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Seibon CW II hood on 06 WRX part 1

ChrisCJ99

09-19-2006 05:12 PM

Seibon CW II hood on 06 WRX
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So I just got my Seibon CW II hood in last night and I installed it. Only took my about 30 minutes and it was a piece of cake. VERY easy install. Came out nice! No shipping damage or anything, so I was happy. But I had a question. I installed the winshield washer spray nozzles and they won't fit all the way in. Does anyone know the best way to make bigger holes without damaging the hood? Any help would be appreciated.... Oh yeah, and lemme know what you think about the hood :)

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Here's a pic of the windshield washer nozzle that won't quite go in all the way...

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MidnightBlackPearl

09-19-2006 05:14 PM

cool, red x times 3

ChrisCJ99

09-19-2006 05:14 PM

don't know if those pics worked, hopefully these did...

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MidnightBlackPearl

09-19-2006 05:15 PM

the second set works, maybe paint that mesh in the scoop black? looks weird silver.

littlewhitewagon

09-19-2006 05:18 PM

wow, that is a BIG FREAKING SCOOP. put masking tape on the hood and drill slowly with a drill bit. let the bit do the work, don't push on it. or...you could get some LED squirter lights that are universal fit...those would be the pimpness...hahaha

EPskate

09-19-2006 05:19 PM

i say take out the mesh. try drilling the hole a little bit bigger ?

ChrisCJ99

09-19-2006 05:23 PM

[QUOTE=MidnightBlackPearl;15304065]the second set works, maybe paint that mesh in the scoop black? looks weird silver.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I thought about that. But I just don't know how it'd look. Could anyone photoshop it? :) Or does anyone have one?

Aarron_M

09-19-2006 05:25 PM

Just mask everything off, and paint it flat black.

As for the holes, use a marking spray, and trim with a dremel where it marks. Eventually it'll drop in. ;)

AWD>FWD

09-19-2006 05:39 PM

Ew...
sorry.

240toSTi

09-20-2006 12:05 AM

is that Crystal Gray Metallic or Silver Metallic? I can't tell, btw, it looks nice.

boxer04

09-20-2006 12:22 AM

that hood looks better on 04 05 sorry

ptirmal

09-20-2006 12:33 AM

love the car but I dont like the mesh in the scoop

az03wrx

09-20-2006 12:38 AM

+1 for painting the mesh black.

That actually looks way better than I imagined.

caesar

09-20-2006 06:34 AM

Trim ur nozzles and glue them down w/ crazy glue.Thats what i did w/mine.

-Caesar

ChrisCJ99

09-20-2006 07:58 AM

yeah, the more I look at it the more I think I should paint the mash black. Think I'll be doing that this weekend :) I'll be sure to post pics. I wanted to black out the headlights also...

Whiplash

09-20-2006 10:32 AM

I PMed you about what I did to fix the washer nozzels. Hope it helps. :)

Rich

SilverSubaab

09-20-2006 10:45 AM

looks cool, but take out the mesh or paint it black.

OBiWrX_3zero3

09-20-2006 11:19 AM

If you drill into the carbon fiber use soap and water while drilling to lessen the chances of your hood cracking...

Drowner

09-20-2006 11:29 AM

I had the same problem with the nozzles fitting on my VIS hood. I honestly couldn't be bothered, and never installed them.

Mechie3

09-20-2006 12:07 PM

I like the hood by itself...by on the two cars I've seen it on I think the scoop should be smaller, and the side vents bigger. The proportions just look a little off. Too bad, because I wanted this hood for my 06. Hope you like it, I've always been a CF fan.

gte123v

09-20-2006 12:43 PM

I can't really tell from the pictures, but how is the quality of the hood? does it have any of the problems this guy described here: [url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1093682&highlight=06+seibon+hood[/url]

dodiox

09-20-2006 12:52 PM

it looks REALLY good.

MF-DIF

09-20-2006 02:46 PM

Remove the mesh all in itself. I had a VIS hood and that was the first thing I did.

FWD WRX

09-20-2006 07:24 PM

the mesh is HIDEOUS!! i finally took out the mesh from my CWII hood yesterday too.. looks 100x better except now you can see my tiny stock TMIC.. =/

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does anyone know where i can get new black mesh or chicken wire at.. i went to home depot and they only sell it in rolls of 10ft or longer.

Lexington

09-20-2006 07:27 PM

So... that actually doesn't look that bad..

ChrisCJ99

09-21-2006 10:14 PM

Yeah, so I got the chance to paint the hood scoop mesh black today and I bought and painted some new windshield washer nozzles. Great recommendations! It came out great! The mesh looks WAY better and seems to go better with the whole color combo of the car. I only painted the hood scoop mesh, but the little vents will get painted this weekend....... Along with my healights :banana: I will post pics soon to show how the scoop mesh and the washer nozzles came out. Thanks for the input everyone!

Whiplash

09-22-2006 01:22 PM

Nice! Now lets see some pics! :D

ChrisCJ99

09-22-2006 06:03 PM

Here ya go. Painted the mesh a flat black. Should I put a clear coat or something to give it somewhat of a shiny look? (I also bought and painted some cheapo led headlight washer nozzles and painted them flat black also. Shoud I also add a clear coat to it?)

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ChrisCJ99

09-24-2006 08:35 PM

Some more pics after the finished mesh painting and also BLACKED OUT the headlights!

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ChrisCJ99

09-25-2006 02:25 PM

Bump for some comments?

MF-DIF

09-25-2006 03:28 PM

I still say rip the mesh out all together.

window tint % part 1

mkultra69

06-16-2003 11:15 PM

window tint %
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I was hoping some one could post some pics of there tint from inside the car and tell me what % it is. I have only had 1 car with the windows tinted and it came that way so I dont know what % it is. Tring to figure out how dark I wanna go. Thanx

LedFoot

06-17-2003 07:09 AM

The % rating is the amount of light transmitted through the tint. I have a 15% smoke tint on my blue WRX and it is like looking through sunglasses. I wouldn't go less than 15% on the front doors and rear glass. You need to check what % your state law allows.

If you want to see what the view is like from the inside, go to your tint garage and they should have a selection of tints you can put against your windows. Good luck.:cool:

couch

06-17-2003 11:06 AM

You might also look at the laws in your state concerning what % is legal. A young lad here at the office just got pulled over today.
He has a 3% tint, which is REALLY dark. 32% is the limit iin Georgia. His fine will be almost $70. ouch.

couch

06-17-2003 11:16 AM

Boxologist

06-17-2003 01:39 PM

on a car with a dark interior and without a glass sunroof , itis very hard to see into if it has 20%.

krazedant

06-17-2003 01:50 PM

I have 20% all around. I will try to get pics for you later.

