TRS Tips: How To Retrofit Headlights with Morimoto Mini H1 Bixenon Projectors
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It's no wonder the Morimoto Mini H1 Bi-xenon from TRS is one of the most frequently retrofitted projectors in the world. With the 6.0's performance that can compete with the best of OEMs combined with ultra ease of installation, our Mini's outsell other projector options 2:1
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Step 1: Insert threaded shaft through the front of the reflector bowl (big silicone washer installed) (Mini Gatling Gun users take note of step 6 in advance)
Step 2: Install the H4 or H7 adapter plate, with the notched side at 12:00 to ensure the projector's rotation is level. (Skip this step for non H4, H7 applications, manual rotation adjustment is required)
Step 3: Use a 27mm wrench or socket to tighten the hex lock ring. Do not over-tighten, or completely tighten until you are sure this will be the last time the projector will be mounted (the threads will deform and lock on once fully tightened)
Step 4: Install the 3-prong bulb holder using a magnetic screwdriver (for ease of installation) - and ensure that all 3 feet are evenly and completely seated down into their channels. If the 3 feet do not go down into their channels, more space will have to be created forward of the lock ring. (flip the adapter plate around, grind the housing down more, or remove silicone washers)
Step 5: Test fire the bi-xenon solenoid mechanism 30-40 times to be sure that the hinges are still sliding as they should be. Since this mechanism is made of fairly thin metal, it is important not to disturb it during the installation to avoid future sticking issues.
Step 6: Install shroud using JB weld and centric rings. (If using Mini Gatling shroud, that must be done before the projector is mounted to the headlight bucket!)
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This is the only video I found that actually showed you what to do with
all the random hardware and what went into H1 and H7. Thanks so much
for making an idiot-proof video. I just added 2 projectors to my 2005
R1's High beams and they look amazing. It had them in the low beams OEM
but now I have 4 :D
Wow, those are some incredibly easy headlight housings to retrofit. No cutting required. My headlights took about 40 hours to complete, these look like they could be done in less than 10.
helmetheadog what kind of car did you retrofit I want to do my car but looks like I'm going to have a hard time trying to fit the shrouds
jake90770 a mk4 vw jetta
Lol it takes me 2 to 4
Great stuff, can I know how you connected the cutoff shield plz?
Very informative nice one
Very nice Sir.
I've installed hids bulbs before. Want to know how to wire them, look for how to put in hid bulbs. Basically. New bulbs connect to a ballast, a little box, and that connects to factory headlight connector. No wire cutting needed. Very simple. Then mount then ballast securely to car. With zip ties or sometimes they come with a bracket. Btw, nice video on the projector lights.
you have any video of the electric wiring to the car?
AAAAAAAAAYYYYYEEEEEE I was expecting cutting and gluing?!
Super dope very gd job 💪
Thanks 🔥
Looks easy enough! Love the hid color is it 4300K?
the solenoid and that shield movement is exactly why I had no choice but to just rock LED’s - We have far to much temperature variation as well as salt used on our roads to trust something like that. Also my car u have to take the bloody bumper cover, under car shield as well as a bunch of other plastic stuff just to get to the headlights if so had to do that in -30c, ohh shoot my solenoid froze and is jammed likely into high beam lol
I went with morimotos two strokes for low beams and some phillips leds for high beam and I am very happy, my old lenses were so cloudy and terrible that just the new assemblies made a world of difference plus the added light and color difference, it’s made such annhuge difference. However I actually think doing turn signals and brake lights is even more important first though. Halogens headlight are decent but the bulbs at least the older bulbs used for signals/brake lights markers etc really are pretty terrible - and during a sunny day or at dusk - i notice people SEE what i am doing far easier then before.
I know I hate some vehicles because you can’t see their front signals or some dummy will put a white bulb where and amber was supposed to go.
