u/lyre34

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Lightbar install (2020 WRX

I've long wanted to install a light bar on my 2020 WRX, and finally got around to it during the Victoria Day long weekend.

Some notes on the items purchased:

First: The light bar

https://ebay.us/m/lI8W3w

Second: The switch

https://smkfabrication.com/product/subaru-dash-switch-type-3b/

I started by removing the front bumper. After that, I bolted in the light bars themselves. The unit I chose is from eBay, but very similar to the Diode Dynamics one.

Once bolted in, I ran the cabling from the lights to the battery/fuse panel. My lights came with a relay and inline fuse, which I tucked under the cover beside the fuse panel above the wheel well and zip ties in place. I ran the cabling through the rubber grommet inside the wheel well and connected to the switch in the cabin. I did seal up around the rubber grommet using marine sealant because I'm paranoid about water ingress.

After buttoning everything up, it looks amazing. It's brighter than I initially thought, so I really only intend to use it on back roads.

I repeatedly tested the lights as I ran the wiring to be sure I didn't clip anything.

Edit: posting here in case it might help someone else along the way, and I'm happy with how it turned out.

u/lyre34 — 9 hours ago

Buzz worthy

Was not expecting my 500 day streak post to make it to buzz worthy, but it did. So now achievement #47 is unlocked.

u/lyre34 — 5 days ago
▲ 164 r/Achievements+1 crossposts

500 Days!

Survived a trip to Asia, just barely, but managed to keep the streak. Onwards to 600.

u/lyre34 — 6 days ago