0BLUEWRX3

06-17-2003 02:02 PM

I have 20% all around

WRX 2NV

06-17-2003 04:36 PM

I've got 35% all around. I want the cops to be able to look in and see an old man driving so they leave me alone plus you can see the interior mods as well.

couch

06-17-2003 08:09 PM

I bet that all you guys who have darker than 20% tint are drivin around naked. Come on, admit it....:eek:

Turbobug

06-17-2003 10:05 PM

i have 35% and its great!

Sobelizard109

06-17-2003 10:36 PM

limo tint all around!!:D

TheDonPerignon

06-18-2003 12:51 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Sobelizard109 [/i]
[B]limo tint all around!!:D [/B][/QUOTE]

Even your front windshield?:p

I hear limo tint used alot, but have never learned what it is? What % is it? Or does it refer to something else?

jp:cool:

well_armed

06-18-2003 12:59 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by TheDonPerignon [/i]
[B]

Even your front windshield?:p

I hear limo tint used alot, but have never learned what it is? What % is it? Or does it refer to something else?

jp:cool: [/B][/QUOTE]

Its like 11% tint or something, very very dark...and highly illegal on our public passenger vehicles.

Fajaah

06-18-2003 03:36 PM

Just be careful when using illegal tint. It can be used against you if you get into a car accident that was not your fault. You can end up getting the ticket instead of the person at fault. If there are injuries then you can be held responsible no matter whose fault it is. Basically, it just gives the other persons lawyer ammo to win the case if they sue you. Insurance companies can drop you if they find out as well. I think most of these cases apply more to the really dark tint. Not tint thats only one or 2 shades darker than the legal limit.

NGNIOUS

06-18-2003 03:48 PM

Limo Tint = 5% Tint

I have it on all windows of mine except for the windshield. It reallt is not that dark except when you want to park your car at night. I just roll down the windows.

I also have a note fom my Doctor stating I am light sensitive and I had to send a letter to the Secretary of State to make it legal to have tints on my side windows.

-Richie Rich

NGNIOUS

06-18-2003 03:49 PM

This should help everyone out.

[url]http://www.pcisys.net/~bpc/auto_law/traflaw.html[/url]

LedFoot

06-18-2003 10:59 PM

For allowable percentage window tints for all states, go to:

[url]www.sema.org[/url]

in search box type "tint percentage"

click on comprehensive list

click PDF or HTML version

or simply goto the following link...

[url]http://www.iwfa.com/iwfa/Law_Chart/State%20Law%20Chart.htm[/url]

If you live in the north (except NJ) you are limited to 70% - which is like a normal window with no tint.

I have 15% all around ... so I let off the gas and power my windows down when I see a cop here in PA. :devil:

subaru mike

06-19-2003 12:13 AM

I have Limo tint on all my window�s and rear windshield and a 9 inch sun bar, I have been pulled over a few time in New Jersey I am thinking of getting a 15% tint rather then dealing with the hassle of police.

WheelsCSM

06-19-2003 12:15 AM

I have something like 25% on mine and I like it, but it could probably be a little darker, maybe 20%. I never have any problems at night, and it's fairly dark and effective during the day.

My last vehicle had 5% limo tint on it, and I will never do that again. I really loved it during the day (especially since it didn't have AC), but it was too hard to see things at night. I would not recommend it unless you are always in places with tons of streetlights, or you like opening your door and sticking your head out to back up.

sonicblue

06-19-2003 11:20 AM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Turbobug [/i]
[B]i have 35% and its great! [/B][/QUOTE]
Ditto-just got it and it's my first tinted vehicle. My wife wants it now, too. Night vision is a little tougher but I think it's just my lack of experience right now. You can still see inside enough to know if there are people in it but it's not too much. A tremendous help if sun is beating in your window. I will never have a non-tined vehicle again! :D

e-brakin

06-19-2003 03:00 PM

Maybe off topic a little but has anyone done their own tint?
How hard is the film application to get it right?

I'm thinking about the mirror fading to smoke or blue on a blue STi. Worried that the blue will have that cheesy purple paint-on tint look or that it would just be too much blue!

Anyone use this? Have any pictures??

Chris Morgan

06-19-2003 09:15 PM

well...
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I have 14% Titanium tint on my silver 2003 GDB:)

-Chris

legacyfan#1

06-20-2003 09:19 PM

In Utah the legal tint % is 43 up front and anything in the rear. I will get that but how do you guys with illegal tint pass inspections? Thanks Nate

Need4Boost

06-20-2003 10:53 PM

What is your e-mail addy? I will send pics of mine.

Windshield is 35%
Front windows are 35%
Rear windows are 15%
Rear windshield is 15%

TheDonPerignon

06-21-2003 01:02 AM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by e-brakin [/i]
[B]Maybe off topic a little but has anyone done their own tint?
How hard is the film application to get it right?

I'm thinking about the mirror fading to smoke or blue on a blue STi. Worried that the blue will have that cheesy purple paint-on tint look or that it would just be too much blue!

Anyone use this? Have any pictures?? [/B][/QUOTE]

I had the same question about the DIY tint thing...heres the thread I started-

[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=380266[/url]

I want to try it...regaurdless of what anyone says. As for the blue tint...I dont think that would look very good at all. Its really a civic thing.

jp:cool:

e-brakin

06-21-2003 01:28 AM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by TheDonPerignon [/i]
[B]

I dont think that would look very good at all. Its really a civic thing.

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lol!

Thanks for the link - hadn't seen the thread. Pretty much settles it for me tho. I've found a shop locally that does a waranteed job for $150 four 4 windows + back. Think I'll spend the extra $50 to save the hassle if I screw it up.

happy tinting!

mkultra69

06-21-2003 05:57 PM

[QUOTE]I want to try it...regaurdless of what anyone says[/QUOTE] Ok you be the ginipig and let us all know how this stuff is. Looks easy and the price seems good. Please post some pics and whatnot if you decide to do it.

TheDonPerignon

06-21-2003 07:21 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by mkultra69 [/i]
[B] Ok you be the ginipig and let us all know how this stuff is. Looks easy and the price seems good. Please post some pics and whatnot if you decide to do it. [/B][/QUOTE]

Youll have to wait a while...a long while (Ill be getting my car in a few months). But sooner or later I will, unless I can find a really good deal. Right now I dont have any money left with which to do it. You can donate:D

I probably wont tint my windows until the start of next years school year...Ill need it to protect my car from breakins.

jp:cool:

Turbobug

06-22-2003 12:29 AM

heres a pic of 35%, i know its not a WRX, but hey...

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and it looks darker in this pic then it really is for some reason...

ImprezaVA

06-22-2003 05:24 PM

I agree, that doesn't look like 35%. I have 35% dark smoke and it has never looked that dark. The picture portrays what in real life would look more like 20%. I have noticed, however, that on days when the sun is behind the clouds the tint looks darker. Maybe thats the case in this picture because it looks as though the sun isn't out.

