Replica 2011-2012 LED headlights (Alibaba)
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My stock headlights are factory hid, if I install these ebay lights, can I still use the factory ballast and bulb?
Btw, these lights look good IMO, how much does it usually cost for i stall action?
Btw, these lights look good IMO, how much does it usually cost for i stall action?
#153
No because the bulbs are not the same. EBay light uses H1 bulbs. Stock bulbs are DS4. IMO, I wouldn't downgrade from HID projectors to halogen projectors just to have LED.
#155
Question for those who installed a HID kit...
how did you get your bulb to stay in the socket? I can't seem to find a way without using electric tape to attach the h1 bulb to the two metal rings in order to get it to stay. The halogen bulb doesnt have this problem cause you can sandwich it between the two rings. Alternatively has anyone tried to see whether a h7 or d2h bulb will fit (alibaba says this uses a h7/d2h, whereas ebay says this uses a h1 bulb)
Thanks in advance!
how did you get your bulb to stay in the socket? I can't seem to find a way without using electric tape to attach the h1 bulb to the two metal rings in order to get it to stay. The halogen bulb doesnt have this problem cause you can sandwich it between the two rings. Alternatively has anyone tried to see whether a h7 or d2h bulb will fit (alibaba says this uses a h7/d2h, whereas ebay says this uses a h1 bulb)
Thanks in advance!
#156
Question for those who installed a HID kit...
how did you get your bulb to stay in the socket? I can't seem to find a way without using electric tape to attach the h1 bulb to the two metal rings in order to get it to stay. The halogen bulb doesnt have this problem cause you can sandwich it between the two rings. Alternatively has anyone tried to see whether a h7 or d2h bulb will fit (alibaba says this uses a h7/d2h, whereas ebay says this uses a h1 bulb)
Thanks in advance!
how did you get your bulb to stay in the socket? I can't seem to find a way without using electric tape to attach the h1 bulb to the two metal rings in order to get it to stay. The halogen bulb doesnt have this problem cause you can sandwich it between the two rings. Alternatively has anyone tried to see whether a h7 or d2h bulb will fit (alibaba says this uses a h7/d2h, whereas ebay says this uses a h1 bulb)
Thanks in advance!
#157
*Update*
D2h bulbs are a direct fit into these headlights. I installed some morimoto three five 5k D2h bulbs and the cutoff and visibility is insane! Pics below. Also its been a months since installing and the LEDs are still running strong. However I have to return the headlights, as one was missing a tab thus allowed for the unit to move a little, which ultimately led to stress cracks in the plastic housing. K2motor on ebay is refunding me 100% + a little $ compensation since they are currently out of stock on the headlights so they were not able to replace. My morimoto D2h bulbs are for sale for $30 shipped to US48 if anyone is interested...
Output with D2h 5000k
Cutoff with D2h. I didn't play with the cutoff/align it at all in this pic.
Morimoto D2h 5k bulbs (Selling mine for $30 shipped since i need to return the headlights)
bulbs for sale: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/2ge...ml#post8506794
D2h bulbs are a direct fit into these headlights. I installed some morimoto three five 5k D2h bulbs and the cutoff and visibility is insane! Pics below. Also its been a months since installing and the LEDs are still running strong. However I have to return the headlights, as one was missing a tab thus allowed for the unit to move a little, which ultimately led to stress cracks in the plastic housing. K2motor on ebay is refunding me 100% + a little $ compensation since they are currently out of stock on the headlights so they were not able to replace. My morimoto D2h bulbs are for sale for $30 shipped to US48 if anyone is interested...
Output with D2h 5000k
Cutoff with D2h. I didn't play with the cutoff/align it at all in this pic.
Morimoto D2h 5k bulbs (Selling mine for $30 shipped since i need to return the headlights)
bulbs for sale: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/2ge...ml#post8506794
Last edited by pmanliu; 04-26-14 at 11:17 AM.
#161
I asked k2motor a few times if they can just send me a replacement but unfortunately they are out of stock and backordered with no ETA. If they are ever in stock again, i'll prob purchase another pair. I had to return them though as my refund period was expiring and they even ate the cost of shipping both ways.
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I asked k2motor a few times if they can just send me a replacement but unfortunately they are out of stock and backordered with no ETA. If they are ever in stock again, i'll prob purchase another pair. I had to return them though as my refund period was expiring and they even ate the cost of shipping both ways.
I agree, the OEM projectors are lacking. I'm having some work done by a local retrofitter though, we're going to try upgrading the lens on the projector to see if it makes a difference.
#164
That's pretty good of them to do that. I only asked because you're selling those bulbs that you just bought for the headlights.
I agree, the OEM projectors are lacking. I'm having some work done by a local retrofitter though, we're going to try upgrading the lens on the projector to see if it makes a difference.
I agree, the OEM projectors are lacking. I'm having some work done by a local retrofitter though, we're going to try upgrading the lens on the projector to see if it makes a difference.
Keep us posted what lens you use for your OEM projectors. I had my shrouds off this past weekend, but unfortunately the 2 screws that hold down the lens itself would not buldge no matter what. The size of the lens is 3" i believe (will need to confirm), so perhaps a sti-r lens would work. However our projectors are still at a disadvantage as the bulb is inserted at a 90 degree angle