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JDM Headlights vs. Morettes part 1

pro_ra1 10-17-2002 04:07 PM
JDM Headlights vs. Morettes
 
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What do you scooby experts think in regards to the JDM Headlights vs. the Morettes? Is one better for offroad than the other? Is one more durable than the other? Which is more better looking than the other?

Thanks for voting and replying,
Nate
pro_ra1 10-17-2002 04:17 PM
Morette
 
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Morette Headlamp
PsiRRizzed247 10-17-2002 04:24 PM
I think thats kinda like a given.....Im runnin Morettes for the SEMA convention in Vegas, but after I will definitely pick up some JDM'S...... HID hopefully!:D
jlogan9 10-17-2002 05:17 PM
I am a big fan of the JDM lights! It looks like most everyone else who voted it too
krazedant 10-17-2002 05:57 PM
JDM Headlights own. I think they are one of the best exterior mods you can get for your car. I love mine.
GimpWRX 10-17-2002 07:21 PM
i represent morrettes, they look a lot more aggressive and totally change the look of my car.

JDM: can you say upgraded bug eyes?:D :D :devil:
ZoomnWRX 10-17-2002 08:26 PM
i like the JDM's but i got morette hid's because for roughly the same price you can drastically change the front end look. thts what i wanted =)
didn't paint 'em yet, imma go with that half painted style
[IMG]http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/Stu/tsorense/kit1.jpg[/IMG]
TonyWRX 10-17-2002 10:33 PM
JDM's all the way

Morette's look nice too but the JDM's are just so sweet
Eric Sommer 10-17-2002 10:43 PM
morettes
 
I like the morettes when painted cuz it to me makes it a clean agressive look, and gets rid of the bug eyes. But i don't like the new style either, cuz i really like the morette look., i like the seperate lens.
Schleppy 10-17-2002 10:52 PM
*cough* *cough* MORETTES *cough*

Of course, I am a little biased:

[IMG]http://home.attbi.com/~seanl/me05.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://home.attbi.com/~seanl/me04.jpg[/IMG]
sweeper 10-17-2002 11:01 PM
MORETTE!!!
 
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WHOOHOO!! :monkey: bugs
gtguy 10-17-2002 11:40 PM
The STi lights are MUCH better looking than the Morettes. It isn't even close, IMHO.

Both can be taken out by a stray, well-placed rock, but there have been many more reports of Morette lenses being broken than STi lenses. The buzz is that Morettes have fragile lenses.

Personally, whatever I got I would StonGuard, as I did with my Prodrive lights.

Both would be about the same offroad.

Kevin
sweeper 10-17-2002 11:55 PM
gtguy,

stonguard?? where can i get them??

sweep
pro_ra1 10-18-2002 12:55 AM
JDM isn't too bad though....
 
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Not too shabby..... very clean looking.
Turbo X 10-18-2002 12:55 AM
JDM all the way...
 
NOT! Hey pro_ra1, personally I like the appearance on the Morette because it completly get the rex alot meaner, and I did get tons of compliments from it. On the durability issue, mmm, not so sure but the quality of the headlight is quite good and is 200-300$$$ less compare to the JDM ones. I have it on my rex for 6 months now no problems at all, and the lighting is actually better compare to stock,(little whiter on the edge of the beams) Just want to let U know U won't reget havin a Morette projector on your rex....
SammyDFG 10-18-2002 01:13 AM
morettes look retarded :lol:
WRX-ellent 10-18-2002 02:30 AM
I actually had both. I had the Morettes first then sold them to get the JDMs. The Morettes I had had fitment issues whereas the JDMs just fit perfectly. One thing I can say is that I got more compliments on the JDMs than of the Morettes...

~joe
AP_Racing 10-18-2002 05:15 AM
Who has the best price on the JDMs? Theyre freaking awsome!!

ps. my wife is going to kill me :devil:
gqzboy 10-18-2002 07:11 AM
also looking for jdm light
 
with fair prices.. thanks
gtguy 10-18-2002 08:23 AM
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by sweeper [/i]
[B]gtguy,

stonguard?? where can i get them??

sweep [/B][/QUOTE]

[url]www.subaruparts.com,[/url] or whatever they are now, carries it. Or any good aftermarket supplier should. I got mine from Griot's Garage.