That is very true, those marker bulbs and brake lights are not nearly as bright as they should be! I am glad that your headlights are working well for you, if you would like to look into some of the marker bulbs that we have for your vehicle, let us know and we will be happy to help! Thanks for the support!🙏
Well done 👏💪👍👋
Thanks ✌
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The H4 adapter plate you are using is not the one that came with my kit. mine doesnt have a dip but is more conical. Are the new ones no longer like this? Would look like it would lock down better
whats the process like going from h4 to that wiring wise is there still hi lo function etc
I just did this myself and used 250deg for 7 minutes. Seemed about perfect FYI
That's great to hear. I hope the rest of your project is going well!
What exactly was used in this install like for example what Shroud Style and LED Halos
So if I buy headlights with h1 low and high beam halogen projectors, do I just open the headlight, unbolt the h1 halogens and then bolt the h1 hids in?
Hoping you guys will do another retrofit of e46 on mini H1 8.0. To update knowledge from 7 yrs ago.
Feel free to join our Facebook group - Headlight Junkies! Lots of people there that do BMW retrofits.
Hey guys great installation video. I have a question can I still use the bi-xenon bulb with the little servo that pushes it out a little?
If you have a bi-xenon bulb that fits your application, then that would work! I am sorry to say that you will have to source that yourself, as the only bulbs that we have that will move in and out are the 9007 and the H13 bulbs.
Do you already have one made for 03 civic that I can just purshase?
how can one test the solinoid b4 sealing? thanks
The shroud was Apollo 2.0 rye? I've an 00 Jetta I'm looking to retrofit with that shroud. Can these projectors handle 55w? Will these even fit?
would be nice to see how they wired up the lights? what kind of wire harness to use?
They sell many kinds of wiring harnesses. The best way is to just browse what they have. They have so many options for different installs that it's way too many to list. An example though, I did a retrofit on a motorcycle, and I bought a motorcycle dual h7 output harness to power the ballasts for the HID's. So many options it's almost overwhelming.
Seems simple enough.
I plan on purchasing some Mini H1 7.0's from you guys for a complete retrofit on my headlights. My standard low beam size is HB3 and my High beams are 9005. When I install the H1 projectors, does that change over the bulb size to H1 as well? I hope so because I already have H1 bulbs from you lol
+The Creationman Yes, it does
+Keith Robertson yes, always need the bulb size to match your new projectors size, so H1 for the new 7.0s
Nothing can beat retrofitting. Even the BMW laser lights, or the Audi.
Facts!
What temp do you bake the light?
Old vid but worth a shot. How will you know if you need to add vents to prevent moisture?
Never know really! but the best answer is to add them, they wont hurt if properly installed
we recommend these, they work great for that: www.theretrofitsource.com/bolt-on-breather-vent.html
i have a few questions about these bulbs guys.
what ligt source can you use (xenon, led, halogen)?
how do you hookup the wiring of the lens? i figure this car doesn't Come stock with these wiring and only has the plug for the bulb.
Is there an LED H1 you can recommend.
For all your oncoming traffic blinding needs.
These are projectors, no blinding traffic with these! (:
I want to take my original H7 signal from the headlight and drive it to projector's coil.
Will the H7 beam be effective for both high/low?
Hi, did you figure it out? i have h7 as well, and i want to do it on my car as well, but i don't know what to do with the high beam cable because the projectors come with h1 bulbs adaptors.
Hi...what do you think if we install a projector ito the headlamp with the PATERN glass cover?
U can't
TRS how do I get the wires from projector and switchbacks through headlight?
4:00 make sure you grease all that stuff or antiseize. If you ever have to take them out for whatever reason, if projectors needs to be replaced or you're swapping it to a different housing/car you are screwed.
Has anyone retrofitted their headlights to be bi xenon or dual beam projectors? I’m planning on putting a projector where my reflector is and replacing the oem one with a high/low projector. My question is how do you get the high beams to come on when you turn your regular lights on? And how do you get the low beams to have a high/low function.
late reply, but just use both as high/low beams! You could have 4 projectors, just would need 4 ballasts and igniters.
