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Old 05-29-2008, 12:42 AM   #1
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Well I just got an 08 WRX. I want to put HIDs on it but I was wondering if the DRL will cause something to go wrong. I thinking not but safety first .

Also what is the difference between a Turbo-Back and a Cat-Back?

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Old 05-29-2008, 12:44 AM   #2
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Well I just got an 08 WRX. I want to put HIDs on it but I was wondering if the DRL will cause something to go wrong. I thinking not but safety first .

Also what is the difference between a Turbo-Back and a Cat-Back?

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Turbo back has aftermarket downpipe...catback uses stock cat/downpipe.
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Old 05-29-2008, 12:49 AM   #3
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Turbo back has aftermarket downpipe...catback uses stock cat/downpipe.
So aftermarket cats + aftermarket dp = Turbo back?
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Old 05-29-2008, 01:08 AM   #4
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aftermarket dp+aftermarket cat back=turbo back. Doesn't matter if it has cats or not, thats for you to decide.
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Old 05-29-2008, 01:18 AM   #5
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Now lights?
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Old 05-29-2008, 01:59 AM   #6
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you would want to disconect the DRL the lower voltage on the DRL circuit will mess things up. HID's need a good 12v's for the initial start up
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Old 05-29-2008, 08:33 AM   #7
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you would want to disconect the DRL the lower voltage on the DRL circuit will mess things up. HID's need a good 12v's for the initial start up
But the DRLs are in the High Beams.
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Well I just got an 08 WRX. I want to put HIDs on it but I was wondering if the DRL will cause something to go wrong. I thinking not but safety first .

Also what is the difference between a Turbo-Back and a Cat-Back?

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Disable your DRL's. Drop in some 2008 STI HID's. Plug and play. That was my first mod and it was really easy. Only problem is finding 2008-09 STI headlights for less than $1200. Check people who work with insurance reclamations. I got mine from a guy on here for $475 that were off an '08 STI that got rear-ended with only 500 miles on the odometer. Plus, they'll be super easy to resell if you ever get rid of your car.
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Old 05-29-2008, 02:59 PM   #9
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I don't think you guys know what I am trying to say

Ok, the DRLs run on the high beam bulbs..Right?
I want to get HIDs for the LOW BEAM.
My question is
Will the DRLs interfere the LOW BEAMs when the HIDs come on?

I myself don't think so, but then again I am not to sure. Better safe than sorry.
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Just disconnect the DRL's you will have no problems with the HID's.

Nice to see you made it over here.
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Old 05-29-2008, 04:44 PM   #11
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Just disconnect the DRL's you will have no problems with the HID's.

Nice to see you made it over here.

Its better than Nation. lol
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sorry dude had mine disconnected so long i forgot... if you dont mind the DRL then you can keep em without any worries with the low beam HId's
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Ok, the DRLs run on the high beam bulbs..Right?
I want to get HIDs for the LOW BEAM.
My question is
Will the DRLs interfere the LOW BEAMs when the HIDs come on?
Nope.
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Old 05-30-2008, 09:26 AM   #14
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Old 05-30-2008, 11:35 PM   #15
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disabling your drl would be wise if you like your hid kit

my corolla's started flickering with drl so i had to disable (it was annoying and im sure the bulb did not like flickering either)
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Not for the OP, but for future knowledge.....

When you install a retro or a kit Xenon lights, just use a relay to power the ballast. That way the ballast always gets 12v when signal is sent to it (DRL or normal headlight). No flicker...no damaged expensive lights
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Old 05-31-2008, 10:02 AM   #17
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So aftermarket cats + aftermarket dp = Turbo back?
Easiest way to remember...

Turbo Back = Goes from the turbo to the tail pipe. Hence turbo back....

Cat Back = Goes from the catalytic converter back. Hence cat back....

Whether you use a aftermarket highflow cats or no cats isnt part the equation. The difference is where the pipe starts. Since the cats are in the downpipe (pipe that connects the turbo to the cat back section) thats they pipe that makes the difference between a turbo back and cat back....

See what I'm saying? Turbo back = downpipe + cat back....
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