The Birth of Sealed Beam Headlamps (1940)
Sealed beam headlamps have played a significant role in the history of the U.S. automotive industry. Once the standard for all vehicles sold in the country, these unique headlights influenced car design and provided several advantages to consumers. In this blog, we will walk through the timeline of sealed beam headlamps in the United States. We’ll also explore […]
Fixing Hyper Flash with Morimoto Resistors
So, you’ve installed those LED turn signal bulbs and are enjoying that nice bright amber crisp flash. But along with it, you’ve encountered the dreaded hyper flash. Today, we’re going to dive into what causes hyper flash and how to fix it using resistors from Morimoto, a leading manufacturer of automotive lighting products. What is […]
Porsche 911 and 997 Get New Modernized LED Headlights
Porsche is the world’s largest race car manufacturer and bleeds a rich history on the racing track for over 5 decades. The first road-production Porsche ever, the 356, went on to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans on its very first try thanks to Porsche’s advanced engineering in performance. Later, the infamous Porsche 911 […]
Matt’s Porsche 911 GT3 Touring
The Retrofit Source founder and Porsche enthusiast himself, Matt Kossoff, has been in the headlight game for over 15 years. During that time, he has owned many cars, but none have thrilled him as much as his 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring. We will be taking a look at what makes this GT3 Touring […]
BRAND-NEW Holley RetroBright LED Bulbs
Holley is clearly working towards cornering the market on reliable and convenient LED upgrades for classic cars. Their RetroBright headlights were a hit with customers, and we loved their period-correct look and performance. Now, Holley has released LED bulbs to upgrade your vintage car’s brakes, turn signals, and more with modern performance while also maintaining […]
The BRAND-NEW Holley RetroBright Headlights | TRS Review
If you are in the market for a fancy headlight for your new vehicle, chances are, there is a huge range of options available to you. Morimoto’s XB LED headlights are made vehicle-specific for popular models like the Corvette, Mustang, Tacoma, and F150 pickup. For classic cars, the variety is slim, and the quality can […]
Add Halos To The Morimoto Sealed7 Led Headlight
The Morimoto Sealed7 LED headlights are a drop-in replacement for any 7″ Round old-school style glass H6024 headlight. They are extremely popular options because: They fit almost any application like motorcycles, Jeeps, classic cars, and commercial vehicles. They are super bright headlights as compared to others on the market. They are very affordable compared to […]
19+ Toyota Corolla Hatchback LED Bulb Upgrade
19+ Toyota Corolla Hatchback LED Bulb Upgrade How to install LED bulbs in the front overhead map and dome lights, rear cargo light, and license plate lights of a 2019+ Toyota Corolla. These step by step instructions will help you understand WHY we chose the bulbs we did, and how to do the install! CLICK […]
Automotive Accent Lighting Explained: DIP, SMD, COB and Hybrid LEDs
One of the more difficult decisions to make when it comes to accent lights is selecting between different types of LEDs. Depending on the needs of your lighting environment, the features of certain LED accent lights will most definitely serve you better than others. That’s why it’s important to know about each type of LED […]
Advanced Considerations for Headlight Upgrades
In 1993, BMW became the first automaker to offer a vehicle with HID headlights. Powered by a monster sized HID ballast (around the size of a brick) that ran off AC Power, it utilized a bulb simply designated as “D1.” The first American-made HID headlight system was offered in 1996 by Lincoln on their MKVIII. […]