djbroadus Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I am making a claim to have the first ea81 to have HID conversion on the old 86 hatch. Just picked up bosch interchangeable lenses and waiting for my ballast system in the mail and then let there be light! If anyone has donethis already post it up. Will have pics soon as I get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Sweet!!! How much did all the gear cost you and what did it take to make it work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobmater Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 ya thats waht im thinking, hid is dam expensive, i bet it sure would help the poor subaru lighting though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NV Zeno Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I've been running SilverStars in my '83 wagon, lots-o-light there. That's before I flick on the high beams:brow: . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djbroadus Posted November 16, 2005 Author Share Posted November 16, 2005 My bosch headlights were $100, only decent interchangeable I could find for the subey. My friend work for an auto accessory place so I am getting the whole HID kit for 150. HID's are expensive but the hatch will be even more one of a kind. Also thinking about getting some IPF rally lights and lighting up the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bratwerst Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 How long ago did you do your conversion? I *may* have you beat - Erik - Tacoma, WA - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry DeMoss Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I would love to know where to get the stuff to do the conversion.I would love to do this to an old sube and possibly my jetta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru_styles Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 just so you know, thoose cheapy HID kits are all garbage (and yes even if they use philips ballasts) ..teh only correct way to use an hid setup is for it to be inside something that is designed for that type of bulb ie; it needs to be in a HIDprojector . ....composite headlamps and thoose clear h4 converison lamps do not have the "reflection design" to properly project the hid pattern.. example http://hidtech.com/view/1064770217 this info comes from first hand experiance of "learning from mistakes" due to setting up a true hid system in a honda (no it was not mine) however, since the h4 conversion lamps are crystal clear, you can do a retro fit into them. hope that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bratwerst Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 point taken, wasn't sure if HID was something totally specific or of HID was part of the "H4" thing, hence the *may*. Either way I'm pleased I did even "the cheap-rump roast-crappy-junk" verson as they're better than my old cheesy rectangular lights and look an ell'of'a'lot cooler IMO. - Erik - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djbroadus Posted November 18, 2005 Author Share Posted November 18, 2005 ya its not totally professional oem, hey its an 86 subaru, better than halogen and lame cool blues or whatever. I have audi ballasts and piaa bulbs and will be hooking it all up this weekend. it should be nice clear white purple and not blue with the kelvin rating i have trying to get as far away from blue as possible. i was beat u were before me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djbroadus Posted November 18, 2005 Author Share Posted November 18, 2005 im pretty sure the new ford trucks don't have projectors like an audi beamer acura etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulwnkl Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 ..teh only correct way to use an hid setup is for it to be inside something that is designed for that type of bulb ie; it needs to be in a HIDprojector . ....composite headlamps and thoose clear h4 converison lamps do not have the "reflection design" to properly project the hid pattern.. example http://hidtech.com/view/1064770217 this info comes from first hand experiance of "learning from mistakes" due to setting up a true hid system in a honda (no it was not mine) I think I'm confused. That picture is of a standard Euro-spec low beam pattern (meaning that is the pattern required in Europe). You can get that pattern out of any 'E-code' lens/reflector combo. Is that what you mean? That the 'E-code' pattern is optimized for HID lights but the American-mandated pattern (which is different) is not? The American-market cars with HIDs seem to work pretty well. Can you help me understand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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