NHK G5-R vs Morimoto D2S 5.0 Bixenon Projector Comparison
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- čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
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Thanks, been waiting for this. I am happy with my G5-R choice
For sure! G5-R is always solid.
Great comparison video as always bro 👍🏼 ...keep it up !!
Thank you for the super quick review.
Thanks for shots
The g5r looks really good. Du you think it will fit into my 2014 Passat with oem xenon? Is there a adaptor plate that will fit? I have the active turning lights.
Good work as always Caesar. To me the G5/R still has it over the 5.0.
I love my 5.0s but I give the G5R the edge. Just remember when comparing these 2 is like comparing a BMW with an Audi either one is going to outperform and be a major upgrade to most factory headlights (94 Pontiac quad four).
G5R still the king
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anybody use the morimoto xb35 5500k bulbs and have this green issue as seen here in the video? is it simply a break in issue or a characteristic of the bulb itself that will exist forever?
Ppl say the 5.0 is the best, but I prefer the beam distribution of the G5-R. Happy to have them in my retrofit! I've got the same exact setup as in the vid, too lol - G5-R, 66240 CBI, Morimoto XB 2.0 35W
I'm ordering the same fir from their website now because of your comment man! :D
The 5.0 is good, but after living with mine for almost a year, I regret the purchase and wish I'd have bought the G5-Rs instead. My preference for lighting distribution goes more along the lines of the G5-R where there's a nice bright spot in the center, but the light doesn't drop off so precipitously to the sides like current Morimoto projectors are doing. The effect is even worse with the MLED 2.0 projectors which in my humble opinion are just terrible, Corolla-grade projectors and not something I wouldn't recommend purchasing. I miss the 4300K color, which you won't get in the 5.0s. The CBBs are nice, but I'd rather have the classic HID color. Glad you're enjoying your setup, cheers!
What about the g5x?
D2S 5.0 is king! G5-R is a good projector, but with too much focus on putting light in the hot spot, compared to the 5.0 it lacks in two ways: 1) The width wont be as strong, and 2) the transition from the hot spot to the foreground isn't gradual enough, leaving you with too much light on the ground close to the car, smaller pupils, and less ability to see long range.
I noticed this as well. Although the G5R is a solid performer for a few dollars less than the 5.0, it loses width at the cost of a more intense central hotspot. I also think that the cutoff on the 5.0 is a little cleaner as well.
Looks like the 5.0 has some dark spots on the edges. So the improved width isn’t that great. I’d rather have usable light in front of the vehicle and on the road than off to the extreme sides. That and a smaller cutoff step, since my Morimoto projectors throw light at street signs on the right but very little light on the left. I’m tired of blinding pedestrians on the sidewalk.
What about G5R vs G5-BRT?
Which is brighter when driving
The black speckle table you use for close up comparison has got to go!!
G5BRT better than g5r?
Qiestion I just got My Headlights Retrofit, I have nhk G5R -BRT projectors. Are they reliable?
Also whats the difference beetween the G5-R and the G5-BRT?
Next time, ask these questions before you have the lights converted :) You've made a great choice. BRT is the main projector we use for conversions these days. Very reliable and very powerful. The G5-R has a threaded shaft so its easier to install on certain applications.
Which lens has color fliker effect g5 or morimoto or both has ?
That pink and bulish
I remember watching this video and choosing the Morimoto over the NHK and now I regret buying the Morimoto. You can see that the light carries over more evenly off to the sides with the G5R than with the Morimoto, which to me matters more than the hotspot. That and the fact that the AR coated lenses ruin the color and make it too warm. Still a good projector, but after living with the Morimoto for some time, I wanna go back to clear lenses with my CBB bulbs!
We do find most customers prefer the G5-R. Coated lenses are nice with CBB's which is our usually combo for the G5-BRT.
G5R remains.. king.
Does the G5-X have more or less the same intensity and hotspot as the G5-R? If so, I may not need to get these 5.0's.
