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What happen to TRS Morimoto HID kit?? I was looking to purchase two kits for my low and fog H7 6k and 3k but the only options left is 3.8k , 4.5k ,5.5k and 6.5k.. anyone know where i can still get them ?
also do we chose the HD relay or canbus??
and what is the Capacitor Link? do we need it?
i heard that the canbus does not work with our cars since our DRL are the low beams.
also do we chose the HD relay or canbus??
and what is the Capacitor Link? do we need it?
i heard that the canbus does not work with our cars since our DRL are the low beams.
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We're authorized distributors for Morimoto units here on MBWorld. The HIDs kelvin is the same from our testing, was more marketing to advertise the high end of the range, but previously advertise 6000k is the same as the 6500k. You need the canbus variant. Ours are preconfigured for MB compatibility.
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We're authorized distributors for Morimoto units here on MBWorld. The HIDs kelvin is the same from our testing, was more marketing to advertise the high end of the range, but previously advertise 6000k is the same as the 6500k. You need the canbus variant. Ours are preconfigured for MB compatibility.
Oh i see. So would the 3.8k bulb be the same as 3k yellow fog?
and what is the Capacitor Link? do we need it?
and when you say "Ours are preconfigured for MB compatibility"do you mean the kits you sell for Morimoto or every Morimoto kit out there?
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By configured, means we take the guesswork out of what components you'll need for your vehicle.
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cool understood.
But i double checked the site and i found this - 3000K BULBS: Golden Yellow ~2800lm (each)
- 3800K BULBS: Halogen White ~3000lm (each)
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To be honest, if you're going for yellow fogs, why don't you just go with Nokya Hyper Yellow or PIAA Plasma Ion Yellow? Halogen bulbs can hit the low kelvin rating without issue so only really worth it for higher kelvin ratings that halogen can't achieve. Unless you also want to increase in lumens which HIDs can hit.
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To be honest, if you're going for yellow fogs, why don't you just go with Nokya Hyper Yellow or PIAA Plasma Ion Yellow? Halogen bulbs can hit the low kelvin rating without issue so only really worth it for higher kelvin ratings that halogen can't achieve. Unless you also want to increase in lumens which HIDs can hit.
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To be honest, if you're going for yellow fogs, why don't you just go with Nokya Hyper Yellow or PIAA Plasma Ion Yellow? Halogen bulbs can hit the low kelvin rating without issue so only really worth it for higher kelvin ratings that halogen can't achieve. Unless you also want to increase in lumens which HIDs can hit.
Yea i guess i might have to give those a try. But since morimoto does not make the 3k yellow anymore would you know any other good kits out there that does? I will still get the 6.5k for my lows
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MTEC might have some, there aren't too many good quality HID kit brands that carry that low temp anymore because there just isn't the demand since simple halogen bulbs can do the same yellow color output at a fraction of the cost with easier install.
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Installing HIDs in the fog lights on the W204 is a pain in the ***. Not to mention your cornering lights will be useless since HIDs take time to warm up. By the time the bulb is at full brightness you would have long since turned. Unless you'll have your foglights on at all times, the HIDs will also be igniting on and shutting off non-stop each time you use your turn signals or turn the wheel at a stop. This is not good for either the life of the ballast or the bulb.
If you want yellow foglights go with halogen, as suggested above.
If you want a VERY DEEP yellow I recommend Hella OptiLux bulbs. These bulbs are seriously incredible, the yellow color they create would make it seem like you have yellow glass or yellow capsules inside the fogs. The only drawback is the coating reduces output and they dim to 2/3 their original brightness after a year.
If you want a rich yellow with more output than the Hella bulbs, then get a pair of Nokya bulbs. They won't be nearly as yellow as the Hella OptiLux but they will put out more light since the yellow coating is thinner.
BTW the Hella OptiLux bulbs are sold at pepboys and if you buy online and pick-up in store you can use coupon code MMJ30 to get 30% off until the end of the month.
If you want yellow foglights go with halogen, as suggested above.
If you want a VERY DEEP yellow I recommend Hella OptiLux bulbs. These bulbs are seriously incredible, the yellow color they create would make it seem like you have yellow glass or yellow capsules inside the fogs. The only drawback is the coating reduces output and they dim to 2/3 their original brightness after a year.
If you want a rich yellow with more output than the Hella bulbs, then get a pair of Nokya bulbs. They won't be nearly as yellow as the Hella OptiLux but they will put out more light since the yellow coating is thinner.
BTW the Hella OptiLux bulbs are sold at pepboys and if you buy online and pick-up in store you can use coupon code MMJ30 to get 30% off until the end of the month.
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Installing HIDs in the fog lights on the W204 is a pain in the ***. Not to mention your cornering lights will be useless since HIDs take time to warm up. By the time the bulb is at full brightness you would have long since turned. Unless you'll have your foglights on at all times, the HIDs will also be igniting on and shutting off non-stop each time you use your turn signals or turn the wheel at a stop. This is not good for either the life of the ballast or the bulb.
If you want yellow foglights go with halogen, as suggested above.
If you want a VERY DEEP yellow I recommend Hella OptiLux bulbs. These bulbs are seriously incredible, the yellow color they create would make it seem like you have yellow glass or yellow capsules inside the fogs. The only drawback is the coating reduces output and they dim to 2/3 their original brightness after a year.
If you want a rich yellow with more output than the Hella bulbs, then get a pair of Nokya bulbs. They won't be nearly as yellow as the Hella OptiLux but they will put out more light since the yellow coating is thinner.
