Mini D2S 5.0 – Square Lens/LHD by Morimoto
Morimoto has officially achieved Projector-Perfection with the 5th gen Mini D2S Bi-xenon! If you’re looking for the ultimate beam pattern boner; it’s really not going to get any better than this folks. Perfectly balanced beam. The crispiest ECE style cutoff. Unquestionable OEM-quality all packed into a projector that’s undeniably easy to install. If we died and went to fog light heaven, the 5.0 would be greeting us at the gate.
There are other projectors that produce brighter hot spots. There are other projectors that have unholy amounts of width. But no other option creates the perfect balance of width & hotspot lux (aka distance) quite like the 5.0. In order to create the ultimate weapon for driving in the dark; Morimoto baked-in in best practices from a variety of well-respected OEM and aftermarket projectors. With over a decade of experience, we trust that their latest and greatest equates to the perfect all-around performer.
The hot spot on the new 5.0 bi-xenon is roughly 70% brighter than the already-impressive 4.0 design. While the high beam unloads a lot more volume of light; virtually no additional intensity has been reserved. What that means: You get the maximum benefit from your bulbs & ballasts in default mode–where drivers spend 99% of their time. The controlled decrease in intensity from the hyper-hotspot down through the foreground results in a distribution of light that makes driving at night very comfortable & safe. Why? Because too much intensity on the ground too close to the front of your vehicle will make your eyes adjust, compromising your ability to see very far. Science!
Power is nothing without control, and even the best D2S bulbs and 50w ballasts won’t always result in a satisfying output when projected out on the road improperly–so the KEY is really how that light is deployed. Thanks to the beauty in the center of this beast [all new optics package + flat cast cutoff shield] You really end up with a beam pattern that’s extremely wide and flat, with zero bowing. But that’s not all: The position of the shield has been fine-tuned so that there is a band of intense light that spans side-to-side directly under the cutoff line. RX350 Bi-xenon, S2000’s, LS430s, SC430–all of the best from Koito now need to bite their tongue, because that’s all they had on Morimoto prior to the 5.0 party!
The blue tint to the lens is more than marketing fluff too. That’s an AR coating, and it serves a real purpose. AR coatings increase the transmission of light through the glass all while decreasing bleed. The result? 10% more light and less glare compared to a traditional clear lens. The blue-hue may not be for everybody, but in this case, we’re down.
Forget the finicky 2 piece bulb holders found on the 4.0s, these come standard with the MotoHolders: an all-new one-piece design that’s far easier to work with. The new CNC machined aluminum lock rings are not only pretty looking, but they’re 300% stronger than the old die cast part. To tighten them, Morimoto now offers an optional lock-ring tightening tool that works with any 10mm socket set. Torx screws now hold the lens holder on too instead of Philips screws. While the 5.0 get a big boost in the performance department, it’s also clear they’ve paid attention to the details in the parts department too. We like it!
On an H4-based fog light reflector for example…Remove the fog light lens, insert the threaded mounting shaft through the pre-existing hole in the back of the reflector, add the alignment plate, tighten the lock ring, and re-seal the fog lights. For other applications, minimal cutting will probably be involved but you’ll find the results well worth it! Check out the installation procedure linked above.
Features
- Power: 35-55w HID Systems
- Lens Diameter: 3.0″
- Dimensions: 85mm Height, 101mm Width, and 142mm Depth
Benefits
- Great Solution for Custom Lighting Needs
- Offers a Very Bright Projection
Please Note: This is the square lens variant, not the circle lens, although they are photographed together.
Applications
- Universal
What’s In The Box?
- 1 – Light
Warranty
- Morimoto offers a limited 3-Year warranty on this item.
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