-Charles-

mkultra69

06-22-2003 06:28 PM

thanx for the pic. That does look realy dark. I know what ya mean though about it looking darker than it is. The tint on my neon looks realy dark some days. The only thing that worrys me is that it would be too dark for my wife to see out it at night. What I realy need is a pic from the inside out. I know I should just go to a tint shop and ask to see samples, but Ive been working nights latle so its hard to get out to the shop, with my wife there, when their open. Anyways thanx for all the input on this.

bbbwrx

06-22-2003 08:09 PM

Pic of 5% in rear

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Pic of 35% on front and 5% on rear

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You can still see pretty good out of the 35% at night but the 5% is kinda hard to see out of. It is tough to reverse at night.(it doesn't help that I have tinted tail lights so it blocks the reverse light from shining bright)

BEN:disco:

InfamousDX

06-22-2003 09:04 PM

Love tint on a silver car... too bad NJ prohibits front window tints, so it looks dumb when you tint front and not back

Newbie here! Question about STi and trailer hitches part 1

Tiggyboot

03-20-2004 06:34 PM

Newbie here! Question about STi and trailer hitches?
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Hey there! I'm new here to the site. Looks like a great resource for information. I am wondering if anybody has ever put a trailer hitch on an 04 STi? I just got my STi and will need to be able to pull my other toys around like my snowmobile and ATV. I will use my light weight aluminum trailer and a class I hitch. Should be a total tow weight of between 700 and 800 pounds, far below the 2000 max of the car. Anyway, any help is much appreaciated! pics would be awesome.

thanks

marcel in Mississauga

S.G.D

03-20-2004 09:06 PM

there is an STi owner around here that has one, so it has been done.

~SGD

willz23

03-20-2004 09:22 PM

check your owners manual i remember a section all about trailer hitches

the manual is full of info. if you have time just briefly go over it, there's a lot of important stuff covered

Tiggyboot

03-21-2004 08:24 AM

Thanks for the replies. The manual does cover trailering details but it says that Subaru does not recommend trailering with sedans. They do not sell hitches as a result for the sedans. I have checked several aftermarket companies that make hitches and the only one that claims theirs will fit an STi is [url]www.curtmfg.com.[/url] I just don't want an offensive looking hitch on the back nor do I want to start cutting the rear valance. ouch!

thanks for help.

marcel

Oldirty

03-21-2004 05:19 PM

This isn't something out of a manual or anything, but I don't think it's such a hot idea to tow anything in your car. Sports cars generally aren't comfortable with towing around heavy loads. As far as I know, their frames aren't designed with towing capability in mind.

pjdwrx

03-21-2004 07:25 PM

Welcome to the boards.

There are many words in our language that simply should not be put together.

"Trailer hitch" and "STi" are examples. :furious:

Anyway, I can understand needing to get your other toys around, but I'd go with Subaru on this one. Don't do it. Especially if it were to cause some sort of problem that Subaru could then void the warranty over.
"Sorry you busted up your differential, but we said not to trailer anything".

euroauto

03-21-2004 08:42 PM

I couldn't help myself sorry!

So where do you buy V-Rated trailer tires?

Abe Froman

03-21-2004 08:49 PM

Any hitch that will fit a wagon will fit a sedan. I put the hitch off my 03 wagon onto my 04 sedan.

The drivetrain of the WRX sedan(non-STi) is exactly the same as the drivetrain of the WRX wagon(given auto or manual trans) I don't see how it would damage the diffs or anything else for that matter in the sedan but not the wagon(given you follow all the weight limits). They are basically the same car.

The STi is obviously a different beast drivetrain and engine wise but the frame is the same with that being said I have a hitch on my STi to tow a garden trailer to/from Home Depot and the like. No highway speeds, just back roads, and I have no issues. DCCD in auto.

I have a drawtite that is well hidden and fits perfectly with extra long exhaust hangers from Kartboy to help my aftermarket muffler clear the hitch.

Any questions PM me, install is a piece of cake, 6 bolts.

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by pjdwrx [/i]
[B]
"Trailer hitch" and "STi" are examples. :furious:

[/B][/QUOTE]

Some people tow trailers to the track to race, they carry wheels/tires, tools and all the gear needed to race so they don't have to fit it all in the car and don't waste their race tire driving out there...just something to think about before you go off on STi drivers with hitches...

EHobron

03-21-2004 09:28 PM

The Draw-Tite Class I hitch on my STi carries my TireTail with AutoCross Tires. Perfect Fit!

Everything you need is available from TireTail.

pjdwrx

03-21-2004 11:29 PM

Abe: was just trying to razz him a little. I know trailers are needed for some. I know it's not what he meant, but the image of an STi pulling a big Airstream came to mind for a moment. ;)

Abe Froman

03-22-2004 08:24 AM

It's kewl, some people have an image of rednecks towing trailers behind their trucks, just trying to broaden the image to rednecks that go to the track...:lol:

Tiggyboot

03-22-2004 09:49 AM

Thanks for the help guys. Appreciate it. I won't be towing a 36' Airstream. Couldn't afford one! I agree with Abe that a light tow load won't hurt anything on the car. As he said, if it's fine for the wagon, it should be fine for the STi sedan. Especially since the drivetrain on the STi is all the more beafed up. Putting a hitch on the car really isn't the most ideal thing, that I know, as some others wrote, a sports car shouldn't have a hitch on it but, despite the STi's incredible performace, it does still offer some utility aspects. IMO, a sports car doesn't have 4 doors and seating for 5 either! The STi is a perfect balance of sports car performace and versatility. But sports car in the purest sense? that is open for debate.

marcel

newsman

03-22-2004 11:47 AM

For all Impreza (STI, WRX, RS) users with DrawTite hitch. How did you level mufler under the hitch? I installed one last year on my 03 WRX and on the left side (looking at the rear of the car) hitch does not clear the muffler hanger arm. As a result my mufler (stock) is scewed to the left. DrawTite at the time told me that's how it is.

I did not use hole in the DrawTite hitch do drive a bolt to which they want attach rubber hanger - it was so low, that hanger wouldn't provide any suport for the left muffler arm. Instead, I reused stock alluminum bracket with several washers to clear the hitch and to provide at least some support to the left of the muffler.

Did DrawTite fixed their hitch design?
Any ideas?

Abe Froman

03-22-2004 01:36 PM

As you did I reused the stock bracket and I bought extended urethane hanger that are about an inch longer than stock(Kartboy).

The muffler sits lower but it clears the hitch no problem and is lower on one side only by an 1/8 of than inch, not even noticable.

EHobron

03-22-2004 06:05 PM

My version of the Draw-Tite must be newer. The stock rubber exhaust hanger bolts to the side of the hitch frame. The tip is centered but sits about 1/2" lower than stock. It's barely noticeable and clearance is good.

Tiggyboot

03-22-2004 07:12 PM

Pictures anybody???

Abe Froman

03-22-2004 08:11 PM

Check UR PM...

