Projector upgrades!

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mjennings23

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 North West
So, being rather unhappy with my new Osram D2S bulbs, I figure the issue is more likely with the projector housing itself than the bulbs within.

So, I've just ordered myself a kit to fit the Morimoto Mini D2S 4.0 projectors to replace the stock Hella E55 unit, should be here soon so I can get it all fitted before they really become needed.

I know a couple of guys on here have them fitted, any advice for me at all? All seems pretty much plug and play, I've got the updated locking rings too which should work alongside the Hella ignitors.
 
They do indeed, 4 nuts holding them in and that's it. The Mini D2S requires a bracket to fit the old E55 fitting, unfortunately all the E55 direct upgrades are LHD only it seems. Readily available ones anyway!
 
Might have to look into this upgrade. Although need to replace the seals first......bloody condensation since changing the sidelights :headbang:
 
There was a post a few months ago that did this, so it’s worth doing a search.

Incidentally, you will probably find that the lenses of the existing projectors are quite dirty and that may be reducing light output. You can take the existing projectors out from the back of the lights through the wheel arches, clean them and put them back.

Here’s a picture of one of mine when I took them out to clean them earlier in the year:

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Chris
 
Had considered this, but as expected design has advanced a lot in 15 years and the new Morimoto D2S 4.0 projectors seem pretty much spot on, a lot of people even rate them as better than current OEM solutions. Paired with the Osram Nightbreaker Unlimited bulbs installed earlier this year, should give an awful lot of well controlled light output.

I'd expect the projector bowl will be well worn at this age too, and I'm all to aware how delicate the finish on them is from previous mishaps!
 
Well, got them fitted today. Not had a chance to get them setup right yet owing to it being too bright but first impressions are good!

Adaptor bracket needed a bit of modifications to 2 holes in order to get it to fit, but other that that... My suggestion there would be buy the proper ones from TRS and not a reseller who makes their own.

Following the How To guide also suggested Valeo igniters are needed. Well it seems Morimoto now have a plastic locking ring for the bulbs rather than the spring and metal ring shown there. The OEM Hella ignitors can fit over this plastic locking ring so no longer is a replacement needed :thumbsup:

Initial impressions are that there's a whole hell of a lot more light!
 
You got pics of the plastic locking ring? Just trying to figure out what you mean! Thanks :)
 
mjennings23 said:
Well, got them fitted today. Not had a chance to get them setup right yet owing to it being too bright but first impressions are good!

Adaptor bracket needed a bit of modifications to 2 holes in order to get it to fit, but other that that... My suggestion there would be buy the proper ones from TRS and not a reseller who makes their own.

Following the How To guide also suggested Valeo igniters are needed. Well it seems Morimoto now have a plastic locking ring for the bulbs rather than the spring and metal ring shown there. The OEM Hella ignitors can fit over this plastic locking ring so no longer is a replacement needed :thumbsup:

Initial impressions are that there's a whole hell of a lot more light!
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Do you mind sharing if you need any of the optional extras that TRS have on their site, or do you just need the units and that's all? Also probably a stupid question, but do they sell the projectors individually or as a set? Site asks you the quantity you want to buy but it's not clear if 1 = 1x projector, or 1x set!

Really tempted to get a set after swapping to my Z from a 640i which had fantastic lights
 
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/projector-kits/hid-led-projectors/morimoto-mini-d2s-moto-hold2rs-bulb-lock-rings.html
https://youtu.be/xV-XwlkAJcE

Nothing wrong with the metal spring just a bit more faffing out.

kis said:
You got pics of the plastic locking ring? Just trying to figure out what you mean! Thanks :)
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Johnr32 said:
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/projector-kits/hid-led-projectors/morimoto-mini-d2s-moto-hold2rs-bulb-lock-rings.html
https://youtu.be/xV-XwlkAJcE

Nothing wrong with the metal spring just a bit more faffing out.

kis said:
You got pics of the plastic locking ring? Just trying to figure out what you mean! Thanks :)
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Indeed, works fine but the stock Hella ignitor apparently won't fit over it, whereas they do work over the plastic ones. £15 for plastic bulb holders is cheaper than £60 for second hand Valeo igniters!
 
Good work! Good to see they have changed the design of the locking rings - might just get myself a new set of locking rings! It's just insane how wide and bright the beam is compared to the OE units isn't it? Enjoy!
 
Not quite a design change, but an optional extra! Apparently it's the design they've decided on for the v5.0, but they also work for the current housings too
 
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