I've seriously been considering switching the halogens from my 96 Thunderbird to HID's. I've learned more about HID's in the first 10 minutes of this video than the research on various websites I've been on.
They do have dedicated high beam projectors that you can retrofit! For fogs, we'd recommend a dedicated fog light beam pattern. Something like the Morimoto 4Bangers would be a great option for fog light replacements!
I have never been into stuff like this before, but this video made me very excited about it. Going to order a kit for my F250 and have the lenses etched with my company logo. After driving a Jeep with HIDs nothing else is good enough.
I'm going to make a set using my old Volkswagen halogen headlights. I'll use a hole saw to get the perfect size hole for my new, cheap, LED projector. I'm just running LEDs in my halogen projector at the moment but the beam isn't perfect. You miss the peripheral views. I've got a light-bar on my roof basket to counter this issue on bendy back roads. It sucks having to turn it off every time oncoming traffic appears.
What are you wanting to know about those different sizes? All of the halos are the same when it comes to material and function, the only difference is the size which should be based off the application you're retrofitting.
So 02 Isuzu Rodeo Sport: headlights have a single dual filament bulb for the hi/low beam, i think its a H4 type. Will that require the D2S Hid kit + an igniter inline with the ballast to work in a bi-xenon projector?
For a D2S retrofit you'll need a pair of D2S Bi-Xenon Projectors, Shrouds, HID D2S Ballasts + Ignitor, D2S Bulbs, and an H4 HD Relay Harness! You can find our HID retrofit kits here: www.morimotohid.com/projector-retrofit/kits/custitem_cat_facet_projector_type/HID
SO i have Projectors in my 92 accord that were custom made but they didnt have bulbs which could i use that i could find at common local parts store mine are 2.5
l have promaster City 2017.. the low beam and high beam they are separate lam going to add the Bi Xenon Projector Lens to the low beam only do l need still to power the motor for low and high beam adjuster inside the projector ?
Can I buy a real heavy duty bi-xenon hid relay only without harness? I need to wire it myself to ensure wire gauge and quality since I'll be using 150 watt ballasts for my off-road buggy. Thank you.
Hi there! Our HD Relay Harnesses are sold as one complete piece, but we do offer DIY relay kits and 12v relays, which might be exactly what you're looking for. You can explore these options here: www.theretrofitsource.com/search?keywords=relay. If you need further assistance, feel free to reach out to our support team at support@theretrofitsource.com or give us a call at 404-220-7940. We’d be happy to help!
Hello , I have a question I own a 1991vw golf GTI and I wonder what options you have for my car I really want to do something different please lmk thanks for all the info you shared 🙏🏻 Oh by the way the headlights are Hella 7" round 😅
You have a couple of solid upgrade paths depending on what you're hoping to achieve. If you're interested in something unique and custom, a retrofit could be an exciting route, allowing you to personalize your setup. Retrofitting, however, can be a bit more complex when working with sealed beam headlights, and the options largely depend on how much space you have available behind the headlight. On the other hand, if you're looking for a straightforward upgrade, there are many 7" round headlights on the market that could fit well with minimal hassle. Most of these headlights use H4 connectors, so if your current setup uses 9004, an adapter from 9004 to H4 can make the switch easy. Feel free to let us know which direction you're leaning towards, and we'd be happy to discuss further details or guide you on the best option for your goals. You can always reach us at support@theretrofitsource.com for more advice.
very informative! You answered all my questions and concerns with doing this! I was going to buy one of those "hid housings" you see but turns out those don't have projectors, it's just an hid bulb slapped in a reflector. I was worried the morimoto would glare but watching this vid I learned all I needed and then some from projector size, wattage, etc. THANKS very much!
First time attempting this on my 08 Cummins I want the projector for looks in my headlights but wanna use a LED plug and play bulb? Is this still possible?
Why some car headlight projectors no matter you are viewing it from looks always black,and some not ??My car has factory projector headlights,but they are not black...only sometimes viewing it from strange angle looks black ?
It has to do with the internals of the projector and the headlight itself. The inside of the projector can reflect colors off of the inner chrome portion.
So I can't find a ratio fit kit that will fit my 2003 chevy venture. But I have led light bulbs in a reflector headlight and it does not let the light work like it's supposed to what do I do
I have a question.My car came with a projector headlight pre installed from the factory, but the light bulbs are halogen instead.Does changing the light bulb to let say 4300k LED considered "retrofitting"? Is it advisable or illegal to do so?
No, it's not retrofitting unless it comes with dedicated lens for that particular driver regardless of type. Aftermarket LEDs that go into existing halogen projectors emulate as best as possible, but it is subjective unless properly tested by companies such as these. Most aren't doing any technical tests nor submitting for DOT approval
Not at this time my friend, you can always reach out to our CS department and we can go over what would work best for you! 404-220-7940 Support@TheRetrofitSource.com
Ok, so ill be putting some projectors that house some h1 bulbs in my 8th gen honda which bixenon hi/lo relay harness do I go for one for h1 bulbs or one for the stock bulbs of my car?
The lens and the sharp edge of the cutoff shield cause light to bend and disperse, splitting into its constituent colors, similar to how a prism works. This phenomenon, known as chromatic aberration, occurs because different wavelengths (colors) of light bend by different amounts. Blue light bends more than red light, causing the blue hue to be visible at the top edge of the cutoff. While the blue line is primarily an optical artifact, it is often considered aesthetically pleasing and a sign of high-quality projector headlights.
On the website, I see a relay kit doesn’t come with the morimoto d2s kit. You didn’t mention relays in the video either. Are they not needed for d2s bulbs/igniters?
Could use some help: Have a 4-light system. Low/High. The lows turn off when highs go on. What I want is to stop the lows turning off when highs go on...with a caveat. For road use, I'm fine with standard low/high, but off-road I want ALL the lights, so I want a toggle. Can someone point me to a relay setup or a Tut? Perfectly ok with building a harness if needed.
