DIY Clear Headlights

CloNeGTS · 07-24-2003, 06:24 AM

From NASIOC. I don't know that I'll have time this weekend, but I'll be doing this very shortly.

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...s&pagenumber=1

4MLA1FN · 07-24-2003, 07:18 AM

very cool mod; especially with orange bulbs. i'll wait a year though to see how many people get condensation when the weather gets cooler.

jcbx · 07-24-2003, 09:54 AM

As long as you seal the headlights back very well, you shouldn't get any condensations. I did that mod to my 98 civic before and I used silicone (same one used in aquariums) to totally seal the headlights back on. Never had any problems with condensations at all!!!

One thought I have though is...don't you think it might be a little different for the USDM STi because of our HID system?...I wonder how much different it is for the HID...I would definitely take out the electronic stuff before putting them in the oven!

4MLA1FN · 07-24-2003, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by jcbx

...I would definitely take out the electronic stuff before putting them in the oven!

hmm. i didn't realize, till you said something, that mod was done on a wrx, not the sti. the hid might make a difference. the engine bay gets pretty hot, but i seriously doubt the back of the light reaches anywhere near 200degrees, even with the light on.

ldivinag · 07-24-2003, 02:39 PM

knowing my luck... i'd end up with a crispy headlight assembly...

so no thanks... i can live with the orange...

CloNeGTS · 07-24-2003, 04:53 PM

Naw, all the stuff will come off of the headlight. Unless our HIDs are different than every other system I've seen, the ballasts aren't on the headlight themselves. That means we have the same deal as everyone else.....just unplug the bulbs and throw the housing in the oven.

We may have different bulbs, but we don't have different housings.

SnowbordrWRX · 07-25-2003, 11:23 AM

Wow that mod is TIGHT! I've never done a mod like that before (actually I've never done mods period except for a K&N filter) so I was tripping out when the guy says stick the housing in the oven. Is that to melt/loosen the original seal? Just curious. Don't think I'll try it on any of my cars though...

bi11y · 07-25-2003, 12:24 PM

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Is that to melt/loosen the original seal?

ya. im definitely diggin the end result of that sexy all white headlight ^_^

CloNeGTS · 07-26-2003, 06:09 AM

If I'm feeling fiesty, I might try it this weekend.....

CloNeGTS · 07-27-2003, 08:32 AM

One down and looking good!

Just an added tip/caution....when pulling the headlight apart, be sure to watch the sealant so that it doesn't string out and land on your reflector. Couple close calls there.

Otherwise....this is a piece of cake!

CloNeGTS · 07-27-2003, 06:22 PM

Piggy backing on the thread listed here

http://www.imprezawrxsti.com/postnuk...ewtopic&t=2414

Which links to the instructions here

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...s&pagenumber=1

I highly recommend this mod. Once you get over what it is you are actually doing, it all makes perfect sense. No worries about it sealing back up....there is plenty of sealant in there and the headlight fits together in a very [- way so there are no edges to leak.

Here's the final product.....100x better!

I threw in a set of those SilverStar high beams at the same time...very nice bulbs.

CloNeGTS · 07-27-2003, 06:48 PM

http://www.imprezawrxsti.com/postnuk...&p=25139#25139

Here's the final results....they came out great!

CloNeGTS · 07-27-2003, 06:50 PM

Oh, and just a side note to what was talked about earlier......the ballast for the HIDs is actually inside the housing. It's a small metal case that plugs right onto the back of the bulb. Very slim design...very nice design.

No problems with the heat on the wiring, ballasts or otherwise. It isn't that hot at all...heck, the bulbs get much hotter than 200 and it has to be damn warm being in the engine bay.

Scuba_Steve · 07-27-2003, 06:59 PM

Very nice. I really want to do this mod but I'm just afraid of it not sealing properly and/or getting condensation. I was thinking of going with the SilverStars as-well, what size are they? Can you post a pick with the high-beams on? Thanks.

Hummer · 07-27-2003, 07:24 PM

That looks great. Where did you get the bulbs?

Maybe I can bribe you for assistance on a mod day.

07-24-2003, 06:24 AM	#1
CloNeGTS S204 Racer Car: Solo II, WRC Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 2,776 Join Date: Oct 2002 Trader Rating: (1)	DIY Clear Headlights From NASIOC. I don't know that I'll have time this weekend, but I'll be doing this very shortly. http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...s&pagenumber=1 This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by Nivek : 04-12-2005 at 05:58 PM.