CreoWRX

03-22-2004 09:23 PM

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That is the Subaru hitch. Some minor trimming of the bumper skin is required on the driver's side to fit properly, but it bolts right up and has a curve to fit over the tip (hopefully my Blitz Nur Spec Touring will fit fine with longer Kartboy hangers ;)).

-Mike-

punkrocksailor

03-22-2004 09:29 PM

Am I the only one digusted by the words trailer hitch and STi in the same paragraph let alone sentence???

EHobron

03-22-2004 09:59 PM

The Draw-Tite hitch on my STi, I say again, "the hitch on my STi" required no trimming. It fit perfectly and is barely visible even to people who hate the phrase, "hitch on my STi."

Everyone should get a "hitch for their STi" so they have a vehicle that is as versitile as it is fun to drive, IMHO.

CreoWRX

03-23-2004 12:31 AM

And we're improving weight distribution. :lol:

-Mike-

Abe Froman

03-23-2004 07:11 AM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by punkrocksailor [/i]
[B]Am I the only one digusted by the words trailer hitch and STi in the same paragraph let alone sentence??? [/B][/QUOTE]

Why don't you read my post above about racing trailers and such before you start making judgements about hitches and STis...:rolleyes:

You'll probably flame me for taking the wing off too:lol:...

Tiggyboot

03-23-2004 09:39 AM

think of the hitch as a rear strut tower brace!

:cool:

donmei

03-23-2004 11:45 AM

Some of you guys really need to lighten up.
Hitch on an STI is a natural. For some of us, the STI's utility is what allowed us to buy it rather than a Volvo Wagon, or god forbid an SUV.

Some of us have domestic responsibilities too - trips to home depot, etc.

I towed a trailer with my Modded Passat. Worked great.

If you're offended by the idea, remember that the first word in the cars name:Impreza WRX STI - is IMPREZA.

By the way, I just got through going through the manual and could not find any recommendation against towing with a sedan. The manual which goes to great lengths to point out differences between the STI and other models says "MT Models, When Towing a trailer with-out brakes - 1000 lbs, When towing a trailer with brakes - 2000 lbs. It makes no differentiation between STI and others

Another stream of thought:
Wear and tear on the axels and wheel bearings - Well, the trailer I have has a 30 lb tongue weight when empty. Properly loaded, the trailer should maintain about 10% of its weight on the tongue, at least. Too little and the trailer becomes unstable. My typical load consists of 200 lbs of Home depot crap. So lets say I overload the tongue and half of the 200 lbs ends up on the tongue. Now I've got 135 lbs on the hitch.
Anybody see a problem with that?? Particularly to all the guys with 150 lbs of subwoofers and amps in their trunk.

It puts more load on the engine. Yup. At a given highway speed the car will be putting out more power than if empty. So if that worries you, slow down. By the way, a boost gauge gives you a great idea of how much power then engine is making. Generally speaking MP x RPM = Power (MP is manifold pressure. A better term than "boost" because most of the time the engine is operating unboosted) Besides, I'm talking about a weekly 20 mile round trip to home depot. I'm not hauling an Airstream camper to LA from CT.

c) It looks stupid. No argument there. But thats the price I've got to pay for having this car. I've got a house and a wife and this thing with a hitch beats the pants off of a Volvo wagon any day.

I'd welcome anyone who thinks I'm wrong to challenge me on a factual basis. To some of you, the STI is your baby. Its my baby too, but its also my CAR. A tool, for getting through my daily life.

Don

Abe Froman

03-23-2004 09:04 PM

Amen brotha, your preaching to the choir...

I had to make sure the stroller fit in the trunk with the I/C spray bottle before I drove mine off the lot...talk about suspense.

Lots of people make comments about the hitch and baby seat in my car...but none of them own an STi and none of them ever want to race.:devil:

donmei

03-24-2004 09:34 AM

Abe,

Some may say its sacrelidge (sp?), but at least you're driving the car you want. Beats the pants of driving a Voyager just because you need room for the baby bag.

Besides, most STI owners are well over 30 anyway. It just makes sense.

Don

Abe Froman

03-24-2004 11:38 AM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by donmei [/i]
[B]Abe,
Besides, most STI owners are well over 30 anyway. It just makes sense.
Don [/B][/QUOTE]

Ouch that hurts...:lol:...at least I still have all my hair.

I can't wait for the STi UTEC to come out...I'm gonna make a special towing map and post it here just for kicks!!:lol:

EHobron

03-24-2004 08:05 PM

Ouch, that hurts more..... Over 30 with NO hair! Like this guy:furious:

At least now I have the skill to drive the damn thing!!

Waiting for the map...

Eric

GLwagon

03-24-2004 08:51 PM

I have had a "Rear sub-frame brace" (aka: Hitch) on my GDA body for about a year now...

Best mod EVAR!

The stop in Green Bay @ the stadium...
[IMG]http://webpages.charter.net/baraboo_halls/Hall_Camping_07-2003_022_400.jpg[/IMG]

EHobron

03-24-2004 08:55 PM

BTW Abe, I thought you were the "Sausage King of Chicago." When did you move?

donmei

03-24-2004 10:06 PM

Hey,
That looks like my $199 harbor freight trailer. OK, so naysayers aside.

What is the best hitch to get? If a standard 2002/2003 impreza will fit, I'm going with a Hiden Hitch. I got one for my Passat. It was $89 with the thingie that goes in the receiver that you attach the ball to.

Any thoughts?

Someone had the subaru one. How much is that?

Thanks,

Don
(36 - still got all my hair to, though I'm getting a couple of greys)

Abe Froman

03-25-2004 06:59 AM

The draw-tite is very well hidden, I think it looks great. I have a hitch cover I leave on when the ball isn't attached and it looks like it's floating back there cuz you can't see the rest of the hitch. It's a tight fit if you have an aftermarket exhaust but you can get longer exhaust hangers.

I think hidden hitch and draw-tite are pretty similar in that respect.

Unfortunately this SKOC never lived in Chicago.:lol:

donmei

03-25-2004 08:19 AM

Abe,
Where did you buy your drawtite? Local or on the web somewhere?

Don

Abe Froman

03-25-2004 09:26 AM

[URL]http://www.etrailer.com/products.asp?model=Impreza&category=hitch&year=2004&make=Subaru&t1=&h=e[/URL]

Is Specialstage.com down or what? part 1

RB5 Clone

10-05-2006 09:48 AM

Is Specialstage.com down or what?
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is specialstage down, or is it just my ancient Mac acting up?

Dave G
:confused:

10th Warrior

10-05-2006 09:52 AM

but where oh where will people whine and complain?!

bjorn240

10-05-2006 09:59 AM

Yeah, George said it was a hard drive going down, and it may be down for the weekend, as he is in Prescott for the rally.

mykrrrr

10-05-2006 10:00 AM

Yeah its been down... :(

RB5 Clone

10-05-2006 10:28 AM

[QUOTE=10th Warrior;15502652]but where oh where will people whine and complain?![/QUOTE]

guess it'll have to be here for the time being...;)

waaah waaah rally is dead, nothing's any good, mfrs suck, organizers suck, races are too fast, roads are too slow, it's all too expensive, yada yada wank wank wank. :rolleyes: :p

aaaah, feel betta now.

