Falcor Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 I was afraid the 5k would not be "white" enough, but after seeing this and knowing it will be close the the lights on the Forester I feel better. I'll try to get some pics tonight of before and then compare to after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creep_nu Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 wow those are insane FLleg, doesn't seem like there's any hot spots like on the HIDs, just clear even light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golferdude1087 Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 You must remember there are a few differences. 1) The HIDs are 35W retrofits with HID projectors in them. The headlight was a 10-12 OEM light, protected by a 3M clear coat 2) the LEDs are in the OEM H7 projectors. The headlight was a 13-14 facelift also protected by a 3M clear coat 3) the LEDs are 3000LM, they don't even sell the 3500 which is an upgrade. Its now at 4500LM which I really would like to put in. Its brighter and shines further than the 55W HID kits . Honestly I like the VLEDs more. They are cheaper, shine just as far and I don't lose the functionality of my auto headlights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 (edited) So, I checked how the headlights are currently aimed yesterday after work and according to the Subaru procedure, they are 1-2 inches higher than they should be. Per the procedure: 10' from a wall Measure the height of the headlight Mark that measurement on the wall The cutoff should be .83" below that mark I think for sure the driver's side will need to be lowered. The top of the tape is at the same level as the midpoint of the low beam (about 27 1/4"). The pic is with the factory bulbs. Edited December 6, 2019 by Falcor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaty Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 I got tired of replacing the bulbs in our OB and Legacy. I got a set that fits nicely with a lot of room . I put a set from this company (different bulb size) in my 2019 Impreza and they are working nicely. Install was just as fun as changing a regular bulb. What is nice is they are pretty small so all you have to do is plug in the harness and tuck it back inside the light. Everything is contained in the bulb housing so there is nothing bulky to work with. LED H7 Car Head Lights 12000LM Mini Headlight Bulb H7 LED Canbus Error Free Automotivo Headlamp 12V White 6000K × 1 from here: https://auxito.com/ these here: https://auxito.com/products/dd-m2-h7-ty?_pos=2&_sid=55b08ab2b&_ss=r Peaty, 2019 Imp Sport 5 Dr (Mine) 2013 Outback Premium (Wife's) 2010 Legacy 3.6R (Son), 2001 Forester S (other son) 1999 Miata (my summer ride) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaty Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 I got tired of replacing the bulbs in our OB and Legacy. I got a set that fits nicely with a lot of room . I put a set from this company (different bulb size) in my 2019 Impreza and they are working nicely. Install was just as fun as changing a regular bulb. What is nice is they are pretty small so all you have to do is plug in the harness and tuck it back inside the light. Everything is contained in the bulb housing so there is nothing bulky to work with. LED H7 Car Head Lights 12000LM Mini Headlight Bulb H7 LED Canbus Error Free Automotivo Headlamp 12V White 6000K × 1 from here: https://auxito.com/ these here: https://auxito.com/products/dd-m2-h7-ty?_pos=2&_sid=55b08ab2b&_ss=r some pics here https://photos.app.goo.gl/2BP72Q9DN7FT5usGA Peaty, 2019 Imp Sport 5 Dr (Mine) 2013 Outback Premium (Wife's) 2010 Legacy 3.6R (Son), 2001 Forester S (other son) 1999 Miata (my summer ride) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Installed the bulbs last night. After fighting trying to go through the fender well we pulled the bumper and took the headlight assemblies off the car. The spring tab that holds the bulb down didn’t want to go around the fan enclosure. It was much easier with the headlights off. Left factory bulb, right VLEDS 5K Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Here is before and after: Factory VLEDS 5K Factory VLEDS 5K Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Not sure how, but this pic turned out pretty good. I did run it through an IG filter, and they guys in the shop had been welding all day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble Rumble Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 How you liking the VLEDS so far? 2012 Legacy 3.6R Build Thread 5th Gen Legacy BM/BR Body Kit Compendium Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golferdude1087 Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 How you liking the VLEDS so far? Jesus you have 2400 posts...guess this is what happens when i come and go lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble Rumble Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 I've been here for almost 4 years lmao. That's only like 2 posts a day. 2012 Legacy 3.6R Build Thread 5th Gen Legacy BM/BR Body Kit Compendium Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spb Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 VLEDS got installed while doing oil change at local Toyota dealership. Like them so far. Still on the fence if I should go with LED fog lights from Ford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewdogg Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 VLEDS got installed while doing oil change at local Toyota dealership. Like them so far. Still on the fence if I should go with LED fog lights from Ford. Let me help push you off the fence... yes, you should get the LED fogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Falcor Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 How you liking the VLEDS so far? I'm loving the color and they do seem brighter. It was a pain for the install, and they better never burn out. Now I'm really on the lookout for deer or a dump truck, ect. on the highway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTN X SEA Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 I'm loving the color and they do seem brighter. It was a pain for the install, and they better never burn out. Now I'm really on the lookout for deer or a dump truck, ect. on the highway. Hey brother. I’m new here but I just bought a pair of the VLEDs. What made the install a pain? I see it was easier to take the bumper off. I’ll try to do these and adding fogs today. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 It’s hard to get the hold down clip over the heatsink/fan area. Since I just had the bumper off a couple weeks before, I decided it was easier in my case. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble Rumble Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Definitely recommend taking the bumper off for the install. Doing these through the fender liner will be nearly impossible, and the bumper only takes about 10 minutes to remove. 2012 Legacy 3.6R Build Thread 5th Gen Legacy BM/BR Body Kit Compendium Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spb Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 I was doing an oil change at the toyota dealer. And they were willing to install VLEDS for like $40. I dont really have a place to work on my car so this worked for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexmed2002 Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 I was doing an oil change at the toyota dealer. And they were willing to install VLEDS for like $40. I dont really have a place to work on my car so this worked for me. Now that is a good price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC_Legacy Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 I just upgraded to HID. Worth it, H1 Bulbs/ Projectors. 6500k LED Fogs. White Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTN X SEA Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Definitely recommend taking the bumper off for the install. Doing these through the fender liner will be nearly impossible, and the bumper only takes about 10 minutes to remove. Put in the VLEDs as well as these fogs today! It definitely would’ve been a pain without the bumper off. Thankful for this thread [emoji1687] https://www.ft86speedfactory.com/olm-vision-drl-fog-light-housings-2015-wrx-2015-sti-2013-brz.html#.Xga9PCWIaEf Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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