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9012: Elite HID System

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Brand: Morimoto

B-HID-MM-9012-TRS

$178.40 Original Price:$223.0020% OFF

PRODUCT OPTIONS

PART #: 2 x BL11, 1 x MM.N.045, 1 x H10



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DESCRIPTION

Experience driving like never before with the Elite HID System. Renowned for its superior performance, this aftermarket masterpiece offers unparalleled visibility during nighttime journeys. Crafted by expert engineer Yoshi Ishida, the XB 2.0 HID Ballasts combine stunning aesthetics with cutting-edge technology. Whether you choose the 35w or 50w versions, the proprietary software by Hylux ensures optimal lighting performance. Backed by a 5-year warranty, the Elite HID System guarantees both style and reliability on the road. Elevate your driving experience today and make safety and style your priority.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • Unmatched Nighttime Visibility: Elite HID System ensures unparalleled clarity.
  • Proven Performance: Acclaimed for superior HID system effectiveness.
  • Comprehensive Insights: Explore detailed specs, reviews, and the value of clear night vision.
  • Engineered Excellence: Designed by expert Yoshi Ishida, XB 2.0 HID Ballasts combine aesthetics and engineering.
  • Customized Brightness: Choose 35w/50w versions with proprietary Hylux software for optimal lighting.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Ballasts: 2x (One Pair) Morimoto XB HID Ballasts

  • Bulbs: 2x (One Pair) 9012 Morimoto XB HID Bulbs

  • Wiring: 1x Morimoto HD Relay or 2x Standalone Canbus

  • Optional Accessory: Morimoto Capacitor Link

WARRANTY INFORMATION

This Morimoto product includes a 5 Year limited warranty (3 Year with 50w option), serviced and supported by the Morimoto team in Atlanta, GA. This warranty does not cover modifications, alterations, or misuse. For additional information, Click Here.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Intensity: 2,800-3,500lm (est.)

  • Power: 35-55w

  • Current: 4.4A @ 14.0V DC

  • Temp Range: -40C to 125C

  • Color Rating: 3000K (Golden Amber), 4000K (OEM HID Warm White), 5000K (Ice White), 6000K (Neutral White)

  • 55w Ballasts: +20% lm, -1000K Color (est.)

  • Rated Lifespan: 2,500hrs (3-5yrs)

LINE DRAWINGS

COMPATIBILITY

  • BASE/FITMENT: 9012

COMPLIANCE

APPLICATION: HID and LED bulbs are street legal in the USA for Fog Light use only. Not compliant with DOT / FMVSS108 and not street legal in the USA for Headlights. Legal for off-road use in Snowmobile and ATV headlights and off-road racing use only auxiliary or forward lighting. International street legality varies by country. For detailed clarification on street use, CLICK HERE
Note: This usage regulation is not unique to this item. All LED and HID bulbs from all other brands, regardless of marketing claims, are prohibited from street use in halogen headlights in the USA.

HOMOLOGATION ECE: NO

DOT/SAE/FVMSS108: NO (NOT STREET LEGAL IN HEADLIGHTS IN USA)

INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS

Renowned: The Morimoto Elite Systems have earned their reputation amongst many as the aftermarket's best set of HID's. We urge you to check out the specs below, read the reviews, and then ask yourself whether your ability to see well while driving at night is worth saving a couple bucks?


HID Ballasts: Designed in California by Morimoto's engineer, Yoshi Ishida, the Morimoto XB 2.0 HID Ballasts are just as good looking on the outside as they are well-engineered on the inside. They are available in both 35w and 50w versions, use proprietary software by the pros at Hylux paired with packaging perfection from the masters at Morimoto. This is today's most modern iteration of a model that has sold more than half a million units since inception, and we don't think it can really get any better!


XB HID Bulbs: Homegrown by Morimoto to out-perform any alternatives on the market when installed in fog lights--and it shows. We admit the latest generation XB HID are pretty impressive when compared to other bulbs, and even older Morimoto bulbs. At the heart of the XB bulbs is their perfectly-aligned 100% Philips quartz glass capsule that houses high quality halide salts from German-supplier Messer. In our annual lux comparison test, they produced nearly the same lumin Osity (intensity) as the industry benchmark Osram CBI bulbs at 5500K. No, you're not seeing things here, but yes you will be seeing everything at night.


Wire Harness: As one of the most important parts in any HID lighting upgrade; don't skimp out when it comes to your wiring. It doesn't matter how good your ballasts are. How good your bulbs are. If your harness is a piece of crap, when it gives out your fog lights are gonzo. Morimoto's harnesses are the best on the market and easily worth their premium price compared to cheaper alternatives. No matter which one is right for your application, the harness features triple-sealed central relay packs, 14ga stranded copper wiring, over-molded fittings, and plug-n-play functionality. This will ensure everything properly (and permanently) works with your vehicle's original in-cabin controls.


Optional Canbus Harnesses: Instead of a traditional relayed harness that draws power from the battery, Morimoto's Standalone Canbus harnesses use two individual sub-harnesses to keep a load on the factory wiring. Recommended for vehicles that recognize when a bulb is out, these contain a series of capacitors and resistors to trick the car into thinking nothing has changed and help you avoid annoying "bulb out" warnings. We generally recommend them for use on most modern European applications instead of normal harnesses since they do a great job at providing stable power to the ballasts and canceling any warnings.


