Morretes in!!!!

HIHO · 01-11-2002, 09:53 PM

They are wonderful. The light output is more than I expected. I am very very pleased. I found the install to be simple. You only have to splice four wires. The blinker to blinker and the city lights to the running lights. I am hooking up the sidemarkers tommorrow.

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nitrohuffer · 01-11-2002, 11:42 PM

Very nice. You should get them painted to match. Hey, you need a K&N?

VOLTIS5 · 01-12-2002, 02:25 AM

now im full of envy

, when's the next GB gonna be? this time im keeping all my pennys

HIHO- did you take out u'r fog lights? wnad where'd you get the grill piece? lookin good

jacobhorn · 01-12-2002, 03:07 AM

HIHO:

Congrats! Your new lights look great! Glad to hear that you are more than happy with their output. Could you please do me a favor and take a pic of your grill, so I can see what it looks like close up? I am getting my grill customized next week and I am still gathering ideas. Your grill looks great.

Did you receive 2 flat plastic pieces with your Morettes? I am trying to figure out how to use the pieces that came with my Morettes. Thanks!

Jacob
jacobjhorn@hotmail.com

HIHO · 01-12-2002, 09:05 AM

No Jacob I didn't get any extra pieces. I have no idea what they could possible be used for. Maybe just extra pieces from the mold? Sure I will give ya some pictures of my grill. Thanks for all the props. Volt I am in the prosses of getting some Hella driving lights I just haven't mide up my mind. Plus I am waiting to sell my factory fogs.

White Knight · 01-12-2002, 09:35 AM

Yeah HIHO looking good

I too need to save up all my pennies to get me them morettes.

Mark

etam · 01-12-2002, 10:48 AM

I guess it is too late to ask for photo to compare the light output (against wall) of stock and morrette

Anyway, looking good, with or without painting!

Hey HIHO, have you think of making a front brake cooling duct using the fog light openings? or cold air intake using the passenger side fog light openings? Should I start a new thread with this?

Ernest

HIHO · 01-12-2002, 11:32 AM

To answer your question a started a new thread.

http://www.i-club.com/forums/showthr...hreadid=134541

No I didn't take any before/after pics but trust me you would be very impressed with the results.

froggert · 01-16-2002, 01:17 AM

got the morettes in tonight, with the help of white knight. actually, he did all the real work with electricity and stuff while i stood around and watched.

thanks again, i owe you dinner.

1. remove grille
2. remove 3 bolts/side and pull old headlights straight out (duh)
3. splice in city lights and turn signals. our side markers serve a dual purpose and have 3 wires running to the connector. red and black go to the city lights and white/green and black go to the turn signals. yes, the black goes to both bulbs, but better double-check the colors are right.
4. if you have a my95-97 legacy, plug h4 plug into h4 socket. otherwise, figure out which 3 wires from the 9007 match up to the h4 plug provided by morette.
5. plug in other stuff (headlight to headlight, headlight to ground, and headlight to power)
6. turn on lights and hope white knight wired it all correctly.

the hardest part (for us) was figuring out which wires to use for the city lights and turn signals. it was cake after that. side markers and wiring will go in some other time. i've got some pics of the install, but have to get new batteries for the digicam before uploading.

now does anyone know how to aim these things? i'm pointed at the sky and couldn't find the bolt mentioned in the instructions.

HIHO · 01-16-2002, 08:30 AM

I haven't aimed mine. They are pretty much where they need to be. I can see the cut off line at night and it appears to be right. I haven't had any complaints so far.

legaliztik2001 · 01-16-2002, 11:48 AM

HiHo ...

Your Legacy looks sweet ... I believe your grille work is very similar to mine ... and the results of yours looks great!! I love the Morettes ... I hope you and others could help me facilitate this search for the request this spring.

BTW, my Legacy is posted below (link) taken at ImportFest 2001 Toronto (courtesy of Toronto-Subaru-Club.com)

Bev

http://www.geocities.com/legaliztik/importfest46.jpg

monovich · 01-16-2002, 12:04 PM

link didn't work

GTkrockett · 01-16-2002, 02:38 PM

okay, i'm really feeling that morette itch right now.

