| G-force | 01-20-2002 01:29 AM |
HID Morettes
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OLMEK and I installed some HIDs on Morettes today. We use the Eaglelytes H7 kit and everything was pure plug and play. I mean, EVERYTHING worked on the first and last wire hookup. No dim high beam or fog light indicator problems, no fuses burned, nothing. I use the feed that was going to the existing bulb to feed the ballasts, changed the fuses to 20amp instead of 15. I think why the install was successful is the fact that Morettes already come with their own relays for both the low and high beams - so no relay kit was required. The last mod we did was to disable the DRLs.
Here are some pics I took:
Here are some pics I took:
| G-force | 01-20-2002 01:30 AM |
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Can ya see difference?!?!?! :eek:
Can ya see difference?!?!?! :eek:
| G-force | 01-20-2002 01:31 AM |
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| G-force | 01-20-2002 01:32 AM |
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*signs* could've been mine eh OLMEK? :D
*signs* could've been mine eh OLMEK? :D
| G-force | 01-20-2002 01:33 AM |
last pic (I promise)
See how the high beams are working?! Nice!
See how the high beams are working?! Nice!
| wolf8314 | 01-20-2002 02:38 AM |
oooooooo i like....where did you get the kit and how much did it cost ya
Wolf
Wolf
| DEVO-2nd GEN | 01-20-2002 04:17 AM |
beatiful !
and thanks for taking them in the day
i never liked headlight pictures taken at night, just 2 bright spots and super long exposure to make any light superbright :mad:
and thanks for taking them in the day
i never liked headlight pictures taken at night, just 2 bright spots and super long exposure to make any light superbright :mad:
| BlueCamel | 01-20-2002 12:09 PM |
G-Force -
Nice work. Good picts as well. Can you confirm that the HIDs you installed are for 'low beam' only and that the 'high beam' lights are the standard ones provided with the Morettes?
-- Scott
Nice work. Good picts as well. Can you confirm that the HIDs you installed are for 'low beam' only and that the 'high beam' lights are the standard ones provided with the Morettes?
-- Scott
| MrWRXNYC | 01-20-2002 01:01 PM |
I like the HID's but they are xpensive.. i dont even have morettes yet. How much does it cost to get the morettes painted?
Would it be cheaper to buy the morettes with HID's or to buy them with regular lights and then put the HID's in like you did?
Thanx
Would it be cheaper to buy the morettes with HID's or to buy them with regular lights and then put the HID's in like you did?
Thanx
| G-force | 01-20-2002 02:26 PM |
I bought the HIDs from [URL=http://www.midnightmoose.com/]Midnight Moose[/URL] and paid $335.00 for them through a groupbuy.
The HIDs are low beam. The high beam are just the regular ones on the Morettes.
OLMEK got them painted for $65.00. Prices on HID Morettes would depend on the quality (color temperature) and brand.
The HIDs are low beam. The high beam are just the regular ones on the Morettes.
OLMEK got them painted for $65.00. Prices on HID Morettes would depend on the quality (color temperature) and brand.
| OLMEK | 01-21-2002 11:59 PM |
Good lookin' out G-Force!
There are no words that FULLY describe how satisfied I am with the end result, but I can honestly say that I'm glad I waited until I had the Morettes before buying HID's since realizing they operate so well together.
I was previously concerned about needlessly blinding onward traffic by transmitting those annoying jumping light effects you sometimes see with reflector lenses, however, as G-Force estimated during the install, using the Morette projectors was key in eliminating this common issue. This was just one of the many advantages I've witnessed so far.
I just love how it looks in my Silver Scooby, CLEAN & MEAN!! [IMG]http://www.vertigos.com/vbulletin/images/smilies/added/asthanos.gif[/IMG]
-OLMEK
[i]The jaw-dropping effect has just doubled![/i] [IMG]http://www.vertigos.com/vbulletin/images/smilies/added/bigeek.gif[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.vertigos.com/vbulletin/images/smilies/added/bigeek.gif[/IMG]
I was previously concerned about needlessly blinding onward traffic by transmitting those annoying jumping light effects you sometimes see with reflector lenses, however, as G-Force estimated during the install, using the Morette projectors was key in eliminating this common issue. This was just one of the many advantages I've witnessed so far.