Your toggle would just have to energize your high beam, However you may want to use a diode to prevent backfeeding. A local aftermarket accessory shop could probably help you out!
Hey, i have a question. I currently have a 2010 civic sedan with aftermarket headlights. They have h1 projector low beams and reflector high beams, but when i started my journey into upgrading my headlights for better performance, i didn't get the correct led bulbs that would focus well inside the housings. The ligh scatters and makes it very hard to see and im sure im blinding people as well. The mechanic i took it to was not very professional and just intalled them without calibrating anything or without helping me to choose the right bulbs. So what my question is, is would it be possible to replace the h1 projector lowbeam in my aftermarket headlights with a morimoto bi-led projector? Because i would like to take it to an actual professional to do such a thing, but if that's not possible then maybe i should try hid bulbs or a different led bulb.
We don't have any full size headlight replacements, but we do have some great bulb upgrades: www.theretrofitsource.com/buyer-guide-by-vehicle/2020+Ford+Transit-350
Hello Hyundia Sonata 2011 I drive back & forth from Pennsylvania 2 NYC. I leave about 12am & arrive there about 4am Which headlight should I buy? Led or Hud?
You can go with ether option. LED's are a little easier to install than HID's. If you need additional help hit us up on the chat function on our webpage. www.theretrofitsource.com/
Hi, i bought a plug and play projector lens for my 1998 jetta TDI. I know this isn't technically a retrofit but I'm looking at what kind of bulb setup to use. Any thoughts? I'm leaning towards a high quality LED
I have spec d projector headlights. But the projectors suck. Could I put my stock headlight low beam housing into my spec d headlights? I have a 2010 wrx
You likely won't be able to use your stock projectors, but you could use some Acme projectors! www.theretrofitsource.com/recon-spyder-specd-retrofit-kit?quantity=1
@@RetrofitSource Any ETA on writing up instructions for a swap? The manuals linked for the projectors I would get only refer to installing in a reflector
Hi im thinking of changing my projectors in my mkiv supra rhd as supra's lack light output due the oem projectors. Any help will be appreciated in pointing in the right direction on which projectors to go for. Im looking to also change the smaller foglight projector inside the headlight so i can have 2 running side by side.
Great video, i just ordered a d2s 5.0 for my retro rx7 fd.. but also have the Fx-r 3.0... the d2s will be easier to do, but do you think the Fx-r is better light output over all?
retrofit is the way to go, I have seen many people just don't know better and just put an HID or LED bulb in their halogen reflector headlights and blinding everyone. Yes, it is bright but the light is scattered all of over the place, with a retrofit projector lenses you will have that beautiful sharp and bright intense cut off line which won't blind oncoming traffic. My brother's car is retrofitted with projector lenses and at one time in the intersection during red traffic light, he was driving. and next to him a guy with no retrofit just had a HID installed inside his reflector headlights...his headlights, light up the whole surface of the car in front him, while my brother's light was pointing to the right place with bright intense and sharp cut off line to the car in front of him. I feel sorry for the guy who drive in front of this clueless guy with HID on reflector based headlights lol. My brother even told me that guy with HID on reflector headlights , rolled down his window and asked my brother, why his headlight's beam pattern looks so much clean and had a cut off line while his HID just throws a bright blob to the car in front of him lol. My brother just smiled and winked to him and drove off, once the traffic light turned green. It really shows how clueless that guy was.
@@zekion. they are in the road stopping on the red traffic light, and the light turn green so his brother probably didn't have much time to explain lol. But they could've pulled over once they passed the traffic light , so his brother can explained in details..
Can you buy headlight housings that already have projectors in them and you don't have to do all this work? Looking to get Nice headlights for my 01 3rd gen 4runner
Yes and no. Depends where you get these already built in projectors. The ones that are made for you car and that are cheap brand new for a pair for anywhere between $400-$800 are usually the fake projectors. Those will use the normal bulbs that come with your car and the projectors will be just as good as the normal headlights. Which really aren't real projectors. Now if you buy a housing headlight from a higher trim of your car, say like the ones that have leather seat and navigation and such usually have real projectors and you could find some from a junk yard and get this to "drop in". The other problem with those is that you would probably need the correct wiring to go with them which then you gotta worry about that as well... Sometimes. Sometimes they just plug in as the ballast is usually built into the headlight housing. For me, I wound rather do it this way, and have for 2 cars so far and it's a nice DIY to do. If you're into that stuff. Either way you will be doing some DIY with this. Unless you are lucky and find the headlight housing with built in ballast then it's basically plug and play
*no it's not. The plastics and adhesives will off gas oils that are toxic because as you can assume they are not "food safe" materials. It's got a real low chance of giving your family cancer but it's not a great idea.
Great video….automatic thumbs up when you didn’t make us wait till the end to see the result. Made me want to watch the rest since I knew you weren’t going to waste my time like MANY UA-camrs.
Great video! One question. Is it possible to convert a car's headlight that comes with H7 for low and H1 for highbeam to a Bi-Xenon using the Morimoto Mini D2S 5.0. Tons of people have told me to keep it separately as it comes from factory, using the hid projector for the low beam and keep H1 with a proper LED Bulb as the SV4 but I really want to have both low and high beam in one HID Bulb
Yes you can do that. Most people do. Just tie your high beam wiring from the projector to your factory high beam wiring. At that point you can either install a LED bulb in the high beam, leave it stock or do something else. It’s totally up to you!
Hello there, My Toyota Innova Crysta got a halogen headlight. Would like to upgrade it. Which one would give better performance, whether HID on halogen or changing to projector?
Great video guys. I've been looking at your Morimoto MLed 2.0 projectors for my 13 Silverado. Would you care to explain what the optional splitters are for the projectors? I didn't find any information about this. Thanks!
