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Old 02-01-2014, 06:29 PM
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Default Looking for pics comparing OEM HID vs. retrofit.

I realize the OEM HIDs aren't the best out there. And I knew this going in when I purchased mine a few weeks ago. They are certainly better than the halogens but I really can't say I'm overly impressed. Maybe my expectations were too high.

Nevertheless, I am now strongly considering cutting open my old headlights and going the retrofit route. I know the retrofits will obviously be better than OEM but does anyone have any pictures comparing the two in the same environment?
Old 02-01-2014, 06:40 PM
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Hi.

Apparently, those comparo shots do exist - over at HIDPlanet...

==> https://www.f150forum.com/f83/fxr-v-...ectors-193464/

Here - I'll do half the work - here are EVOX-R's in OEM HID housings:

http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/show...l=1#post528390

Your turn, lol

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Thanks! I came across this link and it was exactly what I was looking for...

http://www.raptorretrofit.com/output-shots/


It has output shots for a bunch of different projectors, including the OEM ones, all in the same controlled environment so you can clearly see the differences between them. Now I am definitely convinced ditching the OEM for some FX-R projectors would be worth it.
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Originally Posted by Zack R
Thanks! I came across this link and it was exactly what I was looking for...

http://www.raptorretrofit.com/output-shots/


It has output shots for a bunch of different projectors, including the OEM ones, all in the same controlled environment so you can clearly see the differences between them. Now I am definitely convinced ditching the OEM for some FX-R projectors would be worth it.
Hi.

Yeah - that got posted on here after I replied. Dang my luck, eh?

Great linky, that.

And - sounds like a plan. A HUGE amount of resources and many helpful fellers on here.

Have fun and best of luck, sir!
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for a direct swap, the EVOX-R projector will literally screw right in.
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Originally Posted by Zack R
Thanks! I came across this link and it was exactly what I was looking for...

http://www.raptorretrofit.com/output-shots/


It has output shots for a bunch of different projectors, including the OEM ones, all in the same controlled environment so you can clearly see the differences between them. Now I am definitely convinced ditching the OEM for some FX-R projectors would be worth it.
That's a great link...even the MH1 looks better than the OEM projector.



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