I was looking at these on Carid want to see if I can put them on my Cadillac STS
Reach out to our CS team so we can help you with this!
404-220-7940
Support@TheRetrofitSource.com
Did you adjust beam pattern up down on the projector itself or through the headlight housing assembly back?
the projector itself.
Anyone ever try retrofitting a set of aftermarket CCFL Halo Projector Headlights before? The casings on mine don't allow the morimoto threaded end to snuggly rest against the surface as it's too large. Anyone ever found an alternative way to get around this or no?
Sounds like some cutting may be involved!
What happens if I don't have a big garage where I can park he car 20 feet?
Hi,
Please send a link of wiring installation for this specific bulb!!! My car has 9003 bulb which I have no idea how the wiring goes from 9003 (factory) to H1 with high and low together.. Wiring instructions please!!!
Hey there!
You can find that here:
www.theretrofitsource.com/media/custom/upload/File-1473952402.pdf
So my car has a stock bulb size. As long as i make sure the adapter plate is set to 12 o clock, i dont have to worry about the rotation Alignment being off?
+Mustangkid29 If its an H7 or H4 (which adapters are included for) then yes, thats right
did the H4 plate orientation change from the 6.0 to the 7.0? I installed some 7.0's on an H4 housing and the cutoff angles were leaning towards the right. thanks.
Hey Armando!
The H4 plate has been the same since the 1.0s, so something else must be going on. Reach out to us, and we can help figure it out! Support@TheRetrofitSource.com
@@RetrofitSource is this linse still available
Is there a housing I can buy if I want to bumper mount them to keep the stock lights functional?
Hey Samuel, We don’t really stock anything like that. Most people would do some form of dedicated auxiliary pod light on the bumper for additional light!
I watched this video over 10 times only because I want to buy the mini projector, but I am nervous about the wiring. If my OEM headlight plug is for H4 bulb, how would I use a H1 bulb? H4 plugs has 3 spokes while H1 has only 2 I believe.
+koushick barua you have a low beam circuit and a high beam circuit... On mine this is what I did, I took the low beam wires to the headlight and the solenoid for the cut off through a relay such that the relay on its resting position has the solenoid energized and blocking the light but when I turn the high beam on it switches the relay on which drops current to the cutoff solenoid hence allowing the other half of the beam through as "high beam" I hope that helps. 5 pin relay by the way.
U guys still do custom retrofit headlights on specific cars? Example I need a custom job on 2002-2003 Civic Si HB.
Unfortunately no but we still sell the products. We just don't do them in house anymore.
do you still using h4 bulb? why not led bulbs?
I have a C5 Corvette with ACA headlamps. I want to upgrade the projectors. Can you recommend one for my application?
That one will be a little hard, as that is a very low profile headlight housing. If you were going to fit anything, you would want to go with the Mini H1 8.0, as that will be the smallest of the full size projectors that we carry. I have linked that for you here: www.theretrofitsource.com/bi-xenon-mini-h1-7-0-projectors-P-M-H1?quantity=1
Otherwise, you could go with the Matchbox 2.0, and that would be a smaller option, but may not be any better than what comes in the headlight from the manufacturer. I have linked that for you here: www.theretrofitsource.com/bi-xenon-matchbox-2-P-M-MATCHBOX?quantity=1
Where I can get that ring lock from? or what alternatives I can use, please?
Here you go: www.theretrofitsource.com/morimoto-projector-spare-parts.html
I have Ford Focus headlights. At what degrees Celsius should I keep them for 7 minutes? Do you put the headlights in the oven after the oven has reached the desired temperature and then count 7 minutes?
Every headlight will be different, but the general rule is around 250 degrees Fahrenheit for 7-10 minutes. Re-insert for 5-minute intervals until you can remove the lenses.
