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Originally Posted by Mr.Jay (Post 521839)

yes but its much more distracting and occurs more with HIDs and incorrect projectors

I see what you are saying. but as long as the cut off line is solid with minimal leaking and is angles correctly - they are essentially the same as any HID projector.

so if the squirl finder light leakage can be eliminated and they are angled correctly i see zero issue/difference in comparison to real HID projectors (not saying this is possible - I don't know - just saying)

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Originally Posted by ottopilot (Post 521888)

I did a few retrofits, but these stock projectors are so good I wouldn't suggest to go through the trouble unless you want a bixenon setup. This is a way better setup than HID's in reflectors and frosted lens. The blue-ish color sucks though compare to 5300k OEM stock colors.

Those aren't really blinding anyway, and even with the stock halogen bulb you have those squirrel finders.

stock is 4300k for what its worth. :paddle: lol

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Originally Posted by FastLane1000 (Post 521901)

stock is 4300k for what its worth. :paddle: lol

You're right

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Originally Posted by CBR600RR (Post 521891)

I agree with this. if squirrel finders are bent I don't have a issue with his in stock projectors as at least the attempt to reduced any glare was made.

we actually have a thread debating this with darendriven hid in stock projectors vs retro fit ones and while there is a difference I think ut would of been minimal had Darren nodded the squirrel finders.

stock projectors are very good

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Originally Posted by aznknightz17 (Post 521877)

Yea I know theres a DYI but Im scared to fuck it up. :scared0016:

Yeah I was very afraid as well. I had done it before on older car but man tearing apart a brand new car is a hard thing to do. Good thing tho is you sure do learn a lot about your car working on it.

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Originally Posted by aznknightz17 (Post 521877)

Yea I know theres a DYI but Im scared to fuck it up. :scared0016:

Replacements are just a bit over $300 a piece if you wanted to purchase a set to mod, then replace yours and save/sell them.

Sorry to commit Thread Necromancy, but when you "push the finders down," is it basically just pushing them in (towards the front of the car) as far as they will go? I was messing with this yesterday and actually made it worse (I was actually pushing them up, duh).

god bless Subaru for making HID on the BRZ.