CarbonCrew

The shear mechanics of doing a color mod has to make the cutoff go up slightly. No way around it. I'm not saying that my highs are pointed straight down, but there is a difference. Although slight.

 

Let's just say that 2 washers are 2mm thick. With rough measurements, that would tilt the lens ~1.38°. Not much, but at a distance of 25' that's raising the cutoff nearly 7.25". Again not huge but I do think it something that someone who is considering this mod should keep in the back of their mind.

My high beams were not changed. My low beams however were changed. Perhaps I should have spaced all 3 lens bracket attachment points, but I was getting the best color and sharpness when just the two bottom portion mounting points were spaced. Which in turn angles the lens slightly and thus moves the beam projection upwards.

 

Here's a illustration of the phenomena at hand:

http://aycu36.webshots.com/image/19995/2004444623187535753_rs.jpg

Goneskiian - Thanks a ton for the info! Good luck on getting it installed.

 

Anyone want to start hunting down part numbers for the 08 radio?

RX8 lenses should be similar to the LGT lenses, with a light frost on them. Not exactly clear.

 

I had a thought today that I think some of you should keep in mind.

 

When you do the color mod, be sure to add 2 more washers to each side of the top shield/bracket attachment. If you choose not to do this or too dumb to figure it out when you do the retro (like me), when you go to re-aim your headlights you will end up with your high beams pointed in the ground.

 

I really don't want to take mine apart, but it's already bugging the shit out of me

The lenses just dropped right in. I think they might have been a little more tight then the stock lenses though. I got them from a junkyard. I went and got their crappiest, broken headlight and they thought I was nuts. One lenses actually had some of the lip broken, I guess the accident was that severe?, but it had just enough lip left to be held by those 3 snaps. Thank goodness, because they make a HUGE difference!

As promised. The biggest pain in the ass was the damn wiring. But that could be because I'm super anal and don't like anything too look like it wasn't originally on the vehicle. But man am I impressed. This setup completely blows my up TSX retrofit out of the water. The RX330's are a really nice projector.

 

Anyhow here's the setup:

 

RX330 Non-AFS w/ Celica super clear lenses and color modded.

Philips 85122 Bulbs

Denso Slim Ballasts w/ Cover

 

http://aycu39.webshots.com/image/15798/2003040641786221685_rs.jpg

 

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http://aycu06.webshots.com/image/18725/2003045501952353938_rs.jpg

 

 

http://aycu16.webshots.com/image/19255/2003012030230260760_rs.jpg

 

 

http://aycu33.webshots.com/image/16592/2003020628938289785_rs.jpg

 

http://aycu01.webshots.com/image/16200/2004220252542585687_rs.jpg

 

http://aycu17.webshots.com/image/17696/2004221911345293302_rs.jpg

 

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I should have my retro finished up tonight! I can't wait! I'll get some pics up when it's done.

I finally have gathered all of my pieces for my HID retrofit. RX330 Non-AFS projectors, Denso Slim ballasts, and clear Celica lenses. Man I can't wait for my stuff to start showing up.

86201AG67A Radio Ay Up2 $450

 

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This is the only part number you need. It is the head unit with the 07 panel assembly attached. The other panel assy is for earlier models. I know because I ordered it through Subaru. The panel assy attached to the 86201AG67A is from the 07. The other number given at the beginning of this thread is unnecessary.

 

Thanks for the info I <3 u

Yes but there seems to be some debate if both parts are indeed need. It seems no one has ordered either to find on. Any ideas?

Has anyone figured out which part number should be ordered to get the 07 radio? Someone here knows, I've seen them post the info before. But hell if I can find it again.

TSX's will fit. They are roughly ~2.5". However, I am unsure of the focal length and what spacing it will take to make them look right.

 

I sure do wish I could find a set of clear lenses.