Does that kit come with the cover around the lense (he glued it) also
The kit sold here includes the cover, indeed: www.theretrofitsource.com/bixenon-morimoto-mini-h1-stage-3.html
seeing how much you turn that damn screw driver, get a husky ratcheting one, theyre home depot lifetime warranty, feel nice, and work nice, they also have a long reach and are only $10, trust me its so nice to have
From your vid it didn't appear you had to cut the original reflector bowl or the back of the housing, so does this mean the projector is fully adjustable (north/south, east/west) just as the stock halogen reflector bowl was?
Yes that is correct! the projector can be adjusted with the factory aiming adjuster knobs after the retrofit
TheRetrofitSource Inc perfect thanks. Also, the h1 mini is really this simple to install? It almost seems to good to be true!
That it is! But its not too good to be true, thats what makes them our #1 selling projector today! the 7.0 version is better than the 6.0 that's in this video too, in every way!
www.theretrofitsource.com/complete-retrofit-kits/universal-kits/bixenon-morimoto-mini-h1-stage-3.html
(thats the whole kit, we also sell just the projectors alone)
TheRetrofitSource Inc I'm looking at getting the mx5 switchback shrouds and will I need to be getting a relay or do I just wire them separately to my blinkers and drls?
Nope! no relay necessary for those X5-R shrouds on their own, the switchback function is already integrated into their wiring so you just hook it up to the DRL and blinker like you said
So the two wires coming off the ballast must be used in all cases correct? I have been told the opposite for my vehicle and that doesn’t seem right
That is correct!
What would something like this cost to retrofit the lights on a 2004 Oldsmobile Alero
around $270 for these projectors
Now if I was to to that on a h11 would there be an adapter for it?
+vincent sarvida No adapter, but little modding needed really. We have another video showing the best way to retro an H11 system
My concern is I have 9006 bulbs, how would those fit in the mini H1's?
BALD PRICK buy a pigtail adapter with a 9006 male head and the H1 is wires with prongs that just stab right in.
Search: “9006 to H1 adapter”
hello, great vid! are you able to fit h4 led into the morimoto proyector? also how you deal with the glare shield from the h4 led?
You wouldn't want to run an H4 LED in these projectors, They are designed for an H1 HID bulb specifically.
I just purchased mini h1 8.0 and installed them the the cutoff shield on the top and the cutoff seems proper but when I look at the installation guide it shows to put it on the bottom. How is it possible that the cutoff is right but it is apparently upside down?
That is very odd, that should not be happening at all. I will have you shoot us an email with images of your beam pattern, and then we will go from there! Support@TheRetrofitSource.com
Would it be possible to use my original H4 halogen or led bulbs? I just want projectors
I am sorry to say that to do this, you woud need to have an H4 projector, and that is not something thatwe carry. You will have to go with the bulb size that your projetor is made for. Sorry about that!
What size are the screws that hold the bulb retainer clip? ...I lost mine :( TIA
Not sure the size of that screw, shoot us an email at support@theretrofitsource.com
Hey, can you please help me? The H4 adapter plate and its placement on the headlight housing is not centered. Because of which my projector is not at all centered either. I find it really strange or I'm not sure if I'm doing something wrong. Here's the image www.screencast.com/t/BXsIdKk7eAg Thanks!
How to install on cars that have the H4 bulb are a little offset and not fully straight ?
Can you send us a picture of the bulb and housing in question? We can help you figure out how to get it done!
Support@TheRetrofitSource.com
why'd you bake the headlight?
Could this fit on a 2000 nisan altima? ... this is awesome
Yes you can retrofit your Altima!
where do i hook up the solenoid wire?
i mean does it take 12 v?
To your stock halogen high beam output, or to the output on a bi-xenon relay harness. Depends on what kind of car you're using!
Do I need to have the shield with a low beam bulb? And if I do what do I connect it to?
