Philips + Osram + Morimoto Shootout - D2S Bulb Intensity and Color Comparison

[Haloruler64]

That's super interesting, HID Concept does indeed claim to have rebased Xtreme Vision and Ultinon bulbs. Would be fun to test them out against other H11 offerings like I've done before. Wonder if they're real. FOr those crazy prices I'd hope so! Basic 85122 rebased H11s are $120, and Xtreme Vision H11s are $190!!!

[mikedexion]

Where are you seeing the Morimoto 5500K vs 6500k comparison - I could not locate it.

You're biting the wrong bullet. Swap the H1 setup for a proper D2S setup. Worlds of a difference.

You are correct there was no direct comparison between the Mori 5500K bulb and Mori 6500K.

But just looking at the pictures the 5500K you tested looks bluer than the 6500K you tested.

Also my Toyota Camry will not house a D2S projector unfortunately! But I’ll try those rebased XV’s on my next setup which would be a MH1 7.0 with Hylux 45W Ballasts.

I live maybe 15 Miles from you guys so I’ll be emailing ya soon so I can have it professionally done.

[Haloruler64]

I don't think it's worth getting rebased bulbs for an H1 projector. The main reason for getting D2S bulbs is alignment, and that's useless for H1 based projectors. There are bulbs that reach close to the intensity of an OEM bulb but cost a fraction of the money.

What model of Camry?

[mikedexion]

I don't think it's worth getting rebased bulbs for an H1 projector. The main reason for getting D2S bulbs is alignment, and that's useless for H1 based projectors. There are bulbs that reach close to the intensity of an OEM bulb but cost a fraction of the money.

What model of Camry?

2009 Camry headlight OEM projectors are 2.5 inch so my retrofit options as far as I know are mini H1 or by some luck finding Acura MDX projectors

[Zac.]

2009 Camry headlight OEM projectors are 2.5 inch so my retrofit options as far as I know are mini H1 or by some luck finding Acura MDX projectors

If it’s the same koito H11 halogen that Toyota uses In everything, then it’s basically an RX350 projector with an H11 bulb holder and bowl. You could probably direct swap it IF those conditions are true.

[Haloruler64]

If it's 2.5" it can't be an RX350 halogen variant. But I didn't know Camry ever had a 2.5" projector, I thought they were all 3".

[riceandpho]

If it's 2.5" it can't be an RX350 halogen variant. But I didn't know Camry ever had a 2.5" projector, I thought they were all 3".

the 2010 model and up, had the changed in the front, you can see the headlight is different and bumper is different. from what i have seen the before 2010 is a 2.5 lens, the 2010 and up is the 3 inch, thats why you will see that the rx350 will work.

[Zac.]

the 2010 model and up, had the changed in the front, you can see the headlight is different and bumper is different. from what i have seen the before 2010 is a 2.5 lens, the 2010 and up is the 3 inch, thats why you will see that the rx350 will work.

Yeah I know what you’re talking about now. I didn’t know what year they facelifted the Camry. Makes me wonder if the facelifted headlights would bolt up as a straight swap.

[mikedexion]

Yes I’m limited to the mini H1, 07 Acura MDX projectors or gambling on eBay.

I’d rather just shim and call it a day. I have some new 5500K’s now and the green is all but gone about a week after installation, but as soon as hidconcepts restocks the XV’s I’m gonna grab a set and take some pics

/edit/ well I’ll be darned!! HIDconcep has a 2.5 inch D2S projector!!! But it’s sold out! gonna have to investigate this

[Haloruler64]

There are plenty of 2.5" D2S projectors! 3G TL, RX330 (ooo that's a good one), S2K, etc. Some of the top dogs are 2.5".

[Zac.]

There are plenty of 2.5" D2S projectors! 3G TL, RX330 (ooo that's a good one), S2K, etc. Some of the top dogs are 2.5".

Not SC430s.

[Haloruler64]

Never mention SC430s. The less people know about them, the lower the price stays.

[Zac.]

Never mention SC430s. The less people know about them, the lower the price stays.

I will edit my post.. sorry. lol

[Haloruler64]

Hahahaha very nicely done.

OP there are plenty of great 2.5" OEM D2S options! Look into them. I'd take those over an MH1 7.0 any day if they fit.