Backed Up: Let's not forget the 5-year warranty on the entire kit*. The Elite system is designed to run for 2500 hours, so that's what it's guaranteed for. Don't buy into empty promises from other places offering BS "lifetime" warranties. Nothing lasts forever, and if you think "the other guy" will be there to pick up the phone or even stay in business long enough to assist you when there's a problem; guess again! [*XB55 880 HID kits have a 3 year warranty]


User-Approved: By satisfied enthusiasts with all kinds of cars and trucks. With a quick and easy search we pulled up install examples (1,2,3,4,5,6) that span several generations of the Elite HID systems! If you haven't made a decision just yet, keep reading!

Ratings & Reviews

16 reviews

5

Morimoto Elite

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First time dealing with HIDs. Very easy install and they look awesome.

4

2011 Chevy Volt

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I opted for the 9012 35w 5k system. Customer support was top notch, quick response. 5 stars to staff. 4 overal only because I ened up confused and bought the capacitor link which is not needed for the Canbus system. Slight flicker first couple startups, but so far no problems. Also would be nice if they offered Velco that they sell on the list with the carbon fiber brackets or offered it instead of the brackets. Installed in less than an hour without any real hassle. Bulb on one side was a little snug and worried about breaking, but both fit like a glove. No tabs to modify. Volt has little room to mount anything by the lights. I used industrial velco to mount so that I can place the wires and other parts tucked in near ballast. Although no real step-by step instructions, the nice harnesses are idiot proof. I did need to flip one to get polarity right as is typically 50/50 chance on GM cars wiring. Only other tip I can offer is that installation requires cutting the tabs and drilling a 1" hole in the dust covers. I used a Dremmel to cut tabs first. If you use snips, be careful as they are brittle. I cracked one trying this, luckily not to where I have to replace. Lights look nice and cant wait to see how they work in the fog as they provide much better light at night than the stock bulbs. Looking to install matching switchbacks for frount blinkers. Thank you TRS for your help!

4

2015 Chevy Impala

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Installation is easily described through instructions. However, suggestions for placement of HD relay and ballasts would be beneficial as there is little room in some vehicles. Gave it 4 stars as instructions were only online and did not come with 3M MOUNTING tabs, zip ties or test light like many competitors provide. Overall a good kit.

5

2016 Scion TC

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I was a little hesitant when first reading reviews and wondering if $150 was "too much" to spend on HID's but am I'm glad i did! Great upgrade over OEM bulbs that were 55w halogens, the light output from the 35w 5.5k is amazing. Crisp and clean white! Lights up the shoulder also, and the cutoff is nice and clean still with little light scatter for not being a "true" projector. It also fires up every time i start it up, no worries for me at all. Overall i have to say it was worth every penny and i love it! Would buy from again in the future!

3

2017 toyota rav4 hybrid

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Hi I ordered the item online while talking to costumer service and they recommend this hid kits but it causes ground wire shadow issue on 2016-2017 toyota rav4 because ground wire point up. I guess that's not really their fault though, and at that point, kit was used. I had to return item but didn't get full refund so got 80% refund. buy led profile peak for 2016-2017 toyota rav4.

5

AMAZING HID system!

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Wow. This system is the highest quality HID system I have ever used. I have always been used to the cheap HID systems and always had problems. With the Morimoto Elite, the lights turn on quickly and are very bright. I was amazed by the 35w power. Once you use quality HIDs, you will never go back to the cheap ones!

5

A+++++++

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Very happy with the results. I purchased the 5000k and they look great on my 2015 gmc sierra install was super easy and fast knocked it out in 30mins. The 5000k look nice. Not too blue a nice smooth white.

4

Chrysler 200S

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The output of the bulbs were great and worked as promised. The fitment was good with only a few minor adjustments to make them enter the projector. The installation was long and somewhat complex, but nothing too out-of-this world.



The issue I have with this product is the inferior quality of the ballast. After a year of usage, about 20K miles, the bulb went out. I replaced the HID bulb, yet there was no output, concluding something was wrong with the ballast. After 2 months, the other ballast blew out. A shame, the output and color of the bulbs were great. I will be switching to a LED product from another lighting source for longer longevity and support product quality.

5

Excellent Product

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I bought this kit for my wife 2014 Dodge Durango. While the install took me a little longer than I had planned due to the space constraints of the engine bay, I was able to get this kit installed and tested. I must say that going from stock to HID lighting is the way to go. The road is lit up so much better and my wife can see better at night when she is driving.

5

Excellent performance and cutoff on 2013 Volt

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Performance a huge improvement over factory halogen bulbs. Beam characteristics and cutoff appear to remain the same, only brighter. Beam matches many factory HIDs, other than width. Performs better than F-150 factory hid. Has less width than Acura TL and TSX HID.



Capacitor link will cause flickering on a Volt. CANBUS itself isn't needed, but the parts in the CANBUS harness seem to do enough to prevent flickering without needing a relay. HD relay 9012 kit without cap-link should perform the best all around, but the CANBUS adapter does seem to work without needing to run relay wires.



Only thing I don't like is that the 4500K/most neutral color also has a blue tinted bulb. Perfectly clear glass is preferred.



I strongly recommend the Morimoto kit for Volts!



Similarly-priced competition has a whiter-than-halogen bulb, but halogen-levels of performance. I compared directly. I can't suggest the other kits available at the same price - TRS has the best.

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