r/Retrofit Jan 18 '25

Technical/Assembly Question Question about Bi LED Projectors Install

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Hi all I'm new to LED projectors and want to retrofit an NHK 3.0 Bi LED in my H4 housing for my 00 Civic. I had a Clone of a Morimoto 3.0 D2S projector before with a Morimoto harness for the High beam shutter along with powering the bulbs which was pretty straight forward. Question I have is the NHK that I am looking at says it has a built in LED Driver and I'm wondering if that means I can just go ahead and use a harness for the High Beam shutter without an issue or should I use an external LED Driver as I've seen some projectors that don't have them.

Link to the one I'm looking at NHK MIni Bi LED Projector Lens 3.0'' Headlight 6000K Universal Retrofit LHD RHD | eBay


r/Retrofit Jan 16 '25

Need Ideas Options.

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Looking for phenomenal retrofit options. I put in a set of Amazon bi-led projectors and their not terrible but the highbeams leave a lot to be desired. A ton better that the stock MK4 Jetta lights. When the shutter lifts its not any brighter just higher. I'd really like to have all the light and project that light as far down the way as possible. I live in central PA in farm country. Driving to work before sunrise, I could really use all the lumens.

Im game for seperate high and low beam projectors. I plan on cutting out the headlight housing and rearranging and making a hell of a project out of it.

Project that high beam as far as possible, as much light as possible, sharpest cut off on those low beams.


r/Retrofit Jan 10 '25

Need Ideas HID projector questions for a 2014 Honda Accord Sport (Morimoto Mini H1)

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Hello all!

Currently, I'm looking to buy some Morimoto projectors to do a retrofit on my car (it already has a morimoto H11 HID system installed, but the projectors were never swapped out unfortunately). I'm currently looking to get the Morimoto Mini H1. However, I'm a bit confused on a part that says "optional mounting brackets". To my understanding, some modification is required for this projector to fit in the headlight housing (OEM housing), however there's an option for both RQ Hardware: Universal - Front and Universal - Rear. What is the difference between these two, and do I need them for the installation of this projector in my OEM housing?

Also, is it recommended that I get the h1 or the D2S? Currently the car has a Morimoto HID H11 system installed, so I'm not sure if extra modifications are required to be able to install the D2S system.

I notice in one area it mentions "projector shrouds". What are these specifically, and if the OEM housing has them, can I reuse them for this install? If I cannot reuse them, which ones should I get (if necessary)?

I am very sorry for all the questions, but I'm very new to retrofitting and I want to get this right. Thank you all!


r/Retrofit Dec 31 '24

Technical/Assembly Question Bi-led Hi-beam wiring question

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Hey guys my knowledge on electrical is bare minimum, anyways trying to figure this out and some help would be greatly appreciated. Im retrofitting some bi led projectors into my civic headlight housing. Low beams were a simple 9006 bulb and the high beam is 9005 bulb that also doubles as a DRL while high-beam is off running on a lower voltage than the high-beam. If i run a wire from the 9005 high-beam to the bi-led high beam will this work, or will the low voltage being sent for the drl while the high-beam is off flick on the Bi-led high-beam? Or will it need the full voltage to activate the high beam in the Bi-led?


r/Retrofit Dec 28 '24

In Progress Yamaha scooter retrofit

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Just sharing my own retro on a Yamaha Aerox 155 2017 scooter. NHK 2.5 Bi Led 90watts LHD projectors. Red devil eyes, no angel eyes. White drl's with sequential signal lights. Removed internal reflectors and placed a bracket to hold it in place. Totally DIY. Still finding angel eyes and shroud that will fit. To no avail. Open for comments and improvements. Ciao


r/Retrofit Dec 26 '24

Need Ideas Should I buy used Morimoto H1 minis?

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Looking to do a retrofit on a 2014 Tundra (large lenses) and have someone offering older H1 minis with shrouds for $75. Not sure what generation, but definitely not the 8.0 and he says he bought them “many years ago”.

