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D2S HID rebased to fit in H11 housing ? look inside

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Hyperrave1, Mar 3, 2013.

  1. Hyperrave1

    Hyperrave1 New Member

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    most of you probably thinking ...........its not existing
    well here u go, after thinkering for a while i came up with idea that i can make it happen and modify Philips OEM D2S bulb and use OEM audi Hella ballasts.
    i dont like those crapy aftermarket bulbs and ballasts. u can always tell apart OEM vs aftermarket.
    well here is a proof
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    tomorrow ill have the shot of a OEM cut of beam and with D2S bulbs installed.
    we will see if it was worth it.this will keep headlights sealed just like H11 bulb with output of HID
    LMK what u guys think about that project.
     
    #1 Hyperrave1, Mar 3, 2013
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    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    Wouldn't the cutoff be more affected by the shield and lens than the bulb assuming a good quality bulb like Morimoto vs. a Philips or Osram?
     
    #2 F8L, Mar 3, 2013
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    the shield will affect the cut off , but the focal point of the bulb affects it most. the focal point of the rebased D2s should match the focal point of H11 so will see.
    i didnt want to modifie the headlights to get D2S projectors in them. i just wanted to see if this would work.
    so im keeping my fingers crossed.
     
    #3 Hyperrave1, Mar 3, 2013
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    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    I can't wait to see the results!
     
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    yeah me too. not sure what to expect . but i know soon. looking in to getting the LED lights its an insanity and for that money.i still like HID's better.
     
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    I'd do the Morimoto Mini H1 retro before I did the OE LEDs. :)
     
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    so u have LED's on your 2012 PiP? what did that run you in total?
     
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    My PIP came with the LEDs. I did retros on my older Prius. I had a basic HID kit on my 2012 Three.
     
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    If my turbo didnt go on my subaru I would rather take the retro fit. I have h1s in my Impreza. But if this seems okay I'll take this option for now. Just buy the d2s adapters and bulbs and BAM! Haha
     
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    Any pictures about the cut off ?
     
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