There are many "G5" variants. We carry the G5-R, EX, and EX-L. The G5-EX has less width but stronger central beam. czcams.com/video/ni984CTGa0M/video.html
G5-X has more centralized intensity. BUT!!! You can't Thread mount the projector! You have to either create a mount for it, or epoxy it in. If this is going to be your first retrofit, I would strongly recommend you use a threaded mount projector. The G5-R would be your best bet.
what is the G5 a replica of? and damn when did the xb 2.0 come out? whats teh advantage over the 1.0
The 2.0 is just better in terms of reliability and also some upgrades for more efficiency.
@@slowcargofast thanks
I have no idea what to buy! The G5R, the D2S 5.0, or the tuned RX350? Cost doesn’t matter, I want the best performer. Any recommendations?
I’m going g5r on my next build. I’m looking for a smaller cutoff step and a better hotspot. I was a Morimoto projector fan but the g5r looks better to me.
Are yours the ones made by NHK? There are lots of copies around but the NHK ones are a lot better then others.
Redline870 tuned rx350 would be the best choice IMO.
Can I install in h4 car. I can use h1 bulbs? Thanks
This is a d2s projector. Only D2s bulbs. Yes you can use in H4
G5R looks way better
Is G5-R still good or there are other better alternatives available? I have been using it with Philips XV2 bulbs for more than a year now, and I don't quite follow the latest products in the market. Thanks in advance for helping!
How is ur experience with the XV2?
Are u frm India?
@@Explores365 It's been good so far. Interestingly that still seems to be a perfect choice based on the comparison between the recent HIDs in the market by Lightworkz, only slightly behind Osram CBB.
How do I get that crispy 6000k white with ar coated lens 35watt
Osram CBB should do the trick.
why does the morimoto d2s 5.0 have that green/yellow look in the middle and below the hotspot? in your morimoto d2s 4.0 comparison video against the g5-r it's not really there, or that noticeable, almost nonexistent. Is this just a design flaw of the 5.0?
anybody use the morimoto xb35 5500k bulbs and have this green issue as seen here in the video? is it simply a break in issue or a characteristic of the bulb itself that will exist forever?
fabian gomez Coated lense on the 5.0 causes that. I spoke to a dealer and they recommend using a higher kelvin bulb with the 5.0’s because they’ll lower it by around 1000k on the color temp.
@@cbrsilv15 awesome, thanks for taking the time to reply, I appreciate it and will get those bulbs. Just to clarify, by higher Kelvin, do you mean 6500k which is less lumens and more color or do you mean 4300k less color more lumens?
@@fabiangomez357 I have 5500k bulbs now and he told me to get the 6500k bulbs for the 5.0's with the AR coating.
Morimoto doesn't even sell the 5500K bulbs anymore, just the 5000K, which come out positively GREEN with their AR coated lenses. Even Osram CBB bulbs still show up on the warm side of 5000K color. 4300K look like halogen bulbs in those projectors.
Been over a year with G5R and I was really looking forward to 5.0, but didn't expect this result. I think I should stick with my G5R until there's really a better one comes out. And does NHK has any plans on releasing an upgraded version of G5R?
NO plans. We have the G5-BRT now which is a little brighter though!
@@LightwerkzGlobal Thanks. So, no RHD this time too? And where does this G5-BRT fits in the line up of G5-R, G5-EX and G5-EXL in terms of performance? Also, I didn't order my G5-R from Lightwerkz since RHD wasn't available. Back then I contacted a seller from UK and then Thailand and then finally contacted NHK through Alibaba who then pointed me to a dealer from India. Sometimes, I really wonder if the product I received is same as the international version. Is there a way to check the same? Thank you so much!
Exl need threads on back. I would buy instantly. Nut and bolt is too much work.
@@amjathkhan2004 where in india ..... Is there any dealer contact
@@rajerx764 Check feretrofit.com. I bought it from him. He's the dealer for NHK in India.
i am from India plz suggest best projector Hyundai i20 elite
The "best" will depend on your needs. What are you looking for?