You dont "need" to hook it up, but unless you do - the projectors high beam wont work. It would get connected with the +/- wire coming from your high beam circuit. Easy to do, plug n play with some wiring we would recommend for you.
TheRetrofitSource Inc ahh got it thanks mate. I’m having second thoughts doing this. Cuz I have 2002 Corolla and it’s in good shape but not worth all that time I guess
So the solenoid is for high beams? What if my vehicle has a high beam bulb?
If your vehicle has a high beam bulb, you can either get a high beam splitter so that you can also run that low beam projectors high beam solenoid, or you can just leave that hanging and not plugged in! Let us know if you have any other questions, we are here to help!
So my problem is my 03 legacy gt has two bulbs. one for high and one for low. I would like to think this would work? The low beam is a H1 and the High beam is a 9005
Absolutely, so when you install this on just the low beam side you will use all the connections from that to power everything up.
Then you have a splitter that comes off your OEM high beam to power the solenoid for the projector!
Quad high beams!
@@RetrofitSource Big thanks!!!
i just retro fit my projector to my 96 civic but the light has no cut off focus..is it has to do with the housing reflector?i dont spray black like yours..
If you installed a projector, it should still have the cutoff line for sure! I am wondering what projector you purchased, let me know and I will be happy to help you out with this!
@@RetrofitSource I'm using sinolyn projector 3.0inch..u may Google it as it available in my country
Shoot us an email with an image of your beam pattern, and we will be able to determine if this is the projector or the OEM reflector that is causing the issue with that headlight. Support@TheRetrofitSource.com
Would these steps would work on a Honda CR-V 2001 ?
You could follow pretty closely!
I installed this in my h4 housing. Is it possible to rotate this from the back with a flat head?
Not with a flat head. If you used installed it using the threaded shaft, you can loosen the nut slightly and rotate the whole projector by hand. Then tighten the nut back down.
@@RetrofitSource so i have to open my headlights again?
What is difference between regular Xenon headlight versus Bi Xenon??
Xenon is just the use of HID, meanwhile, bi-xenon refers to HIDs in projectors that offer both low and high-beam coverage.
what device are you using to test them?
Shuffle3956 I ended up getting a 120v power converter
Shuffle3956 I'm a TRS wholesaler I've built all kinds
You did not mentioned the wiring installation and the alignment of the beam
This video was just to show the actual act of installing the projector into the housing. Sorry that it did not have all the information you were looking for! Thanks for commenting!
What if my headlight is H11? How will I be able to mount the projector?
You can either use a retrofit bracket, or you can use the nut and bolt method!
does it have a low and high function?
They do have low high functionality! Let us know if you have any other questions!
The installed bulb is halogen h1 or hid xenon h1?
HID / Xenon H1
If I have motoholders do I need the silicone washer?
Yes you do.
good afternoon friend you have these projectors to sell
whats the difference between xenon and hid?
ARCH. M Nothing. Just different names for the same thing. To be exact.. xenon is the gas which is inside the bulbs. HID means High Intensity Discharge
Mathias Pertl wow, thanks i didn't know. currently i have hids
All the money u have to spend on them and u have to jb weld the shroud to it. I just bought a $25 kit on eBay and they get screwed on and are of good quality.
You dont "have" to JB weld it on, but it's recommended. Even professional retrofitters do this, very common practice.
TheRetrofitSource Inc do you have more links or something to learn more about this? I have a 2010 Silverado, looking to get some projectors but the Ebay ones, people say are trash. I have LED bulbs. I’d be willing to do a project myself, just need more info.
I bought a set of aftermarket head light housings for my charger. They have H1 sockets for both high and low beam. The high beam are standard reflectors but the low beam are projectors with a cut-off shield inside(I'm assuming because of the sharp cut-off line). The cut-off line on the passenger head light is slightly slanted and doesn't line up perfectly with the drivers side(which is nice and even straight across). Is there a way I can fix this so the passenger side head light is even with the drivers side? I am NOT talking about adjusting them up or down! I know how to do that and have already done it. I'm talking about how to "twist" the actual projector in the passenger side head light to get it lined up properly.
