[90SLOWE]

Hello,

I'm looking to upgrade my halogen headlights - ordered the USR set already but I'm debating between the Morimoto 2Stroke 2.0 LED vs Elite HID. I would prefer to go the LED route given that there is no messing around with wires and replacing bulbs in the future should be a simpler process theoretically.

I am unable to find any previous posts about the 2Stroke 2.0 although I did read some negative comments on the first version. Anyone here have experience with them? Do I need the DRL Anti-Flicker Link/Cap Extension that are optional add ons?

I appreciate the help.

[Littlebear]

Hi Slowe,

This site has some info:

https://bulbfacts.com/led-kits/chart/

Murf

[chuckles01]

Originally Posted by 90SLOWE

Hello,

I'm looking to upgrade my halogen headlights - ordered the USR set already but I'm debating between the Morimoto 2Stroke 2.0 LED vs Elite HID. I would prefer to go the LED route given that there is no messing around with wires and replacing bulbs in the future should be a simpler process theoretically.

I am unable to find any previous posts about the 2Stroke 2.0 although I did read some negative comments on the first version. Anyone here have experience with them? Do I need the DRL Anti-Flicker Link/Cap Extension that are optional add ons?

I appreciate the help.

I've installed the Morimoto 2stroke 2.0s on my wife's 2012 328i. Although I never used the 1.0s, I read a lot of reviews stating the 2.0s are much much improved over the 1.0s. The led chip location on the 2.0s are supposed to more closely mimic the location of the filament on halogen bulbs, to produce the right beam pattern. Visibility is much improved over halogens, although to be honest there is still glare to oncoming drivers. I had to aim it down. The hot spot is also not as ideal as I'd like.

You will need the anti flicker and also need to code your headlights to not do cold and warm check. You won't need cap extension cause the 2.0s and anti flicker can all fit into the headlight housing.

Here are some pics:

[90SLOWE]

Originally Posted by chuckles01

I've installed the Morimoto 2stroke 2.0s on my wife's 2012 328i. Although I never used the 1.0s, I read a lot of reviews stating the 2.0s are much much improved over the 1.0s. The led chip location on the 2.0s are supposed to more closely mimic the location of the filament on halogen bulbs, to produce the right beam pattern. Visibility is much improved over halogens, although to be honest there is still glare to oncoming drivers. I had to aim it down. The hot spot is also not as ideal as I'd like.

You will need the anti flicker and also need to code your headlights to not do cold and warm check. You won't need cap extension cause the 2.0s and anti flicker can all fit into the headlight housing.

Here are some pics:

Thank you for the pictures and sharing your experience. I just bought them. I hope I don't have the glare issue since I just purchased the Depo projectors to go with them.

[90SLOWE]

Originally Posted by Littlebear

Hi Slowe,

This site has some info:

https://bulbfacts.com/led-kits/chart/

Murf

Thank you.

[chuckles01]

Originally Posted by 90SLOWE

Thank you for the pictures and sharing your experience. I just bought them. I hope I don't have the glare issue since I just purchased the Depo projectors to go with them.

Ah got it, I didn't realize you were using them with depo projectors, that should work out much better in terms of beam pattern and glare. I was using them on the OEM halogen housing.

[90SLOWE]

How did you get the bulb to fit into the adapter? I read that some others have had trouble getting it to fit because of the heat sink. Is there a trick to it? I received my headlights today but the bulbs are yet to arrive

[chuckles01]

Originally Posted by 90SLOWE

How did you get the bulb to fit into the adapter? I read that some others have had trouble getting it to fit because of the heat sink. Is there a trick to it? I received my headlights today but the bulbs are yet to arrive

I can't speak to the Depo projectors, since I don't know whether those will require you to use an bulb adaptor/holder or not. If you do, it may be tricky. I think I got mine from Lightwerkz and I asked them this question - they said that if you need an adapter then the morimotos may not fit since there's no way to remove the heat sink.

On my OEM halogen headlight housing, I didn't need a bulb adaptor. The morimoto 2.0s fit directly into the clips that hold the original H7 halogen bulbs. The LED driver and anti flicker module also fit inside the OEM headlight housing no problem. I just tucked them in.

[90SLOWE]

Originally Posted by chuckles01

I can't speak to the Depo projectors, since I don't know whether those will require you to use an bulb adaptor/holder or not. If you do, it may be tricky. I think I got mine from Lightwerkz and I asked them this question - they said that if you need an adapter then the morimotos may not fit since there's no way to remove the heat sink.

On my OEM halogen headlight housing, I didn't need a bulb adaptor. The morimoto 2.0s fit directly into the clips that hold the original H7 halogen bulbs. The LED driver and anti flicker module also fit inside the OEM headlight housing no problem. I just tucked them in.

Thanks Chuckles. I went with HIDs instead and installed the Morimoto Elites, 5500, 35W.

Here is a phone picture - that's the only one I have right now.

[chuckles01]

Originally Posted by 90SLOWE

Thanks Chuckles. I went with HIDs instead and installed the Morimoto Elites, 5500, 35W.

Here is a phone picture - that's the only one I have right now.

That's great!! Looks really nice. HIDs are great in a projector, and will be brighter than the 2 stroke LEDs. Thanks for sharing the photo.

[sspade]

Just ordered a set of the new Morimoto's

Can't wait to get them installed