Morimoto retro kit worth it?? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Hayame · 09-16-2013, 06:32 PM

Hey guys, im shopping for HID conversion kit... Just not so sure if i should go with a standard type HID conversion or go with the Morimoto retro fit. Trying to find side by side comparison pics if anyone that has the Morimoto's and have tried the stantard HID what is the major differences between two in terms of performance?

Thanks guys!

Gixxersixxerman · 09-16-2013, 06:39 PM

Bulbs and ballast are not in the same category IMO.. BUT, my old DDM tuning kits look just as good as my new morimoto kits.. Difference is now that the ballast from DDM tuning went out in my moms car, we are having the hardest time getting it warranty.. Call TRS and it's handled.. Also morimoto is just a better name and better quality

HIDplanet.com have comparisons side by side of morimoto and others even OEM to see how they stack up as far as ballast and bulbs

retrosmiths · 09-16-2013, 06:53 PM

http://www.hidretrofits.com would be a good source for this topic

Hayame · 09-16-2013, 07:08 PM

Thank you much guys ill check the sites.

msile · 09-17-2013, 11:46 PM

I have the Morimoto retro kit and it is brighter and clearer than OEM with HID (which I had before)

SkAsphalt · 09-18-2013, 01:13 PM

Yes, the kit is amazing

STV3 · 09-18-2013, 01:18 PM

Dumb question.... do you have to re-aim/level you head lights after installing the morimoto retro fit kit?

Lee358 · 09-18-2013, 01:22 PM

Yes they are worth it! Just a overall better projector and light output then stock plus high and low beam both in the projector. You will have to adjust your headlights using the stock adjustment screws.

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Simply_the_best · 09-18-2013, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hayame

Hey guys, im shopping for HID conversion kit... Just not so sure if i should go with a standard type HID conversion or go with the Morimoto retro fit. Trying to find side by side comparison pics if anyone that has the Morimoto's and have tried the stantard HID what is the major differences between two in terms of performance?

Thanks guys!

I purchased my kit from theretrofitsource.com. The kit is very well constructed and the lighting output is very bright! well worth the money. The reason these kits are more money than your average kit is due to the harness kit they give you with the relays. The bulbs and ballasts that are used are more quality than most of these eBay and cheap chinese kits. Your paying for quality something that is going to last. The people over at the retrofit source are one of a kind with the customer service that you get. I also purchased the Black series clear lenses as upgrades. The light output is amazing.

Simply_the_best · 09-18-2013, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by STV3

Dumb question.... do you have to re-aim/level you head lights after installing the morimoto retro fit kit?

depends on how you do the install. I removed my headlamps from the car for that OEM hidden look.

tonystewart · 09-18-2013, 03:47 PM

My daughter has the MoriMoto retrofit kit and it is significantly brighter and much clearer with a safe for on coming traffic cutoff than the OEM with an HID plug in kit which was my first effort. The amount of fragging/abuse I received with my OEM hid posts was predictable for such a group of enthusiasts on this forum. Do it once and do it right.

Hayame · 09-20-2013, 03:23 PM

Wow so many great reviews. ok morimoto retro kit for me then, once again thank very much for ur feed back!!!

FastLane1000 · 09-20-2013, 04:36 PM

biggest difference is having the high beam come from your projector. I'm very happy with my morimoto retroquick kit.

tonystewart · 09-20-2013, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by FastLane1000

biggest difference is having the high beam come from your projector. I'm very happy with my morimoto retroquick kit.

This allowed me to replace the stock high beam bulb with led drl in superwhite, no more yellow light during the day.

09-16-2013, 06:32 PM	#1
Hayame Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: Fr-s Location: NJ Posts: 19 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Morimoto retro kit worth it?? Hey guys, im shopping for HID conversion kit... Just not so sure if i should go with a standard type HID conversion or go with the Morimoto retro fit. Trying to find side by side comparison pics if anyone that has the Morimoto's and have tried the stantard HID what is the major differences between two in terms of performance? Thanks guys!

