How to Retrofit Projector Headlights

If you want to boost your night vision without blinding other drivers, retrofit projector headlights are the way to go. They give you a much brighter and more well-defined light pattern than reflector headlights.

Morimoto is the leader in this field, making vehicle-specific plug-and-play projector headlights for every application. These kits come with everything you need to get started.

What is a projector?

A projector is an alternative to a monitor or television for showing images and video to a group of people. They’re used in situations like classrooms, home cinemas and office training or presentation sessions. They can come in a variety of shapes and sizes though they’re usually about a foot long, wide and tall.

A typical projector consists of a condenser, an auxiliary condenser and a Fresnel lens. The Fresnel lens is a thin flat piece of plexiglass with concentric circles of threads carved into it. The auxiliary condenser is situated between the Fresnel lens and the light source and helps cool the lens surface.

The last component is the cut-off shield or shutter. This is a part of the projection system that controls how much light is visible to oncoming traffic. The cut-off shield is activated when in low beam mode and moves down during high beam modes to prevent glare for other drivers on the road.

Projectors have been around for quite some time now, and they remain one of the most popular aftermarket upgrades available. They are able to project a very crisp and focused light pattern that eliminates glare from other cars and drivers. They can also be paired with other accessories, like halos or demon eyes, to create a custom look for your car’s headlights.

How do projectors work?

Projectors use a series of mirrors and lenses to focus intense light in an evenly distributed and tightly organized beam retrofit projector headlights pattern. They are able to do this because they don’t use acetylene or any other fuel but instead a powerful halogen, HID, or LED to produce light. Within the headlight housing there is a lens that shapes and aims the light to a specific area on the road, and the projector will then utilize its mirrors to evenly distribute this focused light across a wide range of angles. This creates a crisp cut-off line, without blinding other drivers on the road, and is also how they are able to illuminate more of your road ahead of you.

One of the most common things we see our customers do is upgrade to a new set of aftermarket headlights that incorporate projector technology. This is a great way to increase your night vision and also reduce headlight glare for oncoming traffic. Adding projectors to your headlights can give your car a facelift and instantly make it look much more luxurious and modern too.

Many companies offer vehicle-specific projector retrofit kits that make the swap a lot easier. However, even with these kits, there can be some excess modification needed in order to open the headlight and remove the reflector internals. This is why it’s best to stick with brands that put quality and performance first, like Morimoto.

What are the benefits of a projector retrofit?

Many vehicles now come with projector headlights, and a projector retrofit is the way to upgrade older models. It’s also a great way to make your car look more modern without paying the high prices of a new model.

A projector headlight upgrade is when you put projectors into your stock reflector-based headlight housing. This allows for a more focused light pattern that doesn’t blind other drivers as much as reflectors can. It’s also retrofit projector headlights easier to control the direction of your headlights with projectors, which can prevent them from blinding oncoming traffic.

There are two types of projector headlights: HID and LED. HID projectors are a popular upgrade because they’re much brighter than traditional halogen bulbs and last longer. However, it’s not recommended to put HID bulbs into projectors that were designed for halogen, as they can cause the headlights to burn out sooner.

LED projectors are a newer technology that provides a more energy efficient and environmentally friendly option. They can be used in HID headlights as well, but they can also be used as a stand-alone replacement for halogen bulbs. LED headlights are also more compact than HID bulbs, which makes them a great choice for retrofitting your car’s headlights. They can be used in your existing reflector headlights as well as in your factory HID headlights, but they’ll be more expensive than halogen bulbs.

How do I do a projector retrofit?

There are a few ways to do a projector retrofit. One way is to use a universal kit that fits most cars. This is the most cost effective way to do a projector retrofit. Another way is to get a vehicle-specific kit that is designed specifically for your car. This type of kit is usually easier to install because there will be less modification required. However, it is important to note that you will still have to bake your headlight open in order to install the projector kit.

If you choose to go with a universal projector retrofit, make sure that you purchase a set of mounting brackets that are designed for your specific model of car. These mounting brackets will help to ensure that your new projectors are mounted securely to your existing headlights. Also, make sure that you use a high quality plug and play kit that will come with everything you need including HID bulbs, a wiring harness, and a projector bake shield.

If you are unsure of how to install your new projectors, it is recommended that you hire a professional. A professional will be able to ensure that your projectors are installed correctly and that your lights are working properly. They will also be able to offer you a warranty on their work, which will give you peace of mind that your projectors are protected.