Those splitters are for dual beam applications that use one bulb for both low and high beam. Since your Silverado takes an H11 and a 9005 bulb, you do not need them.
Tha projector would work great for your vehicle, if you have any questions about those just let us know, we are here to help! Support@TheRetrofitSource.com
Problem I'm having with my jeep grand cherokee retrofit is since they were h11 bulbs I had the trim where the bulb went, so there's space in between the projector itself and the reflector housing hole so the high beam and low beam are not aligned.
if you're talking about a gap between the projector and reflector once he fits the threaded shaft through the hole there is a rubber grommet in the projector box to allow better fitment against the reflector.
@@RetrofitSource I'm talking the gap between the threaded shaft and bulb hole that had to be sanded down to fit the projector. Theres a 1/8" space around the shaft that causes the projector to move around and not be center with the reflector which causes the projector to be level but the high beam shines up.
One thing I am still unclear on is, will the actual headlight lens affect anything, mine has a bunch of lines and patterns, not a clear lens, does that make a difference? Oh also, what about bi led projector retrofit seems newer tech again, would that work better in my old light?
A bi-led projector will work for practically any vehicle. New or old. It really depends on how bad your lens is. If it's completely hazed over, that will certainly affect the light output. If it's just a few scratches here and there, it won't really affect it.
@@RetrofitSource I wasn't referring to scratches or a damaged lens, I eventually found out it's called a fluted lens, they are all the lines I was talking about, they help spread the light out. Will that still work with a led projector style? How close would I want the projector lens to get to the inside of my headlight lens?
Ahh, I see. Since you have a fluted lens, that will affect the light output regardless of what you install. LED/HID projector or LED/HID kits. You'll still see a pretty major increase in light output, but not near as much as if you didn't have a fluted lens. While you can sand the fluting down, it's honestly very time consuming to do. I would recommend finding an aftermarket headlight that does not have fluting, and then installing your projector of choice in the new headlights. You'll have significantly better light output.
@@RetrofitSource unfortunately not sure that would work even if I found the same size because it's a specific shape, it's angled back to flow with the angle of the fairing so it's deeper at the bottom. And, the lens is glass, so I'm assuming sanding and polishering lol are also not an option. I guess all I can do is throw a bi led projector, halo and demon eye at it and see what happens. Do you know if I can order any of that in a single kit for single light?
We don't have any parts a singles on our website, but we can put something together for you! Shoot us an email, and we'll get to work on it. Support@TheRetrofitSource.com
OEM vs. Aftermarket... in HIDs I'm looking for a ballast that has good RF shielding stop noise in my radios (cb, 2 way, etc), I know the RF shielding is good in oem's but what about the Morimoto??
Like all modern OEM ballasts: the XB has relocated igniters far closer to the HID bulb. The lack of high voltage transmitted through wiring drastically reduces EMI/RFI (radio interference). Total system reliability is also improved by shielding the main circuit board from the static produced by these high voltage bursts on start up.
My vehicle came with projector low beams, and reflector high beams. Would replacing the low beams with bi-xenon projectors improve my light output? And also, are they EU-legal?
Yes, replacing your OE projector with one of Morimoto's will greatly improve your output. Shoot an email to our customer service team to help you find out which one will best suit your needs! Support@theretrofitsource.com
I would recommend going with the Mini D2S 5.0 projectors for that vehicle, I have linked that kit for you here: www.theretrofitsource.com/bixenon-morimoto-mini-d2s-stage-3-CRK-D2S?quantity=1
If your car come with a D2s HID system, and you use a D2s projector, then you can use the same HID kit. If you go to a projector that utilizes a different bulb, then you'll need an HID kit that matches with that bulb.
TheRetrofitSource Inc I drive a 2006 V6 accord with an oem headlight housing , it carried D2S hid bulb, can the D2S projector bulb fit into the oem headlight housing??
Customizing your own headlight is truly a work of art. Want due to this to a Tahoe add a projector with led strip DRL to make it look more modern. They have after market headlights but I heard the projector that comes with them suck. Sad
Im new to this stuff and anybody that can help i would appreciate it. I want to change the projectors on my 2006 Daytona 675 because the lenses broke from an accident. The stock size for the lens in the bike is 2.5”. While i was thinking of just changing the lens i thought of replacing the projectors because the left projector is the low beam and the right one is used as a high beam. I want to have both of them on for low and i saw that there is solenoid switches on these aftermarket projectors to turn them into high beam so i would have way more light for both low and high beam. My issue is that i see all these being hid lenses so would i have to get hid bulbs to run in these projectors? Is there a way to run normal LEDs in these projector housings instead of having to buy HIDs? Thanks in advance
We totally have a motorcycle retrofit kit for you, and I have linked that for you here: www.theretrofitsource.com/motocycle-stage-ii-dual-CRK-CYC-2?quantity=1 If you have any further questions, shoot us an email at Support@TheRetrofitSource.com
Bought a retrofit kit (USA) years ago and they sent one projector with the WRONG beam pattern 🤦 Unfortunately for me I installed them a month kr two after I I stalled them and notice that. 😣 I emailed them and told them they sent wrong pattern and they said they can't do anything. 😞 Check ur projectors when u receive them people's. If not they just tell you they can't do anything about the mistakes they make.
That is not the case at all, if you are still within the warranty period, we would still have been able to replace those for you! If they are still under that warranty, shoot us an email and we will get you taken care of! Support@TheRetrofitSource.com
Matt love the video. Going to be my go to for all my customers at Rochester Retrofits who need some insight. I definitely need to get down and check out the new digs maybe the next headlight wars.
Every test I've seen online shows that projectors don't let as much light through the same bulb as a reflector. So what is the point of "upgrading" to a projector? Seems like a downgrade to me.