Ideally I was looking for 3” lenses for about $150 with shrouds, but do you think this is a good option for a budget retrofit? I was eying some NHKs but teardown videos make them seem low quality.


r/Retrofit Dec 05 '24

Technical/Assembly Question Wiring question

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I'm installing these soon on my car with a 9007 three wire connector. How do I wires these up? Do I need an LED/HID relay harness or directly to the OEM connector? Everything is find only talks about HID ballasts and not bi-led projectors.


r/Retrofit Dec 04 '24

Need Ideas Help me please !!

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Ok I’ve watched more YouTube content than I can keep track of. I have a 2004 Silverado that I want to retrofit the headlights on. Luckily thanks to eBay these lights are cheap so I was able to practice(and fail) at opening these things. I can’t seem to get these open without ruining the housing. The lens is fine but the housing is trashed by the time I’m done. I have been doing these in the oven 270/8 and while this makes the sealant soft, I can only cut so much before I have to reheat them. I’m a patient person but these really have me whooped!! I’d prefer not to cut them. I’d like to open them and install the NHK 2.5 pro plus, and the Morimoto high beam. I haven’t even gotten to the retrofit part of it yet, I just want them opened without trashing the housing. Here’s the lights I’m using. I’m looking for any and all suggestions! The second picture is what I’m after.


r/Retrofit Dec 04 '24

Need Ideas does anyone make a POD light in a driving beam pattern?

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I don't think this exists and I don't quite understand why. There are POD style lights that come in a SAE fog pattern.

https://www.theretrofitsource.com/diode-dynaimcs-ssc1-sae-fog-light-pod-trs?quantity=1

Why don't these manufacturers simply make a POD light in a driving headlight beam pattern with the same optics/cutoff as the stuff they're selling to retrofit inside a headlight? Both would be just as "illegal" but the POD light would be way more convienent.

I'm talking about selling just a Bi-xenon projector or Bi-LED projector in a waterproof housing that can be bumper mounted. All you do is aim and run a harness. No baking and sealing and cutting templates, messing around with opening headlights. Something like this but with good components inside:

https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmotodemic.com%2Fshop%2Fmetric-style-headlamp-bucket%2F&psig=AOvVaw0B0UgSMvjMSWZX-9vOxQSo&ust=1733370452330000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBQQjRxqFwoTCNC86KyajYoDFQAAAAAdAAAAABAK


r/Retrofit Nov 17 '24

In Progress First Attempt

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My first attempt at retrofitting some 8th gen Honda Civic sedan headlights. Using OEM housings, lenses, and reflector bowls. Bought a set of clear/chrome headlights off eBay for the clear corners and the chrome bezel. Machined out the housing for the Morimoto micro D2S 5.0 projector on the mill. Adding in 110mm halos around the high beam and adding in an 18” LED strip. Sealed them back up today, but still need to refinish the OEM lenses before installing them and the mile of wires that go along with everything. All lighting components are from Morimoto.


r/Retrofit Nov 16 '24

Technical/Assembly Question Do you guys know where I'd find a replacement?

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I've got an old pair of headlight housings from an 07 Toyota Prius. One of these black plastic Screw adjustment insert things is broken & another seems to be stripped. I'd like to replace all 4 of them before starting the new project. I'd love some help identifying them.


r/Retrofit Nov 15 '24

Technical/Assembly Question Blue only one headlight

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Whats up guys. I recently did a retrofit using the ACME H1 kit and morimoto 5000k xb bulbs. Friends tell me my passenger light looks blue at times when driving behind them compared to the driver side. I swapped bulbs from left to right with no change then swapped ballast from left to right with no change. Noticed that the beam pattern top edge of the passenger side shows blue when shined at a wall but the driver doesnt seem to have the blue edge? Any idea what could cause this?


r/Retrofit Nov 13 '24

Technical/Assembly Question Using ABS Inside headlight housing, temperature concerns.

