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Complete Mini D2S 3.0 Retrofit DIY Guide
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[QUOTE="FX44AU, post: 1289939, member: 22740"] [B]DISCLAIMER: PLEASE BE SURE TO READ THROUGH THE ENTIRE GUIDE BEFORE STARTING ANYTHING. I DID MY BEST TO DOCUMENT THE STEPS IN THE EXACT ORDER BUT YOU MAY FEEL THE NEED TO CHANGE IT UP A BIT. YOU SHOULD ALSO TAKE THE TIME TO READ THROUGH THE INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED BY THE RETROFIT SOURCE. THERE ARE SOME STEPS YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS AND IT’S A GOOD SUPPLEMENT TO THIS GUIDE. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING YOU DO TO YOUR VEHICLE. THIS IS SIMPLY A GUIDE TO HELP DIRECT ANYONE WHO IS CONTEMPLATING DOING A RETROFIT AND IS UNSURE OF WHERE TO BEGIN. IF YOU MESS SOMETHING UP IT’S NOT MY FAULT! [/B] Now that the disclaimer is out of the way…… I’ve noticed that several people seem to be interested in doing a retrofit themselves but are either unsure of where to start or are intimidated by the thought of doing it themselves. First things first……. It does take a considerable amount of time and patience to complete a retrofit yourself so be sure you have both before you even think about it. However it is not really that hard to do and can easily be done by anyone with some DIY experience, the right tools and once again a little patience. I’ve tried to cover everything as best as possible and as far as I know this guide is complete but please let me know if there is something you don’t understand and I will help to the best of my abilities. I purchased everything from The Retrofit Source and they were great in every way. Super fast shipping, quality products and they are willing to help in any way possible. If you decide to do this I highly recommend these guys! [B][I][U]Products Used (all products purchased from The Retrofit Source)[/U][/I][/B] - Morimoto Mini D2S 3.0 X Lens - Morimoto XB35 4500K bulbs - Morimoto 3Five ballasts - Gatling Gun shrouds - XB LED halos (square amber) - MotoControl H13 relay harness - Butyl tape - 80mm rubber housing caps [B][I][U]Miscellaneous items[/U][/I][/B] - Electrical tape - JB Qwik Weld - Canned compressed air - Tools (screwdrivers, pliers, metric sockets, etc.) - Drill - Dremel - Dremel attachments (cutoff wheels and sanding drums) - T20 Torx driver - Gloves (the lights will obviously be hot when you remove them from the oven) - Safety glasses - Shop-Vac - Clamps - Outside table [B][I][U]REVIEW OF THE TRS COMPONENTS[/U][/I][/B] So far I have been very pleased with the components I purchased from TRS. Even though the D2S 3.0 is an easy fit projector it is not short on performance at all. I have used FXR 3.0 projectors in a previous retrofit and although the beam isn't as wide as those (you can't expect it to be) it is nothing short of impressive. I drive a lot on dark backroads and the illumination to the sides lighting up ditches and fields is great. The high beam distance is great as well! At first the pattern seemed odd to me on the passenger side due to the rotating shield versus the standard drop down shield but after researching it and reading TRS's comments I'm okay with it. I won't speak too much of the other components because there isn't a lot to say about them but it is all top notch. The MotoControl harness is very neatly put together and all connectors are weatherproof but it would be nice if it were about a foot longer. On a vehicle like ours it's a bit of a stretch to get it to fit but it will go in there. The bulbs seem to be high quality and the color is true to specifications. The ballasts feel "substantial" and are already potted so no worries there. The xB LED halos are insanely bright! The finish on the shrouds is great as well so no worries if you are going to keep them chrome. I'll update this thread after some more time using the headlights but as of now I'm completely satisfied with my purchase! [/QUOTE]
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