Projector headlights... Any regrets?

[adventurenali92]

Absorbing all these replys....... So, upgrading to an HID w/ new OEM housings ( might as well).... is the best?

NOT projectors .... ( I prefer a stock look )

I got fog / Morimoto HIDs.... haven't installed them yet ... Are Morimoto HID headlights the best?
( '05 Yukon )

This is not the best solution if you’re not running a projector lens housing. HID bulbs are designed to scatter light properly with the right cutoffs in a projector lens. So when they’re in a standard reflector lens they’re not going to function right.

I run Morimoto HIDs and have had good experience with them. My retrofit kit came with cheap knock off Chinese branded HIDs. I ended up ordering Morimoto HIDs about a year after the swap. One did burn out prematurely, but I emailed them and they honored the warranty on it and shipped me a replacement and got it to me fairly quickly. Thankfully I had the original knock off HIDs that came in my retrofit kit so I ran those while I waited on the replacement.

 

[NardDog]

Installed the version of those w/o the integrated DRL and kept existing lower lenses w/LED bulbs for DRL, turn signals and parking lights… keeps the looks more stock(ish) but with integrated LED headlights (vs bulbs) & the ability to have the 4 HI mod done @ the headlight.

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Can you update on these? Still working ok?

 

[dps01]

Update:

Minor issue in getting the L-shaped retaining pins in correctly. Required a bit of wiggling / finessing of the headlight module to get the pins to slide back in vs. the OEM assembly.

After adjusting the headlights properly I am extremely satisfied. Excellent light cut off on drivers side.

It remains to be seen regarding longevity of the units, but happy with the upgrade @ this time.

 

[NardDog]

Nice info thanks