I just love how it looks in my Silver Scooby, CLEAN & MEAN!! [IMG]http://www.vertigos.com/vbulletin/images/smilies/added/asthanos.gif[/IMG]
-OLMEK
[i]The jaw-dropping effect has just doubled![/i] [IMG]http://www.vertigos.com/vbulletin/images/smilies/added/bigeek.gif[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.vertigos.com/vbulletin/images/smilies/added/bigeek.gif[/IMG]
| In2Deep | 01-22-2002 02:22 AM |
Nicely done. Are you planning on upgrading the driving lights as well?
| OLMEK | 01-22-2002 07:55 PM |
scratches head
Driving Lights?
If you mean Low beams, the HID bulbs are the low beams (outer lens), the high beams are halogen (inner lens), and I'm not interested in changing that.
If you're referring to the Fog lights, I'm probably going to buy STi covers later on.
Sorry if I misunderstood you. :p
-OLMEK
If you mean Low beams, the HID bulbs are the low beams (outer lens), the high beams are halogen (inner lens), and I'm not interested in changing that.
If you're referring to the Fog lights, I'm probably going to buy STi covers later on.
Sorry if I misunderstood you. :p
-OLMEK
| In2Deep | 01-23-2002 03:10 AM |
My bust! I meant Fog lights. (Sorry: Lack of sleep, hehe)
My understanding is that they about $1200 a set.
My understanding is that they about $1200 a set.
| OLMEK | 01-23-2002 03:49 AM |
$1200 Bones???
I'm going to try and see if I can find them at a more reasonable price. If I do, I'll let you know. Otherwise, I'll most likely buy the covers.
There are just too many other mods on my list to make HID fog lights a priority. ;)
-OLMEK
There are just too many other mods on my list to make HID fog lights a priority. ;)
-OLMEK
| In2Deep | 01-23-2002 03:30 PM |
Yeah, no kidding! Kinda steep eh! But if your thing is ultimate in night-time visibility, then you really can't beat HID's. I love em. You know it's funny that I've had an HID bike light and even have an HID dive light, but have never had one on any of my cars. :rolleyes:
If you find them cheaper, I'd love to know about it. Thanks.
If you find them cheaper, I'd love to know about it. Thanks.
| 2OHOH2WRX | 01-23-2002 06:03 PM |
I'm thinking of getting morettes, and already have the HIDs from the group buy. How's the night-time pattern with the HIDs? Good or better than standard?
| OLMEK | 01-23-2002 07:29 PM |
The resulting light pattern is more crisp and precise than standard, of course. Lets just say that its hard to tell if I have on my high beams and/or fog lights. These HID's are bright, but when using them in Morettes, they light up only what is needed.
[IMG]http://www.geocities.co.jp/MotorCity/2912/hid/hid_shade2.GIF[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.hid.ne.jp/img/hikaku.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.hid.ne.jp/img/color.jpg[/IMG]
-OLMEK
[IMG]http://www.geocities.co.jp/MotorCity/2912/hid/hid_shade2.GIF[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.hid.ne.jp/img/hikaku.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.hid.ne.jp/img/color.jpg[/IMG]
-OLMEK
| loanshark | 01-23-2002 09:04 PM |
o0o0o0o0....sweet silver WRX. I have morettes on my black car.
| G-force | 01-23-2002 11:27 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by In2Deep [/i]
[B]My bust! I meant Fog lights. (Sorry: Lack of sleep, hehe)
My understanding is that they about $1200 a set. [/B][/QUOTE]
Hey Mario, I think you're talking about the Hella HID kit that Rally Performance is selling.
Why don't you just buy a H3 HID and retrofit your existing fog light lenses. $350-500 for any good HID kit would work.
[B]My bust! I meant Fog lights. (Sorry: Lack of sleep, hehe)
My understanding is that they about $1200 a set. [/B][/QUOTE]
Hey Mario, I think you're talking about the Hella HID kit that Rally Performance is selling.