HIHO · 01-16-2002, 02:44 PM

Thanks. Please post a pick of yours so I can compliment you.

The link didn't work.

White Knight · 01-16-2002, 02:49 PM

GTkrockett you didn't have to put them in and not have them on your car at the end of the install

I need a second job.................

Mark

legaliztik2001 · 01-16-2002, 03:06 PM

Sorry about the link guys ... I'll just post some pics here directly. Here goes!!

ChEERs!!

legaliztik2001 · 01-16-2002, 03:08 PM

And another one!

legaliztik2001 · 01-16-2002, 03:12 PM

And another one!!

legaliztik2001 · 01-16-2002, 03:13 PM

And another one!!!

Cajual · 01-16-2002, 03:29 PM

Hey legaliztik2001:

How did you get clear corners on the front of your Legacy? Did you change the whole headlight?

p.s. know of any good places to buy parts and get service for Subaru's in the Toronto area?

Chris.

White Knight · 01-16-2002, 04:31 PM

City lights

this is a pic of froggert(Roger's) car

legaliztik2001 · 01-16-2002, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cajual

How did you get clear corners on the front of your Legacy? Did you change the whole headlight?

p.s. know of any good places to buy parts and get service for Subaru's in the Toronto area?

My clear corners are DIY ... they took some time ... but the results are worth with time and patience. Legacy clears (I think) have a much better effect than the DIY Impreza corners since our cars don't have that raised protrusion that outlines the amber lense = Overall, it gives it that clean look.

As for services in the GTA ... it really depends what are planning to do ... most of the Subaru dealerships in the GTA are not well versed in aftermarket modifications and also many simply choose not to ... check out toronto-subaru-club.com for information regarding all your needs ... it is the club i am a member of wholly specializing in Subaru enthusiasm ... don't hesitate to ask me any questions if you have Legacy-specific inquires.

Bev

Kickerz · 01-17-2002, 09:33 AM

Just curious if this conversion is street legal? I really don't know much of the Morrete conversion itself, basically because after doing some research of the possibility of changing my headlights over to HID, I found it not practical. For a good education goto
http://www.xenonlights.org/http://www.xenonlights.org/
I found alot of information that generally isn't considered when reading these posts of improving headlight performance. This link is from a company that did conversions but got out of the buisness because of the problems they encountered thrying to do the conversion properly. If you read through the entire FAQ's it will probably make you think twice of putting in some of these so-called HID replacements, especially just bulb replacements.

My 2cents..

Kickerz

MY99 2.5GT · 01-17-2002, 09:40 AM

OK I am interested in the Grille.

I was planning on doing something like this but I could forsee it not coming out as clean as your cars look.

So how did you do it? Does anyone have a photo journal of the whole process? I was originally planning to get the Symms grille couldn't bring myself to shell out that kind of money for something that won't help the car handle or perform better.

Thanks
Brad

HIHO · 01-17-2002, 10:26 AM

kickerz- Technically no the Morrets are not US legal. The reason they are not is because there is no front running lights; they only have a blinker. But you can make them legal by adding sidemarkers to your car. The morrets have a european form of running lights called "city lights" but they are only visible form the front of the car. For more info on E-code lighting check .HERE You are coorect in the HID upgrades. The reflectors on stock headlights are not made for HIDs so the light output is not what it should be.

