe side
ive split hundreds of headlamps in my old job and that oven was set at 85c and we used to leave them in the for hours at times with no warping
i set mine to the lowest setting and it was about 50c(i put a thermometer in to be sure)
due to size i turned mine over to ensure even heating and sealed them with silicone sealant just to be on the safe side
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Remember to make sure they are fully sealed when you put them back together. You won't want all your hard work wasted by getting fog inside the lense after you're done. A bit a silicone or fresh mastic should do the trick.
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Little help...
I removed these two screws
http://hillparktaekwondo.com/passengerside.jpg
however it talks about
On the back of each headlight, nearest the grille side, there are 2 small phillips screws holding the headlight against a bracket, which is bolted onto the slam panel behind the grille.
These screws must be removed, and can be quite fiddly and hard to get to. A magnetic screwdriver is most handy at this point!
I cant seem to find it...can someone please pin point it...as i am little stuck and waiting for a reply...
Thanks
Sam
I removed these two screws
http://hillparktaekwondo.com/passengerside.jpg
however it talks about
On the back of each headlight, nearest the grille side, there are 2 small phillips screws holding the headlight against a bracket, which is bolted onto the slam panel behind the grille.
These screws must be removed, and can be quite fiddly and hard to get to. A magnetic screwdriver is most handy at this point!
I cant seem to find it...can someone please pin point it...as i am little stuck and waiting for a reply...
Thanks
Sam
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Sam,
If you remove the grille by unclipping al the clips along the top, you can unbolt the bracket from the front panel by accessing a 10mm bolt, rather than removing the 2 screws onto the headlight which are harder to get to.
Once the bracket is unbolted the headlight is merely clipped into the wing with push fittings so gently tug but mind the wong lip or youll take the paint off.
If you remove the grille by unclipping al the clips along the top, you can unbolt the bracket from the front panel by accessing a 10mm bolt, rather than removing the 2 screws onto the headlight which are harder to get to.
Once the bracket is unbolted the headlight is merely clipped into the wing with push fittings so gently tug but mind the wong lip or youll take the paint off.