07-27-2003, 06:22 PM	#11
CloNeGTS S204 Racer Car: Solo II, WRC Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 2,776 Join Date: Oct 2002 Trader Rating: (1)	DIY Scoop Screen Piggy backing on the thread listed here http://www.imprezawrxsti.com/postnuk...ewtopic&t=2414 Which links to the instructions here http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...s&pagenumber=1 I highly recommend this mod. Once you get over what it is you are actually doing, it all makes perfect sense. No worries about it sealing back up....there is plenty of sealant in there and the headlight fits together in a very [- way so there are no edges to leak. Here's the final product.....100x better! I threw in a set of those SilverStar high beams at the same time...very nice bulbs.

07-27-2003, 06:48 PM	#12
CloNeGTS S204 Racer Car: Solo II, WRC Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 2,776 Join Date: Oct 2002 Trader Rating: (1)	Mischief: Destroy http://www.imprezawrxsti.com/postnuk...&p=25139#25139 Here's the final results....they came out great!

07-27-2003, 07:24 PM	#15
Hummer Professional STI Racer Location: KC Posts: 765 Join Date: Jan 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Spank the STi? That looks great. Where did you get the bulbs? Maybe I can bribe you for assistance on a mod day. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

07-24-2003, 07:18 AM	#2
4MLA1FN hatin' ovals Car: 04 subaru wrx sti Location: alexandria, va Posts: 2,460 Join Date: Jun 2002 Trader Rating: (0)	very cool mod; especially with orange bulbs. i'll wait a year though to see how many people get condensation when the weather gets cooler.

07-24-2003, 09:54 AM	#3
jcbx Junior STI Driver Car: AWD Cars, Meets, Hang outs, Parties Fav Mod: Finance Location: North Jerzey Posts: 87 Join Date: May 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	As long as you seal the headlights back very well, you shouldn't get any condensations. I did that mod to my 98 civic before and I used silicone (same one used in aquariums) to totally seal the headlights back on. Never had any problems with condensations at all!!! One thought I have though is...don't you think it might be a little different for the USDM STi because of our HID system?...I wonder how much different it is for the HID...I would definitely take out the electronic stuff before putting them in the oven!

07-24-2003, 02:39 PM	#5
ldivinag The Next Petter Solberg Location: N 37 33* W 122 3* Posts: 853 Join Date: Jan 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	knowing my luck... i'd end up with a crispy headlight assembly... so no thanks... i can live with the orange...

07-24-2003, 04:53 PM	#6
CloNeGTS S204 Racer Car: Solo II, WRC Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 2,776 Join Date: Oct 2002 Trader Rating: (1)	Naw, all the stuff will come off of the headlight. Unless our HIDs are different than every other system I've seen, the ballasts aren't on the headlight themselves. That means we have the same deal as everyone else.....just unplug the bulbs and throw the housing in the oven. We may have different bulbs, but we don't have different housings.

07-25-2003, 11:23 AM	#7
SnowbordrWRX Drive True Posts: 1,337,039 Join Date: May 2002 Trader Rating: (0)	Wow that mod is TIGHT! I've never done a mod like that before (actually I've never done mods period except for a K&N filter) so I was tripping out when the guy says stick the housing in the oven. Is that to melt/loosen the original seal? Just curious. Don't think I'll try it on any of my cars though...

07-26-2003, 06:09 AM	#9
CloNeGTS S204 Racer Car: Solo II, WRC Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 2,776 Join Date: Oct 2002 Trader Rating: (1)	If I'm feeling fiesty, I might try it this weekend.....

07-27-2003, 08:32 AM	#10
CloNeGTS S204 Racer Car: Solo II, WRC Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 2,776 Join Date: Oct 2002 Trader Rating: (1)	One down and looking good! Just an added tip/caution....when pulling the headlight apart, be sure to watch the sealant so that it doesn't string out and land on your reflector. Couple close calls there. Otherwise....this is a piece of cake!

07-27-2003, 06:50 PM	#13
CloNeGTS S204 Racer Car: Solo II, WRC Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 2,776 Join Date: Oct 2002 Trader Rating: (1)	Oh, and just a side note to what was talked about earlier......the ballast for the HIDs is actually inside the housing. It's a small metal case that plugs right onto the back of the bulb. Very slim design...very nice design. No problems with the heat on the wiring, ballasts or otherwise. It isn't that hot at all...heck, the bulbs get much hotter than 200 and it has to be damn warm being in the engine bay.

07-27-2003, 06:59 PM	#14
Scuba_Steve Professional STI Racer Car: GT35R 04 STi Fav Mod: Meth Location: Fountain, CO. Posts: 722 Join Date: May 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Very nice. I really want to do this mod but I'm just afraid of it not sealing properly and/or getting condensation. I was thinking of going with the SilverStars as-well, what size are they? Can you post a pick with the high-beams on? Thanks.