Advantages of a projector are a wider beam pattern, more evenly distributed light, a more refined, controlled beam pattern, and in the case of aftermarket projectors, they are MUCH brighter than plug and play bulbs when using the right HID set up.
When projector retrofitting you either install an LED projector or an HID projector. If you want LED you can install an LED projector like the M-LED 2.0! (:
I actually have an aftermarket headlight housing for my Pontiac G6. The projectors in these headlights are horrible and have absolutely horrendous beam. They are quite literally a half circle. And do not have any width to them. In the future I plan on replacing them with a mini H1 kit.
This projector gets the job done pretty well. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxS9P8zTOcmQg-hH0QeUi3dspOLyYgQ6dH Bear in mind it's a mini projector but all things considered the picture quality is pretty good. The attached photo is of the projector projecting onto my white closet doors. I still have not messed with the settings but I can't wait for our first family movie night on a larger scale. If you have issues with volume not working with your firestick, go into volume settings and you will find your solution there.
I've seriously been considering switching the halogens from my 96 Thunderbird to HID's. I've learned more about HID's in the first 10 minutes of this video than the research on various websites I've been on.
Glad we could help you! (:
anything that would fit in 2011 Durango reflector @@RetrofitSource
Can you retrofit projectors into high beams and fog lights or only low beams?
They do have dedicated high beam projectors that you can retrofit! For fogs, we'd recommend a dedicated fog light beam pattern. Something like the Morimoto 4Bangers would be a great option for fog light replacements!
Is there a part two?! I Wanted to see the bulb in that freaking Toyota looking all sweet!?
I have never been into stuff like this before, but this video made me very excited about it. Going to order a kit for my F250 and have the lenses etched with my company logo. After driving a Jeep with HIDs nothing else is good enough.
Great to hear!
Does this kit work with the 04/08 f150, because I think it would be an awesome upgrade too them stock headlights
I'm going to make a set using my old Volkswagen halogen headlights. I'll use a hole saw to get the perfect size hole for my new, cheap, LED projector. I'm just running LEDs in my halogen projector at the moment but the beam isn't perfect. You miss the peripheral views. I've got a light-bar on my roof basket to counter this issue on bendy back roads. It sucks having to turn it off every time oncoming traffic appears.
Is there a such thing as an aftermarket projector headlight without those ancient trend halos?
I just got some
Yep
Went i driver my headlight is facing the right side both headlight the are not facing the driver in front of me wat can i do is a 2015 gmc Acadia
Hello, if you still need help shoot us an email at support@theretrofitsource.com.
thank you i'm glad i've gotten to 3:14 and decided way to much work thanks for the info bro
Glad this helped make your decision, if you need anything else just let us know! Have a great day!
Can u make a video describing the 80,90,100 and 110mm halo size?
What are you wanting to know about those different sizes? All of the halos are the same when it comes to material and function, the only difference is the size which should be based off the application you're retrofitting.
Do you have any courses on how to learn to install all your products?
We have both install guides and install videos on our website with each product!
So 02 Isuzu Rodeo Sport: headlights have a single dual filament bulb for the hi/low beam, i think its a H4 type. Will that require the D2S Hid kit + an igniter inline with the ballast to work in a bi-xenon projector?
For a D2S retrofit you'll need a pair of D2S Bi-Xenon Projectors, Shrouds, HID D2S Ballasts + Ignitor, D2S Bulbs, and an H4 HD Relay Harness! You can find our HID retrofit kits here: www.morimotohid.com/projector-retrofit/kits/custitem_cat_facet_projector_type/HID
SO i have Projectors in my 92 accord that were custom made but they didnt have bulbs which could i use that i could find at common local parts store mine are 2.5
Can you send us a picture of the bulb that came from that headlight? We can help identify what you'll need
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@@RetrofitSource didn't have one i think it's a h1
l have promaster City 2017.. the low beam and high beam they are separate lam going to add the Bi Xenon Projector Lens to the low beam only do l need still to power the motor for low and high beam adjuster inside the projector ?
Yes, this would need to be powered to retain that function.
Can I buy a real heavy duty bi-xenon hid relay only without harness? I need to wire it myself to ensure wire gauge and quality since I'll be using 150 watt ballasts for my off-road buggy. Thank you.
Hi there! Our HD Relay Harnesses are sold as one complete piece, but we do offer DIY relay kits and 12v relays, which might be exactly what you're looking for. You can explore these options here: www.theretrofitsource.com/search?keywords=relay.
If you need further assistance, feel free to reach out to our support team at support@theretrofitsource.com or give us a call at 404-220-7940. We’d be happy to help!
Is it posible to use led bulb on this xenon projector?
Yes you can, but its best to use a HID bulb for that type.
Would love to do a kit my 2011 super duty
Give us a shout when you're ready for the best lighting on the market! We can get you set up with the right parts!
Hello , I have a question I own a 1991vw golf GTI and I wonder what options you have for my car I really want to do something different please lmk thanks for all the info you shared 🙏🏻
Oh by the way the headlights are Hella 7" round 😅
You have a couple of solid upgrade paths depending on what you're hoping to achieve. If you're interested in something unique and custom, a retrofit could be an exciting route, allowing you to personalize your setup. Retrofitting, however, can be a bit more complex when working with sealed beam headlights, and the options largely depend on how much space you have available behind the headlight. On the other hand, if you're looking for a straightforward upgrade, there are many 7" round headlights on the market that could fit well with minimal hassle. Most of these headlights use H4 connectors, so if your current setup uses 9004, an adapter from 9004 to H4 can make the switch easy.
Feel free to let us know which direction you're leaning towards, and we'd be happy to discuss further details or guide you on the best option for your goals. You can always reach us at support@theretrofitsource.com for more advice.
very informative! You answered all my questions and concerns with doing this! I was going to buy one of those "hid housings" you see but turns out those don't have projectors, it's just an hid bulb slapped in a reflector. I was worried the morimoto would glare but watching this vid I learned all I needed and then some from projector size, wattage, etc. THANKS very much!
