StPaddysWagon Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Wow. I am interested. Where to begin!?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMac1203 Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Ill post pics of my retro tonight hopefully (after I get them aimed). Finally got my AFS' in. Realized that theres an EXTREMELY easy way to mount the AFS and get them all lined up. 1) I chose to use the LGT shield instead of the RX330 (I did so because after bending down the squirrel finders, I changed the optics and could never really get it to look perfect again). 2) Remove RX330 shield, lay it on-top of the LGT shield 3) Line up the output/cutoff lines between the two 4) Trace RX330 shield onto LGT shield (most importantly the two moutning positions for the screws from the RX330 shield 5) Trim the top of the LGT shield (to fit RX330 foreground limiter) and bottom (to fit the thing that protrudes from the projector). 6) Mount LGT shield to RX330 projector half 7) Mess around with spacing, optics to get a good cutoff 8) Re-assemble RX330 projector, with now mounted LGT shield 9) Mount projector in housing, aim, done! So I spent something like 15-20 hours (I'm slow and a perfectionist) on trying to get the AFS' mounted before I did this. I did both the gutter-guard method, as well as the sheet-metal method. With the sheet metal method, I traced the LGT shield, but only kept the perimeter material, clearing out the inside (to make room for the RX330 internals). This "bracket" was clamped between the RX330 projector halves when re-assembled, and gave me something to mount the RX330 setup to the housing at stock points. This wasn't perfect because my bracket was never "perfectly" aligned with the projector. After-thoughts: The LGT shield has a much steeper/drastic step in the cutoff than the RX330 did. As of right now, this doesn't bother me because the light on the 330's is so wide-spread that it doesn't make a difference. Also, I tested both 2005 and 2006 lenses in my setup. I couldn't ever get the 2006 to look sharp (as the lenses are frosted). Honestly, with some minor adjustments to the projector, a few custom spacers/brackets, and some TLC I was able to get an extremely sharp cutoff with the 2005 lenses. I'll hopefully take some pics tonight, and hopefully they'll look as good outside as they did in my APT hah. Need a CarPC bezel? PM me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMac1203 Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Also, side-note. I had a set of used headlights that I was doing this retro in, that were showing some extreme wear already when I got them. After getting my first retro done (non-AFS retro), I realized that they were just too beaten up to showcase my new lighting. So, I purchased a set of replica 2005 LegacyGT headlamps from TYC (through an eb@y member and/or bodyshop). Honestly, they look identical, and are DOT approved (only difference I can see is that they say "TYC" down in the front clear corner where ours say "Subaru"). I used those to do my retro, and the lenses they had as well (which were clear-beveled like the 2005's). Just a heads up for anyone interested. I paid around $301 shipped I believe for both headlights. Subaru OEM's go for $300 PER headlight (unless you purchase via a vendor here for better price). Just a thought. Need a CarPC bezel? PM me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StPaddysWagon Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 This can be done with 07s, ya? I ask as you mentioned a difference with the 05 and 06 lights. Is the difference you speak of only concern the frosted lens or are other aspects (most importantly, fit) affected? There is a local set of RX330 AFS lens and buckets for 50 bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMac1203 Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 This can be done with 07s, ya? I ask as you mentioned a difference with the 05 and 06 lights. Is the difference you speak of only concern the frosted lens or are other aspects (most importantly, fit) affected? There is a local set of RX330 AFS lens and buckets for 50 bucks. Fit is exactly the same. IIRC, the 07s have the same headlights as the 06s? They're both the same chrome, and one would assume the same projector lenses as well (meaning frosted). The only diff between the 05s and 07s should be that the 05s have black interiors and clear-beveled lenses. Other than that, I haven't spotted any differences. Need a CarPC bezel? PM me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted August 23, 2007 Author Share Posted August 23, 2007 +1 to what you just said BMac... 05's are beveled and clear 06's - 07 are frosted and beveled 08's ??? never seen one up close as of yet. be sure to take pics before you put the lights back together of how you mounted them and everything man. and pics from in your apartment aswell. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_luv Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 08's and 07 are Simi clear all the ones I have come across I have a few pair of lens from those years from retro's I have done. Mr.350 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StPaddysWagon Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Awesome. When the wagon retires from its busy life this winter, I will be tinkering with this I foresee. Fun! Always loved the clairty offered by HIDs. Will need to study this post.. and more. Will be nice to have HIDs and rid the housing of that orange reflector. I am counting on ya'll.