HID question.

Mirwolf · 03-25-2004, 03:36 AM

Hi i have a 04 wrx. i have an Phillips HID kit with H7 bulb from my previous car. what would it take to get it to work with the subie? do i just need to replace the bulbs and get H1 hid bulbs (i think thats the right size for my04). thanks alot

-Yance

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Mulder · 03-25-2004, 07:13 AM

Technically that would work, you would have to get bulbs of the D2R type so they have the proper anti-glare shield to be used in reflector housings. However you should note that there have been posts from people who retrofitted HIDs into their 04s and were not happy with the results, there was a lot of glare and scatter. The best option is to replace the lights entirely with a set of OEM STi lights, it's more expensive but the results will be far superior.

MikeWRX-NJ · 03-25-2004, 09:36 AM

the voice of reason. I'm still can't understand. For 02/03 people we have retro fit DOT OEM projectors into various housing to get the proper light output,, which costs $$$$$. and still isn't perfect

04 people can just upgrade to the STi units for $$$ but don't want to. They'd rather buy crappy kits that "save" them money, but I bet will have to replace the bulbs every 6-9 months. *sigh* I wish SOA would release the 03 STi headlights with DOT approved projectors in them.

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Originally posted by Mulder
The best option is to replace the lights entirely with a set of OEM STi lights, it's more expensive but the results will be far superior.

jac04 · 03-25-2004, 12:14 PM

I put a Catz HID kit into my 2004. The kit was nice quality, but as Mulder explained, the beam pattern was horrible. I immediately removed it and installed the STi lights. Don't waste your time and money on a HID kit. Just buy the STi units, bolt them in, do some very simple wiring and you're done. You're legal, too.
-Jeff

mouserWRX · 03-25-2004, 12:21 PM

Yeah...if you can shell out $1300 for the STi HID units

Uncle Scotty · 03-25-2004, 12:49 PM

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Originally posted by mouserWRX
Yeah...if you can shell out $1300 for the STi HID units

Better than blinding oncoming traffic and having poor lighting, overall.

tux · 03-25-2004, 01:36 PM

no its not

1300$ is a lot for lights. just blind the other people. remember that's why you want hid in the first place isn't it?

Uncle Scotty · 03-26-2004, 04:00 PM

I don't understand why good standard bulbs in the stock housings aren't good enough....and why a good CHEAP set of Hella driving lights isn't good enough....

tux · 03-26-2004, 07:42 PM

i like my hella driving lights for cheap 50$ for the 500's

i blinded everyone w/ my hid's unit they blew

whiterabbit · 03-26-2004, 08:15 PM

I have not done research on pricing so I'm just going by the prices listed on this post but

1300 is not a lot for a pair of OEM HID lights.

mouserWRX · 03-26-2004, 08:45 PM

It's not, but that's like enough for a VF34, injectors and a fuel pump

It's all about how you want to spend your money. I just can't justify $1300 on HIDs right now. I don't want those other kits, if I do HIDs I'm going to do them right. But at that point, might as well save up for a new car w/ HIDs

03-25-2004, 03:36 AM	#1
Mirwolf Scooby Newbie Member#: 53283 Join Date: Jan 2004	HID question. Hi i have a 04 wrx. i have an Phillips HID kit with H7 bulb from my previous car. what would it take to get it to work with the subie? do i just need to replace the bulbs and get H1 hid bulbs (i think thats the right size for my04). thanks alot -Yance * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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03-25-2004, 07:13 AM	#2
Mulder Trust no one Moderator Member#: 11170 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NYC Vehicle: 02 WRX 05 GTO/11 Sonata(!)	Technically that would work, you would have to get bulbs of the D2R type so they have the proper anti-glare shield to be used in reflector housings. However you should note that there have been posts from people who retrofitted HIDs into their 04s and were not happy with the results, there was a lot of glare and scatter. The best option is to replace the lights entirely with a set of OEM STi lights, it's more expensive but the results will be far superior.

03-25-2004, 12:14 PM	#4
jac04 Scooby Specialist Member#: 49895 Join Date: Dec 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Connecticut Vehicle: 09 Forester 06 Legacy 2.5i Wagon	I put a Catz HID kit into my 2004. The kit was nice quality, but as Mulder explained, the beam pattern was horrible. I immediately removed it and installed the STi lights. Don't waste your time and money on a HID kit. Just buy the STi units, bolt them in, do some very simple wiring and you're done. You're legal, too. -Jeff

03-25-2004, 12:21 PM	#5
mouserWRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 48960 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Austin Vehicle: 2006 TL Anthracite	Yeah...if you can shell out $1300 for the STi HID units

03-25-2004, 01:36 PM	#7
tux Scooby Newbie Member#: 40949 Join Date: Jul 2003 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: nj, usa Vehicle: 2003 wrx wr blue	no its not 1300$ is a lot for lights. just blind the other people. remember that's why you want hid in the first place isn't it?

03-26-2004, 04:00 PM	#8
Uncle Scotty NASIOC Supporter Member#: 16200 Join Date: Mar 2002 Vehicle: OK Houston we have an Uncle	I don't understand why good standard bulbs in the stock housings aren't good enough....and why a good CHEAP set of Hella driving lights isn't good enough....

03-26-2004, 07:42 PM	#9
tux Scooby Newbie Member#: 40949 Join Date: Jul 2003 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: nj, usa Vehicle: 2003 wrx wr blue	i like my hella driving lights for cheap 50$ for the 500's i blinded everyone w/ my hid's unit they blew

03-26-2004, 08:15 PM	#10
whiterabbit Scooby Specialist Member#: 16755 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: yo mama's house	I have not done research on pricing so I'm just going by the prices listed on this post but 1300 is not a lot for a pair of OEM HID lights.

03-26-2004, 08:45 PM	#11
mouserWRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 48960 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Austin Vehicle: 2006 TL Anthracite	It's not, but that's like enough for a VF34, injectors and a fuel pump It's all about how you want to spend your money. I just can't justify $1300 on HIDs right now. I don't want those other kits, if I do HIDs I'm going to do them right. But at that point, might as well save up for a new car w/ HIDs