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hoppyjr

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  1. I'm pretty sure that Morimoto makes a complete fog lamp replacement for the Legacy. It's optimized for the LED beam too.
  2. We are talking about that feature. Not looking disable the fogs, only the steering responsive feature. I'm glad you like it, but some of us don't.
  3. Great info, thanks again! I've spent some time with this today and here's what I've found: - the two (L&R) fog fuses in the main fuse box (under the hood) are likely needed for fog operation, regardless of whether or not the vehicle has SRF. - it appears, based on the diagram, the signal wires to the fog relay are different, depending on SRF equipped or not. I say this because the diagram shows signal wires to the relay in two positions, but there is only one fog lamp relay in the fuse box. - based on the second diagram; there shows a 7.5a fuse associated with the SRF module. I pulled that fuse and it also kills the fogs and HID headlight leveling system. I'm starting to believe this is impossible, with the electronics so integrated as they are on these cars. Thanks again for the research and information! Hoppy
  4. Full disclosure; I'm an Outback owner. I hang out here too, as much of the stuff is the same. On the Outback, the fogs are only adjustable for height. It takes a Phillips screwdriver.
  5. Outstanding information, thanks very much! I'm wondering if the non-eyesight equipped 3.6, which has HID, has a different fog light module than the SRF cars? If it does, it may be as easy as a module swap. I'll try the fuses when I get time, but I'm guessing they exist for non SRF cars too. In the meantime, I installed some VLED brand LED bulbs in the fogs. I also aimed them, as they were all wonky from the factory. The bulb color makes them less noticeable as I'm driving, but disabled is still my goal. Thanks again. I'll update when I know more. :cheers:
  6. Thanks! If you care to investigate further and solve my dilemma, I'll buy dinner. Alternately, would you be able to post an image for reference?
  7. I'd never run 20's on this car. I nice 18" setup would be ideal. There is a good article that discusses the trade offs as you move to +1, +2, +3 setups. In general, the wheel & tire combo gets heavier and the performance gains are negligible. Acceleration suffers and with the stock suspension on these cars, you won't be doing anything good moving to 19 or 20. Also, when wheel shopping I always look at the weight and then the styles available. Unsprung weight is the enemy, especially if you have the 2.5. Edit: ignore the above if you're only after looks. ;-)
  8. So....you were in a alley with a dude, you said yes, then got a taste in your mouth. You were new and this and now you're worried about your baby. Did I get that right?
  9. No. The Steering Responsive Fogs cannot be disabled, so I no longer believe in dreams coming true.
  10. Here's the response from Subaru: ------------------ Thank you for contacting Subaru of America, Inc. We appreciate you taking time out of your day to contact us. I am sorry to learn of your disappointment with this feature. There is no setting available to disable this feature. I will pass on your feedback to Product Development to consider when developing future models. Past input from our customers has been helpful in initiating changes to our newer models. The most valued opinion of any business is that of its customers. Your comments are valuable to us in that they provide us with a clear picture of our products as seen by our owners. If you need any more information, please feel free to contact us again. Thank you for the opportunity to be of assistance. ---------------- * I suppose the more inquiries they receive the more likely a software tweak could occur.
  11. On the Outback forums there are many reports of wheel bearing failures, mostly 2015 and some 2016 models.
  12. It's activated when the steering wheel is turned, not when the signal is activated. Do you have an Eyesight model? If not, no SRF.
  13. I prefer to only use the fogs when necessary. I'm not a fan of using them when unnecessary.
  14. Me too. I'm hoping there is some hidden setting the dealer can access on their Subaru computer. My local dealer didn't know of such a setting, but I'm hoping Subaru can advise. Oh well, I like everything else.
  15. Just an FYI (I'm hoping this can be added to the Lighting threads for future reference). I have a 2017 Outback, but I've also found some valuable info on the board, so I wanted to share what I discovered today: I dislike the Steering Responsive Fog Lights (SRF) feature, and I know many others do too. Today, I unplugged the switch from up and behind the dash, to see if it would render the "feature" inoperable. No joy. The SRF default position is "on" and disconnecting the switch retains that setting. I wanted to share and hopefully save someone else the trouble of looking for the answer. I did email Subaru and will update this post if & when they respond, about a dealer setting to disable.
  16. Actually, Subaru projector headlights work quite well with HID retrofits. In my 2011 I did extensive testing, including several runs in front of and oncoming in another vehicle. I did these tests multiple times, in multiple days, in clear and rainy conditions. Between tests I swapped between Halogen and HID. Was it the opposition from "Internet Forum Lawyers" that had me worried? No, I was just concerned about glare and safety for other motorists. While they are technically "illegal", so is driving 5 mph over the speed limit. Unless the lamps are poorly aimed or have a very blue color temp, being stopped just isn't a realistic concern. Based on my testing, neither is danger to oncoming vehicles. I'll get your Junior Trooper badge in the mail promptly. No, you don't get a gun. Guns are scary and dangerous. ;-)
  17. Headlights are the same, fenders should be too. One way to check is go to SubaruGenuineParts.com and look up the part numbers for hood and fenders for both models. I think it's more reliable than a parts counter guy who will surely say "it'll never work".
  18. I suggested that, but DD advised they have installers to fit the parts so it appears no.
  19. You didn't see a three wire plug that connected to the resistor? That's the DRL resistor, just unplug it.
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