I'm not saying that I'd install a set, but honestly I don't think that it looks bad. A close-up look would help me to see how well it fits, but those pics make me think that it fits fairly well. I wonder what the aim is like.
-Tad
I'm not saying that I'd install a set, but honestly I don't think that it looks bad. A close-up look would help me to see how well it fits, but those pics make me think that it fits fairly well. I wonder what the aim is like.
-Tad
Yep, that overhang on the side doors is an eyesore. I cant believe he doesnt get any wondnoise, especially at that overhang area. Makes me wonder if his doors rub that too.
I will say, neat looking, but it is a total show piece. Not really a useful thing.
Gary Noonan
'01 S/C VX / '18 Forester XT
I'm not to keen on the placement of it right above the windshield...what about if it were moved either half way between where it is now and the tips of the roof rack (runners?) say middle of doorframe; or if you slotted it out to lay atop the runners anywhere up to against the rack itself???
I think it would look better anywhere in that area as opposed to where it lies now in the photo.
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I agree Greg...a little farther back might eliminate that overhang too.
Other than that I think it looks pretty decent
John
Its a work in progress...I eliminated the overhangs and mounted it in place of my roof rack. I haven't wired them up yet and just installed it when I took the photos so I haven't adjusted the aim yet. Each light (Hella) has individual up & down adjustment.
In 7 years of ownership I've never used my roof racks for anything so it doesn't bother me to remove them for this mod. The roof baskets just aren't for me as I really don't want to keep a wheel/tire up there. My main concerns were:
1) Have an easily removable light bar that is securely mounted as opposed to a permanently mounted one like the Liberty Renegade. It is as easy to remove/install as the original roof rack other than it weighs more.
2) Pass for a factory, OEM installation (okay..to the unsuspecting public..lol).
3) Be out of the way for a future installation of a power moon (sun?) roof.
Until I get them working & adjust the beams I won't know for sure if there is any issues to work out but all in all I love the look...hope you guys do to!
I plan on mounting a full-size wheel/tire carrier (baja racing style) in place of the rear seat that is removable so I can switch back & forth when I need to carry passengers.
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Last edited by Jolly Roger VX'er : 08/20/2007 at 08:02 PM
Looks really cool man. Now your going to have lots of light at night time lol
P.s i like te look of your cladding too. Did you shine it up or did you painted?
Thanx! I shined the cladding up with Meguiar's Tire Shine (spray can w/ adjustable nozzle) available at Wal-Mart and Advance or Autozone. I like it because it doesn't streak when it gets wet for like 3-4 weeks until it wears off. Just be sure to wipe off any excess.Originally Posted by djkymar
Last edited by Jolly Roger VX'er : 08/20/2007 at 07:49 PM