BTW the Hella OptiLux bulbs are sold at pepboys and if you buy online and pick-up in store you can use coupon code MMJ30 to get 30% off until the end of the month.
If you want yellow foglights go with halogen, as suggested above.
If you want a VERY DEEP yellow I recommend Hella OptiLux bulbs. These bulbs are seriously incredible, the yellow color they create would make it seem like you have yellow glass or yellow capsules inside the fogs. The only drawback is the coating reduces output and they dim to 2/3 their original brightness after a year.
If you want a rich yellow with more output than the Hella bulbs, then get a pair of Nokya bulbs. They won't be nearly as yellow as the Hella OptiLux but they will put out more light since the yellow coating is thinner.
BTW the Hella OptiLux bulbs are sold at pepboys and if you buy online and pick-up in store you can use coupon code MMJ30 to get 30% off until the end of the month.
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I have done installing HID in fogs before in all of my others cars. That is not a big deal for me. As for the w204 i do not think i have cornering lights. I have try to have someone turn the wheel while it is at stand still and with or without fogs on. Also for the turn signal too. I have read somewhere that stars has a option to be turn on or off. I guess mine is off which is a good thing. I think its pointless to have on anyways at day time, and at night times i have my fogs on with lows.
The problem with installing HIDs on the W204 is it's not plug and play no matter what people will tell you.
The original H7 adapter that plugs into the light must be modified to accept an HID bulb. (meaning you remove the pins and drill out the center) You should not use the aftermarket BMW HID adapter because that does not position the bulb correctly inside the housing because the tabs are in different positions than the original MB adapter. Not to mention the HID bulb sits loosely on it, so your output will suffer because the bulb won't be aligned correctly. Bulb alignment is done by the plastic adapter that the bulb plugs into, not by the light housing.
Easiest way is to just remove the lights from the bumper (this is a pain because they're bolted in from behind) and install the HIDs then because the H7 adapter can be a tight fit, and trying to twist it from an awkward angle from behind the grill insert or from underneath can be a problem.
All I'm saying is to not expect it to be a simple, 15min project unless you don't mind a half-assed finished product.
This method doesn't work for the driver's side since access is blocked by the washer fluid tank. Easiest way is from underneath by removing the front plastic panel.
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If you do decide on HIDs and are going to use the aftermarket adapters, remove the tabs circled in red, apply glue in the blue area (something like E6000 or silicone), then center and glue the bulb so that the return wire is facing straight down in the direction of the green arrow.
I'm going off memory so make sure straight down is relative to YOUR lights.
HID bulbs need to have the return wire straight down (or straight up) otherwise it shortens their lifespan. The wire also blocks light if it's on the sides.
I'm going off memory so make sure straight down is relative to YOUR lights.
HID bulbs need to have the return wire straight down (or straight up) otherwise it shortens their lifespan. The wire also blocks light if it's on the sides.
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That's strange. If you're not the first owner it must have been disabled before you got your car. All pre-facelift W204's in the US should have the cornering light function enabled as a standard option, as far as I know.
The problem with installing HIDs on the W204 is it's not plug and play no matter what people will tell you.
The original H7 adapter that plugs into the light must be modified to accept an HID bulb. (meaning you remove the pins and drill out the center) You should not use the aftermarket BMW HID adapter because that does not position the bulb correctly inside the housing because the tabs are in different positions than the original MB adapter. Not to mention the HID bulb sits loosely on it, so your output will suffer because the bulb won't be aligned correctly. Bulb alignment is done by the plastic adapter that the bulb plugs into, not by the light housing.
Easiest way is to just remove the lights from the bumper (this is a pain because they're bolted in from behind) and install the HIDs then because the H7 adapter can be a tight fit, and trying to twist it from an awkward angle from behind the grill insert or from underneath can be a problem.
All I'm saying is to not expect it to be a simple, 15min project unless you don't mind a half-assed finished product.
This method doesn't work for the driver's side since access is blocked by the washer fluid tank. Easiest way is from underneath by removing the front plastic panel.
The problem with installing HIDs on the W204 is it's not plug and play no matter what people will tell you.
The original H7 adapter that plugs into the light must be modified to accept an HID bulb. (meaning you remove the pins and drill out the center) You should not use the aftermarket BMW HID adapter because that does not position the bulb correctly inside the housing because the tabs are in different positions than the original MB adapter. Not to mention the HID bulb sits loosely on it, so your output will suffer because the bulb won't be aligned correctly. Bulb alignment is done by the plastic adapter that the bulb plugs into, not by the light housing.
Easiest way is to just remove the lights from the bumper (this is a pain because they're bolted in from behind) and install the HIDs then because the H7 adapter can be a tight fit, and trying to twist it from an awkward angle from behind the grill insert or from underneath can be a problem.
All I'm saying is to not expect it to be a simple, 15min project unless you don't mind a half-assed finished product.
This method doesn't work for the driver's side since access is blocked by the washer fluid tank. Easiest way is from underneath by removing the front plastic panel.
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If you do decide on HIDs and are going to use the aftermarket adapters, remove the tabs circled in red, apply glue in the blue area (something like E6000 or silicone), then center and glue the bulb so that the return wire is facing straight down in the direction of the green arrow.
I'm going off memory so make sure straight down is relative to YOUR lights.
HID bulbs need to have the return wire straight down (or straight up) otherwise it shortens their lifespan. The wire also blocks light if it's on the sides.
I'm going off memory so make sure straight down is relative to YOUR lights.
HID bulbs need to have the return wire straight down (or straight up) otherwise it shortens their lifespan. The wire also blocks light if it's on the sides.
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