Finally my Legacy s401 headlamps are in

Baja_Gernaut · 04-10-2012, 01:19 AM

I finally got to install the headlamps and they look just awsome in the car. Like another car. The install wasn't too hard clipped a bit of metal here and there but not too hard to tackle. I took photos during the install so I will post the pics as soon as a I can to show you guys

. But I noticed the lamps flickered when it is running on DRL's but I will disable them tomorrow once I find out where it's located. If someone knows where it's located, I will appreciate it.
Now that the headlamps are installed, next week I should be receiving the light bar from Gorilla so I am hyped right now.

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nickybots110 · 04-10-2012, 10:26 AM

I wanna see pics of these. I'm dying to do something else to mine

Baja_Gernaut · 04-10-2012, 11:05 AM

They took around a hour of work with the help of a buddy. Finally they are in, so happy

rookrex · 04-10-2012, 01:47 PM

Whoa, those look amazing!

Love your grill mod too! How did you do it? Did you buy a different one or hack up your stocker?

steven765 · 04-10-2012, 04:09 PM

y you no zoom?

skep18 · 04-10-2012, 04:13 PM

You know RHD headlights are going to blind oncomming traffic in a LHD country, right?

Baja_Gernaut · 04-10-2012, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by skep18

You know RHD headlights are going to blind oncomming traffic in a LHD country, right?

Probably but then I get blinded by old folks in their century's in high beam or tools that put those annoying purple or yellow HID lights . Those are effing wrong. I rode around last night and so far I did not get a flick back but I mostly do my driving all day anyway so I am not worried, atleast yet but I am enjoying right now. After sitting in the shed for a while from China, they are money.

Hey Steve, I used my old digital camera so I'll go back and take some pics just you.

Ti Pit · 04-10-2012, 08:11 PM

WOW those headlight are amazing!

BTW, here in Canada we are aloud to have RHD cars, I've had a few myself and not once was I flashed any high beams on the highway or heard anyone complain about my headlights.

It's a totally different story with the hella's on the Baja though lol

seriously, I love your headlights! post more info when you have the time

Baja_Gernaut · 04-10-2012, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by rookrex

Whoa, those look amazing!

Love your grill mod too! How did you do it? Did you buy a different one or hack up your stocker?

I bought this grill off of someone here our forum like a year ago. I saw that subiesleeper did it to his beast so I had to do it to mines. I did by his downpipe and exhaust so I have picked up a few tricks from him. You can look for these grills on ebay or legacy forums and they run around 70 to 90 bucks. I bought my four pots and headlamps on legacy forums so they have some goodies to go around.
This grill is not professionally made because it's made out of fiberglass but it's functional. If you ever decide to buy one, I can try to help you by showing how it is installed in the car.

Baja_Gernaut · 04-10-2012, 10:24 PM

Baja_Gernaut · 04-11-2012, 04:26 PM

Disabled the DRL's so work is complete. It is a white plug next to a black plug on a box that is attached to the steering column. I think everyone should disable the DRL's so conserve the life of the bulbs especially if silverstar's are used. I used to blow a silverstar around every 14 to 16 months which I think that is way to premature for failure.

steven765 · 04-11-2012, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Baja_Gernaut

I think everyone should disable the DRL's so conserve the life of the bulbs

and you burn less gas

Baja_Gernaut · 04-11-2012, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by steven765

and you burn less gas

Burn less gas in a turbo, not likely

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Baja_Gernaut · 04-16-2012, 12:19 AM

updated pics

Baja_Gernaut · 04-16-2012, 10:11 PM

I went to my mechanic that was kinda scared about installing the lamps and he was amazed how it turned out. I told him I did some surgery and it all snapped in place.
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steven765 · 04-17-2012, 02:19 AM

what did you have to mod to make them fit? How does the light pattern look at night?

Baja_Gernaut · 04-19-2012, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by steven765

what did you have to mod to make them fit? How does the light pattern look at night?

I'll try to gather up the pics that I took when I was installing them. It was not hard at all including the wiring. As far as illumination, way better than stock and high beams are sick. I didn't expect it but i'll take it. The only thing that I really dislike the poor lighting baja suffers. I am not saying these lights light up like a stadium, but I am happy with them. To top it off, they look real damn good in the car.

Flowmastered87GL · 04-19-2012, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Baja_Gernaut

Disabled the DRL's so work is complete. It is a white plug next to a black plug on a box that is attached to the steering column. I think everyone should disable the DRL's so conserve the life of the bulbs especially if silverstar's are used. I used to blow a silverstar around every 14 to 16 months which I think that is way to premature for failure.

Hmmm I run with my headlights on 24/7. I don't care how often I consume bulbs... knowing I am as visible as possible to keep morons from pulling out in front of me is worth afew bucks for a new bulb. But to each their own

steven765 · 04-20-2012, 04:46 AM

you have to disable the DRL's with these lights they are not designed to handle the lower voltage.

Baja_Gernaut · 04-20-2012, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steven765

you have to disable the DRL's with these lights they are not designed to handle the lower voltage.

You're right about voltage. when I installed them and turned on the car, the lights started to flash on DRL's but once i flicked over to on it was fine. I realized that the flashing meant lower voltage so my first troubleshoot was to disable the DRL and it worked.

