ivan.ej255 Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 Hi everyone! Is it possible to put the '14 (face-lifted) headlights into a '10 car without changing any body panel(fenders, bumper, hood, mounting points, etc)? Do the headlights fit exactly like the '10 headlights? I recently got in a minor accident which damaged one of my headlights. The insurance agreed to replace both headlights as replacing just one will make the other one look old. The problem is my Subaru dealer is hesitant to order the face-lifted headlights as it might not be a straight bolt on they said. I just need a confirmation that it will be a straight bolt-on so we can be sure. Thanks, Ivan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaboo Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 Yup! Lots of people put the facelift lights with the "C" inside, on pre-facelift cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgoodhue Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 They are straight on bolt as I have installed them on my car. I personally think they look better much better than stock 10-12. The 13-14 Legacy Headlights are partially blacked out. The 13-14 Outback headlights are all chrome with the C’s. (‘14 OB special appearance are the same partially black led out as the Legacy). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble Rumble Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 100% identical fit. Fully plug and play swap. I have them on mine and love them. 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...
ivan.ej255 Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 They are straight on bolt as I have installed them on my car. I personally think they look better much better than stock 10-12. The 13-14 Legacy Headlights are partially blacked out. The 13-14 Outback headlights are all chrome with the C’s. (‘14 OB special appearance are the same partially black led out as the Legacy). Thanks. Here in my country, 10-12 headlights are also partially blacked out. They're just lacking the C's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan.ej255 Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 Thanks for the replies everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golferdude1087 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 I am a bit late, but heres my 11 with the facelifted black out lights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zee199969 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Here's a shot of my 2010 with post-facelift headlights My "Build" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaboo Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Really liking those "C's", I wish someone would offer correct sized LED "C's" like for the newer models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble Rumble Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 I found this one-off set on the yahoo.jp auctions a while back, and they're just simply perfect. I wish I had bought them, even for the $600 they were listed at. Every single set should have been exactly like this from the factory. Unfortunately, everything like this for us has to be custom one-off. 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...
Scubaboo Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Drooool! That looks to be done to OE quality, very nice! Another thing to take into account is being from Japan, those are probably OEM HID assemblies, more expensive in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Drooool! That looks to be done to OE quality, very nice! Another thing to take into account is being from Japan, those are probably OEM HID assemblies, more expensive in the first place. Just fan the flames, lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaboo Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Just fan the flames, lol! That's the plan! Maybe if all 17 of us 5th gen Legacy enthusiasts speak up, someone might make one out of pity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Take your car on vacation to Mexico and find a salvage yard. All the JDM parts you could want. Install, and drive home. Check out https://www.mercadolibre.com.mx/ So close yet so far away. Only about $8200 and 53k miles. https://auto.mercadolibre.com.mx/MLM-615997955-subaru-legacy-2011-_JM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaboo Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 ^yeah that is JDM alright! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble Rumble Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Crazy to think that Mexico got all JDM versions of the 5th gen. 5AT GT's, SI-Drive, GT up to 2014. All LHD too. I wish Mexican internet sites weren't so difficult for me to navigate (or even find), to see if I could source some body pieces and trim stuff. Check this one. Hell of a lot of car for $14k USD> https://auto.mercadolibre.com.mx/MLM-650141787-subaru-legacy-25-gt-mt-2013-_JM 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...
ivan.ej255 Posted November 1, 2018 Author Share Posted November 1, 2018 I found this one-off set on the yahoo.jp auctions a while back, and they're just simply perfect. I wish I had bought them, even for the $600 they were listed at. Every single set should have been exactly like this from the factory. Unfortunately, everything like this for us has to be custom one-off. Wow! Now I'm getting more excited about my new headlights. Even without those LEDs, I think the newer facelifted headlights really freshens up the look of the 5th gen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan.ej255 Posted November 1, 2018 Author Share Posted November 1, 2018 Drooool! That looks to be done to OE quality, very nice! Another thing to take into account is being from Japan, those are probably OEM HID assemblies, more expensive in the first place. But if we compare it to the price of one headlight here locally, it's actually a bargain lol. Our headlights here cost 82k (around $1500) each. EACH! I'm now actually doubting that the insurance will agree to replace the other side just because of the price alone. If they won't, I think I'll just push through with them replacing the damaged one with a facelifted one, then find one for the other side on Japanese auctions. Looking at buyee website it looks like there are a lot available hehe. About the RHD cutoff, I'm planning to have the projectors retrofitted anyway so it's not gonna be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaboo Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 But if we compare it to the price of one headlight here locally, it's actually a bargain lol. Our headlights here cost 82k (around $1500) each. EACH! I'm now actually doubting that the insurance will agree to replace the other side just because of the price alone. If they won't, I think I'll just push through with them replacing the damaged one with a facelifted one, then find one for the other side on Japanese auctions. Looking at buyee website it looks like there are a lot available hehe. About the RHD cutoff, I'm planning to have the projectors retrofitted anyway so it's not gonna be a problem. Ouch! Good thing you were insured bro! I hope you can convince insurance to get you the pair. If you will get them retrofitted have them put in C-lights too! I'm impressed with Firedrake's work and I think they may be able to pull it off. I see them do similar on Hyundai Accents, this will be easier since ther is a C-shaped base in the light already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaboo Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Crazy to think that Mexico got all JDM versions of the 5th gen. 5AT GT's, SI-Drive, GT up to 2014. All LHD too. I wish Mexican internet sites weren't so difficult for me to navigate (or even find), to see if I could source some body pieces and trim stuff. Check this one. Hell of a lot of car for $14k USD> https://auto.mercadolibre.com.mx/MLM-650141787-subaru-legacy-25-gt-mt-2013-_JM Dude, if you can navigate the Japanese sites, I'm sure the Mexican ones will be easy when you get the hang of it. I am in awe of your search skills on there, I am wading through it with the help of Google Translate and I come up with giberish most of the time, finding all those rare JDM parts for cheap is quite a feat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasghani Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Hello, Is this a pure esthetic change or are the new headlights better also ? Thanks 100% identical fit. Fully plug and play swap. I have them on mine and love them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaboo Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Just aesthetics for this mod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasghani Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Any complete headlight replacement with better lights that you know of ? I prefer to buy a complete plug and play set and replace the current headlights not to open and upgrade the current bulbs Thanks Just aesthetics for this mod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaboo Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 ^OEM HID assemblies are the best plug and play option you can get. They are also the most expensive though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble Rumble Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 ^OEM HID assemblies are the best plug and play option you can get. They are also the most expensive though. OEM HID is not an option in North America, not sure where the question poster is from though. 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...
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