Reckoner Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 So I was driving home at 5am in the rain today and noticed that my headlights suck I've already done a restore kit on them and I'm guessing it "wore off" which doesn't make much since because I've only owned the car since April and already replaced the headlights bulbs with a set of Sylvania XtraVision®, which helped but I'm looking for a new set of lights because going 50mph+ down winding Back roads with horrible lights is getting to be a little mind numbing. Anyone got any suggestions on how i can fix my headlight lenses and what kind of lights would work the best for direct insert. Ty Fyi I live in a apartments and don't have access to air tools or a power drill (mine finally died) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted September 25, 2011 I Donated Share Posted September 25, 2011 I wetsanded the hell out of mine with 2000 grit sandpaper (soaking the sandpaper is soapy water). It took about 6 hours because I had spray tint on mine but they came out pretty good. After sanding, I used the turtle wax headlight restorer kit. Your best off taking the lights OFF of the car to do this. Another option to look into is aftermarket HID kits. They are bright as hell -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Another option to look into is aftermarket HID kits. They are bright as hell But the reflectors are all wrong for that type of light. You'll end up with worse lights, despite them being brighter. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnegg Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 i have done several sets of these over the last couple of years. they look absolutely new when you are done. but i have found that they ''re-cloud'' pretty quickly, about a year, unless you use a sealer of some sort. most recently i used one by maquires because of a ''buy this get that'' free. it hasn't been long so i don't know how well it lasts. but almost any sealer, even turtle wax, will help it last longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David E Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Surprised no one mentioned the JDM headlight swap. The swap along with changing the beam pattern over to right hand drive and bulbs from danielsternlighting made a vast improvement and my USDM ones had been "professionally" cleared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulzcow Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 also, check the angle of your lights. if they arent in spec, youre just wasting a lot of the lighting you need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted September 25, 2011 I Donated Share Posted September 25, 2011 HIDs in reflectors actually work really good...they just blind other drivers. The proper way to do the HIDs is with the JDM projectors....however if this dude has no other option, he may have to do that -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reckoner Posted September 25, 2011 Author Share Posted September 25, 2011 HIDs in reflectors actually work really good...they just blind other drivers. The proper way to do the HIDs is with the JDM projectors....however if this dude has no other option, he may have to do that I've looked into a set of HID they are 110 so not a options right now but soon and i have never been able to find the jdm lights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted September 26, 2011 I Donated Share Posted September 26, 2011 $110? Look a little harder! $110 is a complete rip off! I have always used cheap ebay kits and NEVER had a problem. If I don't feel like waiting for a kit in the mail, I can buy them locally for $40 http://www.ebay.com/itm/HID-Conversion-kit-9003-9006-H4-3000k-5000k-8000k-6000k-/250591425521?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a5869b3f1#ht_3665wt_1101 -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reckoner Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 $110? Look a little harder! $110 is a complete rip off! I have always used cheap ebay kits and NEVER had a problem. If I don't feel like waiting for a kit in the mail, I can buy them locally for $40 http://www.ebay.com/itm/HID-Conversion-kit-9003-9006-H4-3000k-5000k-8000k-6000k-/250591425521?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a5869b3f1#ht_3665wt_1101 I never even thought of looking on ebay lol The ones u posted are a better price then the Sylvania SilverStar® ULTRA that i was gonna get, how hard are they to install? because im not good at doin rewiring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted September 26, 2011 I Donated Share Posted September 26, 2011 They are not hard at all to install. There are millions of DIY guides online if you have trouble. I suggest getting the 6000k color temp. Anything above that is too blue. With that being said, HIDs will be even better if you get yourself some JDM projectors, or do a projector retrofit on your current lights. Putting HIDs in your stock lights will be an annoyance for other drivers on the road, because your light pattern will be different. -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reckoner Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 They are not hard at all to install. There are millions of DIY guides online if you have trouble. I suggest getting the 6000k color temp. Anything above that is too blue. With that being said, HIDs will be even better if you get yourself some JDM projectors, or do a projector retrofit on your current lights. Putting HIDs in your stock lights will be an annoyance for other drivers on the road, because your light pattern will be different. Well Im thinking i might buy the HID and put them in for a while then buy the JDM Headlights and install them because I cant afford the JDMs yet but do want them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted September 26, 2011 I Donated Share Posted September 26, 2011 I haven't seen HIDs for over $100 in YEARS. Where did you find them for that much? -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reckoner Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 I haven't seen HIDs for over $100 in YEARS. Where did you find them for that much? http://www.carhidkits.com/subaru-96/legacy-hid-kit-468/ I was going to go with the 8ks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted September 26, 2011 I Donated Share Posted September 26, 2011 jesus thats a rip off! 8000k will be pretty blue. unless you're trying to get a blue colored look, don't go above 6000k -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reckoner Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 jesus thats a rip off! 8000k will be pretty blue. unless you're trying to get a blue colored look, don't go above 6000k Im not i dont think it will look good with my green car im leaning to these for the duel bulbs http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/H4-9003-Hi-Lo-Bi-Xenon-Telescopic-HID-Conversion-Kit-6K-/180473468636?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a050e96dc#ht_6752wt_939 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baddog Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 DDMtuning makes good sets. And they have a lifetime warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted September 26, 2011 I Donated Share Posted September 26, 2011 You won't need hibeams with HIDs. Don't waste your money on bi-xenons -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baddog Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 It's 65 bucks for a bi xenon set anyways. Get more for your money. And I use my high beams on dark roads and it does help. So not sure how you "wont need highbeams" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted September 26, 2011 I Donated Share Posted September 26, 2011 Get HIDs and you will see how -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reckoner Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 It's 65 bucks for a bi xenon set anyways. Get more for your money. And I use my high beams on dark roads and it does help. So not sure how you "wont need highbeams" Dang ur just across the river from me and I might go with the Dual beams just encase its only a extra 30 dollars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grovlet Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I run a 55W/5K DDMTuning.com HID Kit in my 98. I would/did opt for the Battery Harness (Dual-In/Dual-Out). Basically all you need to do is connect the Harness Directly to your Battery, unplug the Headlight Harnesses, and Plug it in the Kit Harnesses. Hardest Part is tucking the wires up neatly, and finding a good spot to Mount the Ballasts (Which Stick Down with 3M Tape).... You'll see it's really pretty Fool-Proof:p $85 shipped to your door... I didn't bother with the Hi/Lo Kit..... Trust me you won't need the High Beams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted September 26, 2011 I Donated Share Posted September 26, 2011 Why did you do the battery harness? I've done HIDs in a few Legacys and never need to do the battery harness -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baddog Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Get HIDs and you will see how I have had HID's for over a year now. Soooo I am a little lost on your point here John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted September 26, 2011 I Donated Share Posted September 26, 2011 I'm blind as a bat at night. When I'm using stock lights, I'm always turning on the hibeams. However, I've never felt like I've needed them when using HIDs. -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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