If you own a 04+ you really need to try the 9011 HIR bulbs

BIGSKYWRX · 10-09-2004, 12:17 PM

This is relatively new technology that gets considerable more light out of the same watt bulb.

The oem hihg beam 9005 (65 watts) produces 1700 lumens of light, the "new" 9011 HIR bulb (same watage) produces 2350 lumens- almost 40% more light!

The catch- they are expensive (the cheapest I've found is for the Chevy Avalanche ~ $25/bulb). The other catch is the base has to be modified slightly to fit- very easy, did mine w/ a flat file in ~ 10 minutes both sides.
Instructions here:

http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/sho...&highlight=hir

differences in base isn't much:

40% is a difference you can clearly notice at night- well worth the $50 and ten minutes

Big Sky

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skyhawk · 10-09-2004, 01:56 PM

Did you get the bulbs from a dealership or online vendor?

Interesting mod, had seen it previously on scoobymods but I thought the bulbs would be too expensive since the post said they come from a Viper. Viper = expensive.

kennyvb · 10-09-2004, 08:58 PM

i'd like to but i never use high-beams

brunetmj · 10-09-2004, 09:32 PM

I am using these bulbs and they are excellent. However
I simply removed the round plastic bulb retaining ring on the headlight (3 screws), inserted the bulb and replaced the retaining ring. The bulbs helped recapture the kind of lighting I was use to with my STI in my RS. I am not entirely sure if a current STI owner would see a difference.
For me any improvement in night lighting is worth the cost.

Jejunum · 10-09-2004, 10:36 PM

are there HIR bulbs available for the 02-03 crew?

(9007 i believe..)

brunetmj · 10-10-2004, 04:22 AM

If the 9007's are the dual filament type then I doubt it.
Here is a link to Daniel Stern lighting as would be the person to ask. He's good about answering emails and is a well known vendor.

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/

ChrisRC · 10-10-2004, 05:50 AM

This looks very interesting. I'd love to see actual pictures of the light difference. I'd be much obliged if anyone could post some pics.

Where did you guys buy these bulbs? I don't really want to go down to the local Dodge or Chevy dealer; I prefer to make my purchases over the internet. Thanks.

brunetmj · 10-10-2004, 06:21 AM

I bought mine from Daniel stern lighting as shown in the link I posted. I just emailed him giving him all the details about my car including the current stock bulb type. I rarely give bulb recommendations because it is so subjective but these bulbs are excellent.
However two things. The STI with it's HID low beams and Stock high beams is pretty powerful and I doubt an STI owner would see a difference (they may but I don't know). Secondly I cant make any statement about longevity because I have had them for only 3 months.

Quack · 10-10-2004, 08:53 AM

anyone try this?
http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/sho...=4305#post4305

zojirushi · 10-10-2004, 07:10 PM

lemme get this straight, these bulbs are only for high-beams. When is driving with high-beams on legal???? just curious. thanks!

brunetmj · 10-10-2004, 08:58 PM

Quote:

When is driving with high-beams on legal????

Where I live live i can drive for 25 miles and see only one or two cars driving by in the other lane.
Yes they are only for high beams in a subaru.

BIGSKYWRX · 10-11-2004, 09:21 AM

Interesting never lookd at how the "rings" were captured- that might make it easier yet- simply swapping rings.

A 40% increase in lighting (lumens) is pretty significant. It's more light than many of the 100 wat bulbs are putting out (w/o melting your lamps).

Funny- I run almost exclusively high beams at night, ofcourse about the only oncoming traffic is on four hooves