Thank you!
First time attempting this on my 08 Cummins I want the projector for looks in my headlights but wanna use a LED plug and play bulb? Is this still possible?
Not with HID projectors.
Why some car headlight projectors no matter you are viewing it from looks always black,and some not ??My car has factory projector headlights,but they are not black...only sometimes viewing it from strange angle looks black ?
It has to do with the internals of the projector and the headlight itself. The inside of the projector can reflect colors off of the inner chrome portion.
So I can't find a ratio fit kit that will fit my 2003 chevy venture. But I have led light bulbs in a reflector headlight and it does not let the light work like it's supposed to what do I do
Shoot us an email at support@theretrofitsource.com and we can assist you.
I have a question.My car came with a projector headlight pre installed from the factory, but the light bulbs are halogen instead.Does changing the light bulb to let say 4300k LED considered "retrofitting"? Is it advisable or illegal to do so?
No, it's not retrofitting unless it comes with dedicated lens for that particular driver regardless of type.
Aftermarket LEDs that go into existing halogen projectors emulate as best as possible, but it is subjective unless properly tested by companies such as these. Most aren't doing any technical tests nor submitting for DOT approval
Get some 5k halogen for the projector. Led for reflector headlights
@@hubcitygee led for projectors (fishbowl looking thing), halogen for reflector (mirrors)
Got a kit for a 2002 Mazda b4000 or a 2002 ranger stx kit
Not at this time my friend, you can always reach out to our CS department and we can go over what would work best for you!
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I noticed almost nowhere are the projector retrofits rectangular in shape. Is that hard to build?
That is not a typical shape for most headlights and projectors. You can get a square-shaped shroud, but it won't be the same as a rectangle.
@@RetrofitSource Thanks but u see those in cars like the newer mercedes or the audi's. Would that maybe be a possibility in the future?
so if i get projectors then i can paint the reflectors black instead of having them chrome right?
That is 110% correct! If you are using a projector, the reflector is no longer needed.
@@RetrofitSource awesome, also do you know if i would need the hi/low beam shutters on the projectors for my 14 silverado?
This function is built into the projectors!
Ok, so ill be putting some projectors that house some h1 bulbs in my 8th gen honda which bixenon hi/lo relay harness do I go for one for h1 bulbs or one for the stock bulbs of my car?
You will need to get a bi-xenon harness that matches your OEM bulbs.
@@RetrofitSource ok cool thanks for replying
This guy has the smile and eyes of a good person
Glad you think so, he sure is a good guy!
What is that blue line effect that happens on projector retrofits?
The lens and the sharp edge of the cutoff shield cause light to bend and disperse, splitting into its constituent colors, similar to how a prism works. This phenomenon, known as chromatic aberration, occurs because different wavelengths (colors) of light bend by different amounts. Blue light bends more than red light, causing the blue hue to be visible at the top edge of the cutoff. While the blue line is primarily an optical artifact, it is often considered aesthetically pleasing and a sign of high-quality projector headlights.
@@RetrofitSource thank you very much for the explanation. I understand it now.
On the website, I see a relay kit doesn’t come with the morimoto d2s kit. You didn’t mention relays in the video either. Are they not needed for d2s bulbs/igniters?
Oh nevermind I was looking at the wrong kit
Glad you got that figured out, let us know if you have any other questions! Have a great day!
Is there a diy for that gs300 you show in the video?
We don't have one - but maybe we can look into making one for the future!
I have h7 in my low beam. These retrofit projectors use h1 HID in them. How do I connect my low beam h7 coupler to this h1 HID bulb?
We have adapters for this!
Could use some help: Have a 4-light system. Low/High. The lows turn off when highs go on. What I want is to stop the lows turning off when highs go on...with a caveat. For road use, I'm fine with standard low/high, but off-road I want ALL the lights, so I want a toggle.
Can someone point me to a relay setup or a Tut? Perfectly ok with building a harness if needed.
MrAcuta73 add an extra switch to turn on either high beams or low beams and run that wire straight to the bulb connector
Your toggle would just have to energize your high beam, However you may want to use a diode to prevent backfeeding. A local aftermarket accessory shop could probably help you out!
Hi! What is the difference of the 2.5” and the 3” when it comes to light output? Thank you
3" will have more light output and a wider beam typically!
I want to retrofit my 2011 nissan titan headlights but have no idea on where to start/what i need. Any advice would be appreciated.
Umm watch the video above…
@@AyyLarry watched every second of it …….
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Hey, i have a question.
I currently have a 2010 civic sedan with aftermarket headlights. They have h1 projector low beams and reflector high beams, but when i started my journey into upgrading my headlights for better performance, i didn't get the correct led bulbs that would focus well inside the housings. The ligh scatters and makes it very hard to see and im sure im blinding people as well. The mechanic i took it to was not very professional and just intalled them without calibrating anything or without helping me to choose the right bulbs.
So what my question is, is would it be possible to replace the h1 projector lowbeam in my aftermarket headlights with a morimoto bi-led projector? Because i would like to take it to an actual professional to do such a thing, but if that's not possible then maybe i should try hid bulbs or a different led bulb.
You can absolutely projector swap! It would be some work for sure and a professional is definitely recommended!
do you make something for 2020 transit 350??
We don't have any full size headlight replacements, but we do have some great bulb upgrades: www.theretrofitsource.com/buyer-guide-by-vehicle/2020+Ford+Transit-350
hello, I am interested in doing a retrofit for my 2009 Nissan Sentra, do you know what I would need as far the wiring, I have H13 bulbs now. Thanks
Shoot us an email at support@theretrofitsource.com and we can help.
What would be the total cost for the projector and the HID kit as shown in the video? Thank you!
email us at support@theretrofitsource.com and one of our reps will be able to help you.