DG

On a more positive note, entries are rolling in for Team O'Neil regional rally in NH Oct 28. Can still use more (limit 25) so if you know rally ppl in Northeast US or eastern Canada, get em to sign up NOW! Low entry fee, Jemba notes, and 50 miles of awesome stage roads. rally-america.com see Team O online regist button........

Yotsuya

10-05-2006 10:35 AM

Back in my day...

mykrrrr

10-05-2006 11:49 AM

[QUOTE=RB5 Clone;15503050]guess it'll have to be here for the time being...;)

waaah waaah rally is dead, nothing's any good, mfrs suck, organizers suck, races are too fast, roads are too slow, it's all too expensive, yada yada wank wank wank. :rolleyes: :p

aaaah, feel betta now.

DG

On a more positive note, entries are rolling in for Team O'Neil regional rally in NH Oct 28. Can still use more (limit 25) so if you know rally ppl in Northeast US or eastern Canada, get em to sign up NOW! Low entry fee, Jemba notes, and 50 miles of awesome stage roads. rally-america.com see Team O online regist button........[/QUOTE]
:lol: that's pretty much SS.com right now. :(
Anyone in the NE have a G2 or Prod class car for rent FOR CHEAP??? :D I want to run this as a driver.

Easy Rider

10-05-2006 12:25 PM

It is sad that a few bad apples on SS who have way too much time to whine and complain about everything are ruining it for everybody.

If you can wade through the crap - there is some good info there.
Plus as with any forum there are still WAY more nice people tha bad - it's just that the bad ones make the most noise.

Doug Woods

10-05-2006 12:30 PM

Not Quite
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[QUOTE=RB5 Clone;15503050]waaah waaah rally is dead, nothing's any good, mfrs suck, organizers suck, races are too fast, roads are too slow, it's all too expensive, yada yada wank wank wank. :rolleyes: :p [/QUOTE]

Dave:

I know (or I hope) you posted in jest.

Special Stage has been quite a constructive place since the weirdos formed their own forum over at Rally Anarchy.

Rally is dead - well you might see that from Jens or Rally Nut, but they don't count for anything.

Nothing's any good - same comment.

Mfrs suck - Jens again.

Organizers suck - nope, have not seen that one posted. Oops, I forgot about Ivan. :rolleyes:

Races are too fast - yes, there are lots of very valid posts about this, especially after Sprongl's crash at STPR.

Roads are too slow - never seen that one posted. Everyone is looking for slower roads.

It's all too expensive - lots of those posts. And it is.

Yada, Yada - Jens again.

Wank, Wank, Wank - no comment.

Actually, if Jens and Rally Nut would only migrate over to Rally Anarchy ...

Doug Woods

SubaruGenuineParts

10-05-2006 12:31 PM

[QUOTE=Easy Rider;15504735]It is sad that a few bad apples on SS who have way too much time to whine and complain about everything are ruining it for everybody.

[/QUOTE]

yep yep

i stopped going there a loooooooong time ago

RB5 Clone

10-05-2006 01:17 PM

[QUOTE=Doug Woods;15504804]Dave:

I know (or I hope) you posted in jest.

Special Stage has been quite a constructive place since the weirdos formed their own forum over at Rally Anarchy.
...

Actually, if Jens and Rally Nut would only migrate over to Rally Anarchy ...

Doug Woods[/QUOTE]

Jeez, weren't there enuff smileys?? :confused: ;) :cool: :lol: :banana: :alien: :disco: :) :) (ok, that's almost the official smiley limit, according to nasioc mods)

SS is my favorite site. Highly entertaining, always stimulating, usually useful. NEVER boring.

RallyAnarchy is also a breath of fresh air. Working up me courage to climb aboard over there. :eek:

DG

PS-- we DO need more entries for the Team O rally! Let some of the ON and QC regional guys know, puh-leez.

rallynutdon

10-05-2006 01:19 PM

What'samatter with you guys. Can't take the bad with the good? Now if it was all bad, all the time . . .

Dave G, going to see you this weekend?

RB5 Clone

10-05-2006 01:42 PM

Hi Don--

Tulip is in ~143 pieces on shop floor. bent rear subframe at MFR, re-bushing whole rear suspension, and DMS are getting refreshed. I'd come to BRS to work, but have office-related travel next 2 weekends, so if I want to run Team O, this 3-day weekend is my work window.

DG

Doug Woods

10-05-2006 02:08 PM

Your the good Rally Nut
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[QUOTE=rallynutdon;15505588]What'samatter with you guys. Can't take the bad with the good? Now if it was all bad, all the time . . .[/QUOTE]

Don:

I was not refering to Rallynutdon, who we all know is a good guy. Hope you did not read that the wrong way.

I was of course talking about our Irish friend Rally Nut.

But then, no-one seems to know who the Irish Rally Nut is or if he actually exists. Hmmm, perhaps he lives a double life in Penn. :lol:

Doug Woods

REDrum

10-05-2006 07:23 PM

[QUOTE=RB5 Clone;15505557]SS is my favorite site. Highly entertaining, always stimulating, usually useful. NEVER boring.[/QUOTE]

Just in case anyone was jonesing:

....seriously, we all need to be thinking about hybrid rally cars, its a viable alternative. You do the math. I mean look at how successful the electric drag cars have been? And the demise of rally is your own fault because you went bought Subarus, and that drove up entry fees. Thats what started it.

Then that kid from Annapolis started drinking Red-bull and his buddy from NYC with the glasses (that I've only seen in pictures cause I don't leave my house) started pointing him which way to go and when to slow down. Well since they were winning, that raised the bar and fees even more. Heckle me all you want, but back in the day, before computers and Special Stage, and when a Super Bettle would kick butt....

Had enough?

[SIZE="1"][COLOR="Silver"]IBjenstherallyblagger
[/COLOR]
[/SIZE]

WRX-ECE

10-05-2006 07:29 PM

[QUOTE=REDrum;15510228]Just in case anyone was jonesing:

....seriously, we all need to be thinking about hybrid rally cars, its a viable alternative. You do the math. I mean look at how successful the electric drag cars have been? And the demise of rally is your own fault because you went bought Subarus, and that drove up entry fees. Thats what started it.

Then that kid from Annapolis started drinking Red-bull and his buddy from NYC with the glasses (that I've only seen in pictures cause I don't leave my house) started pointing him which way to go and when to slow down. Well since they were winning, that raised the bar and fees even more. Heckle me all you want, but back in the day, before computers and Special Stage, and when a Super Bettle would kick butt....

Had enough?

