SPR3472 Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 Anyone tried installing an HID kit on the Legacy yet?? I was wondering how hard it would be or if there are any significant issues with these kits?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agctr Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 There are some fantastic kits avail here in Oz and I musre also in the States at reasonable prices but have not installed one in the GT as of yet although it looks pretty straight forward. Check out a few of the other threads here as a lot of guys have been talking about to HID or not to HID. Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumpy Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 Stay tuned..... :D I am going through this at the moment with a company that imports HID kits to Australia (xenonoz). Just have an unscheduled holdup that is preventing me installing them at the moment, hope to have them installed in a week or so. From what I have seen so far, install is very straight-forward and shouldnt take more than an hour or 2. I trialled a kit in my last car (not a subie), and was very impressed with the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agctr Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 Thanks Trumpy, that was the Co that I was refering to but for the life of me, I couldnt think of their name. They are pretty expensive but I think the best at the game so to speak. I personally will be very interested to understand the install process, the result and the final cost. Hear from you soon. Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumpy Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 No probs, I'll take some pics of the install process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axis008 Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 What about importing to the U.S.? :P -ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agctr Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 AXIS, this could also be a big opportunity so I will talk to these guys directly here and find out if they dont already export to the US. Stay Tuned and I will let you know. Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axis008 Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 Okie, thank you very much! -ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fan42025 Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 The site says: "Suitable for off road use applications only. Not ADR compliant or legal for road use." What the??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtguy Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 Correct. Aftermarket HID kits are illegal in the USDM, meaning if your car didn't come with it, it shouldn't be on there. This is because of the crap and idiots who installed poorly-designed, junky systems onto cars that don't have setups that are designed for HID. Anybody with a 9007 reflector-based system, for example, who installed an aftermarket HID system (too many WRX drivers) got light splash and a setup that wasn't anywhere near as effective as it should and could have been, while also blinding older drivers, or motorists with night vision problems. It's easy to understand why aftermarket HID is a bad thing. Further, the Legacy GT, with its excellent projectors, doesn't need HID. A bulb upgrade, to say something like the Osram Silverstars (not Sylvania...Osram, from Europe) does the trick, and provides a big, white blanket of light. They are a noticeable improvement over the stock bulbs. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumpy Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 fan42025, was that on the xenonox.com.au site? I have been in contact with the owner of company for a while now (trialled my last car as a test vehicle for him, as he wanted some feedback) and as far as I am aware, whether or not the lights are legal for use in Oz is a grey area at best. There is no specific ADR (Australian Design Requirement for you US folk) that covers the fitting of Xenons lights aftermarket. The owner of Xenonoz is working very hard with the relevant authorities to make sure that the lights are legal, as obviously it is a very good marketing tool from his point of view to have a legal kit. I was so impressed when I trialled them in my last car, that I am buying a set for the Liberty. Adam, if you talk to Frank (from XenonOz), tell him Matt that used to own the XR6 Turbo sent you. I have been in contact with him for a couple of months now, from trialling a set in my old Ford, to getting some H7s set up in the subie. I should have mine cranking next week hopefully. BTW, I am not related to xenonoz in any way, so please dont take this as spam. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPR3472 Posted August 19, 2004 Author Share Posted August 19, 2004 Thx gtguy, I will have to try those bulbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fan42025 Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 [quote name='Trumpy']fan42025, was that on the xenonox.com.au site? Matt[/quote] Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agctr Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 Yes it does say that acutally on the XenonOz and as Matt pointed out, here in Oz the lights are trying to be passed as ADR compliant. Thanks for the advice too Matt, I will give him a call anyway to see if he is doing anything OS and also Nationally as I think there could be possibilities/advantages and cost savings for both me and XenonOz. Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agctr Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 PS Matt, Is Frank the MD ? Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumpy Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 Hi Adam, I think Frank is the owner of the business. Not sure if he has employees or if he is a sole operator. He does seem to be quite involved in sponsoring motorsport here in Australia, and sponsors the Subaru Rally team in Australia. I actually came across Frank through the Ford XR6 Turbo forum I was a member of. He was wanting someone to help trial the lights in a Falcon, and I live quite close to the town where he is located. I was just interested to see what an aftermarket kit was like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fan42025 Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 [quote name='Trumpy']Hi Adam, I actually came across Frank through the Ford XR6 Turbo forum I was a member of. He was wanting someone to help trial the lights in a Falcon, and I live quite close to the town where he is located. I was just interested to see what an aftermarket kit was like.[/quote] Please let us know if and when you actually see the difference. Although the standard lights on the new Sub ar good, I prefer the white lights I see on other new cars. Odd Sub didn't do it in the first place given they want to get into the prestigous market. Same with the red and amber LED lights seen on the new BMWs and Mercs. If Sub ever do it I'd be willing to have them retrofitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agctr Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 Thanks Trumpy I will give him a call in the next few days and just see how I go. Thanks for the info Have u had a chance to install as of yet ? Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumpy Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 Hi Adam, Havent put them in yet, but will get them in Monday or Tuesday next week. Will put some pics together then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agctr Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 That will be great thanks Trumpy. Quick Question, what do you think also about them not being ADR, does that worry you especially as the police in NSW can be way harsh and how is XenonOz going with getting them approved? Best of luck with the install. Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weasel Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Got my HID 5000k kit last week and if I'm not too busy this weekend, will hook it up. Will post pics once done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agctr Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 Sounds great Weasel, where ru as well, which country and state? Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weasel Posted August 28, 2004 Share Posted August 28, 2004 The 5000k kit is in and wish I had a better digi camera. The light output is crystal white and kind of looks like the hid on my previous car (04 TL). The installation is plug and play with only the removal of the battery and air filter box, the time consuming part of the project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agctr Posted August 28, 2004 Share Posted August 28, 2004 Thanks for the fantastic updates, the lighting package looks fantastic, a few more pics of the car from a distance would be great too. Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted August 28, 2004 Share Posted August 28, 2004 [quote name='Weasel']The 5000k kit is in and wish I had a better digi camera. The light output is crystal white and kind of looks like the hid on my previous car (04 TL). The installation is plug and play with only the removal of the battery and air filter box, the time consuming part of the project.[/quote] Nice pics. Personally, if I go the HID route, i'm probably gonna go 4100k but my friend should be giving me a pair of Osram All SeasonH3 bulbs sometime next week. Impressions (besides color)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.