Morimoto Elite HID Install: Canbus Harness Guide
Today we are walking through a Morimoto Elite HID system install on a 2013 Ford Focus for a customer here in Atlanta. Before we ever touched the car, we laid out every single part that comes with the kit so you know exactly what each piece does and, just as importantly, what each piece is […]
Morimoto RetroQuik: 06-13 Subaru Impreza Headlight Install
Retrofitting projectors into a factory Subaru housing can look intimidating from the outside, but the Morimoto RetroQuik Subaru Impreza system is designed to take a lot of the guesswork out of the process. We spent time on the bench working through a complete install on a 2006-2013 Impreza / WRX headlight, and in this guide […]
Bi-LED Projector Comparison: FX-R 3.0 vs Mini H1
When it comes to picking the right projector for a retrofit, size and install difficulty matter just as much as raw performance. In this bi-LED projector comparison, we put three popular options side by side: the FX-R 3.0 with a 3 inch lens, the FX-R 3.0 with a 2.5 inch lens, and the Morimoto Mini […]
S2K-R Headlight Projector Development | Retrofit Source
Every product we build at The Retrofit Source starts long before it ever reaches a customer’s headlight housing. It begins with an idea, a rough concept, and a lot of hands-on work at the bench. In this post, we want to pull back the curtain on one of those journeys with the S2K-R headlight projector […]
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 […]
Headlight Resealing Guide: OCI Butyl Rubber Glue Tips
Resealing a headlight the right way is one of those small steps that separates a clean, long lasting retrofit from a foggy, moisture filled mess a few weeks down the road. In this guide we walk through exactly how we handle resealing headlights butyl rubber glue after cracking open a housing, and we cover the […]
How to Bake and Open Headlights Sealed with Butyl Rubber
Opening a factory headlight assembly is the first real hurdle for anyone jumping into a retrofit project, and it can feel intimidating the first time you do it. The good news is that most modern headlights are sealed with butyl rubber, a heat-sensitive adhesive that softens when warmed. That means with nothing more than an […]
HID Ballasts Compared: Denso vs Matsushita vs Morimoto
Choosing the right ballast is one of the most overlooked parts of building a reliable HID system, and it is a question we get almost every day here at TRS. In this HID ballast comparison, we walk through the four options we tested side by side: the Matsushita, the Denso, and both the Morimoto 55W […]
Bi-Xenon HID Projector Shootout: FX-R vs Evo XR vs TL
This is Andrew from TRS, and today we are going hands-on with a lineup of bi-xenon HID projectors to help you figure out which one belongs in your next retrofit. We pulled five popular units onto the bench for a side-by-side look: the Morimoto FX-R, the Evo XR, the Acura TL, the Lexus RX350, and […]
How to Modify Headlight Reflectors for Projector Retrofits
Retrofitting projectors into a factory reflector housing is one of the most rewarding projects in automotive lighting. It can also be intimidating for first timers. In this guide, we walk through exactly what we did on the bench when modifying headlight reflectors for projectors. We cover everything from removing the reflector from the housing to […]