[SIZE="1"][COLOR="Silver"]IBjenstherallyblagger
[/COLOR]
[/SIZE][/QUOTE]

And just when i was missing the "Animal House" thread, I thank you sir for filling my jonesing for some nonsensical blathering...

rallynutdon

10-05-2006 09:32 PM

[QUOTE=Doug Woods;15506139]Don:

I was not refering to Rallynutdon, who we all know is a good guy. Doug Woods[/QUOTE]

What did PT Barnum say about a sucker born every minute?

We all vascillate (when the last time you heard that word?) back and forth from good guy to bad guy from time to time, some more abrasive than others.

bjorn240

10-05-2006 09:53 PM

[QUOTE=REDrum;15510228]Then that kid from Annapolis started drinking Red-bull and his buddy from NYC with the glasses (that I've only seen in pictures cause I don't leave my house) started pointing him which way to go and when to slow down.[/QUOTE]

1) I no longer wear glasses. I'm vain, so I got LASIK.
2) I had dinner with Jens in Sturbridge about 4 weeks ago, so I can attest that he leaves the house.

- Christian

Tensen

10-05-2006 10:07 PM

I for one would love to see a transcript of that conversation :)

Mopho

10-05-2006 10:12 PM

[QUOTE=bjorn240;15511842]2) I had dinner with Jens in Sturbridge about 4 weeks ago, so I can attest that he leaves the house.

[/QUOTE]

:huh:

M. Hurst

10-05-2006 10:19 PM

Mopho,

..just picked up the new Car & Driver, with your "counterpoint" comment in the mazda 3 sidebar...Editorial position next?

also..Rally-America gets some coverage.

REDrum

10-05-2006 10:25 PM

[QUOTE=bjorn240;15511842]2) I had dinner with Jens in Sturbridge about 4 weeks ago[/QUOTE]

Honorable..., but the LASIK is going to drive the cost of rally up even further....;)

Easy Rider

10-05-2006 10:31 PM

[QUOTE=Mopho;15512041]:huh:[/QUOTE]

I'll second that with a :confused: and a :disco:

M. Hurst

10-05-2006 10:36 PM

[QUOTE=bjorn240;15511842]1) I no longer wear glasses. I'm vain, so I got LASIK.
.

- Christian[/QUOTE]

I think guys who have LASIK should pay higher entry fees than guys who haven't.

Mopho

10-05-2006 11:06 PM

[QUOTE=M. Hurst;15512118]Mopho,

..just picked up the new Car & Driver, with your "counterpoint" comment in the mazda 3 sidebar...Editorial position next?

also..Rally-America gets some coverage.[/QUOTE]

I doubt I will be doing much writing beyond a counterpoint here and there, but you never know.

SlideWRX

10-06-2006 04:30 PM

[QUOTE=Yotsuya;15503133]Back in my day...[/QUOTE]

Jens?!?!?

bjorn240

10-06-2006 04:39 PM

Oooh, it's back up.

Just kidding.

AlbaScoob

10-06-2006 05:21 PM

MFR Sweep

10-06-2006 08:46 PM

Oh yeah and Sweep Should slow down! cause the one guy at "1000 Driveways Rally" last year got like a half inch of air!

Those guys don't know what they are doing. They don't know how to drive! They should all build Rally spec Sweep Vehicles that won't see the road more than once or twice a year....... :rolleyes:

:mad:

/rant

mykrrrr

10-06-2006 08:55 PM

[QUOTE=REDrum;15512176]Honorable..., but the LASIK is going to drive the cost of rally up even further....;)[/QUOTE]

cArp...FIA cage, HANS now Lasik...I'm never gonna be able to afford to stage rally...oh wait I can't now. :huh:

REDrum

10-07-2006 09:46 AM

Real rally content....
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For those jones'n for real rally content, checkout these two cool WRC vids:

Not great quality but fun.

[url]http://livedigital.com/content/919426/[/url]

This one is very well edited, w/ Smashing Pumpkins score too:
[url]http://livedigital.com/content/4972/c39[/url]

rallynutdon

10-08-2006 10:27 PM

Now it really is up!

MFR Sweep

10-08-2006 10:31 PM

yay!!

I just got my Prodrive Shiftknob part 1

Scoobie Doogie

02-06-2002 09:35 AM

I just got my Prodrive Shiftknob

Woohooo!!!!!! It about time. I didn't install it yet but will by lunch time today. Man is that thing ever COLD......

Dave

noggin

02-06-2002 10:21 AM

Hey, cool. Ive been thinking about one of those. Does it have the little ring that will keep the stock boot up? btw, post some pics when you're done!

sherifx

02-06-2002 10:37 AM

Which Prodrive shift nob is it?

this one:
[IMG]http://www.i-club.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=1440440[/IMG]

or this one:
[IMG]http://www.subaru-sti.co.jp/parts/new_impreza/image/6-6.jpg[/IMG]
b/c sometimes people think this is a Prodrive Shift Knob when its really an STi one.

sherif

Barry

02-06-2002 10:48 AM

Mine is in and installed- top picture, silver/blue, looks great-gotta be worth 5hp:D :D

Barry

sherifx

02-06-2002 10:51 AM

two questions then,

1. does it make the shift knob any higher then say the STi Ti shift knob? 2. Is the shift-ball as fat around as the Momo?

sherif

andywrx

02-06-2002 02:21 PM

i saw that a couple others got theirs today/yesterday as well.
can someone provide a pic of theirs, it would be most appreciated...
(have a black one on order, just want another idea of what it
looks like)

Scoobie Doogie

02-06-2002 02:28 PM

It fits great

noggin,

Yes it has the lip at the bottom so the boot fits like stock. There is a rubber ring that you slip over the threaded shifter shaft to keep it from spinning. I have the knob with the blue insert. I don't have a digital camera so I can't post my pic yet. This knob is very well made and fits perfect. Oh yeah and it is good for another 5hp like Barry said. :D

Dave

uwrx	02-06-2002 02:36 PM

Do the knobs have a brushed aluminum look or is it more like chrome?

Barry

02-06-2002 02:52 PM

more like chrome-

bcristea

02-06-2002 06:39 PM

Prodrive Knob "Chrome"

Just got my Prodrive shift knob today and I was a little disappointed.

I was expecting a brushed Al knob (one that would match the interior trim) but it looks a lot like a chrome finish to me!

I don't know why they plated it? The finish is only going to wear off over time.

I'm sending mine back. It's my fault I should have asked more specific questions about the color.

Brian

Dolphin Overton

02-06-2002 08:18 PM

It's not really chrome plated:lol: It's polished Aluminium:lol: Crome plated:lol:

bcristea

02-06-2002 09:29 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Dolphin Overton [/i]
[B]It's not really chrome plated:lol: It's polished Aluminium:lol: Crome plated:lol: [/B][/QUOTE]

Mine sure looks plated? Lets see a picture of yours, maybe mine is different.