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted August 24, 2007 Author Share Posted August 24, 2007 feel free to ask any of us anything. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrGrip Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 So where is everyone sourcing the projectors? What's the consensus on which projectors to use, non-afs, or is afs OK to use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookslikeanevo Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 AFS all the way! im gonna do lawls car soon Current:MY05 SWP wagon - 253/290 UP, AEM CAI, Invidia Q300, tuned@yimisport OLD: MY06 GRP - 274/314 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted August 27, 2007 Author Share Posted August 27, 2007 POST the pics RIGO...... lol OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrGrip Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 AFS all the way! im gonna do lawls car soon So AFS fits fine with no issues? Where can one source these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_luv Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Yea we wanna see pix buck-o Mr.350 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_luv Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Oh and Bi-Xenon FTW suckers, just align them right lol Mr.350 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted August 28, 2007 Author Share Posted August 28, 2007 ^^^ true, very true.. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bman Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 OK, I'm confused. First, the recommendation was to use non-AFS RX330 projectors and now everyone is calling for AFS projectors. Except MrLuv - and I ain't gonna shoehorn a set of BiXenon's in there. Are the AFS bowls that much better than the non-AFS bowls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_luv Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 It really takes more of a crowbar and and a shoehorn to get the ASF's mines you just need a nicely placed chizzel to get rid of the access junk not needed to duplicate the stock shield mounts. OK, I'm confused. First, the recommendation was to use non-AFS RX330 projectors and now everyone is calling for AFS projectors. Except MrLuv - and I ain't gonna shoehorn a set of BiXenon's in there. Are the AFS bowls that much better than the non-AFS bowls? Mr.350 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted August 28, 2007 Author Share Posted August 28, 2007 the non-asf if you want a direct bolt on with out having to modify the actual housings. ASF is better but you'll have to work to get them in there. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookslikeanevo Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 the non-asf if you want a direct bolt on with out having to modify the actual housings. ASF is better but you'll have to work to get them in there. ^werd but asf's are not as hard as what people think Current:MY05 SWP wagon - 253/290 UP, AEM CAI, Invidia Q300, tuned@yimisport OLD: MY06 GRP - 274/314 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookslikeanevo Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 I had MANY conversations with MiniStiGuy about this same worry, a few months ago. My saving grace came from a thread in the HID Planet forums (which I see you're now on too) where the guys there use a Computer PSU to light the lights. I did this for the past few nights in my apt, testing washers, spacing, custom shields, etc. Deff consider it, it'll eliminate the hassle of running outside to test a washer, then running back in to add a washer, then running back out, etc. (Unless you're a bat and like to do work at night in your car with interior lights on). This worked out great for me because I don't have a garage where I can do my work at night (apartment complex), so this made it able for me to do my work/testing inside my home. i need one of those Current:MY05 SWP wagon - 253/290 UP, AEM CAI, Invidia Q300, tuned@yimisport OLD: MY06 GRP - 274/314 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookslikeanevo Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Yea we wanna see pix buck-o lol ive been lazy, just shooting so many pics of my daughter that i just get lazy aout everything else Current:MY05 SWP wagon - 253/290 UP, AEM CAI, Invidia Q300, tuned@yimisport OLD: MY06 GRP - 274/314 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted August 28, 2007 Author Share Posted August 28, 2007 send me the pics and I'll edit them up and post them for you...... lol... OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_luv Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 You guys can post the directions for the FX retro I PM'ed ya if you want too. Mr.350 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bman Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 oh great, my non-AFS retro is obsolete before I even start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now