Why don't you just buy a H3 HID and retrofit your existing fog light lenses. $350-500 for any good HID kit would work.
| 2.0 guy | 01-24-2002 12:37 AM |
Re: HID Morettes
Looks great...
do all Morettes come with built in relays?
how about those UK300 lights? Also built-in relays (if you know off hand)?
Thanks!
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by G-force [/i]
[B] I think why the install was successful is the fact that Morettes already come with their own relays for both the low and high beams - so no relay kit was required. [/B][/QUOTE]
do all Morettes come with built in relays?
how about those UK300 lights? Also built-in relays (if you know off hand)?
Thanks!
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by G-force [/i]
[B] I think why the install was successful is the fact that Morettes already come with their own relays for both the low and high beams - so no relay kit was required. [/B][/QUOTE]
| strat | 01-24-2002 01:55 PM |
Mechanics Of The Install?
A few questions on the mechanics of the HID install.
Where did you mount the ballasts?
Did your Morettes come with a connector to mate with the car's 9007 connector or did you do something else?
Do you have a recommendation as where to purchase the Morettes?
Where did you mount the ballasts?
Did your Morettes come with a connector to mate with the car's 9007 connector or did you do something else?
Do you have a recommendation as where to purchase the Morettes?
| In2Deep | 01-24-2002 02:05 PM |
Thanks for the tip G-force, I'll look into it.
:)
:)
| CruWRX | 01-24-2002 06:04 PM |
wow pretty lights!! i wish mine would get to me soon...been waiting for like a 1 1/2 months now :(
| G-force | 01-25-2002 12:49 AM |
Re: Mechanics Of The Install?
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by strat [/i]
[B]A few questions on the mechanics of the HID install.
Where did you mount the ballasts?
Did your Morettes come with a connector to mate with the car's 9007 connector or did you do something else?
Do you have a recommendation as where to purchase the Morettes? [/B][/QUOTE]
I mounted the ballasts on a flat spot just behind both headlights.
I used wire taps to the existing harness and then wired them to some molex connectors (male and females - plug n play!) to the Morettes.
OLMEK bought his from me, which I bought from Rally Performance. Z-1 Performance also has them. Check the groupbuy section for some current buys.
[B]A few questions on the mechanics of the HID install.
Where did you mount the ballasts?
Did your Morettes come with a connector to mate with the car's 9007 connector or did you do something else?
Do you have a recommendation as where to purchase the Morettes? [/B][/QUOTE]
I mounted the ballasts on a flat spot just behind both headlights.
I used wire taps to the existing harness and then wired them to some molex connectors (male and females - plug n play!) to the Morettes.
OLMEK bought his from me, which I bought from Rally Performance. Z-1 Performance also has them. Check the groupbuy section for some current buys.
| cwb124 | 04-26-2002 03:21 PM |
Why the heck are HID kits so damn expensive? I just bought Morettes with harness for $500 and saw that with the HID kit it was close to $1000. That's totally ridiculous. After seeing the quality of the plastic on the Morettes I thought even $500 was high. I people keep paying ridiculous prices for aftermarket car stuff, the prices will just keep going up, Car people let themselves get raped by vendors. The markup has to be like 100% - 300% across the board. That's not fair.
CB
CB
| SoMeWhAtScOoBy | 04-26-2002 04:46 PM |
Markup isn't that great, and morettes are expensive to produce and develop i would believe. Its a proper lighting set up, so a lot of R&D went into it obviously. HIDs have come down in price BTW... you just gotta look around.
Lates,
Josh
Lates,
Josh
| gtguy | 04-26-2002 05:10 PM |
With Morrettes, you aren't paying for the housing as much as the quality of the Hella/Cibie optics. Nice stuff, just not my style visually.
Kevin
Kevin
| Snakeyez | 05-26-2002 10:52 PM |
Hey
I have one more week and I'll be ready to buy my morette's. Was just wondering if anyone has pics of the morette's on a BLACK wrx? Thanks guys
Black Scooby's are to sweet
I have one more week and I'll be ready to buy my morette's. Was just wondering if anyone has pics of the morette's on a BLACK wrx? Thanks guys
Black Scooby's are to sweet
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