Hello
Hyundia Sonata 2011
I drive back & forth from Pennsylvania 2 NYC.
I leave about 12am & arrive there about 4am
Which headlight should I buy? Led or Hud?
You can go with ether option. LED's are a little easier to install than HID's. If you need additional help hit us up on the chat function on our webpage.
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Thank U
Hi, i bought a plug and play projector lens for my 1998 jetta TDI. I know this isn't technically a retrofit but I'm looking at what kind of bulb setup to use. Any thoughts? I'm leaning towards a high quality LED
This depends on what type of the bulb the headlight needs, give us a call and we can help. 404-220-7940
Need 100w ballast you guys have it ?
We do not, 100w would likely burn up wiring and melt your housings unless its something like an old Hella reflector.
I have spec d projector headlights. But the projectors suck. Could I put my stock headlight low beam housing into my spec d headlights? I have a 2010 wrx
You likely won't be able to use your stock projectors, but you could use some Acme projectors!
www.theretrofitsource.com/recon-spyder-specd-retrofit-kit?quantity=1
What about retrofitting bi-xenon to a car with stock projectors? I have only seen tutorials on installing in to reflector housings and no swap-outs
Swap outs are super popular and can be an awesome upgrade.
@@RetrofitSource Any ETA on writing up instructions for a swap? The manuals linked for the projectors I would get only refer to installing in a reflector
No ETA at the moment, Each Headlight is so different. If you send us an email we might be able to help you out with some more specific instructions!
Hi im thinking of changing my projectors in my mkiv supra rhd as supra's lack light output due the oem projectors. Any help will be appreciated in pointing in the right direction on which projectors to go for. Im looking to also change the smaller foglight projector inside the headlight so i can have 2 running side by side.
Hey Desi, reach out to us so we can help you find the perfect fit for your project. 404-220-7940
@@RetrofitSource do u have a facebook page or email i can message on as im in the uk
Great video, i just ordered a d2s 5.0 for my retro rx7 fd.. but also have the Fx-r 3.0... the d2s will be easier to do, but do you think the Fx-r is better light output over all?
retrofit is the way to go, I have seen many people just don't know better and just put an HID or LED bulb in their halogen reflector headlights and blinding everyone. Yes, it is bright but the light is scattered all of over the place, with a retrofit projector lenses you will have that beautiful sharp and bright intense cut off line which won't blind oncoming traffic.
My brother's car is retrofitted with projector lenses and at one time in the intersection during red traffic light, he was driving. and next to him a guy with no retrofit just had a HID installed inside his reflector headlights...his headlights, light up the whole surface of the car in front him, while my brother's light was pointing to the right place with bright intense and sharp cut off line to the car in front of him. I feel sorry for the guy who drive in front of this clueless guy with HID on reflector based headlights lol.
My brother even told me that guy with HID on reflector headlights , rolled down his window and asked my brother, why his headlight's beam pattern looks so much clean and had a cut off line while his HID just throws a bright blob to the car in front of him lol. My brother just smiled and winked to him and drove off, once the traffic light turned green. It really shows how clueless that guy was.
Retrofitting is the way to go for sure, If only people could experience it firsthand. They'd never go back!
I don't think you he should've winked and gatekeeped it lol, I mean me personally I'd have told him instead of winking.
@@zekion. they are in the road stopping on the red traffic light, and the light turn green so his brother probably didn't have much time to explain lol. But they could've pulled over once they passed the traffic light , so his brother can explained in details..
Iam indian state west bengal how to purchase Morimoto projector light for royal Enfield classic 350 please guide me,🙏🙏🙏
Shoot us an email at Support@TheRetrofitSource.com and we should be able to get you taken care of!
So... all these projectors can do colors? Correct?
If you want RGB you'll need to add some sort of part that has RGB like demon eyes, halos, strips, etc.
Dudes!! Bring me the details on - Bi-Laser: UPS Power Plus!!
Also a review of the M LED 2.0 vs 1.0 would be excellent!
Can I used led bulbs rather than hid ??
Nope! LED bulbs won't fit and they will result in less light output.
Can you buy headlight housings that already have projectors in them and you don't have to do all this work? Looking to get Nice headlights for my 01 3rd gen 4runner
Yes and no. Depends where you get these already built in projectors. The ones that are made for you car and that are cheap brand new for a pair for anywhere between $400-$800 are usually the fake projectors. Those will use the normal bulbs that come with your car and the projectors will be just as good as the normal headlights. Which really aren't real projectors.
Now if you buy a housing headlight from a higher trim of your car, say like the ones that have leather seat and navigation and such usually have real projectors and you could find some from a junk yard and get this to "drop in". The other problem with those is that you would probably need the correct wiring to go with them which then you gotta worry about that as well... Sometimes. Sometimes they just plug in as the ballast is usually built into the headlight housing.
For me, I wound rather do it this way, and have for 2 cars so far and it's a nice DIY to do. If you're into that stuff. Either way you will be doing some DIY with this. Unless you are lucky and find the headlight housing with built in ballast then it's basically plug and play
is it safe to bake in your home oven without adding chemicals to your family turkey dinner?
yes it is
*no it's not. The plastics and adhesives will off gas oils that are toxic because as you can assume they are not "food safe" materials. It's got a real low chance of giving your family cancer but it's not a great idea.
Great video….automatic thumbs up when you didn’t make us wait till the end to see the result. Made me want to watch the rest since I knew you weren’t going to waste my time like MANY UA-camrs.
Glad you enjoyed it! 🤘
Great video! One question. Is it possible to convert a car's headlight that comes with H7 for low and H1 for highbeam to a Bi-Xenon using the Morimoto Mini D2S 5.0. Tons of people have told me to keep it separately as it comes from factory, using the hid projector for the low beam and keep H1 with a proper LED Bulb as the SV4 but I really want to have both low and high beam in one HID Bulb
Yes you can do that. Most people do. Just tie your high beam wiring from the projector to your factory high beam wiring. At that point you can either install a LED bulb in the high beam, leave it stock or do something else. It’s totally up to you!