Kevin
paultg 10-18-2002 09:04 AM
Here is the stonegard home page:
[url]http://www.stongard.com/sgcontent/default.asp[/url]

and the application for the WRX:
[url=http://www.stongard.com/sgcontent/shop.asp?MakeID=47&pn=&BaseModel_ID=315&ModelID=864&Yr=2002&Action=Search]2002 Impreza Applications[/url]

I have the stonegard full kit minus the hood scoop for some reason. All of it was installed by the dealer, except the headlights. I'm happy with it. The lighting stuff says is is only rated for [b]60W bulbs though [/b], so be careful. The lighting stuff also has spinderwebs in it now (looks like the lenses are cracked but it is in the gard material). I've seen it in more than one car, so I assume it's not just mine begin installed wrong by me.

I'll see if I can take a picture of it and post.

I'm torn between both. I'd probably cheap out and get morrettes I think.

Paul G.
decibel_dj 10-18-2002 09:35 AM
jdm all the way
pro_ra1 10-18-2002 02:30 PM
JDM Owners....?
 
Okay, the poll stands at over 70% for the JDM look. Yet the only pics on this thread w/ the exception of the one I posted are represented by the Morette Scooby Dudes. Any of you JDM owners want to post your pics as a rebuttle to the Morette group? Thanks again guys.

Oh, if you have Morettes and want to post a pic, please do so!

Still a little undecided,
Nate
Dolphin Overton 10-18-2002 03:51 PM
If there is something that can make the GDA uglier it is the morrette headlight. If there is anything that makes it look really good it is the JDM headlight.
turbothisgirl 10-18-2002 07:13 PM
They don't seem to look as bad if they're painted, but I'll take JDM in a heartbeat - the Morettes just aren't for me. :D
sweeper 10-18-2002 09:54 PM
jdm is cleaner looking. morettes just gets rid of the "neon looking" front. quality wise, overall-jdm, but bulbs and lens... same if not the morettes are a bit better. if i have enough doh on the side i'd buy an extra set of jdm so i'd be able to swap'em anytime.:lol:

nate, if u want to look like any other wrx sti in the future... go with jdm. but remember those people driving sti's next year would be hating on u more then those who hate morette now.;)

sweep
is2scooby 10-18-2002 10:53 PM
Aren't the STi's next year going to have the revised front end with the all-new headlights?

I don't think there's ever going to be a "US version" of the current JDM light...

Makes havin' 'em seem better and better! Darn, where did I leave that spare $800!?!? :D
sweeper 10-19-2002 12:22 AM
yah that's right! with the revised front, the current jdm lights are "limited edition" :eek:

nate, definitely go for the jdm!
pro_ra1 10-19-2002 03:26 AM
JDM vs. EDM
 
If I do go with the JDM look, it will probably be the ones from Switzerland. Those I believe are the only ones available for LHD. Yeah, I could get the JDM ones for a few hundred less, but if I am going to spend over 500.00 for a part, it better be the right one. The only thing left to think over is what front spoiler goes with the JDM style lights........STi version 1 or 2........ah, that is another thread....

Keep those opinions coming fellow WRXers!:D

Nate
blk03wrx 10-19-2002 12:09 PM
Just installed my morettes last night. Look awsome and doesn't look "bug-eyed" anymore. Got lots of compliments and they are a lot brighter. lets c that's 1 more for morettes....0 more for JDM.... :devil: :lol:

P.S. JDM's cost 2 much...
OneArmedScissor 10-19-2002 01:02 PM
i like spending lotsa money

morrettes are nice

but JDM all the way.


it looks sooo evil.
TXBlueBeast 10-19-2002 01:05 PM
I just got my morettes in last night and just cant wait to install them.....gotta get them painted first though

+1 for the Morettes :D
dookiebob 10-19-2002 02:48 PM
Morettes are UGLY
 
Maybe it's just me, but I think the Morettes are UGLY. Something about the confluence of misaligned circles staring at you in the face is unsettling. Looks like a wolf spider to me... a very unattractive wolf spider...

