H.I.D. Headlight!
 

Finally installed the HID headlight system last weekend. In order to maximize the function, I also installed the clear outer lens... My vision is getting worse and worse every year so night time I had hard time looking at street signs, etc.. Especially day is getting shorter now I really needed SVX headlights to be brighter.

Installing the clear lens was painfull since you have to basically cut the old lens out with hack saw and put new one. Cutting and smoothing took time. I took it slow so took 1 whole day. I actually gave up in the middle, so I went to buy a dremel tool:D It speed up your work like crazy..
Now I guess I need new grill or '97 body color grill!

http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/fil...aRyu/39797.JPG


Installing the HID system was easier, it only took about 2 hours or less.

http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/fil...aRyu/39803.JPG
http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/fil...aRyu/39804.JPG

Sorry I didn't have chance to take photos of old halogen light to compare. But trust me, it feels like 5x brighter than before..consume less energy too.


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I'm in love with the result.:p

sweet!!
 

Man!! that looks really good:cool:

nice rims too

Looks great!
I'm having second thoughts about the 97 grilles, though.

That looks really good, if you don't mind me asking what did the len's and new lights cost you?

i saw them on ebay a while ago for about 250

Thanks:)

The Clear lens set is like $155
The set comes with both lens, and silicone adhesive sealant. To be honest, this seems overpriced, but I'm really happy with the result.. One downside of the clear lens is... the high beam and fog light beams don't spread well. But after installed the HID, I don't need to use fog light anymore! :D

The HID kit is like $395
But I guess you can find less expensive ones on ebay. I wasn't sure if they are good enough so I got this one from Dayle.(does anyone know what happened to his website motorsports warehouse?) My buddy got his HID kit for $150 for his truck and told me it worked pretty good too.


Although the price of the HID kit is going down every year, it's still $$. But you're gonna love the HID!!

One thing I had to let all of you know...
I have tried those inexpensive "HID look" imitation type bulbs before, but ones I had were distaster. The clear blue coat on the bulb surface got dried up in the light housing, and flaked off...:eek: Made mess inside..:mad: I had to clean up, but still it's not cleaned enough. Don't waste $$ on those!

Thanks! It works very good too!

That looks AWEsome! I gotta admit, I am getting tired of holding a flashlight out of the window when it gets dark. :)

what color did you end up getting? Are those white or blue ones?

It's 6000K (color temp), it's bit blue-ish white. Kinda nice with yellow fog light and orange corners..IMO.:D

http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/fil...aRyu/39806.JPG

Your lights look great I just completed a similar mod using lexan,only I installed the lexan inside if the housing close to the lights, look real agressive.

Sorry for asking dumb question but what part came with the HID units and when you cut the lights apart did you have to distroy one part to do it.
Tony

Awesome mod. I agree, it looks great with the fog lights and corners. It just needs some clear corners to match during the day.

No question is dumb..:D Those are actually good questions.

My HID kit came with 2 Burners(bulb) and 2 ballasts with all connectors and cables needed. Also came with steel plates to attach ballasts in the engine bay. Since you need to secure these plates in the engine bay, you need to drill holes for screws. Req. power drill,etc.

Now for the clear lens.. yes, you have to cut out and trash the old lens. But keep the houseings and the rest.
Here's the link to installation of the clear lense in detail..
Clear Lens Installation