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11-10-2006, 07:18 PM
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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  It speed up your work like crazy..Now I guess I need new grill or '97 body color grill!  Installing the HID system was easier, it only took about 2 hours or less.   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. Link to More Photos I'm in love with the result. 
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-Ryu Links: 2004 Honda S2000 (2008~) 1992 Subaru SVX LSL Liquid Silver (2007~2008) 1996 SVX LSi Bordeaux Pearl (2006~) 2002 Lexus IS300 Sportcross (2005~) 1992 Subaru SVX LSL Pearl White (2001~2005) 1994 Mercury Sable GS (1999~2001) 1/43 Scale SVX Models [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Last edited by SubaRyu; 11-10-2006 at 07:26 PM. 
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11-10-2006, 07:20 PM
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sweet!!
Man!! that looks really good
 nice rims too
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Eric Rebuilt P/S pump info... http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/showthread.php?t=50918 If your car wont start info... http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...ighlight=click
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11-10-2006, 07:27 PM
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Looks great!
I'm having second thoughts about the 97 grilles, though.
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"That which can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence." '92 Dark Teal SVX LS-L, >146,000m 3 pedals, 5 speeds., restoration underway. 2012 Honda Insight, slow but cute. 
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11-10-2006, 07:35 PM
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i saw them on ebay a while ago for about 250
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Eric Rebuilt P/S pump info... http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/showthread.php?t=50918 If your car wont start info... http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...ighlight=click
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11-10-2006, 07:49 PM
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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! 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 $$. But you're gonna love the HID!!
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-Ryu Links: 2004 Honda S2000 (2008~) 1992 Subaru SVX LSL Liquid Silver (2007~2008) 1996 SVX LSi Bordeaux Pearl (2006~) 2002 Lexus IS300 Sportcross (2005~) 1992 Subaru SVX LSL Pearl White (2001~2005) 1994 Mercury Sable GS (1999~2001) 1/43 Scale SVX Models [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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11-10-2006, 07:52 PM
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One thing I had to let all of you know...
I have tried those inexpensive "HID look" imitation type bulbs before, but ones I had were distaster. The clear blue coat on the bulb surface got dried up in the light housing, and flaked off...  Made mess inside.. I had to clean up, but still it's not cleaned enough. Don't waste $$ on those!
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-Ryu Links: 2004 Honda S2000 (2008~) 1992 Subaru SVX LSL Liquid Silver (2007~2008) 1996 SVX LSi Bordeaux Pearl (2006~) 2002 Lexus IS300 Sportcross (2005~) 1992 Subaru SVX LSL Pearl White (2001~2005) 1994 Mercury Sable GS (1999~2001) 1/43 Scale SVX Models [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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11-10-2006, 07:53 PM
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-Ryu Links: 2004 Honda S2000 (2008~) 1992 Subaru SVX LSL Liquid Silver (2007~2008) 1996 SVX LSi Bordeaux Pearl (2006~) 2002 Lexus IS300 Sportcross (2005~) 1992 Subaru SVX LSL Pearl White (2001~2005) 1994 Mercury Sable GS (1999~2001) 1/43 Scale SVX Models [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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11-10-2006, 08:21 PM
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what color did you end up getting? Are those white or blue ones?
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Eric Rebuilt P/S pump info... http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/showthread.php?t=50918 If your car wont start info... http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...ighlight=click
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11-10-2006, 10:20 PM
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It's 6000K (color temp), it's bit blue-ish white. Kinda nice with yellow fog light and orange corners..IMO. 
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-Ryu Links: 2004 Honda S2000 (2008~) 1992 Subaru SVX LSL Liquid Silver (2007~2008) 1996 SVX LSi Bordeaux Pearl (2006~) 2002 Lexus IS300 Sportcross (2005~) 1992 Subaru SVX LSL Pearl White (2001~2005) 1994 Mercury Sable GS (1999~2001) 1/43 Scale SVX Models [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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11-11-2006, 01:12 PM
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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
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1995 - SVX 700,000 K Mine, DMS Struts to lift car 2in. Tyres Wrangler Silent Armor 235/70R16, PBR Radiator. 6 speed with DCCD and R180 rer diff, Heavy duty top strut mounts front and rear. Speedo correction box fitted. New stero (gave up on the old one). Back seat removed and 2 spare tyres fitted for desert driving. ECUTune SC sitting in the box for the next SVX. 1992 - SVX 255 K Wife (Want to stay Married so not allowed to fit SC) 1992 - SVX Pearl with black roof race car roll cauge etc ready to race. Ex Tasman Targa car. 1995 - SVX Green low k mint condiation. 1995 - SVX Rally car, ex Matts car. Now to be used on track. 1992 - SVX red & Black being converted to Mid Engine. 1995 - SVX Red 143,000 bit rough. Owned 5 others Subaru back to a 1974 1400 GSR.
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11-11-2006, 07:03 PM
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Awesome mod. I agree, it looks great with the fog lights and corners. It just needs some clear corners to match during the day.
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Chris 92 Ebony Mica LS-L "A Rolling Restoration": 223,250 KM - Sleeping 2007 STi 6MT, Stance GR+ coilovers, PWR Rad, JDM hood badge, svxfiles 6000K HIDs, JDM Clear Corners, $15/15 min mod, $20/20 min mod, Energy Swaybar Bushings, Hella Supertones horns, Gold STi BBS rims, Group A lightweight crank pulley, A/C system removed, Custom header-back exhaust, Hybrid carbon/metal rear sway bar, restored headlights with CCFL halos 2008 Subaru Legacy Spec B - Diamond Grey Metallic - Sold 2020 Ram 1500 Longhorn - Red Pearl
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11-11-2006, 07:11 PM
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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
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-Ryu Links: 2004 Honda S2000 (2008~) 1992 Subaru SVX LSL Liquid Silver (2007~2008) 1996 SVX LSi Bordeaux Pearl (2006~) 2002 Lexus IS300 Sportcross (2005~) 1992 Subaru SVX LSL Pearl White (2001~2005) 1994 Mercury Sable GS (1999~2001) 1/43 Scale SVX Models [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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