Glass Headlights. Mystery unraveling ;)

[zavikan]

You'll be singin a new tune in around 6 years when your brand new OEM lights look like a diseased toenail.

Nah, I've seen the new OEM plastic, they look every bit as nice as the glass. Durability is what it comes down to. As the rarity of the SVX increases, the few and proud who own one treat them FAR differently then the inbetween hacker crowd who bought the car b/c it looked like a 1/4 mile TV car. Because of this, these cars aren't seeing the use they used too... so the plastic headlights will hold up far longer, and durability becomes less of an issue.

One thing I found when I put the plastic next to glass (both removed from casing), is that the plastic had this odd rippling distortion in the plastic, not on the surface. Not big wavy ripples, really tiny ones. almost like the ripples that the first pass of a spray gun causes?? that wasn't really apparent ON the car... Is this the case on the new OEM too? or was this some sort of aging? was very weird.


You two are the least likely to appreciate the glass, as you already have new plastic... But you both expressed almost a preference for the plastic (im not offended, just curious). why is that? Glass is more durable to normal wear, and optically clearer. Besides the stone cracking issue (which is preventable with plastic shields), I would think glass wins hands down?

[zavikan]

Originally Posted by lhopp77

I think they look great. The only concern I would have would be potential condensation inside the housings after you took apart. Of course, they may not be any worse than our stock lights. No matter what anyone above said---glass headlights look infinitely better than our plastic ones--even if new.

I don't like the smallcar grille, however. The 97 or a JDM grille look sooooooo much better.

Lee

You people suck! I am so easily swayed by the 'voice of the people'! Couple more of you people tell me my smallcar grill sucks and I'll be driving north to rip it off

As far as condensation, the housings are vented anyways. they were never sealed. you can see the tubes on the backside.

+1 to the glass look comment

[Green1995SVX]

Originally Posted by zavikan

You'll be singin a new tune in around 6 years when your brand new OEM lights look like a diseased toenail.

I don't have new headlights. They're the original ones that came on the car in 92. Obviously age is not the factor. I think it's exposure to sunlight. Garages are your friends.

[Green1995SVX]

Originally Posted by zavikan

You people suck! I am so easily swayed by the 'voice of the people'! Couple more of you people tell me my smallcar grill sucks and I'll be driving north to rip it off

As far as condensation, the housings are vented anyways. they were never sealed. you can see the tubes on the backside.

+1 to the glass look comment

I don't like the small car grille either.

Seriously, though.

[zavikan]

Make sure you only drive when its cloudy then. And if you park it someplace (if your going out to dinner or something), make sure its near a parking garage. or get a tarp.


(now thinking about the 97 grill... because people on this forum are jerks)

[Mike621]

Originally Posted by zavikan

Make sure you only drive when its cloudy then.

The temp also must be within 65-75 degrees with 25.0% - 69.5% humidity.

Originally Posted by zavikan

And if you park it someplace (if your going out to dinner or something), make sure its near a parking garage.

True SVX owners take their significant others to dinner on a parking garage. Anyone who watched the original owner's VHS knows this.

Originally Posted by zavikan

or get a tarp.)

Only the best Wolf Noah series cover will do for my car.

Originally Posted by zavikan

(now thinking about the 97 grill... because people on this forum are jerks)

It's the only OEM alternative to go with, considering the care you have put into finding the rare OEM parts in an attempt to "outshine" the rest.

[zavikan]

Originally Posted by Mike621

The temp also must be within 65-75 degrees with 25.0% - 69.5% humidity.




True SVX owners take their significant others to dinner on a parking garage. Anyone who watched the original owner's VHS knows this.




Only the best Wolf Noah series cover will do for my car.



It's the only OEM alternative to go with, considering the care you have put into finding the rare OEM parts in an attempt to "outshine" the rest.

Pfffft. You got it all wrong. shesh. The grill I'm lookin' for is this one.



IDK if its butt ugly....its rare right? I'll take it!


I didn't get to see the original VHS... Please explain the reference, b/c it sounds pretty bizarre....

[Mike621]

Originally Posted by zavikan

Pfffft. You got it all wrong. shesh. The grill I'm lookin' for is this one.

(image)

IDK if its butt ugly....its rare right? I'll take it!


I didn't get to see the original VHS... Please explain the reference, b/c it sounds pretty bizarre....

I'll pass on the Loyale-esque grille. Thanks

I refuse to believe in your quest for JDM-ultimate-SVX-face that you have not seen the "official" Subaru owner video. My car came with one in the glove box.

I have to go find a screenshot.

[svxcess]

Originally Posted by Mike621

True SVX owners take their significant others to dinner on a parking garage. Anyone who watched the original owner's VHS knows this.

Originally Posted by zavikan

I didn't get to see the original VHS... Please explain the reference, b/c it sounds pretty bizarre....

This is the screenshot from the original "our new look video. It is also part of the DVD series which contained this video, the owner information video, technical overview, etc.

The video's final scenes show a pearlie driving up the parking ramp of a multi-story parking garage. Once he reaches the rooftop, you see there is a table with a beautiful woman waiting. He gets out and they soon are having a wonderful dinner... just him..... the love of his life... .. .. and his "significant other"*



*in this case, that would be the woman!

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[1986nate]

WTF!!! What were they thinking with this?

[Mike621]

Originally Posted by svxcess

This is the screenshot from the original "our new look video. It is also part of the DVD series which contained this video, the owner information video, technical overview, etc.

The video's final scenes are a pearlie drining up the parking ramp of a multi-story parking garage. Once he reaches the rooftop, you see there is a table with a beautiful woman waiting. He gets out and they soon are having a wonderful dinner... just him and the love of his life... and his "significant other"

in this case... the woman!

Thanks John!

I was not able to conjure up those photos myself. My question is just how did she get up there and where did the table come from?

[Green1995SVX]

Originally Posted by Mike621

Thanks John!

I was not able to conjure up those photos myself. My question is just how did she get up there and where did the table come from?

Judging by the chairs, my guess is a Fire Department Bingo Hall...

[Green1995SVX]

Can anyone identify that skyline? It would be nice to know where this was set.

[svxcess]

Originally Posted by zavikan

Pfffft. You got it all wrong. shesh. The grill I'm lookin' for is this one.



IDK if its butt ugly....its rare right? I'll take it!

Actually the original is not a "grille" at all. It is the same design as the original prototype (in fact this is one of the original pearl prototypes painted red for another auto show).

It actually has clear plastic facing to blend in with the headlights. My prototype brochure shows this extremely clearly. The cooling is provided by the large horizontal duct across the front bumper.

Ask he about my secret stash of never-before-seen OEM SVX items.... from a PPG SVX Pace car parts counter mat, made by Subaru from the original poster (which I also have) and both are personally autographed by the driver in the photos...

SVX notepads (ask Earl about them)...

Not to mention an individual in Germany who is still willing to part with the keychain with the miniature SVX cast in sterling silver



AND the three-piece matched set of black leather luggage, specially designed to fit the SVX, complete with logos and available ONLY in the German market.... For the right price. (Translation: over $1200 plus shipping)

(If it was beige to match my interior, I might consider it, but I do not like black luggage)


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[Green1995SVX]

John-

I have a pace car poster that was given to me years ago by a Subaru dealership. It is signed by several different people and I have no idea who they are. I will bring it to Reading. Hopefully we can figure it out.

Mike