Aftermarket Headlights
Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2005 3:17 am
Does anyone know of an aftermarket headlight that will fit on to a 91 Subaru Legacy? Any suggestions are appreciated.
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Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2005 3:38 am
Which are you asking about? Headlight, or headlight cover?
Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2005 3:41 am
Headlight, sorry
Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2005 3:48 am
There aren't any aftermarket headlights that'll bolt right up... One board member (evolutionmovement) has made housings for a very nice set of Hella 90mm aftermarket headlights and is using them on his car. You can search for his thread on the subject for more info on that.
Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2005 10:57 pm
Otherwise a set of quality bulbs (I hear good things about the Sylvania Xtravision, and bad things about silverstars) and running the lights with good relays might help, or you could just get some aux driving lights.
Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2005 1:22 am
people I talk to like the Silverstars. Although I've heard of problems with the wiring harnesses shorting with silverstars in them, for some reason. New harness, and no problems anymore 
Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2005 1:28 am
People may like the Sylvania Silverstars, but they don't perform well.
Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2005 1:29 am
because they're "too white" ? I hear they suck in rain.
I have Xtravision
I have Xtravision
Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2005 1:30 am
Well, because they're blue-tinted, yes, which causes lots of problems, including, yes, suckiness in rain.
Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2005 3:36 am
Yeh, the silverstars really suck in the rain or any kind of moisture. I'll probably change mine out soon.
Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2005 4:53 pm
my farkin' xtravisions lasted one year, then popped as if in unison within one week of one another, the last after dark right before departing for a 600 mile road trip
that's sucky service life if you ask me, but I do drive with the headlights on 100% of the time.
that's sucky service life if you ask me, but I do drive with the headlights on 100% of the time.
Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2005 5:06 pm
Yeah, they do have a shorter life span than regular bulbs. That's part of the tradeoff for greater luminance.
Silverstars have even shorter life spans, actually.
When one headlight bulb pops, it's usually a good idea to replace both -- the other can't be far behind.
They do make long-life bulbs, too... they just have really lousy output. A lot of OEMs use them for cars they'll have to warranty.
Silverstars have even shorter life spans, actually.
When one headlight bulb pops, it's usually a good idea to replace both -- the other can't be far behind.
They do make long-life bulbs, too... they just have really lousy output. A lot of OEMs use them for cars they'll have to warranty.
Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2005 10:57 pm
yeah, I'd rather take HO bulbs and have to replace them, then not be able to see at night. I guess Xtravisions are the best compromise..