That sounds like a defective headlight. It's highly doubtful that it can be fixed. The only way to remedy this would be to get a new headlight housing.
@@RetrofitSource Yeah, I called the company I got them from and that's what they said so they are sending me a new one.
Please show us how to wire the h1 bulb
The H1 bulb will have two little pins, you will insert those into the respective connectors inside the headlight housing! Let us know if you have any other questions!
@@RetrofitSource thank you for your reply. But what I mean was how would it be wired if I wanted to use the bulb for hi/lo beams. How would one connect the bulb to the hi beams? And the low beams? Is there a specific harness needed. Please share a link to it
You would not be able to do that, you will need an actual dual beam bulb for that. Let us know what vehicle these are going into and we should be able to help you get the correct bulb replacement!
@@RetrofitSource I purchased the mishimoto mini h1 for my e36 m3. Just looking into what options I have for the bulb.
Ahh, I see what is going on here! So with that projector, if you would like to use the Hi/Low feature you will need to plug in the projector solenoid to the harness, the relay harness that came with the kit should have the adapters for the small connectors used for that solenoid. As for bulbs, you will have to go with the H1 HID kit I have linked below, if you have any other questions just let us know! Have a great day! Link: www.theretrofitsource.com/h1-morimoto-elite-HS-H1?quantity=1
Does this fit 2015 wrx high beam slot?
Hey Marvin, If you'd like measurements on the projector we could get that for you. Send us an email and we'll get you whatever you need. I don't believe I've seen one installed in that application just yet but that doesn't mean it hasn't been done!
Should we tight it snug or over tight?
over tight when you're ready to make it permanent! hand tight if you might need to remove again during installation.
how do you level the lights
Here's a video on aiming: ua-cam.com/video/03fHzDEHVV4/v-deo.html
Yes but what about the wiring?
We have plenty of other videos on this! (:
Do you guys install too?
+Nolan Price We do not, sorry!
Hi What type of projector is
You can give me the information
This is the Morimoto Mini H1!
can you use a heat gun ?
Yes
Can we put h1 led in this
You could, but the bulbs have to be very small. Most wont fit. The Profile Peak H1 LED bulbs are recommended, and fit perfectly: www.theretrofitsource.com/h1-profile-peak-led-headlight-bulbs.html
I want to do this to my 05 taco
Make it happen captain!
Can I use H7 lamps ?
If you're asking if the Morimoto H1 Bixenon projector can be fitted into a headlight bowl that uses a H7 bulb from factory then YES.
But if you're asking if a H7 bulb can fit into the Morimoto H1 Bixenon projector then NO.
can u retrofit my headlights?
+Miguel Arguello Sorry we do not do retrofits here. Check out the recommended retrofitters page on our website at www.theretrofitsource.com/recommended-retrofitters
try watching how we retrofit the projector at the following link ua-cam.com/channels/Vz8uts9rTbhVCUwPdw_HbQ.htmlvideos?disable_polymer=1
your links don't work for the kits or projectors
Here are our listings for our retrofit kits: www.theretrofitsource.com/projector-kits/retrofit-kits-universal
any for 1994 honda civic coupe lmk.
Might be a little too late to the party. Is there a way to adjust the tilt of the beam pattern?
You would use the normal headlight adjuster!
Was just at the site and nothing for the 2012-2015 B7 Passat! Terrible headlights and now that its in the hands of second owners from the factory buy back it would be super popular to upgrade. I'm sure it didn't sell in the beginning because the demographic of the original buyers and the fact you have to rape your brand new car headlights. Now is the time to reintroduce this kit for us.
We will keep an eye out for any good options for those cars, Thank you for watching.