DESCRIPTION
FEATURES & BENEFITS
- Wide Beam Patterns: Morimoto Mini H1 8.0 projectors offer wide beam patterns for optimal visibility.
- AR-Coated Optically Clear Lenses: Maximizes intensity with a sharp cutoff line, reducing glare.
- Engineered HID Ballasts: Available in 35w and 50w, featuring proprietary software for reliable performance.
- Superior H1 HID Bulbs: Perfectly-aligned Philips quartz glass capsule provides impressive luminosity.
- Reliable Wire Harness: Triple-sealed relay packs and plug-n-play functionality ensure reliability.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Projectors: 2x (One Pair) Mini H1 8.0 Bi-Xenon Projectors
Shrouds: 2x Your Preference
Ballasts: 2x Morimoto XB35 HID Ballasts
Bulbs: 2x Your Preference of H1 Bulbs
Wiring: Your Preference
Optional Accessories: Precision Bulb Holders, Housing Sealant, and Halos
WARRANTY INFORMATION
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Intensity: 2,800-3,500lm (est.)
Power: 35w
50w Ballasts: Not Compatible
Color Rating: 3000K (Golden Amber), 4000K (OEM HID Warm White), 5000K (Ice White), 6000K (Neutral White)
Rated Lifespan: 2,500hrs (3-5yrs)
LINE DRAWINGS
COMPATIBILITY
APPLICATIONS: Universal / Size Allowing
CAPABILITIES: Bi-Xenon
PROJECTOR WIDTH: 104mm
PROJECTOR HEIGHT: 77mm
PROJECTOR DEPTH: 139mm (includes bulb holder)
PROJECTOR LENS: 2.5 Inches (diameter)
MOUNTING SHAFT: 20mm diameter (H4/H7 direct fit)
MINIMUM HOUSING DEPTH: 115mm
WIRE HARNESS: Match your original bulb size
SHROUDS: All styles (centric rings included if req'd)
LED HALOS: Varies according to shroud style
COMPLIANCE
APPLICATION: HID and LED projectors 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
Morimoto Bi-Xenon Projectors: Morimoto's new Mini H1 8.0s represent the grand finale in the series of "Mini H1" Projectors - representing what we believe to be most advanced H1 headlight projectors in the world today. Revised optics paired with a cast-curved cutoff shield produces one of the widest beam patterns we've ever seen. AR-Coated Optically clear lenses maximize intensity throughout, and keep the ECE-slope cutoff line sharp, colorful, and attractive. The standard MotoHo1der bulb holders are so much more precise than the old crappy spring-loaded units. Result: Maximum light on the ground, zero glare to oncoming traffic.
Shrouds: Basically, they're the trim piece that adds the finishing touch to your new fog light retrofit. They cover the projector after it's installed to restore the factory-finished look inside the housings. With so many different shapes, sizes, and designs available, we really recommend picking one that suits the geometry inside of your fog lights, and also your personal preference on how they look. Check out all of the projector shroud options we offer and take your pick!
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!
H1 HID Bulbs: Homegrown by Morimoto to out-perform any alternatives on the market when installed in projector-based fog lights--and it shows. We admit the latest generation XB HID bulbs 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 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 Precision Bulb Holders: Designed by Morimoto in California, the new MotoHo1der utilizes a three-piece design that's way more effective but virtually no bigger overall than the old clip setup. The clever three-piece design provides even pressure on the back of the bulb, ensuring perfect alignment. To be honest, we think it's the single best upgrade to the projector that's ever been conceived since it helps make the most of the awesome 7.0's on the road. Well worth the extra few bucks in the grand scheme of things!
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 bulb out warnings.
Optional LED Halos: Though LED halos may not be for everybody, if you're looking for the cleanest, most simple, most reliable setup, we highly recommend the Profile Performance Pivot Halos. Not only are they the brightest, most uniformly lit halos currently on the market, but they double as a switchback turn signal with your blinker circuit. The integrated controllers are extremely easy to setup with only three wires (white, amber, and ground) and allow you to run the white mode continuously until interrupted by the signal--at which point they will blink amber. Once the signal stops, the Pivot ring will automatically switch back to its pure white mode.