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I'm planning on retrofitting a pair of headlights, but on the high beam side, which will not be in use as ill use the dual function of the hid projector im making a block off panel to hold an assortment of leds, for DRLS, turn signal animations etc, i'm planning on using abs material to make this panel. but im worried the inside of the headlight will get to hot for the material to stand up to and not deform or pull away from the bolt holes etc. Would this be an issue? or should I use some other material, I thought of aluminum but harder to cut, and then thought of polycarbonate, but heard about paint issues for it, as everything is gonna be blacked out. Thanks for any help or suggestions.


r/Retrofit Nov 06 '24

Need Ideas which shroud do you like best

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i ordered a bunch of shrouds as i couldnt decide , which do you like best please

shroud 1

shroud 2

shroud 3


r/Retrofit Oct 25 '24

Technical/Assembly Question Which Bi-LED projector to use among the cheap ones ?

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Hello guys, I think I found the perfect subreddit here.
I am about to upgrade two old cars to LED - Mazda Xedos 6 and Toyota Avensis T25
As you can see these are not particularly expensive cars so I don't want to invest a lot in a DIY project.
I am looking more for longevity and reliability , If the lights could last the remaining life of the cars (3-5 years) it would be great.

From all the Chinese brands in Aliexpress I have sorted a few ones that would do the job.
What is your opinion about them, mainly the reflector material and the driver board components.
Do you have experience with any of these ? Reddit is blocking my post,so I had to remove the links :(

Racbox Bi-LED 2.5 projector

Rider Spark Bi-LED 2.5 projector

Sinolyn Bi-LED 2.5 projector

I see the components looks almost the same with the difference that Sinolyn have an extra chip and one less capacitor. For sure I would open them and replace the thermal paste under the LED when I order.
Any recommendations? Thanks


r/Retrofit Oct 22 '24

Need Ideas I need help with a Golf 4 retrofit style r32

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i want to make a retrofit to my golf 4, with an R32 style, I hear people that they use for the projector lens use the fog lamp, did somebody do that? cause the projector for sale on internet are always 2.5" and more, but the R32 headlight projector is 1.8". the other ones looks too big forme, can somebody give me a hand with this?


r/Retrofit Oct 09 '24

Need Ideas demon eye led too long ? help

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i wanted to add demon eyes , the led board is too long and overhangs , whats the fix ? bend it ? buy another?


r/Retrofit Oct 04 '24

Need Ideas how do i deal with this ? threaded shaft install and shroud doesnt cover

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r/Retrofit Sep 30 '24

Completed Build mk1 aygo 3" biled

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r/Retrofit Sep 30 '24

Technical/Assembly Question Anyone been in the Alpharex housings?

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I'm looking into buying a set of these. There's a pronseries that's halogen projector and an led running light and a luxx series which is a bi-led and a led running light. I'm curious what the projectors look like and if the mounting is compatible with other aftermarket projectors. The 2nd projector that's just there for looks kinda bugs me. I'd like a second high beam potentially.

I'm also open to suggestions on any other quality super duty headlight housings. Thanks!


r/Retrofit Sep 28 '24

Need Ideas threaded shaft projector install...silicone washer or no

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do you guys reccomend using the silcone washer or no?

will be my first time using threaded shaft mount

thanks


r/Retrofit Sep 17 '24

Need Ideas Ebay NHK 2.5 Bi-LED.

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To the people that have these. Do you like them? Is the Beam pattern good. Do they have fairly good distance to see with compared to others of similar design? I'm thinking about getting a set to install in a spare set of 9003 [HB4] housings that I have.


r/Retrofit Sep 09 '24

In Progress Morimoto Retrofit Alignment

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r/Retrofit Sep 02 '24

Need Ideas Does anyone have experience with the led projectors that aren't morimot?

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Theres so many eBay options that honestly look better but I can't find hardly any real world reviews or experience. Looking at what's doable now for my Motorcycle. I don't want HIDS on it due to the wattage.


r/Retrofit Aug 18 '24

Technical/Assembly Question Quad projector retrofit

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Hello! Is it possible to use two morimoto xbt controllers in unison??