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  1. 4WDFrenzy
    Man, all this dyno talk has me excited about my GL-10 again. I have a 3" fenderwell intake with an open air element(BLITZ style) and 2-1/4" TB exhaust. I am going to be having a new 2.5" TB exhaust installed, along with 280Z(turbo) injectors, a bigger IC, and a few other items that I have accumulated since I have been here. Needless to say, I am going to be trying to locate the nearest AWD dyno and see how much power my car is making. I am not trying to break any records or anything, but I would like to see something to the tune of 140awhp. That would make me happy. Patrick
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    Wow! That isn't bad at all for powertrain loss(16%). Are you planning on doing any other mods? Patrick
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    I might have to look into that. I would like to have a TD04 for the benefits of performance, but I'm just wondering what the long term affects would be on the engine. I really don't have the cash to replace another engine @ $850 and up. But on a lighter note, I am glad that you got your header bolted up and am sorry to hear that your car is not playing nice(by the stud coming out and everything).
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    Yeah, I was thinking about it considering that I have 2 kidos now. I thought I remembered reading something awhile back about getting a nut behind the mounting point here on the forum, but I wasn't sure so I figured that I would at least ask. I should have used the SEARCH function. I'm sorry about that. So the nut is the biggest obstacle? Patrick
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    ROFLMAO:lol:
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    Only $300, including shipping? Heck, I might have to give him a call. I would be willing to pay $300 for one. That is cheap compared to prices for items like that here(even though you wouldn't be able to find a running EA82T on this Island). Patrick
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    I've read plenty. I've studied plenty. Why do you think that I said when I installed my HIDs in my current car('97 Mazda Demio) that it took me about a week to get the proper light pattern, and that it was a very "labor intensive" process? While I do agree that it doesn't look as good as if it were an OEM HID setup with the sharp cutoff, they have the same beam pattern as the halogens they replaced, just about 10X brighter. I am not the average irresponsible joe who just throws in some HIDs and goes, without thinking of my fellow drivers. I know how I hate to get blinded by poorly aimed headlights, Halogen or HID. That is why I took so much time to carefully aim them and prevent excess glare. Patrick
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    Nice one! Patrick
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    I was just wondering if anybody knows whether or not the rear seatbelts from a '95 Legacy will work in a GL-10? I was just wondering because when my wife and I get ready to junk our Legacy GT, I was thinking of removing the seatbelt assemblies and latches and installing them in my GL-10 for extra rear passenger safety. Any ideas or input would be very much appreciated. Patrick
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    Virrdog, I guess one thing that I need to keep in mind is that headlight technology has come a long way since the 1980's. So just because the HIDs look decent in my Demio, doesn't mean that they will look the same in an older Subie, no matter how much "tinkering" you do to them. I'm very sorry to you too if I have been offensive. Patrick
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    It is like saying good job or giving praise for a doing something very well. Here is the definition: ku·dos1 /ˈkudoʊz, -doʊs, -dɒs, ˈkyu-/Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[koo-dohz, -dohs, -dos, kyoo-]Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –noun (used with a singular verb) honor; glory; acclaim: He received kudos from everyone on his performance. I'm very sorry for having a "Flame War" on your thread. I know that you are just trying to find an honest answer to your question, and I'm deeply sorry if I have been offensive. Patrick
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    Wow! That is kinda scary. Maybe I won't try that after all. Patrick
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    Both fans are supposed to work when the A/C is on or when the coolant temperature has reached the factory preset temp. for the switch to turn them on(e.g. Stop and Go traffic, or idling for long periods). I have a '95 Legacy GT wagon(JDM) and when I first got it, only one fan would operate no matter what. So after checking things out with a multimeter and pulling some connections apart, I found that the right fan(driver's side for us in Japan) had a bad section of wiring that had caused a short right at the prongs for the plug! So after a quick trip to one of the local automotive stores, I came home with a new connector. I got under the car with some wire strippers, cutters, length of proper gauge wire, and with soldering iron in tow, renovated the damaged connection. It works like a charm and I have not had any more problems with it. You may have to go through and check the fans with a straight 12Vs to make sure that it isn't a bad fan motor. If they check out, go through the relays(I think there are 4 of them that are fan related IIRC) and associated fuses. I hope this helps. Patrick
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    I had surging problems when I was trying to resurrect the Draggin' Wagon the first time(yeah, I'm going to have to do it again. ). It wound up being the fuel pump. Well I'm glad that you resolved your problem. Very good to hear. Take it easy. Patrick
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    Now you got the gears in my head turning. I might have to do some experimenting with that. I've thought about it, just never followed through with the idea. I'm glad that the 9007s work so well. Good info! Patrick
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    I'll get on Youtube.com and check it out. Kudos to you my friend for building such a fine Subaru. My hat goes off to you! Patrick
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    I'm sorry it took so long for a rebuttle, I'm fighting some kind of virus, but anyway. The only thing that I have to say to that is that if HIDs do not improve night vision, why are there countless automotive companies around the globe that use them in their vehicles(e.g. BMW, Mercedes Benz, etc)? Yeah, if you use the wrong color temperature( like 15000K Purple) you are not doing yourself any good and you are going to wind up pissing alot of other drivers off in the process. And BTW, the United States is hardly every continent. If a halogen light ever gets to the point that it is too much for a housing, you give me the name of that manufacturer so I can go there and personally shake their hand right after I buy a pair of those bulbs to do some off-roading with. I have yet to see any halogen bulb not work in a houing for that designated bulb, no matter the brightness. Like I said, you let me know.