The JDM lights are much cleaner looking in my opinion. They do a great job in quelling the most obvious styling flaw in an otherwise amazing vehicle. With the proper modifications (like the STi lip and grill), the car looks like it should have looked from the factory.

I know I'm probably gonna get flamed from the Morette crowd, but that's ok by me. It looks like most people think the JDM's look better anyway...
WRX-ellent 10-19-2002 03:06 PM
jdm pics
 
Here's a pic of mine a friend took. Not the best pic in the world but at least it's jdm ;)


[IMG]http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/9e44a418/bc/My+Photos/pict0006.jpg?bcxcU29AxwO7bszO[/IMG]


~joe
WRX-ellent 10-19-2002 03:07 PM
Here's another...

[IMG]http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/9e44a418/bc/My+Photos/pict0004.jpg?bcxcU29AE006NoPF[/IMG]


~joe
WRX-ellent 10-19-2002 03:11 PM
OK...here are some more morettes but from the back side...

[IMG]http://www.performanceparts4u.com/assets/images/image002.jpg[/IMG]


-1 for morettes :lol: :lol: :lol:

j/k

~joe
sweeper 10-19-2002 04:34 PM
having a set of morette headlights...................

ya, morette went a little too far with the taillights :monkey:

sweep
TXBlueBeast 10-19-2002 04:55 PM
I (now) have a set of the Morette headlights but do have to agree that the taillights are absolutely hideous!
SCP5000 10-19-2002 08:49 PM
Morrette RULES!!!
 
I mean come on, U are spending $$$ to convert your headlight into somethin that stylish and aggresive looking, right? I am not saying that the JDM ones is not nice and all...BUT for less $$$ (like 30-40% less) you can get yourself a nice set of morrette and the appearance of your wrx would totally not look like a BUGED EYE :monkey: stock. Honestly, after seeing the JDM light on the wrx, I do have to admit that is clean looking and alot better than the stock ones, but hey, if you compare the JDM ones to the morette, you will find that the morette have a huge shift in style compare to stock; and the JDM ones are still Bug-eye looking..:monkey: On the fitment issue on the morrette, I have no problem at all with mine, it fits perfectly on my wrx, and I got it from Adam at Z1auto. For less $$$, More stylish headlight, I say go with the Morrette! :)
krazedant 10-19-2002 09:14 PM
Can we please stop posting pictures of those Morette tail lights!!! I vomit everytime I see those disgusting things!!!
:mad: :mad: :monkey: :monkey:
superhawk44 10-19-2002 09:45 PM
uk300
 
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Why no mention of the uk300's
WRX-ellent 10-19-2002 10:41 PM
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Tyrannosarus Rex [/i]
[B]Can we please stop posting pictures of those Morette tail lights!!! I vomit everytime I see those disgusting things!!!
:mad: :mad: :monkey: :monkey: [/B][/QUOTE]

:lol: :lol: :lol:

I know what you mean man...But back on topic...JDMs all the way man ;)

~joe
judgegavel 10-20-2002 11:08 AM
OMG, I cant believe this thread you cant compare the two, Morrettes are riced out crap IMHO (and look at those tails just as some evidance for my case) I think the OEM lights look 10x better, the JDMs look 100x better. The biggest flaw in the morretts is that you cant add the STi grill, the single nicest style upgrade you can make to your WRX, aside from that it looks like your trying to hide what car you drive, if thats the case you should have gotten something else, bug eyes especially JDM ones rule.:eek: :eek: :eek:
Mulder 10-20-2002 12:36 PM
HID Morettes here. I prefer to avoid the appearance debate, it's all a matter of personal taste. Both the Morettes and JDMs look good in their own way. I wouldn't refer to either as "rice" since both are highly functional lighting upgrades over the stock USDM lights (and of course the JDMs are an OEM part). Projector lights of any variety are a worthwhile upgrade.
I personally went with Morettes because-
- I like the appearance (again, individual taste here)
- Plug-in installation at the time, although I believe there are harnesses available now for the JDMs.
- LHD. The JDMs are RHD and I would not install RHD lights on my car as I live in a highly populated area and the RHD pattern would constantly annoy oncoming drivers. The LHD pattern is also better for proper visibility as it lights up the right side of the road and shoulder area. I know EDM lights with LHD are available but as sold through vendors here they are just waaay too expensive.
v0od0o Daddy 10-20-2002 01:26 PM
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Definitely like the JDM's over the Morrettes. When i first got my car, I thot the Morrette's looked nice, but when i looked into it more, it looked funky. If that was the only options I had, I would definitely go JDM.

