Best way to get EDM projectors for an 03?
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Best way to get EDM projectors for an 03?
--What's the best/cheapest route to get EDM projectors for 2002-03 WRXs?
--What's a good price?
--Does anyone have part numbers?
Also, why haven't all those companies doing replica JDM lights for Hondas, Nissans, Toyotas, etc. for, say, $150 per pair, hooked us Subie peeps up with a good fake option?
We're not talking rocket science here, and I suspect the demand for plug and play EDM-look lights for U.S. WRXs at $300 would get a lot of takers -- especially if you could add HID later!
Thoughts?
pete
--What's a good price?
--Does anyone have part numbers?
Also, why haven't all those companies doing replica JDM lights for Hondas, Nissans, Toyotas, etc. for, say, $150 per pair, hooked us Subie peeps up with a good fake option?
We're not talking rocket science here, and I suspect the demand for plug and play EDM-look lights for U.S. WRXs at $300 would get a lot of takers -- especially if you could add HID later!
Thoughts?
pete
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IMHO There is no "good" fake JDM headlight option, as yet. And I dread the day APC starts selling replica JDM STI parts. Just be aware that you do get what you pay for....and please DO NOT be tempted by the "STI style" JDM headlights seen on ebay, ect. I have heard nothing but horror stories from the people that have purchased them
Good Luck!!
Good Luck!!
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Originally posted by Badfish
and please DO NOT be tempted by the "STI style" JDM headlights seen on ebay, ect. I have heard nothing but horror stories from the people that have purchased them
Good Luck!!
and please DO NOT be tempted by the "STI style" JDM headlights seen on ebay, ect. I have heard nothing but horror stories from the people that have purchased them
Good Luck!!
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are they THAT much cheaper in Germany?!? how much in US dollars do you think it is out there?
are they THAT much cheaper in Germany?!? how much in US dollars do you think it is out there?
). Of course, I've haven't done much research outside of procuring the parts numbers, so I really can't say for sure on the pricing. Anyone up for a Teutonic holiday?
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Thanks! Will see who I can bug in Germany to find out a parts-counter price for EDM lights. Might take a while, but I'll post up when I find out. Next biz trip to Germany might have a Subaru detour involved...
Nice tip also on the Silver Stars -- thought they were all show. Do they improve the U.S. car's lighting intensity?
Nice tip also on the Silver Stars -- thought they were all show. Do they improve the U.S. car's lighting intensity?
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Osram Silverstars are excellent from what I've hear, but they're not available in the North America. You can get them while you're in Deutschland buying your EDM heads
The Sylvania's that we have here are overpriced and not too great; Sylvania bought off Osram and decided to use the name Silverstar to compete with PIAAs and Raybrigs here in the States. There's more info at Daniel Stern's website (the link is in my thread about helping me to understand aftermarket lighting). Happy shopping!
The Sylvania's that we have here are overpriced and not too great; Sylvania bought off Osram and decided to use the name Silverstar to compete with PIAAs and Raybrigs here in the States. There's more info at Daniel Stern's website (the link is in my thread about helping me to understand aftermarket lighting). Happy shopping!
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EDM projector headlamps are definitely not cheap, but the light output is improved over the US reflector headlamps and they do look good.
Expect around $950/pair. Add on about $50 for a pre-made "PnP harness" and another $170 for a headlamp leveler harness & switch. Wish I new those part numbers and that I hadn't already commited to a painful group buy(don't ask!) back when I was visiting Germany last year...
I'll second the recommendation for the Osram Silverstar bulbs. They are an improvement over the bulbs that came with my EDM's. You can order Osram & Philips bulbs online (shipped from the UK) from www.powerbulbs.com . I've had very good dealings with them, YMMV.
The beam pattern of the projector low beams seems pretty sensitive to aim as compared to the '02-'03 reflector headlamps...ensuring that they are properly aimed will help their light output tremendously. See AutoOptiks or Daniel Stern Lighting for E-code headlamp aiming procedures.
Brent.
Expect around $950/pair. Add on about $50 for a pre-made "PnP harness" and another $170 for a headlamp leveler harness & switch. Wish I new those part numbers and that I hadn't already commited to a painful group buy(don't ask!) back when I was visiting Germany last year...
I'll second the recommendation for the Osram Silverstar bulbs. They are an improvement over the bulbs that came with my EDM's. You can order Osram & Philips bulbs online (shipped from the UK) from www.powerbulbs.com . I've had very good dealings with them, YMMV.
The beam pattern of the projector low beams seems pretty sensitive to aim as compared to the '02-'03 reflector headlamps...ensuring that they are properly aimed will help their light output tremendously. See AutoOptiks or Daniel Stern Lighting for E-code headlamp aiming procedures.
Brent.
Last edited by brentlz; Jan 24, 2004 at 05:10 AM.
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