Scoobie Doogie

02-06-2002 10:06 PM

NOT PLATED

bcristea,

NO Prodrive shift knobs are plated. It is polished aluminum. It will patina in a while and will not be super shiney. If you like, take it to a machine shop and have them brush it for you......unless you have a Dremel type of tool. Then it can be DIY

Dave

Skyline

02-06-2002 10:19 PM

Polished! OH YEAH! Looks like I'm gonna get some bling-bling in my interior now! :D

I can't wait until I get mine! UPS says scheduled for delivery tomorrow! :lol:

/mel :D

uwrx	02-07-2002 01:03 AM

I must admit that I bought the knob on a whim thinking it would liven up the interior a bit. After installing it today I realize it does much more than that. The whole feel of the shifter has changed for the better, it now feels heavier, more substantial. This is a great product.

I was worried about the finish but its polished aluminum and will in time loose its luster so to speak.

[IMG]http://home.attbi.com/~skarpi1/pknob.jpg[/IMG]

-JB-	02-07-2002 02:02 AM

Semi off-topic, but where can you find that spacer shown on the top pic, to give it that tri-stage look? I like-it-alot..

bcristea

02-07-2002 07:39 AM

Re: NOT PLATED

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Scoobie Doogie [/i]
[B]bcristea,

NO Prodrive shift knobs are plated. It is polished aluminum. It will patina in a while and will not be super shiney. If you like, take it to a machine shop and have them brush it for you......unless you have a Dremel type of tool. Then it can be DIY

Dave [/B][/QUOTE]

That's a good idea! I think I'll have it done,

Thanks,

grimlock

02-07-2002 08:04 AM

That "spacer" in the top pic is the reverse lockout ring for the STi six-speed. So...get one of those if you want!

Ross N.

andywrx

02-07-2002 09:51 AM

uwrx,

thanks for the pic - looks good. also, is that plug for a cell
phone or radar detector? i've got a good mod to hard wire
your detector that someone showed me. if you want to unclutter
the center console area, it'll help...pm me about it if interested.

Simon Lines

02-07-2002 05:58 PM

grimlock is correct - the "spacer" is the 6MT reverse lock

I can supply a 6MT if you like... :)

Cheers

Simon

Zahnster

02-07-2002 06:15 PM

How much is that 6MT? :D I think my knob and trim look lonely without it.

burr101

02-10-2002 06:24 PM

that shifter is a thing of beauty!!!!!!!!!!!

i love my momo air leather but i like that one better :(

shaun

Simon Lines

02-11-2002 09:27 AM

I'm busy putting a 6MT in my GC8 so when we have a BOM i'll let you know some costings :) i think we can say "not cheap" as a starting point though...
Cheers
Simon

Turbo Tin Can

08-21-2002 01:35 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by sherifx [/i]
[B]Which Prodrive shift nob is it?

this one:
[IMG]http://www.i-club.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=1440440[/IMG]

or this one:
[IMG]http://www.subaru-sti.co.jp/parts/new_impreza/image/6-6.jpg[/IMG]
b/c sometimes people think this is a Prodrive Shift Knob when its really an STi one.

sherif [/B][/QUOTE]\

how come the boot is separated? I love the look of it that way.

Sauceboy01

08-21-2002 01:59 PM

I like the spacer, i like the spacer.. so where can i get this 6MT knob for the best price? any suggestions? What did everybody pay for theirs..

Sauceboy01

08-21-2002 05:28 PM

Free bump for this thread

VSG	08-21-2002 05:42 PM

it looks really sweet! one question does it get hot in the summer & sun? that's the only thing I wouldn't like about it.

gjhsu

08-21-2002 05:47 PM

Someone requested a picture of a black one? It's not the biggest picture, but gives you an idea of the interior:
[IMG]http://www.dynapost.com/kd5bsd/george/prodrive_knob.jpg[/IMG]

It definitely feels heavier in the shifting and not hollow like the stock one felt, it's also bigger. All of those are good things. Really worth the $60 I paid.

Turbo Tin Can

08-21-2002 09:02 PM

but how come the boot is so low, it look amazing with that weird shifter.

MattDell

08-21-2002 10:28 PM

How high is the shift knob? Right now I have a Kartboy shift knob and I love how low it sits, but this looks just about as high as the stock shifter.

SAW	08-21-2002 11:29 PM

I think the Prodrive knob feels a bit taller than stock.

Just my opinion. I haven't measured it.

I like the feel except when I get out of work and it is smoking hot.

But that only lasts a few minutes with the ac on.

SAW

Turbo Tin Can

08-22-2002 07:59 AM

[img]http://www.i-club.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=144044[/img]

see how its all weird and the boot sits kinda low, how do they do that

gjhsu

08-22-2002 12:10 PM

Yeah, it does feel a bit higher than stock, but I have the STi SS, so it feels better, IMO. And,yes, it does get hot as hell, but just aim the A/C at it, and it cools... eventually.

gjhsu

08-22-2002 12:10 PM

Double post, sorry.

JDM Headlights part 1

Shooter Boy

01-20-2002 07:38 PM

JDM Headlights

Hello All,

I am trying to determine the interest - if any, in JDM Projector headlights from the STi. I have had some inquiries at other sites.

I am planning a shipment of parts to leave Japan within 1-2 weeks, and woud like to include any additional parts, via bulk rate, to pass along some great shipping costs. I am currently also checking into the legality of these lights with the DOT to ensure they are ok to use. Assuming they are legal, I plan on providing the necessary paperwork for you in the event you are harassed by our great law enforcement.

If there is interest, could you please email me, or post here, and I would be happy to provide you with pricing.

Mods - if this is the wrong forum - I apologize, please move to the correct forum.

Thanks - Kevin
[email protected]

GoodFinder

01-20-2002 08:08 PM

Will they have the correct beam pattern for LHD?

Is this the tri-lamp headlight setup?

Can it be available in HID for both low and high beam?

Any pictures or URLs to send us to see more on it?

GoodFinder :)

Shooter Boy

01-20-2002 08:25 PM

128d	01-20-2002 11:36 PM

I read this somwhere before and the answer is no, but still I would kill for a set.

:D

scoobi02

01-21-2002 05:35 AM

Keep me updated. If I can pull together the scratch to do it I will.

Geek Guy

01-21-2002 09:10 AM

There are also other vendors that sell the STi projectors - [email protected], TaiChih as examples...

yuns555

01-21-2002 09:55 AM

i'd be interested! but of course it's price that's holding me back. pm me with the details:D . also, unable to email you or pm you.:confused:

Zahnster

01-21-2002 10:46 AM

I'm pretty sure the answer to DOT is no. And I've never heard of HIDs on high beams, only low beams.

Dr. Zevil

01-21-2002 11:20 AM

Always interested if the price is right.....

impressme WRX

01-21-2002 01:37 PM

;) Please keep us posted on this.