But I opted to go for the WRC ociari lights instead. I think those look badass!

:D
judgegavel 10-20-2002 02:09 PM
Those do look nice any pitures painted.
hpracingwrx 10-20-2002 07:07 PM
i dont like the uk300s at all but thats personal opinion im not tryin to hate on anyone, the jdms are nice, but the MORETTES dominate all, the unpainted morettes are awesome teh painted morettes are.....well theyre..... theyre so badass im at a loss of words
Avedis 10-20-2002 10:39 PM
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Morettes, with the "partial paint" job if you have blue, silver, or red (I think the other colours look fine fully painted)...

--jeff
Avedis 10-20-2002 10:45 PM
I've heard Morettes had fitment problems early on from the bodyshop that put mine in (they did other folks' about a year ago), but that they've since been fixed.

The guy at the bodyshop (they decidedly [b]don't[/b] like most aftermarket parts) said they were almost in disbelief at how perfectly the ones I had fit, especially after having installed the others about a year ago... so as long as you know you're getting a recently-manufactured set (I got mine from [URL=http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=237179&highlight=morette+or+morettes]Mastro[/URL]).

--jeff

edit: tpyo ;)
scsi 10-21-2002 12:15 AM
i have got a question...when the stock headlights are on, it looks like it has eyelids...the mean look :D i like that a lot! do the jdm headlights do that?

i used to love the moretts but i realized at night it would look kinda like an integra and wouldnt have the angry look
pro_ra1 10-21-2002 03:00 AM
Keep it coming guys and gals!:D

Bippity BUMP!
HS WRB-rex 10-21-2002 03:48 PM
can we get some more pics of this car or another blue WRX with this paint scheme?

[IMG]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=2750994[/IMG]
NC2.5RS 10-21-2002 04:52 PM
I prefer the JDM lights for sure. The Morettes are just a bit too crazy looking.
WRX USA 10-21-2002 05:34 PM
+1 for Morettes.

I have no idea how the Morette taillghts prove that the Morette headlights are bad (judgegavel?). I don't know anyone that has Morette headlights that likes the tails. I don't think anyone likes them.

I have to say thought, I think that the half-painted (body color) Morettes look half-ass.

JDMs are nice, but they don't really change the front end bug eye look. If the bugeyes (JDM or USDM) are so popular, why is Subaru changing the body style after only two years?
nebWRX 10-21-2002 11:21 PM
JDM! Morettes!
 
I like them both! They look very nice. Also, what do you think the Morette's would look like painted something else like blue or maybe some custom color that your car might be like orange or something. I don't know what I am talking about. Don't mind me. But, I like them both but I would probably get the JDM.
gldenchld 10-22-2002 05:03 PM
Had the morrettes switched to JDM
Avedis 10-23-2002 01:11 AM
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[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by HS WRB-rex [/i]
[B]can we get some more pics of this car or another blue WRX with this paint scheme? [/B][/QUOTE]

I only have two more... here's one:

--jeff
Avedis 10-23-2002 01:13 AM
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Here's the other...

--jeff
HS WRB-rex 10-23-2002 11:31 AM
your car looks great Avedis, I'm really gonna have a hard time deciding which headlights I want now
MAD REX 10-23-2002 12:32 PM
So with Morrettes you have to use the stock grill??
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