01-17-2002, 09:33 AM	#23
Kickerz Scooby Newbie Member#: 14149 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Wisco Vehicle: 1999 Legacy SUS Black Cherry/Silver	Are these street legal? Just curious if this conversion is street legal? I really don't know much of the Morrete conversion itself, basically because after doing some research of the possibility of changing my headlights over to HID, I found it not practical. For a good education goto http://www.xenonlights.org/http://www.xenonlights.org/ I found alot of information that generally isn't considered when reading these posts of improving headlight performance. This link is from a company that did conversions but got out of the buisness because of the problems they encountered thrying to do the conversion properly. If you read through the entire FAQ's it will probably make you think twice of putting in some of these so-called HID replacements, especially just bulb replacements. My 2cents.. Kickerz

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01-11-2002, 11:42 PM	#2
nitrohuffer Scooby Specialist Member#: 6982 Join Date: May 2001 Location: . Vehicle: 2001 Legover 04 forester xt	Very nice. You should get them painted to match. Hey, you need a K&N?

01-12-2002, 02:25 AM	#3
VOLTIS5 Scooby Specialist Member#: 2353 Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: look outside your window...... Vehicle: 98' LegOver GT dark whiteish pearly red	now im full of envy , when's the next GB gonna be? this time im keeping all my pennys HIHO- did you take out u'r fog lights? wnad where'd you get the grill piece? lookin good

01-12-2002, 03:07 AM	#4
jacobhorn Scooby Specialist Member#: 5122 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Maple Leaf Vehicle: 1998 Legacy GT LTD '02 HD Softail Deuce	HIHO: Congrats! Your new lights look great! Glad to hear that you are more than happy with their output. Could you please do me a favor and take a pic of your grill, so I can see what it looks like close up? I am getting my grill customized next week and I am still gathering ideas. Your grill looks great. Did you receive 2 flat plastic pieces with your Morettes? I am trying to figure out how to use the pieces that came with my Morettes. Thanks! Jacob jacobjhorn@hotmail.com

01-12-2002, 09:05 AM	#5
HIHO Scooby Specialist Member#: 7624 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Hopefully on a nice single track. Vehicle: BD5; family sedan that just wooped your ass	No Jacob I didn't get any extra pieces. I have no idea what they could possible be used for. Maybe just extra pieces from the mold? Sure I will give ya some pictures of my grill. Thanks for all the props. Volt I am in the prosses of getting some Hella driving lights I just haven't mide up my mind. Plus I am waiting to sell my factory fogs.

01-12-2002, 09:35 AM	#6
White Knight Scooby Specialist Member#: 2864 Join Date: Nov 2000 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Shelton, CT 06484 Vehicle: '08 Aspen White STi '11 Legacy GT	Yeah HIHO looking good I too need to save up all my pennies to get me them morettes. Mark

01-12-2002, 10:48 AM	#7
etam Scooby Specialist Member#: 439 Join Date: Oct 1999 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: yyz Vehicle: www	I guess it is too late to ask for photo to compare the light output (against wall) of stock and morrette Anyway, looking good, with or without painting! Hey HIHO, have you think of making a front brake cooling duct using the fog light openings? or cold air intake using the passenger side fog light openings? Should I start a new thread with this? Ernest

01-12-2002, 11:32 AM	#8
HIHO Scooby Specialist Member#: 7624 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Hopefully on a nice single track. Vehicle: BD5; family sedan that just wooped your ass	To answer your question a started a new thread. http://www.i-club.com/forums/showthr...hreadid=134541 No I didn't take any before/after pics but trust me you would be very impressed with the results.

01-16-2002, 01:17 AM	#9
froggert Scooby Specialist Member#: 768 Join Date: Jan 2000 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: nj Vehicle: OB, legacy, 911, ram 1500, 1098s, m620	got the morettes in tonight, with the help of white knight. actually, he did all the real work with electricity and stuff while i stood around and watched. thanks again, i owe you dinner. 1. remove grille 2. remove 3 bolts/side and pull old headlights straight out (duh) 3. splice in city lights and turn signals. our side markers serve a dual purpose and have 3 wires running to the connector. red and black go to the city lights and white/green and black go to the turn signals. yes, the black goes to both bulbs, but better double-check the colors are right. 4. if you have a my95-97 legacy, plug h4 plug into h4 socket. otherwise, figure out which 3 wires from the 9007 match up to the h4 plug provided by morette. 5. plug in other stuff (headlight to headlight, headlight to ground, and headlight to power) 6. turn on lights and hope white knight wired it all correctly. the hardest part (for us) was figuring out which wires to use for the city lights and turn signals. it was cake after that. side markers and wiring will go in some other time. i've got some pics of the install, but have to get new batteries for the digicam before uploading. now does anyone know how to aim these things? i'm pointed at the sky and couldn't find the bolt mentioned in the instructions.