Baja_Gernaut · 04-20-2012, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Flowmastered87GL

Hmmm I run with my headlights on 24/7. I don't care how often I consume bulbs... knowing I am as visible as possible to keep morons from pulling out in front of me is worth afew bucks for a new bulb. But to each their own

I just through out there a suggestion. I ran my car as well for years burning up my silverstar's and I did not care either but I always wanted to disable the lights. I am pretty sure you have been driving for a while and I think you did fine in your previous vehicles that did not have the DRL feature. I understand the theory behind having light s for morons but still distraction is even greater now because of technology. I have seen boys playing their nintendo DSI while driving so I think we are living in newer generation of distracted drivers but this is another can of worms.

BBQ-GC8 · 04-26-2012, 03:37 AM

It's a JDM?

Baja_Gernaut · 04-26-2012, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BBQ-GC8

It's a JDM?

Yep str8 from Japan. There was a guy who lived over there who was supplying these type of goodies on another forum. They were practically brand new like out the box.

PHATsuby · 05-05-2012, 01:12 AM

Looks sick, you're making me regret selling mine, the gaps don't look too bad on your car but I feel like it may have still bothered me haha.

Ben

steven765 · 05-06-2012, 02:12 AM

I really want those lights. Aimable is nice.

04-10-2012, 01:19 AM	#1
Baja_Gernaut Scooby Specialist Member#: 229922 Join Date: Nov 2009 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: New Jersey Vehicle: 2005 F-Inductd BAJA rumble black	Finally my Legacy s401 headlamps are in I finally got to install the headlamps and they look just awsome in the car. Like another car. The install wasn't too hard clipped a bit of metal here and there but not too hard to tackle. I took photos during the install so I will post the pics as soon as a I can to show you guys. But I noticed the lamps flickered when it is running on DRL's but I will disable them tomorrow once I find out where it's located. If someone knows where it's located, I will appreciate it. Now that the headlamps are installed, next week I should be receiving the light bar from Gorilla so I am hyped right now. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by Baja_Gernaut; 04-11-2012 at 04:32 PM.

04-10-2012, 11:05 AM	#3
Baja_Gernaut Scooby Specialist Member#: 229922 Join Date: Nov 2009 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: New Jersey Vehicle: 2005 F-Inductd BAJA rumble black	They took around a hour of work with the help of a buddy. Finally they are in, so happy Last edited by Baja_Gernaut; 04-16-2012 at 12:03 AM.

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nickybots110 Scooby Newbie Member#: 186436 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Staten Island NY Vehicle: 2005 Forester XT Black	I wanna see pics of these. I'm dying to do something else to mine

04-10-2012, 01:47 PM	#4
rookrex Scooby Newbie Member#: 214118 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix Vehicle: 2015 STi CWP	Whoa, those look amazing! Love your grill mod too! How did you do it? Did you buy a different one or hack up your stocker?

04-10-2012, 04:09 PM	#5
steven765 Scooby Specialist Member#: 105920 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Somewhere in the Northeast Vehicle: 2006 Baja 5 Speed	y you no zoom?

04-10-2012, 04:13 PM	#6
skep18 Scooby Specialist Member#: 214971 Join Date: Jun 2009 Chapter/Region: South East Location: TN Vehicle: 2014 WRX DGM	You know RHD headlights are going to blind oncomming traffic in a LHD country, right?

04-10-2012, 08:11 PM	#8
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04-11-2012, 04:26 PM	#11
Baja_Gernaut Scooby Specialist Member#: 229922 Join Date: Nov 2009 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: New Jersey Vehicle: 2005 F-Inductd BAJA rumble black	Disabled the DRL's so work is complete. It is a white plug next to a black plug on a box that is attached to the steering column. I think everyone should disable the DRL's so conserve the life of the bulbs especially if silverstar's are used. I used to blow a silverstar around every 14 to 16 months which I think that is way to premature for failure.

04-16-2012, 12:19 AM	#14
Baja_Gernaut Scooby Specialist Member#: 229922 Join Date: Nov 2009 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: New Jersey Vehicle: 2005 F-Inductd BAJA rumble black	updated pics

04-16-2012, 10:11 PM	#15
Baja_Gernaut Scooby Specialist Member#: 229922 Join Date: Nov 2009 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: New Jersey Vehicle: 2005 F-Inductd BAJA rumble black	I went to my mechanic that was kinda scared about installing the lamps and he was amazed how it turned out. I told him I did some surgery and it all snapped in place. ]

04-17-2012, 02:19 AM	#16
steven765 Scooby Specialist Member#: 105920 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Somewhere in the Northeast Vehicle: 2006 Baja 5 Speed	what did you have to mod to make them fit? How does the light pattern look at night?

04-20-2012, 04:46 AM	#19
steven765 Scooby Specialist Member#: 105920 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Somewhere in the Northeast Vehicle: 2006 Baja 5 Speed	you have to disable the DRL's with these lights they are not designed to handle the lower voltage.

04-26-2012, 03:37 AM	#22
BBQ-GC8 Scooby Newbie Member#: 285055 Join Date: Jun 2011	It's a JDM?

05-05-2012, 01:12 AM	#24
PHATsuby Scooby Guru Member#: 13617 Join Date: Dec 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: MN Vehicle: 2001 Legacy GT back to stock is a project too	Looks sick, you're making me regret selling mine, the gaps don't look too bad on your car but I feel like it may have still bothered me haha. Ben

05-06-2012, 02:12 AM	#25
steven765 Scooby Specialist Member#: 105920 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Somewhere in the Northeast Vehicle: 2006 Baja 5 Speed	I really want those lights. Aimable is nice.