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 […]

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 […]

HID Projector Retrofit: Mounting & Alignment Tips

Two-part gum epoxy applied to secure the projector to the reflector

Retrofitting projectors into a stock housing is one of the most rewarding lighting upgrades you can tackle in your own garage, but it lives or dies by one thing: alignment. We have done enough of these builds to know that if you skip the prep work, you will chase a crooked cutoff and uneven output […]

Best Bi-LED Projectors for Retrofitting: Head-to-Head Comparison

LED projector comparison lineup at The Retrofit Source

When it comes to upgrading your headlights, choosing the right bi-LED projector for retrofitting can feel overwhelming. The market has exploded with options over the past few years, and not all of them deliver on their promises. We got our hands on every major LED projector available, mounted them side by side on a beam […]

Headlight Retrofit Aiming: Precision Setup For Safe Night Driving

Headlight Retrofit Aiming: Precision Setup For Safe Night Driving

Introduction You upgrade your headlights, and everything looks fine at first. Then you drive at night. One beam sits too high. The other drifts sideways. This is where headlight retrofit aiming issues start showing up, and visibility quickly drops while glare increases for other drivers. The fix is not complicated, but it needs careful work. […]