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Old 03-21-2021, 07:19 AM
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Upgrading Headlight

i want to upgrade my headlight to some HID or LED. i found this website sell Morimoto products. however I am not sure which wire harness i need for my 2013 TL type: SHAWD W/tech package.
here is image of all wiring harness options and all bulb options
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/d2...D2S?quantity=1


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Just buy new D2S bulbs, your OEM ballasts/igniters are fine and you don't need a wire harness because your car comes with HID from factory. Instead of spending the money on that kit, spend it on a set of high quality bulbs like the Osram CBB from TRS as well.
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Brightest Low beam bulbs xv2 exteme vision and then the nightbreaker laser
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Brightest Low beam bulbs xv2 exteme vision and then the nightbreaker laser
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Do you have the XV2 installed? i currently have the CBI, they're pretty good but thought about upgrading to the XV2
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thank you will do
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Originally Posted by thoiboi
Just buy new D2S bulbs, your OEM ballasts/igniters are fine and you don't need a wire harness because your car comes with HID from factory. Instead of spending the money on that kit, spend it on a set of high quality bulbs like the Osram CBB from TRS as well.
what is TRS?
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How about these
https://www.endlessrpm.com/lucenta-d2s-hid-bulbs-pair/
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Originally Posted by Atanas Dimitrov
what is TRS?
THe retrofit source
They have a website with a lot of great products
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Originally Posted by Atanas Dimitrov
what is TRS?
the site that your screen shots are from
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THe retrofit source
They have a website with a lot of great products
this

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Get Morimoto or Get Osram/Phillips bulbs.. don't settle for anything less.
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im probably going to go with the Plhillips bulbs.
i found this review/ comparison video phillips has the most LUX rating than morimoto.
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Osram Nightbreaker is my go-to.

I'm not a lights guy or anything. But these mothers are SUPER bright and focused. There is a notable difference.

My wife's car (Acura) has them. If I get out of her car and into my TL...MASSIVE difference.

However, we're entering summer. So...how often are you going to drive at night for the next few months? If I upgrade, it will likely be in the fall.

Or if we plan a road trip or something.
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Originally Posted by Atanas Dimitrov
im probably going to go with the Plhillips bulbs.
i found this review/ comparison video phillips has the most LUX rating than morimoto.
https://youtu.be/jO2O-2PavSs

yeah i mean if you're willing to spend 175+ on a whole kit, i figured you'd be willing to spend 150 on good quality bulbs.. but then you posted Lucenta bulbs so then i thought you wanted budget bulbs and Morimoto is great at 50 bucks a pair
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Originally Posted by Atanas Dimitrov
im probably going to go with the Plhillips bulbs.
i found this review/ comparison video phillips has the most LUX rating than morimoto.
https://youtu.be/jO2O-2PavSs
Try this site to save some $$$, I've used them with good results for Osram bulbs.
https://www.powerbulbs.com/us
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my setup.
CBI
4TL-r projectors
2 stroke for HBs
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