BrysImpreza Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 I was thinking about getting my father some yellow Lamin-X film for his 05 LGT, stock just doesn't seem to have enough contrast, I think the yellow will help. Has anyone done this yet? Any noticable difference in the fog? Any pix? Thanx! Bry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team23jordan Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 i personally don't like how they look yellow all the time that's why i got a set of yellow bulbs i'm happy with the result Perrin BIG maf intake Perrin Turbo Inlet HKS SSQV BOV Megan Racing header with UP (ceramic coated) HKS DP (WRX) DMH E-cutout Custom 3" catback UTEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmundu Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 I have! They look great, and help to protect the glass lense. Which is what they were designed to do, as for them helping increase contrast, well they do ever so slightly. You would stand to benefit more from using an Ion type bulb though. Sorry I don't have any pics, I can try taking some tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrysImpreza Posted September 28, 2005 Author Share Posted September 28, 2005 I think the dual benefit of protection and utility overrules getting ion yellow bulbs. I went through PIAAs in my FXT and Impreza like water, the M-Tecs lasted longer, but putting some generic $2.99 100 watt bulbs behind the yellow film made a world of difference. Especially after someone slammed into my FXT, the fog light took a direct hit and came out undamaged, the headlight was in pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 Narva Gold or PIAA Ion Crystal - direct fitment bulbs, and very, very "yellow." <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrysImpreza Posted September 28, 2005 Author Share Posted September 28, 2005 Narva Gold or PIAA Ion Crystal - direct fitment bulbs, and very, very "yellow." Used them all, the PIAAs burned out in under a months time, can't justify spending $50 - $80 on bulbs in fixtures that don't do much of anything. Especially when its just a coating on the bulb. The $20 M-Tecs and $18 Nokyas were just as effective. I'd just like to see the film instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 Yikes! Under a month? What the heck happened.... That's the shortest span I've heard/read about! <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrysImpreza Posted September 28, 2005 Author Share Posted September 28, 2005 Yikes! Under a month? What the heck happened.... That's the shortest span I've heard/read about! No idea man, but I wasn't happy tossing away $120 on yellow bulbs, checked the seals, no moisture, installed the bulbs without touching the glass. The guy at the shop said it wasn't uncommon and most people came back pi$$ing and moaning about the same issue with the PIAAs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 Dang, now that really sucked...... I would be highly pissed, too, to say the least! You're 100% sure that you got genuine PIAA bulbs, right? Not that I think that they're the greatest thing since sliced bread, or anything of that caliber, but I truly am shocked that you got so little life out of them - and am thus wondering if you perhaps were tricked into knock-offs? <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praedet Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 Are the Narva Golds coated, or are they like the PIAAs, the output itself is yellow due to the gas? Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 Brother Ted, Both the Narva as well as the PIAA are coated. <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praedet Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 I know this is marketing mumbo-jumbo, but I swear I have read the same thing in other places Through Ion Crystal and Xtra technologies, PIAA bulbs are able to take the power from your headlights and maximize it, thus leading to the amber-white light they shine. PIAA has accomplished this by using special gas mixtures inside the bulbs, upgrading the filament and all conducting materials, and using a special yellow ion crystal within the bulb (versus simply coating the bulb) to achieve a color and shine that doesn’t weaken or fade out Basically, no coating on the bulb to reduce light output. Didn't know if the Narva Golds are the same, or at least seem to produce the same amount of light... [Off Topic] I have those Prodrive Valve stem locks by the way. I figure in the near future I am going to want to meet some of the other Ohio folk for some help on an install, so I can bring them to you! [/Off Topic] Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 Ted, I think, as with your gut-feeling, that what PIAA claimed there is some marketing mumbo-jumbo. To the best of my knowledge, currently, all selective-yellow incandescents is accomplished by a "film" or deposit on the surface of the bulb..... I'm not saying that I couldn't be wrong, but from all of the independent hobbyist sites (they, too, could be wrong) that I've read/visited, it seems that in the real-world, at least, it's still done by coating the bulb. Dunno. ------ NP on the stems - I'm not opposed to paying you to ship them, either. Whatever works for you, bro, is good for me. LMK via PM, please. <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team23jordan Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 http://www.eurolights.com that's where i got mine if you search, there are pics of mine Perrin BIG maf intake Perrin Turbo Inlet HKS SSQV BOV Megan Racing header with UP (ceramic coated) HKS DP (WRX) DMH E-cutout Custom 3" catback UTEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinSoD Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 We are partial to our GT Yellow covers http://hotsubarus.com/ProductImages/hotsubarus/legacy%20yellowfog.jpg http://www.pcpcdallas.com/images/film/blue-h-yellow-f.jpg http://www.hotsubarus.com/films/000_0556.JPG Hot-Subaru.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Tang Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Just used yellow Lamin-x film on my foglamps. I'd have to say it looks nice with the gray exterior color. I'll try and get pics up ASAP. Just a note, definitely use a hair dryer on the film and lens when forming it around the contour of the foglamp lens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klnyc Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Haha, it not LGT anway I have 3M clear bra on the front and the fog light as well(8mm thick). http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/klnyc/PNC/DSC03095.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jingjing Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 heres mine http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/jingjingecr3/Picture355.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/jingjingecr3/Picture357.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enkeiandmore Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 man that is some intense tinting on those windows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jingjing Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 ^^^^ its 80% all around. it was kinda cloudy that day and the sunshade was closed to make it look darker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spec B Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=35742&d=1177284044 In Silver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Tang Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 I think you mean 20%. The higher the percentage, the less "tinted" it is. The percentage value is how much light is allowed to pass through. ^^^^ its 80% all around. it was kinda cloudy that day and the sunshade was closed to make it look darker. I hope to make it to the next meet in the northeast or mideast area...so I can see some more of these yellow tinted lamps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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