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Old May 23, 2006 | 07:41 AM
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Want rid of the BUGS , and have seen a conversion set on ebay for 50 squids ? what should I look out for , what are the pitfalls legalities etc .. any advice appreciated .. thanks
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Old May 23, 2006 | 08:29 AM
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do them yourself
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ru/lights1.jpg
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Old May 23, 2006 | 08:55 AM
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Do you mean the headlights themselves? If yes, then for £50 you'll be getting a set of non 'E' marked trash that won't be any more use than a pair of candles for vision at night.......if you don't mean the headlights themselves then there are some nice spotlight covers on there One of the guys who works with me gets genuine UK supplied Morette version 7 & 8 headlights for £295 delivered, i've had several sets off him for my customers cars,send me a PM if you need a phone number as these are a damn good price!!!!
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Old May 23, 2006 | 01:08 PM
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Do them yourself or save your pennies for some STi headlights. Don't put cheap old ****e on, that includes the fugly Morrettes.
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Old May 23, 2006 | 03:33 PM
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How do you "do them yourself" exactly...

Any more pics Bob?
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Old May 23, 2006 | 03:36 PM
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Fugly Morettes??? What a strange person you are!! Much sweeter look than the standard factory fit
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Old May 23, 2006 | 03:39 PM
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For the bugeye it can only be the prodrive conversion!!
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Old May 23, 2006 | 03:43 PM
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For the bugeye it can only be the prodrive conversion!!
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Old May 23, 2006 | 03:46 PM
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Cant be that hard to split the light and paint the black bits yourself to make them look like STI lights.
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Old May 23, 2006 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by JackClark
Do them yourself or save your pennies for some STi headlights. Don't put cheap old ****e on, that includes the fugly Morrettes.

But be ready for some re-wiring unless you can track down a set of wiring converters.


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Old May 23, 2006 | 06:52 PM
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When i had my bug i went for Morette's.
I thought about cheaper alternatives and second hand items but ended up going for a brand new set.
Bought them off ebay. If you go for new you will need them painting red as they come unpainted. Its worth it as they totally transform the front end.
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Want rid of the BUGS , and have seen a conversion set on ebay for 50 squids ? what should I look out for , what are the pitfalls legalities etc .. any advice appreciated .. thanks
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Old May 23, 2006 | 08:07 PM
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I went for the morette conversion aswell, personally prefered them...But its each to their own...


These are mine:



And if you are interested i have a mate who has a brand new set for sale, think he wants £250 for them.

But they are a git to fit....Wiring is a pain in the ***...lol

I opened the box, thought about it, boxed them up and took them to the dealer to fit...lol...
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Old May 23, 2006 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by g01dmember
I went for the morette conversion aswell, personally prefered them...But its each to their own...


These are mine:



And if you are interested i have a mate who has a brand new set for sale, think he wants £250 for them.

But they are a git to fit....Wiring is a pain in the ***...lol

I opened the box, thought about it, boxed them up and took them to the dealer to fit...lol...
Now this is my dilemma!! I have the fog light covers but dont know if i prefer without! What do others think?
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Old May 23, 2006 | 08:18 PM
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That has to be the biggest picture posted on Scoobynet
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Old May 23, 2006 | 08:19 PM
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I try!!
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Old May 23, 2006 | 08:29 PM
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I will be having my fog covers black soon, here is what it will look like


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Originally Posted by nathanb
I try!!
Well if you decide against them, i`ll buy them off you...I`m wanting some...
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Old May 23, 2006 | 08:31 PM
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I would mate but they are absolutely jammed on so I may damage them when they come off
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Old May 23, 2006 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by nathanb
I would mate but they are absolutely jammed on so I may damage them when they come off

WD40 and wigle them
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Old May 23, 2006 | 08:36 PM
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Chers cook but its the single screw holding them in place which is jammed. Its not a locking screw of some sort is it? Like an anti theft screw?
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Old May 23, 2006 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by nathanb
Chers cook but its the single screw holding them in place which is jammed. Its not a locking screw of some sort is it? Like an anti theft screw?

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Old May 23, 2006 | 08:42 PM
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I'm scared!! She's my baby
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Old May 23, 2006 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by nathanb
I'm scared!! She's my baby
Go for a more gentle approach then




















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Old May 23, 2006 | 08:52 PM
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cookstar where did you get that bottom grille from, would like one for mine
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Old May 23, 2006 | 08:58 PM
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I bought it from a Subaru stall at the Southern big one last year, have matching mesh for my new grill to just need to sort it.

think i paid about £100 for both
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Old May 24, 2006 | 07:35 AM
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Looks good!
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Is there a "how to" on darkening the standard WRX lights?
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