@@LightwerkzGlobal best output strong hi beam and decent low beam
On your website you say “50w at your own risk” on these projectors. Why is that? Assuming I get a 35w ballast, what is the brightest bulb you recommend for these projectors (5000-6000k range)
There is a higher chance of the projector bowl getting damaged due to the extra heat the higher wattage ballasts operate at. Also your bulbs wear down about 2x as fast. We just want our customers to be aware there is more risk going into it. Brightest bulb would be Philips White Vision in that range. Osram CBB if you want that bluer look.
What am I doing wrong with my g5r ? My color band is not nearly as wide and solid. My hot spots seem to be spot on but the blue band isn’t nearly as noticeable and wide. Using cbi bulbs as well.
I had the same problem with mini H1 7.0. The hot spot was perfect but there was almost no color band. I bought from TRS. Messing with the bulb gave some color but bowed the cutoff.
@@artcore9886 yep same here. living with the bow for now, and very little amount of color band. might try and mess with it more soon haha.
@@rcsaechao You can try spacing out the lens from the bulb by adding washers. This helped my add tremendous color to my Infiniti G35 OEM projectors. Also, are your headlights fogged up? Cuz when mine fog up like yellowish, i lose almost all color and it returns when i clean them every 3 months.
@@artcore9886 Can you please elaborate on what you meant by 'try spacing out the lens from the bulb by adding washers'? Thanks!
I bought g5
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That was not what i have expected from 5.0 :| ...
same
HIGH BEAM??!!!!!!!
G5R KING?G5R light ouput is concentrated at the center that can brighten up miles away than the 5.0!the 5.0 does have wider light ouput than the G5R!if G5R is a king,it should have both!
Meanwhile I'm running hid in a reflector. Not blinding anyone and getting more down range light. Using fogs with hid to fill in the foreground.
Hid in a good reflector is like running a 100watt halogen. Only the bulb last more then a week.
@Shuffle3956 Cool tell me more? Funny because I have stuff from these guys. So they sell shit? Good to know.
@Shuffle3956 Here is another link that will blow your stupid fucking mind. Right off the lightwerkz website. CNlight projector vs morimoto d2s 4.0.
What's this? The CNlight looks a lot like the new morimoto d2s 5.0! Weird. Why is that. I bet you can figure it out. Alixpress. Give me a fucking break. You're clueless.
www.lightwerkz.net/photo/cnlight-i-lens-bi-led-vs-morimoto-d2s-4-0-bi-xenon-projector-comparison/
@@sofakingtouge2399 That link had nothing to do with supporting your original statement of running HIDs in halogen housings. And yes, you are blinding people with that setup, and it is also illegal, just not enforced the way it should be.
@@TommyBlazeHD wasnt trying to prove anything. Just responding to the smart ass response from fucktard above.
Honestly you aren't gonna take my word for it so why bother. You also arent gonna try it yourself. If you do then I'm wrong. Most havent even tried. They just swallowed the dogma or remember back when people were throwing these in pressed glass fluted lenses. It didnt work because the lamps were just complete garbage. People today don't realize just how bad headlights were 20 years ago. We have since moved on to free form headlights. It's a different world.
You obviously arent going to get the smooth cut off like a projector. You are going to get a halogen reflector cut off. If the lighting element is in the same spot its gonna work.
You get the same result with a 100w rallye halogen bulb. No one says that won't work. Why not? Rather odd. The difference here is an hid bulb will last 2 years. If you are lucky you get 2 months with this style bulb.
Finally look no further then trs youtube page. They did a video on this and surprise surprise it worked really well. They almost seemed to fall over themself trying to justify getting the projector. The reflector gave a good cutoff and had a higher light output then the projector.
@@sofakingtouge2399 After reading the idiot's response a 2nd time, i see what you mean. Yeah, he's stupid.