@@RetrofitSource Thanks for answer! Looking forward to do it the next month.
Hello there, My Toyota Innova Crysta got a halogen headlight. Would like to upgrade it. Which one would give better performance, whether HID on halogen or changing to projector?
Shoot us an email with the model year for that vehicle, and we will be happy to get you some recommendations! Support@TheRetrofitSource.com
Great video guys. I've been looking at your Morimoto MLed 2.0 projectors for my 13 Silverado. Would you care to explain what the optional splitters are for the projectors? I didn't find any information about this. Thanks!
Those splitters are for dual beam applications that use one bulb for both low and high beam. Since your Silverado takes an H11 and a 9005 bulb, you do not need them.
Really great Video, I wanna replace my Toyota Allion OEM low beam projector. What do u recommend I replace it with ?
Please reach out to support@theretrofitsource.com Our customer support email will be happy to help!
Obviously morimoto lol
I planing to buy morimoto mini h1 for my Honda accord 96...you think can work for my car?
Tha projector would work great for your vehicle, if you have any questions about those just let us know, we are here to help! Support@TheRetrofitSource.com
Do you ship to South Africa?
We do! (:
@@RetrofitSource oh awesome man. Do you perhaps have the whole headlight assembly of a 2013 Hyundai Elantra?
That, we do not have. Sorry!
Problem I'm having with my jeep grand cherokee retrofit is since they were h11 bulbs I had the trim where the bulb went, so there's space in between the projector itself and the reflector housing hole so the high beam and low beam are not aligned.
if you're talking about a gap between the projector and reflector once he fits the threaded shaft through the hole there is a rubber grommet in the projector box to allow better fitment against the reflector.
@@RetrofitSource I'm talking the gap between the threaded shaft and bulb hole that had to be sanded down to fit the projector. Theres a 1/8" space around the shaft that causes the projector to move around and not be center with the reflector which causes the projector to be level but the high beam shines up.
One thing I am still unclear on is, will the actual headlight lens affect anything, mine has a bunch of lines and patterns, not a clear lens, does that make a difference? Oh also, what about bi led projector retrofit seems newer tech again, would that work better in my old light?
A bi-led projector will work for practically any vehicle. New or old.
It really depends on how bad your lens is. If it's completely hazed over, that will certainly affect the light output. If it's just a few scratches here and there, it won't really affect it.
@@RetrofitSource I wasn't referring to scratches or a damaged lens, I eventually found out it's called a fluted lens, they are all the lines I was talking about, they help spread the light out. Will that still work with a led projector style? How close would I want the projector lens to get to the inside of my headlight lens?
Ahh, I see. Since you have a fluted lens, that will affect the light output regardless of what you install. LED/HID projector or LED/HID kits. You'll still see a pretty major increase in light output, but not near as much as if you didn't have a fluted lens. While you can sand the fluting down, it's honestly very time consuming to do. I would recommend finding an aftermarket headlight that does not have fluting, and then installing your projector of choice in the new headlights. You'll have significantly better light output.
@@RetrofitSource unfortunately not sure that would work even if I found the same size because it's a specific shape, it's angled back to flow with the angle of the fairing so it's deeper at the bottom. And, the lens is glass, so I'm assuming sanding and polishering lol are also not an option.
I guess all I can do is throw a bi led projector, halo and demon eye at it and see what happens. Do you know if I can order any of that in a single kit for single light?
We don't have any parts a singles on our website, but we can put something together for you! Shoot us an email, and we'll get to work on it. Support@TheRetrofitSource.com
Great video 🎉
OEM vs. Aftermarket... in HIDs I'm looking for a ballast that has good RF shielding stop noise in my radios (cb, 2 way, etc), I know the RF shielding is good in oem's but what about the Morimoto??
Like all modern OEM ballasts: the XB has relocated igniters far closer to the HID bulb. The lack of high voltage transmitted through wiring drastically reduces EMI/RFI (radio interference). Total system reliability is also improved by shielding the main circuit board from the static produced by these high voltage bursts on start up.
@@RetrofitSource appreciate the information I'll look those up! 👍
Which one is set my royal Enfield classic 350 please tell me sir
Contact our support team at Support@TheRetrofitSource.com for more help on that!
How do you determine the size of projector and light you need based on your car headlights?
A lot of that would come how much room you have in the headlight. What vehicle are you thinking about retrofitting?
TheRetrofitSource Inc lexus is350 f sport awd 2014
With that, you have a few options! Shoot us an email, and we can put a list together for you!
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What projectors would you recommend for a 2015 subaru impreza sport(hatchback)?
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what size is the projector that was in that gs300 ?
use a 2.5 projector. those headlights seem smalll
My vehicle came with projector low beams, and reflector high beams. Would replacing the low beams with bi-xenon projectors improve my light output?
And also, are they EU-legal?
Yes, replacing your OE projector with one of Morimoto's will greatly improve your output. Shoot an email to our customer service team to help you find out which one will best suit your needs! Support@theretrofitsource.com
Are those projector for led or hid
They are available in both.
Now i know what to think, buy, and install on my car. Wet dreams come true 🤣
Good to hear!
What projector do you recommend for a 2001 Toyota 4Runner
I would recommend going with the Mini D2S 5.0 projectors for that vehicle, I have linked that kit for you here: www.theretrofitsource.com/bixenon-morimoto-mini-d2s-stage-3-CRK-D2S?quantity=1
What u would recommend for my silverado 1500 custom since the dont come with the proyector lights i wan to upgrade thm!✌️
We have a lot of options available! Shoot us an email and we can help pick the right one for you! Support@TheRetrofitSource.com
TheRetrofitSource Inc thank you so much , i’ll send you an email right now
You're very welcome!
