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Old 10 November 2012, 09:57 AM
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Will headlights from a 1997 Impreza fit a 1999 Sti (maual adjuster)? 1997 is pre-faclift but lights are advertised as faclift ones?
Old 10 November 2012, 10:13 AM
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97-98 and 99-01 are facelift models pre-facelift is 92-96 but anyway 97-98 headlights are the same shape as 99-01 but 99-01 are crystal and 97-98 are just standard so yes they will fit but best to get 99-01 crystal so its a like for like swap also check if its electric or manual level. pre-facelift won't fit as bonnet and grill are different shape.
Old 10 November 2012, 11:41 AM
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As above, but the earlier ones DO fit, it's just that the shutlines are wrong.

Please don't jump to the conclusion that the crystal lights are in any way better than the earlier ones: they LOOK nicer, that's all
Old 10 November 2012, 11:52 AM
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earlier lights are much better for producing light
Old 10 November 2012, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by goujon
97-98 and 99-01 are facelift models pre-facelift is 92-96 but anyway 97-98 headlights are the same shape as 99-01 but 99-01 are crystal and 97-98 are just standard so yes they will fit but best to get 99-01 crystal so its a like for like swap also check if its electric or manual level. pre-facelift won't fit as bonnet and grill are different shape.
Really helpfull thanks bud
Old 10 November 2012, 11:28 PM
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You can still manually adjust the electric adjuster ones. So don't let that out you off.
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