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    But I will agree with you on this! Patrick
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    So in other words, you are saying that I installed HIDs purely for looks, or that everyone who installs them does it just for the looks? If that were the case, then why the heck is the light output 10x better than the highest wattage halogen light bulbs I could install? I think you theory and quest to be "Correct" in this discussion is a bit misguided. I'm not 100% correct and you're not 100% correct. So I think that we are going to have to agree to disagree. Patrick
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    Not to change the subject, and I know I'm kinda late on this, but Loyale2.7Turbo, I saw one of your vids on Youtube.com a little while ago. That was very interesting seeing your car during it's transformation. Very Nice Work! Patrick
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    This is a guesstimate. So yes, you are right. The figures that I stated are made up. But I have been adjusting headlights for years and I have seen many light output charts in my day, but I do understand automotive light patterns and know what I am doing. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to properly adjust headlights(even with HID conversions), but it only takes one moron to screw the light pattern up. I AM NOT THAT MORON. Well apparently you don't know what you are talking about. Go back, do research(and I mean HANDS ON) so that you understand, and then come back and throw numbers and charts at me. As I said before, I have been adjusting lights for years, and manipulating the light pattern of my HIDs was a piece of cake for me. All I had to do is find where the light needed to be and make minor adjustments accordingly, until I achieved the proper beam pattern as a starting point. I then used the factory headlight adjustments to make the major adjustments(just like with the OEM halogens). Last time I got them checked, my eyes were perfect. So being able to actually see where the light is going is no big deal for me(and No, I am not trying to pat myself on the back. Just stating facts.) And I'm not trying to give other users false hope, nor do I claim to be an engineer. But it is possible to use HIDs in the older subes. If that is the case, then why are more and more automotive companies turning to HIDs? Why does the professional cycling industry use them? Why do numerous search and rescue teams around the globe use handheld HIDs? For Looks? I think not. For better night vision or for better light output in dark conditions? Yes! Well how about that? There is more visible benefits to HIDs, not just looks. By your logic, you are saying that all HIDs are bad, which is simply not the case. The brilliance of the light is as close to daylight(at least on 5000K models) as you can get. And if you will go back and read, I did state that older Subaru headlights are not the best platforms to install HIDs into much less the light housings on my Demio(I have 5000Ks). Why do you think that I stated that it was "LABOR INTENSIVE" to get the proper beam patterns? Perhaps you should partake of your own advice and "stop all the bullcrap" before you have all of the facts. When I checked them, they were just fine. I actually walked down the road approx. 100ft. stopping every 10ft. along the way(be proud, I actually measured with a tape measure and chalk), at night with my lights on, and the glare was minimal at all points. Was it a PITA? Yes. Was it worth it? Yes. You must remember, some states and even countries have laws prohibiting the number of auxiliary lights that you can have running on your vehicle while operating on a public road at any time. So to some, the addition of more auxiliary lights may become counter-productive. Patrick
  23. 4WDFrenzy
    How much is "Too Much?" If the price is right, put me in for one too. I'm just itching to tick the wife off! Patrick
  24. 4WDFrenzy
    And just in case anyone wants to know, 5000K, 6000K, and 8000K are probably the best color temperature HIDs you can get, with 6000Ks(bluish-white appearance) being a little easier on the eyes. These are usually what you will find in factory HID setups as well. When you start to deviate from these choices, your visible light is decreased or they just become somewhat of a nuisance to other drivers. Patrick
  25. 4WDFrenzy
    Okay, I'm going to have to slightly(and Yes I mean "slightly") disagree with you and risk catching flak:Flame: . HID lights have a higher lumen output than normal halogen lights. So in all fairness, they actually do provide more visible light and use less wattage to do it. Now as far as creating hotspots, yes I have to agree that if they are installed into housings that aren't made to harness HID light output into a uniform light pattern(e.g. 80's model Subaru headlight housings), they can cause problemos muchos, if you will, for your fellow drivers on the road. But just let it be known, just because older Subarus don't have the "correct" headlight housings & lenses doesn't mean that you are left in the dark when attempting to do an HID conversion. Now I must admit, I do own a vehicle with an HID conversion kit installed, that has headlights that weren't meant to have HIDs in them('97 Mazda Demio). I had to make ALOT of adjustments to get rid of glare and be able to use the majority(approx. 85-90%) of the light output. But for those willing to make the adjustments and possibly fabricate small pieces to manipulate the light and get it to go where you want it to, I don't see any problem with using them. But be forewarned that it can be a bit labor intensive & time consuming attempting to solve the light defraction riddle of your headlights. Patrick
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