Shooter Boy

01-21-2002 06:19 PM

1 Attachment(s)

Ok, answers to your questions:

1) yes it is a tri-lamp setup

2) Beam pattern - unfortunately these are for RHD, so odds are the beam pattern is incorrect

3) HID is low beam only.

I am still awaiting reponse from the DOT, I will keep you all informed.

A picture is attached though for your viewing pleasure.

Kevin

SoLo OnE

01-21-2002 07:13 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Shooter Boy [/i]

2) Beam pattern - unfortunately these are for RHD, so odds are the beam pattern is incorrect

Kevin [/B][/QUOTE]

Damn I knew it. :mad:

If the price is right I'll still buy em.

Geek Guy

01-21-2002 08:11 PM

I am almost 100% sure that these lights aren't DOT approved. Neither are my morettes.

But if you buy 'em, you just need to learn where to get your car inspected ;)

TYPE wRx

01-21-2002 11:30 PM

price price price? im interested but i need a price. are these the nonHID ones or the HID ones?

tommy

DarthChicken

01-22-2002 12:20 AM

Count me in on this, if its at the right price of course (non-hid)

speedbuggy67

01-22-2002 01:17 AM

Let me know a price too. That is a big factor. keep me posted PM or something.

Scott

WRX addict

01-22-2002 01:00 PM

Mmmm, tasty! Price?

ryball

01-22-2002 01:09 PM

uuuuuuuuuuuummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm... price?

Wave	01-22-2002 01:21 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by GoodFinder [/i]
[B]Will they have the correct beam pattern for LHD?

Is this the tri-lamp headlight setup?

Can it be available in HID for both low and high beam?

Any pictures or URLs to send us to see more on it?

GoodFinder :) [/B][/QUOTE]

I don't want to spread misinformation, so tell me if I'm wrong Shooter, but:

1) These will have the RHD beam pattern. However, check out [url]http://www.i-club.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=128469[/url] . Imprezer cracked open the lights and removed the plate that sets the beam pattern. This could easily be moded to make what ever kind of pattern you want. I'm not saying that you go and open up your brand new JDM lights, but it is possible to fix the RHD if it is that important.

2) The HID is low beam only. However, these lights have seperate high and low beam sections. This means that it is possible to add a high beam bulb (HID or not). It would require some wiring to set this up though.

Hope this helps.

speedbuggy67

01-23-2002 01:20 PM

Any news yet on the lights?

Scott

hYYpeRX

01-23-2002 02:33 PM

interested

I am interested as long as they are non-hid and the price is reasonable.

I think most of us know what the asking price is here and about what the actual price to bring these over is as well... so.... :rolleyes:

keep us all posted.

128d	01-24-2002 10:18 PM

Regarding the HID hibeams, do any cars have those because I didnt think so.

rexwagon

02-06-2002 09:17 PM

Eliminating some confusion over HIDs

From what I've seen (in Japan, when I was there a while ago and saw a WRX), the JDM lamps are a four bulb system. That means that the low and high beams are separate (unlike the U.S. WRX, which has one bulb for both). And yes, the low beam is HID. I think the high beam is normal halogen. Both the low and high beams are projector beams (compact, good appearance, good lighting, but typically more expensive).

To answer your question, 128d, I think there are vehicles that use HID for both low and high beams. Some high end European vehicles (Porsche, BMW) use them. I'm not sure of the details, but I'm looking into it.

Nearly all (if not all) vehicles that use HIDs use a dual beam system (separate low and high). This is inherently better than our poor two bulb system. And, when the low beams are HID, it's really nice.

HID high beams are probably unnecessary for regular street driving. With HID lows on, and halogen projector beam highs on, things would be pretty darned bright.

Shooter Boy, thanks for the info. Please keep us updated. I'm interested.

SammyDFG

02-07-2002 12:54 AM

dude
im willing to sacrifice the money im saving up for vishnu stage 0 if the price is right

hmmm, they come with low-beam HID?

topcover

02-07-2002 06:57 PM

I would be interested if pricing was remotely reasonable. Hint: $900 not reasonable IMO....

Sammy - just your conscience speaking... "Stay the course... save for Vishnu Stage 0!!!!! Woooo!!!! Lights don't make car go faster!!!! Woooooooo!!!" :)

SammyDFG

02-07-2002 07:54 PM

yes yes i know!

unless he selling for $600 or something

cause in the future i want those neways

so sexy!

topcover

02-07-2002 07:56 PM

:eek: :eek: Viiiiiisssssshnuuuuuu! Zeeeeeeeroooooo... Faaaaaaster... :eek: :eek:

Okay, I'll stop. :D

Actually, I've chosen to make the JDM headlights the cherry on my sundae! Stage 1, M2 Dual Exhaust (if Shiv doesn't include one) and I'm done. Lights go last.

BlackBeastie

02-08-2002 01:00 AM

I was just reading about the Audi TT headlights. They are over $1k each. just trying to put things in perspective. The stock WRX headlights are $350 each IIRC.

Graham E Ware

02-08-2002 01:23 AM

There are two types of JDM Sti headlight...

NON-HID and HID.
They are setup for the Right hand drive Sti version of the "New Age" Impreza.
There is no need to "kill" anyone for a Set; I ask US$749 a Pair (plus postage)
for the NON-HId's and always have them in stock; the HID's are US$2200 a Pair as complete assemblies with HID ballasts. These lights fit either the Wagon or Sedan.
Eric
[url]http://www.japanparts.com[/url]
Tokyo*

girl	02-08-2002 03:10 AM

eric, how much is shipping to california? 749 plus???? thanks

miiike:)

GoodFinder

02-08-2002 08:29 AM

Eric,

Can you get LHD in HID tri-lamp assembly that would work for the 2002 USA WRX?

GoodFinder :)

Zahnster

02-08-2002 10:57 AM

I've been spreading this idea to people for a little bit of time. If you go back and look at the thread of Imprezer taking his headlights apart. I've got a theory that you can swap the plates between your left and right headlights and there you go. LHD.

I've suggested this to a couple people who have the lights but I don't think anyone has tried it. I was hoping Imprezer would respond with something on the idea, but nothing yet.

WRX Power

02-09-2002 04:55 PM

Any updates on this?

128d	02-11-2002 06:37 PM

I'm still intrested in a set.

Frederf

02-27-2002 03:29 AM

There are such things as HID for dual high and low beam. I forget what car it was, but one used a movable light blocker to keep it lowbeam, and it retracted for high beam.

KillerRex

02-27-2002 04:20 AM

Would you guys happen to know the bulb sizes for the non-HID low/high beam?

TaiChih

02-27-2002 04:36 AM

H1 low and 9005 high

i eat meat

02-27-2002 11:57 PM

frederf, are you talking about the porsche lights? with the "flip plate" to actuate the high beams, instead of a seperate bulb?

Frederf

02-28-2002 03:13 AM

Probably, I'm really into Porsche.