Optional Housing Sealant: Protection is priceless! When you're putting together a set of high-end fog lights, the last thing you want is moisture in 'em the first time it rains outside. RetroRubber is the most effective way to make sure the original seal is fully restored. For the small price, why anybody wouldn't prevent their new fog lights from fogging up is beyond us. It'll be the best twelve bucks you've ever spent.
Optional Precision Bulb Holders: Designed by Morimoto in California, the new MotoHo1der utilizes a three-piece design that's way more effective but virtually no bigger overall than the old clip setup. The clever three-piece design provides even pressure on the back of the bulb, ensuring perfect alignment. To be honest, we think it's the single best upgrade to the projector that's ever been conceived since it helps make the most of the awesome 7.0's on the road. Well worth the extra few bucks in the grand scheme of things!
Ratings & Reviews
42 reviews
Absolutely top quality
by eric
I bought this set during the Black Friday sale. Definitely worth the money. I had cheap Amazon projectors which did the job ok but I had no idea how good these were. I initially bought them with 4K bulbs which put out tons of light but they were too warm white for my taste. Customer service made it easy to swap em out for the 5k I just paid the shipping return. The 5k are like they say a pure white light with no blue. Maybe in the future I’ll try the 6k but you won’t be disappointed with 5k which is why it’s their biggest seller.
The product may be expensive but once you install em you’ll know why it cost what it cost. Just pull the trigger and you won’t look back.
3.5 years and still going strong
by melissa
I bought this from Matt in 2010 and have been using this same setup without any issues ever since. I love my 5th gen prelude now that I can see the road at night. Matt was wonderful in explaining what I need to do and a few websites showed me how to open my headlights make modifications and install. If a girl can do this to her car anyone can. I am so pleased to be able to see the road at night. Thank you TRS !!
5 STAR
by Travis
I purchased this kit with the xb35 6000k bulbs and it is absolutely the best i have ever driven with i went from a cheap $50 kit driving with those and hid fogs to see at night to just these perfect easy to use projectors absolutely amazing for the easy first timer like myself
Awesome Product
by Joel Harder
This is the second retrofit kit I have purchased from The Retrofit Source, amazing quality, excellent customer service, and very fast shipping. I recommend them to everybody who asks about my head lights. Can't go wrong with their kits.
Amazing!
by Marc-Andre
Really great amazing quality! The kit comes with everything you need and is really easy to install. In the DIY section of their site, you can find almost any tutorial you need to get the job done.
Great experience overall and also very powerful light! :-D
Awesome Upgrade!
by Fernando Loo
First I went from halogen bulbs to a budget pair of MH1's and they were ok. But then I decided it was time to move to the majors with this MH1 stage 3 kit from Morimoto, and I can see it's a huge difference! It really worths every penny. Fully recommended.
e46 BMW 330
by Vincenzo Nastri
Very happy with this Mini H1 kit. Very easy to install. The video made by TRS themselves is informative as are the install guides. The customer service was like no other. They were helpful and answered all my questions and also helped explain what I did not understand. The return/exchange process (I ordered the wrong harness) was also very easy to go through. All in all if I had to do another retrofit, this is the place I would go to. Oh, the lights themselves, I got the H1 XB 6500K bulbs... they are night and day compared to my stock halogens. They are bright and incredibly clear (could also be the new lens). Highly recommend this kit for anyone looking to complete a retrofit.
Awesome upgrade.
by evan hale
Wish I had done sooner. Thanks to TRS for quick shipping and great products!
Easy retrofit
by Samir
i completed my first retrofit with this kit. Being that it was my first I was a little scared to tackle it, but with a little know how and plenty of research I was able to do it successfully. The cutoff is perfect and the light output is 10x better than stock. I recommend this kit to anyone that is wanting to retrofit their car.
easy to use with great results
by william
these where easy to use and had great results you will be happy with the cut off i cant say anything bad about these