Pleading for your advice on replacing the bug eyed lights.
23 July 2003, 01:51 PM
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I knew the time would come when my bug eyed WRX lights look at me in such a miserable way 'calling out please make me more aggressive...please... look what they done to me ;( , So I decided to listen and give it what it wants.
So far Subaru have quoted me for the painted conversion £548.00 which included painting and fitting and VAT.
Subaru have also quoted me for the black twin headlight conversion £665 including VAT & fitting.
To me this seems rather expensive for one they totally messed up on the appearance of the 01/02 WRX and should realise this by discounting the parts (maybe wave the fitting cost), it would at least give good customer after market support (but suppose that's in an ideal world), we are talking rip off Britain here.
Anyway can't decide what will look best on my world rally blue WRX (painted or black) would like to hear your honest opinions which you think look the best.
Last but not least are there any good third party companies that offer the head light conversion cheaper and how easy would it be for a common man to fit them himself, would he need an extensive tool kit or just a selection of screwdrivers and a few hours to hand. ?
Appreciate your comments
Maddy
So far Subaru have quoted me for the painted conversion £548.00 which included painting and fitting and VAT.
Subaru have also quoted me for the black twin headlight conversion £665 including VAT & fitting.
To me this seems rather expensive for one they totally messed up on the appearance of the 01/02 WRX and should realise this by discounting the parts (maybe wave the fitting cost), it would at least give good customer after market support (but suppose that's in an ideal world), we are talking rip off Britain here.
Anyway can't decide what will look best on my world rally blue WRX (painted or black) would like to hear your honest opinions which you think look the best.
Last but not least are there any good third party companies that offer the head light conversion cheaper and how easy would it be for a common man to fit them himself, would he need an extensive tool kit or just a selection of screwdrivers and a few hours to hand. ?
Appreciate your comments
Maddy
23 July 2003, 01:54 PM
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LOL at wanting discounted lights from the dealer LOL
Did they not look like that when you bought it?
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Did they not look like that when you bought it?
Click HERE for links to all major aftermarket companies
23 July 2003, 02:04 PM
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I think the Morrette (sp?) conversion looks best painted to match the colour of your car. These are also cheaper than the Prodrive (UK300)lights and can be bought from many aftermarket suppliers such as TSL or Scoobysport.
I went for the prodrive lights as they are black standard and matched my car a treat (Blue/Black Mica). You can have the Prodrive lights colour coded but IMHO this looks a bit naff.
Prices from Subaru seem a bit high so I'd shop around, I paid approx £500.00 for the Prodrive lights fitted (but did wangle a discount as I bought at the same time as the car from dealer).
Swapping the lights is one of the best things you can do to a bug-eye, be careful though as you'll soon want bigger spoiler, wheels, power, etc, well at least I did
Chris
I went for the prodrive lights as they are black standard and matched my car a treat (Blue/Black Mica). You can have the Prodrive lights colour coded but IMHO this looks a bit naff.
Prices from Subaru seem a bit high so I'd shop around, I paid approx £500.00 for the Prodrive lights fitted (but did wangle a discount as I bought at the same time as the car from dealer).
Swapping the lights is one of the best things you can do to a bug-eye, be careful though as you'll soon want bigger spoiler, wheels, power, etc, well at least I did
Chris
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23 July 2003, 03:13 PM
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Not a problem if you have the connectors, bit more if you don't. If you want the electric hight adjustment then you're going to need run some extra cable and get a new switch or train in the art of electronic engineering.
23 July 2003, 04:22 PM
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"STi lights are the only legal replacements according to the fashion police" LOL, they look pants 
I bought a set of "Subaru Issue" Morrettes from Stan Palmers of Carlisle. I chose them over the Type UK lights. I paid £335.00 for them unpainted.
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I bought a set of "Subaru Issue" Morrettes from Stan Palmers of Carlisle. I chose them over the Type UK lights. I paid £335.00 for them unpainted.
[Edited by -=Buzz=- - 7/23/2003 4:24:25 PM]
23 July 2003, 04:56 PM
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These are the ones I would go for!
Hope you dont mind me using your pic elgordano but I think your motor looks the mutts nuts!!!
You should find a few here Bugeye Thread from the gallery
Hope you dont mind me using your pic elgordano but I think your motor looks the mutts nuts!!!
You should find a few here Bugeye Thread from the gallery
any info?
24 July 2003, 10:48 PM
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Thanks for the advice, Think I'll end up getting Morrettes painted as they seem to change the shape more.
Also was worried about doing the headlight allignment myself so may end up paying subaru some more of my hard earned.
Maddy
Also was worried about doing the headlight allignment myself so may end up paying subaru some more of my hard earned.
Maddy
24 July 2003, 11:12 PM
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Headlight alignment isn't supposed to be that difficult if you've got a spanner / socket to go over the adjusting screws etc...
Here's some instructions I was sent from Nick at AutoLamps when we had the HID group buy:-
"Set your correct tire pressure, and then park the car on a flat surface facing a wall, parking 25 feet away. Measure from the ground to the center of each headlamp and mark this spot on the wall. Measure the distance between the headlamps and mark this on the wall. Turn the lamps on. Center the high beam on the mark on the wall. Stand behind the car and make sure the beam is parallel to the direction of travel of the car. Check your adjustment by switching to low beam. The low beam horizontal cut-off should fall about three inches at 25 ft. below your mark on the wall for the center of the headlamps. Finally, take a test drive, as aiming is partially a matter of personal taste and vision."
Hope this helps
Apple
Here's some instructions I was sent from Nick at AutoLamps when we had the HID group buy:-
"Set your correct tire pressure, and then park the car on a flat surface facing a wall, parking 25 feet away. Measure from the ground to the center of each headlamp and mark this spot on the wall. Measure the distance between the headlamps and mark this on the wall. Turn the lamps on. Center the high beam on the mark on the wall. Stand behind the car and make sure the beam is parallel to the direction of travel of the car. Check your adjustment by switching to low beam. The low beam horizontal cut-off should fall about three inches at 25 ft. below your mark on the wall for the center of the headlamps. Finally, take a test drive, as aiming is partially a matter of personal taste and vision."
Hope this helps
Apple
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