So friday was a good day! The first set of Valenti's new headlights for the 86 arrived! I know a lot of people have been asking questions since photos started circulating and I've done my best to answer with the information I could reveal. Now they are out in the open I can freely discuss and answer questions you might have.
First up, they are of great quality and build. Valenti has put heaps of effort into these headlights. They are only compatible with the factory HID models. So that means Japan 86, Australian 86 GTS, Subaru BRZ and possibly the monogram series for you guys in the states?
I have done a couple of videos and some pictures will come later. Another video will be done soon for some installation tips on transferring the leveling motor and HID ballast from the factory headlights onto the valenti headlights. Overall I'm extremely happy with these headlights!
VIDEOS
UNBOXING VIDEO
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INSTALLED DEMO
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTSb7KE2zA8&list=UUw9xNwZ_rxXK-syWbTXt2PA"]Valenti headlight demo - YouTube[/ame]
QUICK PREVIEW
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1LeIq9nd_k&list=UUw9xNwZ_rxXK-syWbTXt2PA"]Valenti 86BRZ Headlight quick preview - YouTube[/ame]
PHOTOS
FAQ
Q. Will these fit on FRS or Australian GT model.
A. Short answer, no. Part of the installation process is transferring the HID ballast, cable & level motor from the factory headlight onto the Valenti headlights. In theory you could wire it yourself but its not something I have attempted.
Q. Is it plug-n-play?
A. 99% yes, there is only one wire that you splice for the DRL and its basically right next to the headlight.
Q. Can you turn off the sequential/flow type indicators?
A. Yes, there is a button on the back of the headlight to turn the flow type indicator mode on/off. Easy access by just opening the hood and pushing the button.
Q. Does it come with HID bulbs, ballasts?
A. No, you use your HID bulbs and ballast and leveling motor from the factory HID headlight and transfer onto the valenti.
Q. What types are available? LHD/RHD, colors etc?
A. Only RHD versions are available (Japan/Australia etc). Color options are chrome or black, there is no smoked lens version as thats pretty much illegal anywhere.
Q. How does the DRL function?
A. You can see a stepped row of LEDs and an illuminated eyebrow. The top half of the LEDs are the DRL and are on as soon as the car starts and stay on. The indicators are the bottom half of the led and function as you would expect. The eyebrow I suppose you would call your "position light".
With the lights set to "AUTO" the brow will be off when it detects sunlight and your headlights are off, they will turn on when it detects night time and come on with your headlights. They also turn on manually if you set the stalk to ILLUMINATE, which you would normally use when its just starting to get dark and you need to illuminate the speedo.
That's pretty much all I can think off right now. Any more questions post away and ill try to answer. Keep an eye on my youtube channel for more videos.