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11-16-2012, 07:13 PM | #7501 | |
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11-16-2012, 07:57 PM | #7502 |
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I have two pairs, low beams and fogs. Got them in March 2010. One of the ballasts for the fogs failed pretty early on. Got it replaced under warranty in October 2010. The warranty process took exactly 1 week and the only cost was the ~$5 it cost me to ship the dead ballast to them. Been fine ever since then.
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11-16-2012, 11:52 PM | #7503 | |
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11-17-2012, 02:02 AM | #7504 |
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Sorta. They're no different than any other P&P HID kit as far as installation goes.
However, it has been determined that the light cut off is the almost identical between halogen and HID bulbs. The problem starts to arise when you go for HIDs that are visually brighter than the halogens. HID bulbs come in a range of color temperatures and wattages and the visual output is different from one temperature/wattage to another. |
11-17-2012, 10:39 AM | #7505 | |
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But, i'm not sure if it's the color or that everyone likes to put 8000/10000k bulbs in their reflective headlight housing. |
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11-17-2012, 10:40 AM | #7506 | |
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Edit I don't give a crap about color. I want bright. So if I can do the hid with out a retrofit and not blind everyone or kill my projectors then sweet. If not then I'll wait to do a retrofit |
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11-17-2012, 11:07 AM | #7507 |
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The light output on HIDs isn't exactly linear, it's a bell curve with 4500k-5000k being the brightest. Anything else won't be as bright, going both towards purple and yellow.
I chose 8000k because, from what I could gather, the light output is very close to the same as the stock halogens. Meanwhile the halogens were 55w and the HIDs I got are 35w. So I am drawing less power for a light solution that should last longer. I decided to get HIDs in the first place because one of my halogens burnt out. For the same light output, I consider the light scatter/cut-off to be acceptable. If I wanted to pump out as much light as possible, I would do a full retrofit. |
11-17-2012, 11:11 AM | #7508 | |
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11-17-2012, 11:16 AM | #7509 | |
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Do you know what size the stock 06-07 mid-piping is? Only reason why I ask is because I have a catback that is 2.5 inch and not sure if it would even work together. I saw you coated your headers..any purpose or for looks? I will most likely just paint mine to help prevent some rusting and for looks. |
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11-17-2012, 11:20 AM | #7510 |
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So with out doing a retrofit at this time what would be the best watt and lumens to go with. I've got Sylvania zxe right now so if it ain't brighter than those then I wont do it.
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11-17-2012, 12:29 PM | #7511 | |
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Stock mid pipe would be 2.25". BUT.... You'll need a 08+ cat back, it comes with a mid pipe that you won't be able to use because you need a 06-07 mid pipe. If you got a wider mid pipe it wouldn't line up with the back half of your 08+ cat back. Your either buying parts you can't use if you get a full 08+ cat back if you want to use these headers. Best bet if you really want to use these, your borla rep headers, 06-07 high flow cat pipe, 08+ AXLE back. And have your local muffler shop fabricate a custom 2.5 inch mid pipe straight through pipe. It would be completely one off and a unique awesome sound. Getting just the axle back will offset the price of having to buy high flow 06-07 cat pipe. |
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11-17-2012, 12:34 PM | #7512 | |
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11-17-2012, 04:22 PM | #7513 | |
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11-17-2012, 08:13 PM | #7514 |
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I need a new clutch for my 09 2.5i. Let me hear your knowledge!
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11-17-2012, 08:57 PM | #7515 |
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11-17-2012, 10:20 PM | #7516 | |
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11-17-2012, 11:20 PM | #7517 | |
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11-17-2012, 11:37 PM | #7518 |
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Anyone ever try replacing the lower control arm, power steering with tie rods? Thinking about trying myself to save $700
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11-18-2012, 12:57 PM | #7519 |
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Alright guys, need opinions here.
SPT exhaust or Nameless performance? A local guy is selling an SPT which is rare around here to find. I dig the looks, not sure how it sounds, but anything has to be better then our stock exhausts. The Nameless looks excellent also with the small tube mufflers. Sounds great from the limited videos i've seen. The SPT I can probably get for $250-$300, where as the Nameless is $430. I was initially going to grab the Nameless but since the SPT popped up locally is that a good buy? |
11-18-2012, 07:08 PM | #7520 |
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is there anybody using the Rallisport UEL's with the stock catback? any volume increase in terms of sound?
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11-18-2012, 07:21 PM | #7521 | |
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11-18-2012, 07:32 PM | #7522 |
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Damn buying both is just so expensive and i really would like that boxer rumble. Im not looking for anything insanely loud just something that has a nice boxer rumble to it.
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11-18-2012, 07:39 PM | #7523 |
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just trying to get some answers so dont kill me lol. got 2009 2.5i sedan impreza stock height trying to put 225/40r18 18x8 with 35 offset rim tire package. is it gonna work without rollin n pullin flares? anything would help. read few threadsd where some guys are running without any mods to flares with no rub.
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11-18-2012, 09:00 PM | #7524 | |
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11-18-2012, 10:13 PM | #7525 |
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First post, long time lurker here from Australia.
Got new wheels/tyres today, thought I'd share: Tenzo-R Concept 9's 17" Next mods are short shifter, lip/mudflaps and a lowering. |
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