I know this is a really late reply to your post, but your car is absolutely stunning. I've been considering purchasing the same U-shaped headlights you have on your car, but it appears that very few people have installed them on their Outbacks so I was just wondering if there was any reason you would not recommend them, or details about them that are not immediately obvious that potential buyers should know about? There appears to be very little information about peoples' experiences with them.Here's a link to the lights on eBay. They're more expensive than they were when I bought them, but I found a cheaper listing that is more around the price that I originally paid for the pair.
Where I bought them:
Set of Black U-Bar Projector Headlights for 2010-2014 Subaru Outback / Legacy | eBay
Cheaper:
Black Projector Headlights (U Type+LED Signal) for 10-14 Subaru Outback / Legacy | eBay
The only thing that I don't like about them are the indicator lights, since they are only bright from head-on but barely visible at a 45 degree angle and impossible to see at any wider angle. During the night they are visible from all angles though, so I guess that they are good half the time.
Thanks for the compliment.I know this is a really late reply to your post, but your car is absolutely stunning. I've been considering purchasing the same U-shaped headlights you have on your car, but it appears that very few people have installed them on their Outbacks so I was just wondering if there was any reason you would not recommend them, or details about them that are not immediately obvious that potential buyers should know about? There appears to be very little information about peoples' experiences with them.
Welcome to the board. Good color! My last car was a Chevy Monte Carlo named "Loose Lucy".I’m new to the group, and was recommended to post some pics here: Here’s either “Lucy” or “Ruby,” I haven’t decided on the name yet, lol
Thanks so much! I quite enjoy the color as well, even though I didn’t think I would at first. I’m thinking “Lucy,” because Lucille Ball, lol. But I don’t know just yet. Usually I don’t even plan to give my cars a name, it just happens, lol. My 02 Foz was Grey Goose, because it was grey, and my friend broke a bottle of Grey Goose in it one day; my ‘06 was Toaster because it legit looked like a toaster, and my ‘12 was Bitchgoblet because of an autocorrect fail, lol.Welcome to the board. Good color! My last car was a Chevy Monte Carlo named "Loose Lucy".
Congratulations! That red color is quite special on a 6MT.I’m new to the group, and was recommended to post some pics here: Here’s either “Lucy” or “Ruby,” I haven’t decided on the name yet, lol
LOL! That's what my kids named my 2012 Outback. My 2006 Forester is Green Bean, because it's green and an LL Bean Edition.My 02 Foz was Grey Goose, because it was grey, and my friend broke a bottle of Grey Goose in it one day;
That is priceless! She's a champion pun-isher!My sister named her Cruze “Tom.” She’s weird, lol.
Great to see more 6MT owners on the forum! Shame the 6MT isin't as common in the real world as it appears on this board, otherwise I would have got one in green! Mine is plain old white...I’m new to the group, and was recommended to post some pics here: Here’s either “Lucy” or “Ruby,” I haven’t decided on the name yet, lol
Thank you for making me feel welcomed! That is my number one gripe about Subaru anymore- manual being less common than it was 20 year ago. Or even 10 years ago. But I think that had more to do with the USDM more than anything.Great to see more 6MT owners on the forum! Shame the 6MT isin't as common in the real world as it appears on this board, otherwise I would have got one in green! Mine is plain old white...
Very nice, but now those clear headlights are really sticking out!I blacked out my wheels. grille and the silver around the fog lights on my '11 6sp
I originally didn't like the color, but, It makes it so much easier to find in a sea of boring, lol. Plus, we have a red car section at work, my OB, my dispatcher's 06 Foz, and one of my tech's Jeep something or other (Not a wrangler or cherokee.) I think the Foz is VRP, but its older, and quite faded. The Jeep is just a shade darker than mine, but quite similar. I'm still not 100% decided on a name yet... she's hasn't spoken to me just yet.Congratulations! That red color is quite special on a 6MT.
I've only found them in white or gray, and I looked far and wide. Mine is the boring light gray. But the price and mileage were right. And, thankfully, the fun factor of the 6MT makes up for the boring color.
LOL! That's what my kids named my 2012 Outback. My 2006 Forester is Green Bean, because it's green and an LL Bean Edition.
That is priceless! She's a champion pun-isher!![]()
That is pretty sharp. You're giving me ideas, and I like it.I blacked out my wheels. grille and the silver around the fog lights on my '11 6sp View attachment 542320
Thanks for the compliment.
Here's a list of the pros and cons for those headlights:
Pros:
- They look cool (obviously)
- Same fitment as stock
- Seem to hold up very well (after about a year, they still look new)
- Tons of compliments (mostly at gas stations, lol)
Cons:
- Turn signal is barely visible at certain angles during daylight
- No side marker turn signal, just a reflector
- Bulbs for the U-bars and the blinkers are not replaceable
- High beams are not as effective as the original ones
- Very expensive now (the price is getting lower again, but still $100 over what I paid)
Fixable Cons:
- I will be adding an auxiliary turn signal that will solve the first con
- I can replace the LEDs myself, since I have the proper skillset (it would be a huge pain)
Overall, I really like these lights and think that they were 100% worth it. If any of those cons scare you away, then I would not recommend them. In my opinion, the headlight LEDs will probably outlast my car so I shouldn't really have to worry about those. The high beams may not be as good, but I still find them to be acceptable. As mentioned, when I purchased them, they were about $320 for the pair, but they are now about $400. I think it really depends on the reason of buying the lights that would decide it. If you would be buying for looks, it is absolutely worth it. If you would be buying as a functional improvement, I would stay away.
Let me know if you have any other questions.![]()
Hey there! Welcome aboard - I've the 2012 version, same colour... awesome machine2011 Limited 3.6R 5EAT
101,000 miles, stock
I am the original owner
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