@@Blacktenshi86 what year
I need one for Hyundai Veloster 2013 turbo
We have some great retrofit kits available on our website!
www.theretrofitsource.com/projector-kits/retrofit-kits-universal
Okay, so If I buy a projector for my headlines I'll also need to purchase a balas for it ??
Yes, you'll need a full HID kit as well.
The car comes with oem hid headlights,
If your car come with a D2s HID system, and you use a D2s projector, then you can use the same HID kit. If you go to a projector that utilizes a different bulb, then you'll need an HID kit that matches with that bulb.
TheRetrofitSource Inc thank you, you guys are really helpful, keep up the good work
TheRetrofitSource Inc I drive a 2006 V6 accord with an oem headlight housing , it carried D2S hid bulb, can the D2S projector bulb fit into the oem headlight housing??
Customizing your own headlight is truly a work of art. Want due to this to a Tahoe add a projector with led strip DRL to make it look more modern. They have after market headlights but I heard the projector that comes with them suck. Sad
Those projectors aren’t great and do not compare to the projectors shown in this video. The difference is night and day!
Do you ship to Guatemala? I need the NHK Q5 projectors, what is the price?
Yes we do, and they're $100!
I keep getting the pop-up ad of death on your site "click here to save 10% off on led headlights" its never ending.
That should only pop up once,, so if you exit out of that you should be good to go until the next time that you first enter the website!
Can LED be used in a retrofit ?
Absolutely! We do have LED projectors available, check em out here:
www.theretrofitsource.com/projector-kits/hid-led-projectors
Can you use a heat gun instead of a oven
Technically yes, You can. It takes more time and effort but you definitely can!
Support only for 2018 and older vehicles?
You can retrofit anything really, The headlights just get a little more complicated!
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Agree. I have a new lifted 2020 Silverado but not happy with the lights at all.
Learned a lot thank you for this upload
No problem Victor, glad you enjoyed it!
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Im new to this stuff and anybody that can help i would appreciate it. I want to change the projectors on my 2006 Daytona 675 because the lenses broke from an accident. The stock size for the lens in the bike is 2.5”. While i was thinking of just changing the lens i thought of replacing the projectors because the left projector is the low beam and the right one is used as a high beam. I want to have both of them on for low and i saw that there is solenoid switches on these aftermarket projectors to turn them into high beam so i would have way more light for both low and high beam. My issue is that i see all these being hid lenses so would i have to get hid bulbs to run in these projectors? Is there a way to run normal LEDs in these projector housings instead of having to buy HIDs? Thanks in advance
Shoot us an email and we can assist you.
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Can u suggest me h4 bi projector for bmw g310r bike
We totally have a motorcycle retrofit kit for you, and I have linked that for you here: www.theretrofitsource.com/motocycle-stage-ii-dual-CRK-CYC-2?quantity=1
If you have any further questions, shoot us an email at Support@TheRetrofitSource.com
Thank you for detailed video!👍👍. One question. Suppose I decide to go back to my halogen/LED light, can I put halogen/LED in any bi-xenon projector?
You could, But HID will outperform them by a significant amount.
Not if you've butchered your lens in the process...
Bought a retrofit kit (USA) years ago and they sent one projector with the WRONG beam pattern 🤦
Unfortunately for me I installed them a month kr two after I I stalled them and notice that. 😣 I emailed them and told them they sent wrong pattern and they said they can't do anything. 😞
Check ur projectors when u receive them people's. If not they just tell you they can't do anything about the mistakes they make.
That is not the case at all, if you are still within the warranty period, we would still have been able to replace those for you! If they are still under that warranty, shoot us an email and we will get you taken care of! Support@TheRetrofitSource.com
Matt love the video. Going to be my go to for all my customers at Rochester Retrofits who need some insight. I definitely need to get down and check out the new digs maybe the next headlight wars.
Awesome to hear that man! and yeah come on down.
Every test I've seen online shows that projectors don't let as much light through the same bulb as a reflector. So what is the point of "upgrading" to a projector? Seems like a downgrade to me.
Advantages of a projector are a wider beam pattern, more evenly distributed light, a more refined, controlled beam pattern, and in the case of aftermarket projectors, they are MUCH brighter than plug and play bulbs when using the right HID set up.
Are EvoxR projectors available in RHD?
They are not unfortunately.
You never mentioned if you can adapt it to LED
When projector retrofitting you either install an LED projector or an HID projector. If you want LED you can install an LED projector like the M-LED 2.0! (:
I actually have an aftermarket headlight housing for my Pontiac G6. The projectors in these headlights are horrible and have absolutely horrendous beam. They are quite literally a half circle. And do not have any width to them. In the future I plan on replacing them with a mini H1 kit.
Sweet!
Excellent video
Thank you very much!
Dude! Holy shit this was an awesome video! Super informative, great personality and learned a ton. Great work💪🤙
Thank you so much, That means a lot to us!
nice video, nice man, nice projector
Thanks!
great video, thanks!
Fantastic video....
Many thanks!
Me and my Roadmaster thank thee.
No problem Chuck!
Great video 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Thank you!!
Perfect video guys, very informative
I’m glad we could help out, Let us know if you have any more questions!
What an amazing informative video. Thankyou so much 💫
You're so welcome!
This projector gets the job done pretty well. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxS9P8zTOcmQg-hH0QeUi3dspOLyYgQ6dH Bear in mind it's a mini projector but all things considered the picture quality is pretty good. The attached photo is of the projector projecting onto my white closet doors. I still have not messed with the settings but I can't wait for our first family movie night on a larger scale. If you have issues with volume not working with your firestick, go into volume settings and you will find your solution there.
Old video man, thank you though! 😅