what is the temp. on the stock h.i.d. lamps on the sti. i want to upgrade the high beam and want to match it.

i believe they are around 4100 to 4300k, like all stock HID bulbs.
HID high beams are kinda extreme, but should look cool.

thanx a mill'.

PIAA Xtreme Whites are in the 4000-4150K range. I found a set for like $55 for my headlights (h1's). They appear to be about $59 now (http://www.ltbmotorsport.com/piaah1bulbs.html) for H1s. 9005 go for around $64/set. Cheap alternative for hi-beams since you probably won't run with them on most of the time.

Just a thought.

so wrx headlights are h1's?

The 2004+ halogen headlights are H1=low, 9005=high, H3=fog.

Another option to consider for hi-beams may not be along the same specturm of color as the PIAA 4000K bulbs, but you might try HIR 9011 bulbs (http://www.i-club.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=873&sort=7&cat=45&page=1) as a replacement for 9005 bulbs. Daniel Stern describes them as making your hi-beams "ion cannons".

More links on the topic:

http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3122

http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=13355