Profile Pixel RGBWA DRL LED Boards: RGB DRL Upgrade
We just got our hands on the new Profile Pixel RGBWA DRL LED boards over at LED Concepts, and we could not wait to show them off. These are one of the coolest ways we have seen to upgrade a stock daytime running light, and after spending some time with them on the bench we […]
HID Lights Kelvin Rating Guide: 4500K vs 6500K
The age old question we hear more than almost any other is simple: which kelvin rating should I run, and what wattage ballast should I pair with it? If you have ever stared at a spec page trying to decide between 4500K, 5500K, and 6500K, you are not alone. In this guide we break down […]
HID Lights to Projector Retrofit: Full Install Guide
We were all young once, made a few wrong decisions in life, and just because you have a cheap HID kit in your headlights right now does not mean it is ever too late to make up for it and do it the right way. In this guide we walk through every component you need […]
HID Ballast Comparison: OEM vs Morimoto XP35/XP55
When it comes to HID lighting, the ballast is one of the most misunderstood components in the entire system. We get questions about them constantly, so we pulled a range of units off our shelves (from budget options all the way up to OEM Denso, Mitsubishi, and Matsushita ballasts, plus the Morimoto XP35 and XP55) […]
Morimoto HD HID Relay Wire Harness: Install Guide
The Morimoto HD low-beam relay harness is designed for reliable power delivery to your HID ballast and easy connectivity, and after wiring dozens of these under the hood ourselves, we can tell you it is one of the most straightforward parts of any HID conversion. There are only six connections on the entire harness, and […]
Morimoto MotoCycle HID Relay Harness Install Guide
When we started wiring HID projectors into motorcycles, one thing became clear fast: a car relay harness just does not want to fit right on a bike. That is exactly why Morimoto built a dedicated motorcycle line, and in this guide we walk through the HID relay harness for motorcycles from the ground up. We […]
Morimoto XB35 H11B vs 3Five H11: Which Bulb Fits?
If you have ever gone shopping for a replacement bulb and found yourself staring at two options that look nearly identical, you are not alone. Today we are breaking down a question we get all the time here at The Retrofit Source: the difference between the Morimoto XB35 in the H11B format and the Morimoto […]
Morimoto Mini D2S 2.0 Bi-Xenon HID Retrofit Install Guide
The Morimoto Mini D2S 2.0 bi-xenon retrofit is one of the most rewarding projects you can tackle on a workbench, and we have installed enough of them to know exactly where people trip up. In this guide we walk through the entire process the way we do it in the shop, from marking your halogen […]
HID Relay Harness Install Guide: 9005/9006/H7/H11 Wiring
If you have ever upgraded to an HID system and noticed flickering, dim output, or inconsistent startup, the fix is almost always the same: proper power delivery. That is exactly what a heavy duty relay harness solves. In this guide, I am walking you through the complete HID relay wire harness installation process, covering the […]
HID Projector Retrofit Kit Components Guide
When you order a complete HID bi-xenon projector retrofit kit, that box arrives packed with more parts than a lot of first-time builders expect. We shot this walkthrough on the bench so we could physically pull every piece out and explain exactly what it does before you ever open your headlights. Understanding these HID projector […]