opus Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Has anyone trashed the stock '86 GL headlights and cobbed in some sort of aftermarket halogen headlamps? ANYTHING is better than what these are. I've taken them apart, cleaned them, etc. They are too far gone to make better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Turbone successfully retrofitted H.I.D. projectors, inside the original EA82 Halogen Headlamps, with Awesome Results, here is his Writeup: ~► http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/120953-projector-lenses-into-glloyale-buckets/ He is very Smart and Skilfull, and shared his knowledge on that thread, with Photos, I bet you will find it, useful. Kind Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 Thank you. I searched a bit and found nada..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 Just read what he did. I'm not wanting to fuss at all with the original lights. Not caring what it looks like either, I'm just going to hit a deer, moose, elk, lion, sheep or bear again. I'd prefer round lamps by far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Thank you. I searched a bit and found nada..... You're Welcome. I understand that the Search function on the New USMB's system really doesn't work well; however, usually I remember the most important / useful threads, in order to share them here. Just read what he did. I'm not wanting to fuss at all with the original lights. Not caring what it looks like either, I'm just going to hit a deer, moose, elk, lion, sheep or bear again. I'd prefer round lamps by far. I was about to obtain a set of LADM (Latin American Domestic Market) Specs' set of Headlamps for the EA82, which are Plastic Housing with Glass lense, using a brighter H4 Halogen Bulb, instead the USDM Specs' Headlamps that are on my "BumbleBeast" which are, Metal housing with Glass lense, using the lousy 9004 Halogen bulb; but the Headlamps were alright... Here you can see the LADM Specs' Headlamps: └► http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/122276-the-bumble-beast/page-5?do=findComment&comment=1269885 So, what I did, was to Retrofit Dual Beam (Lo / Hi) H.I.D. at 55 watts, on yellowish 5000K colour, and that setup has been working alright since 2008, flawlessly so far... Here you can see the H.I.D.'s └► http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/122276-the-bumble-beast/?do=findComment&comment=1031082 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 My H.I.D.'s are fitted directly to the Headlamps without any modification, I know that some people dislike that setup, especially for the Glare that might blind incoming traffic, however, the Low beam has a sharp cut which prevents from blinding incoming traffic, if Properly adjusted; also the Glass lenses keeps transparency at the best,all the time; unlike plastic lenses that becomes yellowish with age, loosing transparency, which provides much more Glare; and people nowadays, are using the Bright LED bars, which provides a very Dangerous glare... I rather prefer H.I.D.'s on Stock Headlamps. Not all H.I.D.'s came on Projectors; there are some cars, including certain Subaru imprezas, that came with H.I.D.'s from factory, installed on Headlamps. Kind Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 I obviously need parts that are readily available. Your setup doesn't help me..... Although a nice setup. I can't put a lot into this project. HID would be nice but I'll have to settle for the same style bulb as in there now. I need new reflectors mainly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 An easy and cheap option for upgrade, could be to use 100W / 80W Halogen 9004 Bulbs. ~► http://www.amazon.com/HELLA-HLA-H83155131-HB1-9004-Road/dp/B000COBLNE instead the Regular 65W / 45W ones, but that will require upgraded "Ceramic" Sockets: ~► http://www.amazon.com/AutoTechSalon-Premium-Ceramic-Sockets-Headlight/dp/B00SHH78TO/ I used to drive my Subie with 9104 "Rally" Bulbs with longitudinal elements, instead the regular 9004 with Transversal elements. as you can see, here: ~► http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/122774-headlights-again/page-2?do=findComment&comment=1035553 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 If the Reflectors are Rusty or dark, you can "Bake" the Headlamp assembly, untill the Glue that holds the glass lense, becomes soft enough to allow the removal of such lense without breaking it; you might follow the instructions by Turbone, on the link posted above; then, you can glue a sheet of aluminium foil, to the Darkened reflectors, using the shiniest side to be exposed, so you'll have shiny reflectors once again; then you'll need to re-glue the glass lense to the metal housing. Kind Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomRhere Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I have numerous EA82 headlight assemblies here if you want stock replacements. Need to know location of the adjuster screw for the horizontal adjustment, as they do differ between years/models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 I have numerous EA82 headlight assemblies here if you want stock replacements. Need to know location of the adjuster screw for the horizontal adjustment, as they do differ between years/models. Thank you! If the Reflectors are Rusty or dark, you can "Bake" the Headlamp assembly, untill the Glue that holds the glass lense, becomes soft enough to allow the removal of such lense without breaking it; you might follow the instructions by Turbone, on the link posted above; then, you can glue a sheet of aluminium foil, to the Darkened reflectors, using the shiniest side to be exposed, so you'll have shiny reflectors once again; then you'll need to re-glue the glass lense to the metal housing. Kind Regards. I've done all this before. Not interested in doing it again. Not interested in fixing the existing lights. I was looking to see if anyone has use non Subaru headlights in their place. Maybe something like a Hella 90mm module or such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomRhere Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Oldest Son has an '06 GMC Canyon. Those headlight assemblies are a very close match to the EA82 ones. Not sure on anything other than "It looks like it will fit". Side marker lights will be the main issue as far as looks go, but shape is very similar as far as fitting the opening. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagonist Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 The wiring for the headlights is so long that they lose current after a while. Have you thought about installing new relays in the engine bays. Use the existing plugs on the back of the headlights to trigger relays, but then power the relays directly from the battery to the headlights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus Posted October 11, 2015 Author Share Posted October 11, 2015 I was thinking that too but everything checked out with my multimeter. Maybe I'll just find some clean replacements and go that route. These on there are shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagonist Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Multimeter won't show this problem. Similar to why a relay needs to be put onto starter motors after so many years. You could go a simple check and dummy up some wires directly from the battery to the lights & see fi there's any difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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