Big Sky

10-09-2004, 12:17 PM	#1
BIGSKYWRX Scooby Guru Member#: 7958 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Plains of Eastern Montana Vehicle: 09 GH B+	If you own a 04+ you really need to try the 9011 HIR bulbs This is relatively new technology that gets considerable more light out of the same watt bulb. The oem hihg beam 9005 (65 watts) produces 1700 lumens of light, the "new" 9011 HIR bulb (same watage) produces 2350 lumens- almost 40% more light! The catch- they are expensive (the cheapest I've found is for the Chevy Avalanche ~ $25/bulb). The other catch is the base has to be modified slightly to fit- very easy, did mine w/ a flat file in ~ 10 minutes both sides. Instructions here: http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/sho...&highlight=hir differences in base isn't much: 40% is a difference you can clearly notice at night- well worth the $50 and ten minutes Big Sky * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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skyhawk Scooby Specialist Member#: 36255 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Meridian Mississippi Vehicle: 04 WRB WRX Drive 2 Work,Work 2 Drive	Did you get the bulbs from a dealership or online vendor? Interesting mod, had seen it previously on scoobymods but I thought the bulbs would be too expensive since the post said they come from a Viper. Viper = expensive.

10-09-2004, 08:58 PM	#3
kennyvb Scooby Guru Member#: 70234 Join Date: Sep 2004 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NYC Vehicle: MY86 BMW E30 325 SCIC/NWIC tranplant (-_-)	i'd like to but i never use high-beams

10-09-2004, 09:32 PM	#4
brunetmj Scooby Specialist Member#: 8023 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Way-upstate , NY Vehicle: 2004 2.5 RS	I am using these bulbs and they are excellent. However I simply removed the round plastic bulb retaining ring on the headlight (3 screws), inserted the bulb and replaced the retaining ring. The bulbs helped recapture the kind of lighting I was use to with my STI in my RS. I am not entirely sure if a current STI owner would see a difference. For me any improvement in night lighting is worth the cost.

10-09-2004, 10:36 PM	#5
Jejunum Scooby Specialist Member#: 15773 Join Date: Feb 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Madison Vehicle: 2011 Impreza WRX Silver	are there HIR bulbs available for the 02-03 crew? (9007 i believe..)

10-10-2004, 04:22 AM	#6
brunetmj Scooby Specialist Member#: 8023 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Way-upstate , NY Vehicle: 2004 2.5 RS	If the 9007's are the dual filament type then I doubt it. Here is a link to Daniel Stern lighting as would be the person to ask. He's good about answering emails and is a well known vendor. http://www.danielsternlighting.com/

10-10-2004, 05:50 AM	#7
ChrisRC Scooby Newbie Member#: 54594 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle	This looks very interesting. I'd love to see actual pictures of the light difference. I'd be much obliged if anyone could post some pics. Where did you guys buy these bulbs? I don't really want to go down to the local Dodge or Chevy dealer; I prefer to make my purchases over the internet. Thanks.

10-10-2004, 06:21 AM	#8
brunetmj Scooby Specialist Member#: 8023 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Way-upstate , NY Vehicle: 2004 2.5 RS	I bought mine from Daniel stern lighting as shown in the link I posted. I just emailed him giving him all the details about my car including the current stock bulb type. I rarely give bulb recommendations because it is so subjective but these bulbs are excellent. However two things. The STI with it's HID low beams and Stock high beams is pretty powerful and I doubt an STI owner would see a difference (they may but I don't know). Secondly I cant make any statement about longevity because I have had them for only 3 months.

10-10-2004, 08:53 AM	#9
Quack Scooby Specialist Member#: 57264 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Aurora, OH Vehicle: 2004 18g Wagon - WRB PDX Tuned - 329whp/315wtq	anyone try this? http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/sho...=4305#post4305

10-10-2004, 07:10 PM	#10
zojirushi Scooby Newbie Member#: 39620 Join Date: Jul 2003 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NJ Vehicle: 2008 Lexus ISF	lemme get this straight, these bulbs are only for high-beams. When is driving with high-beams on legal???? just curious. thanks!

10-11-2004, 09:21 AM	#12
BIGSKYWRX Scooby Guru Member#: 7958 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Plains of Eastern Montana Vehicle: 09 GH B+	Interesting never lookd at how the "rings" were captured- that might make it easier yet- simply swapping rings. A 40% increase in lighting (lumens) is pretty significant. It's more light than many of the 100 wat bulbs are putting out (w/o melting your lamps). Funny- I run almost exclusively high beams at night, ofcourse about the only oncoming traffic is on four hooves Big Sky