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[Numbchux]

I just used the stock bulbs. Pulled the corner markers out, separated the wiring, and rewired it so the forward facing bulb was a dedicated turn signal, and the side facing bulb was dedicated parking light. The bulb was definitely lower wattage, as it made the system flash like a burned out but it was still plenty visible, and never got hassled by the jean d'armes about it. And then I had Fog/driving lights in the stock turn signal location....


Here's a write-up about converting the single-filament socket to a dual-filament socket for this exact purpose in a '80s Toyota. I bet it would work exactly the same in a subaru.
http://4crawler.com/...urnSignal.shtml

[ABawm 88 GL]

Aight cool, any threads that show painted yellow blinkers?

[92_rugby_subie]

Yes, hold on Ill get you the link.


Single post of OBK25XTs Loyale... http://www.ultimates...18&postcount=24

Edited by 92_rugby_subie, 17 March 2012 - 09:04 PM.
link added

[o_m_o]

Oh wow, this looks excellent! Almost like it were made that way.

[maozebong]

back on topic of projectors into gl/loyale buckets.....


turbone, do you have any more pictures of the fitment of the projector into the back of the housing?

[wentz912]

Agreed. I'm also very curious as to how the projector attaches to the bucket....

[shortysayhi]

back on topic of projectors into gl/loyale buckets.....


turbone, do you have any more pictures of the fitment of the projector into the back of the housing?

Agreed. I'm also very curious as to how the projector attaches to the bucket....

When i did my conversion, they gave me (3) rubber washer things and a plate with a nut on it (per projector). i took off the part that locks the old bulb in the bucket, Obviously it will differ from kit to kit. will get pics of mine, if you guys want to see.

[wentz912]

Please. I'm trying to visualize it in my head. Are the projectors small enough to fit through the original bulb hole and then something fastens them to the back?

[shortysayhi]

Please. I'm trying to visualize it in my head. Are the projectors small enough to fit through the original bulb hole and then something fastens them to the back?

My cars in the shop so will get pics as soon as possible, i found this pic its a little different than how mine are set up, but the metal housing (subaru) would sit between #35 and 41, Mine has 2 rubber washers (pretty thick) and #35 is one, and on the other side between the housing and #41 would have the other rubber washer thing. then theres a nut #42 and the rest of the stuff needed to hold the bulb.

[wentz912]

Oh right duh. I keep forgetting the glass lens is off the housing for doing all this. I was thinking just the metal housing of the projector would be sticking through the back of the factory bucket. and the majority would be back behind it in the engine compartment.

[Tosh]

My cars in the shop so will get pics as soon as possible, i found this pic its a little different than how mine are set up, but the metal housing (subaru) would sit between #35 and 41, Mine has 2 rubber washers (pretty thick) and #35 is one, and on the other side between the housing and #41 would have the other rubber washer thing. then theres a nut #42 and the rest of the stuff needed to hold the bulb.

Okay thats the info I was looking for before diving into this project myself. zzz

did you have to do anything fancy behind the bulb as far as the adapter plate? or did you just clamp it down onto the OEM 'plate' ?

Also did you use a 35w or 50w kit?

[92_rugby_subie]

Curious about the wattage of the kit as well, I assume the 50W would be better as my 55W HIDs were nicer than my 35W HIDs... but now one has burned out and I dont want to buy more... gonna get it done right now Debating about picking up some more headlights or just using mine and hoping I dont crack it

I found 9004 HID projectors... so they should be plug and play and then the careful sanding/polishing... correct?

Any benefit/disadvantage of sanding the entire lens? Obviously time consuming, but would it make it better?

[Turbone]

Not much benefit, the beam is is more of a spot than flood.

[torxxx]

If you are running a loyale, SVX headlights can be used. They do take some modification but it has been done on here before. Tycho (I think thats his username) did it on a GL wagon back in the day. I remember seeing his car on the local ice track and I was shocked at how bright his headlights were, and the fact that he had 3 bulbs lit on each side of the car.

SVX light uses a projector lowbeam, a h4 fog light and then a reflected highbeam, so you could actually run triple HID setups on it. Xentecs are 35 bucks a pair, lifetime warranty. I've used them for a winter of -60F and had zero issues

[Turbone]

I had a pair of spare SVX headlights and looked into this swap. Figured it wouldnt look right or stock and besides.....it had already been done :-p

[GRANDLOYALE]

TURBONE

Excellent how-to!  Brilliant idea, sweet fab work…unlocks lots of ideas.  Thanks for posting this, t was very inspiring.  Keep up the good work on your machine.