09-16-2013, 06:53 PM	#3
retrosmiths Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S Whiteout Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 962 Thanks: 297 Thanked 241 Times in 137 Posts Mentioned: 22 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	http://www.hidretrofits.com would be a good source for this topic __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S

09-17-2013, 11:46 PM	#5
msile Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: ISF Location: FL Posts: 295 Thanks: 76 Thanked 234 Times in 97 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have the Morimoto retro kit and it is brighter and clearer than OEM with HID (which I had before) __________________ 1993 MR2 Turbo - Red 1996 Supra Turbo - White 2011 ISF - Mercury Metallic / Black Suede 2013 Scion FR-S - Firestorm Red 2014 Lexus GS F-Sport - White / 2015 Lexus RCF - Blue (Nov Delivery)

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tonystewart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Raven Location: Lake Worth Florida Posts: 1,182 Thanks: 76 Thanked 373 Times in 253 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	My daughter has the MoriMoto retrofit kit and it is significantly brighter and much clearer with a safe for on coming traffic cutoff than the OEM with an HID plug in kit which was my first effort. The amount of fragging/abuse I received with my OEM hid posts was predictable for such a group of enthusiasts on this forum. Do it once and do it right. __________________ May'12 AT Raven, OFT V2, Perrin IntakeTube, Pulley & Overpipe,HKS Snorkel,FA20 EL Header,Nameless Frontpipe w/ Helmholtz, Crawford AOS, Cusco O2W Cooler, Grimmspeed Strut/MC Brace, Winjets w/D2S 3.0 HID by Illuminating Lighworkx, Fogs w/EU Stalk, LED's, JDM UnderPanels, Diffuser, Rigid Collars, Whiteline, HVT Camber Plates, Koni's, Swift Springs, GTSpec LCA, SPC Toearms, DBA 4K T-Slot Rotors, Ferodo DS2500, Vorshlag BrakeLines, MichelinPSS, 5Axis Wing, Raammat, Ensolite, JPM Coachworks, OEM+Ref400, 20mmspacers, TOMS

09-20-2013, 04:36 PM	#13
FastLane1000 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: White FR-S, 6M Location: East Tennessee Posts: 272 Thanks: 70 Thanked 92 Times in 53 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	biggest difference is having the high beam come from your projector. I'm very happy with my morimoto retroquick kit. __________________ http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30038

09-16-2013, 06:39 PM	#2
Gixxersixxerman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Toyota GT86, 66 beetle, 11 GSXR 750 Location: Las Vegas, NV. Posts: 1,382 Thanks: 575 Thanked 836 Times in 436 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Bulbs and ballast are not in the same category IMO.. BUT, my old DDM tuning kits look just as good as my new morimoto kits.. Difference is now that the ballast from DDM tuning went out in my moms car, we are having the hardest time getting it warranty.. Call TRS and it's handled.. Also morimoto is just a better name and better quality HIDplanet.com have comparisons side by side of morimoto and others even OEM to see how they stack up as far as ballast and bulbs

09-16-2013, 07:08 PM	#4
Hayame Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: Fr-s Location: NJ Posts: 19 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thank you much guys ill check the sites.

09-18-2013, 01:18 PM	#7
STV3 Señor Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Rockland County NY Posts: 1,607 Thanks: 1,103 Thanked 1,322 Times in 645 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	Dumb question.... do you have to re-aim/level you head lights after installing the morimoto retro fit kit?

09-18-2013, 01:22 PM	#8
Lee358 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: nissan frontier, DGM MT BRZ Location: North nj Posts: 1,576 Thanks: 404 Thanked 419 Times in 254 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yes they are worth it! Just a overall better projector and light output then stock plus high and low beam both in the projector. You will have to adjust your headlights using the stock adjustment screws. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 2

09-20-2013, 03:23 PM	#12
Hayame Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: Fr-s Location: NJ Posts: 19 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wow so many great reviews. ok morimoto retro kit for me then, once again thank very much for ur feed back!!!

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