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Old Mar 22, 2008 | 11:56 AM
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well here goes last bits of my car now guys but dunno what lights to choose, so votes plz
remember my car is mica blue.

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SUBARU IMPREZA BLACK PROJECTOR ANGEL EYE HEADLIGHTS on eBay, also Head Lamps, Lights Lighting Accessories, Car Tuning Styling, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 28-Mar-08 11:42:37 GMT)

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SUBARU IMPREZA CHROME ANGEL EYE HEADLIGHTS STi WRX NEW on eBay, also, Subaru, Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 29-Mar-08 09:32:18 GMT)
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Old Mar 22, 2008 | 12:19 PM
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I like No.1.

Isn't your car pink ?

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Old Mar 22, 2008 | 01:50 PM
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dont give me any ideas lol it hasnt gone in the bodyshop yet just pink bits atm
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Neither if I'm honest. Think Imprezas look best with the standard lights...
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^ I'm with Rich on this one. If your's is pre-facelift then fit the standard crystal lights. Look lovely.
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Old Mar 22, 2008 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Bullitt_Rich
Neither if I'm honest. Think Imprezas look best with the standard lights...
Of course you can't actually see anything with the standard lights as their light output is akin to a candle in a goldfish bowl

I wonder if these ebay ones have decent light output and pattern, might be worth it for that alone


Of course if money were no object it would have to be Morette's with HID's in
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Old Mar 22, 2008 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by bgood
Of course you can't actually see anything with the standard lights as their light output is akin to a candle in a goldfish bowl


Totally agree with you, they're crap but look better than any aftermarket stuff.

I've been thinking about getting the HID conversion, must be better than standard and you can keep the look too.
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Old Mar 22, 2008 | 04:54 PM
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Scott said something along the same lines when we got to Ladybower on Thursday

"I'd have been better holding a candle out of the window"

Jade's reply

"Won't it blow out"

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Old Mar 22, 2008 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Sticky Stuff
Scott said something along the same lines when we got to Ladybower on Thursday

"I'd have been better holding a candle out of the window"

Jade's reply

"Won't it blow out"

priceless
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Have any of you tried Philips Extreme +80% bulbs ? Our Octy lights were woeful, with projector lenses designed for HID's, which happen to be a £500 option With halogen bulbs they really were crap, similar to my old Corrado which was like the backlight from a 70's digital watch. The Extremes have brought them up to 'acceptable' for £24, delivered off eBay.

Anyone considering aftermarket HID's remember that they are illegal and an MOT and roadside check failure, unless they come with a self-levelling mechanism, washers and adjustment for European use.
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Old Mar 22, 2008 | 07:18 PM
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your not meant to put hids in any light thats not made for them there illegal they send a scattered beam and dazzle other drivers look on utube it will tell you about them,as for the car these lights are as part of a facelift conv im doing so i thought why not ;o)
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Old Mar 22, 2008 | 07:22 PM
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YouTube - Illegal HID Convesion Kits Explained
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 01:47 AM
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Bollocks to that mumble !

It's all propaganda they just want to tax us for using less electricity....

Mine are fine, as they were designed for HID's, but our UK importers didn't want to pay the extra costs to fit them properly. I agree my main beam will blind people, in aircraft and Lancashire.... they are stunningly good, I don't need my PIAA's in the front to see any more.

IMHO

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P.S. Not been flashed yet ! Stick some driving lights on a classic in place of the pathetic fogs, I did on mine !
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Never been flashed in mine either. I'd be more worried about no cats but gonna do that too.
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 11:17 AM
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TSK !
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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 10:03 AM
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Projector lights don't have the 'tick' at the end of the beam and fail an mot, been there. the light output is worse with them to the standard ones.

Crystal standard lights and a HID kit is where the money is best spent IMO

B******s to the law, I want to be able to see where I'm going!!
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 04:50 PM
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As above mate i have projecter ones and they are rubbish carnt see the road on a night and the angel eyes start to flicker after 6months and totally go out by 12 months i wish i never got them waste of money.
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