01-16-2002, 08:30 AM	#10
HIHO Scooby Specialist Member#: 7624 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Hopefully on a nice single track. Vehicle: BD5; family sedan that just wooped your ass	I haven't aimed mine. They are pretty much where they need to be. I can see the cut off line at night and it appears to be right. I haven't had any complaints so far.

01-16-2002, 11:48 AM	#11
legaliztik2001 Scooby Newbie Member#: 7207 Join Date: Jun 2001	HiHo ... Your Legacy looks sweet ... I believe your grille work is very similar to mine ... and the results of yours looks great!! I love the Morettes ... I hope you and others could help me facilitate this search for the request this spring. BTW, my Legacy is posted below (link) taken at ImportFest 2001 Toronto (courtesy of Toronto-Subaru-Club.com) Bev http://www.geocities.com/legaliztik/importfest46.jpg

01-16-2002, 12:04 PM	#12
monovich Scooby Specialist Member#: 8124 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Denver, Colorado Vehicle: 1998 Old Grey Mule Regacy Rype R	link didn't work

01-16-2002, 02:38 PM	#13
GTkrockett Scooby Specialist Member#: 8678 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: SCIC Land Vehicle: 1999 Silverish 2.5GT	okay, i'm really feeling that morette itch right now.

01-16-2002, 02:44 PM	#14
HIHO Scooby Specialist Member#: 7624 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Hopefully on a nice single track. Vehicle: BD5; family sedan that just wooped your ass	Thanks. Please post a pick of yours so I can compliment you. The link didn't work.

01-16-2002, 02:49 PM	#15
White Knight Scooby Specialist Member#: 2864 Join Date: Nov 2000 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Shelton, CT 06484 Vehicle: '08 Aspen White STi '11 Legacy GT	GTkrockett you didn't have to put them in and not have them on your car at the end of the install I need a second job................. Mark

01-16-2002, 03:29 PM	#20
Cajual Scooby Specialist Member#: 12900 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Vehicle: 1997 Legacy GT-Turbo Quick Silver Metallic	Hey legaliztik2001: How did you get clear corners on the front of your Legacy? Did you change the whole headlight? p.s. know of any good places to buy parts and get service for Subaru's in the Toronto area? Chris.

01-16-2002, 04:31 PM	#21
White Knight Scooby Specialist Member#: 2864 Join Date: Nov 2000 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Shelton, CT 06484 Vehicle: '08 Aspen White STi '11 Legacy GT	City lights this is a pic of froggert(Roger's) car

01-17-2002, 09:40 AM	#24
MY99 2.5GT Scooby Specialist Member#: 5030 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Martinsburg, WV, USA Vehicle: 1999 Legacy 2.5GT 05 Legacy GT 06 Armada	OK I am interested in the Grille. I was planning on doing something like this but I could forsee it not coming out as clean as your cars look. So how did you do it? Does anyone have a photo journal of the whole process? I was originally planning to get the Symms grille couldn't bring myself to shell out that kind of money for something that won't help the car handle or perform better. Thanks Brad

01-17-2002, 10:26 AM	#25
HIHO Scooby Specialist Member#: 7624 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Hopefully on a nice single track. Vehicle: BD5; family sedan that just wooped your ass	kickerz- Technically no the Morrets are not US legal. The reason they are not is because there is no front running lights; they only have a blinker. But you can make them legal by adding sidemarkers to your car. The morrets have a european form of running lights called "city lights" but they are only visible form the front of the car. For more info on E-code lighting check .HERE You are coorect in the HID upgrades. The reflectors on stock headlights are not made for HIDs so the light output is not what it should be.