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Retro-Quik: BMW E46 / ZKW Headlight Repair Kit

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Brand: Morimoto

B-RFK-RQE46-TRS

$190.40 Original Price:$224.0015% OFF

PRODUCT OPTIONS

PART #: 2 x PR56, 2 x RQ153



*Guaranteed Fitment
Easy Return

Items in this Kit are on CLEARANCE!
Clearance Items are Non-Refundable

DESCRIPTION

The Morimoto Retro-Quik system is a simple solution for upgrading the performance of E46s with OEM ZKW Bi-Xenon headlights. Known for their problematic plastic projector bowls, these headlights often fail, but the Retro-Quik offers a reliable fix. Specifically designed for ZKW Bi-Xenon headlights, this kit ensures a seamless installation process. It includes high-quality mounting hardware engineered in the US, with brackets made from G10 fiberglass plate for durability. The system features Morimoto Mini D2S 5.0 projectors, renowned for their balanced light distribution, providing both width and distance for optimal visibility in the dark. Additionally, optional Morimoto D2S HID bulbs are available, offering superior performance compared to alternatives on the market. For those seeking enhanced high beam functionality, the optional high beam splitters allow for simultaneous operation of halogen and bi-xenon high beams without complex wiring modifications. With easy installation and improved performance, the Morimoto Retro-Quik system is a must-have upgrade for E46 owners looking to enhance their driving experience at night.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • Reliable Upgrade: Morimoto Retro-Quik offers a reliable fix for E46s with ZKW Bi-Xenon headlights.
  • Specific Design: Tailored for ZKW Bi-Xenon headlights, ensuring compatibility.
  • Durable Construction: US-engineered hardware with G10 fiberglass plate brackets for longevity.
  • Enhanced Visibility: Morimoto Mini D2S 5.0 projectors provide optimal visibility.
  • Optional Upgrades: Optional HID bulbs and high beam splitters available for superior performance.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Projectors: 2x (One Pair) Mini D2S 5.0 Bi-Xenon Projectors

  • Hardware: 2x Custom RQ Brackets, Mounting Hardware

  • Optional Bulbs: 2x Your Preference of D2S Bulbs

  • Optional Shroud Epoxy: 1x JB Kwik Weld

  • Optional Accessories: High Beam Splitters

WARRANTY INFORMATION

This Morimoto product includes a 5 Year limited warranty, serviced and supported by the Morimoto team in Atlanta, GA. This warranty does not cover modifications, alterations, or misuse. For additional information, Click Here.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Intensity: 2,800-3,500lm (est.)

  • Operating Temp: -40C to 125C

  • Color Rating: 3000K (Golden Amber), 4000K (OEM HID Warm White), 5000K (Ice White), 6000K (Neutral White)

  • Rated Lifespan: 2,500hrs (3-5yrs)

COMPATIBILITY

  • OEM ZKW BI-XENONS: 100% Compatible

  • OEM BOSCH / AL BI-XENONS: Consider E46 Replica Projectors

  • OEM BOSCH LOW BEAMS: Consider Bosch Low Beam RetroQuik

  • OEM HALOGEN LIGHTS: Consider Mini H1 Stage 3 kit

  • CAPABILITIES: Both Low & High Beam

COMPLIANCE

APPLICATION: HID and LED projectors are street legal in the USA for Fog Light use only. Not compliant with DOT / FMVSS108 and not street legal in the USA for Headlights. Legal for off-road use in Snowmobile and ATV headlights and off-road racing use only auxiliary or forward lighting. International street legality varies by country. For detailed clarification on street use, CLICK HERE
Note: This usage regulation is not unique to this item. All LED and HID bulbs from all other brands, regardless of marketing claims, are prohibited from street use in halogen headlights in the USA.

HOMOLOGATION ECE: NO

DOT/SAE/FVMSS108: NO (NOT STREET LEGAL IN HEADLIGHTS IN USA)

INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS

Lucky You: The E46s with OEM ZKW Bi-Xenon headlights are notorious for basically self-destructing due to a very cheap plastic used for the projector bowl. Fortunately, the Morimoto Retro-Quik system is designed as a bolt-on upgrade for a big performance boost inside the headlights on all E46s with OEM ZKW Bi-Xenon headlights.


For ZKW Bi-Xenon Headlights Only!: This kit is designed solely for the OEM ZKW Bi-Xenon headlights. Have OEM Bosch / AL Bi-Xenons? Consider the E46 Replica Projectors instead. Have OEM Bosch Low Beam HIDs? Consider the Bosch Retro-Quik instead. Still have OEM halogen headlights? Check out the Mini H1 kit instead.


Projector-Perfection: 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 all of the best practices from a variety of well-respected OEM and aftermarket projectors. Their latest and greatest equates to the perfect all-around perfomer. While it big boost in the performance department, it's also clear they've paid attention to the details in the parts department too. New bulb holders & lock rings are icing on our projector pie!


Mounting Hardware: 100% Engineered in the US. Laser cut from G10 fiberglass plate. The Retro-Quik brackets at the heart of the kit are designed to adapt the Morimoto Mini D2S 5.0 projectors directly in place of the burned stock units. Using the original mounting holes paired with new hardware, they are the beauty behind the kit that makes it an easy install. Some trimming is required here, so just a heads up to plan accordingly.


Optional D2S HID Bulbs: Homegrown by Morimoto to out-perform any alternatives on the market when installed in projector-based headlight--and it shows. We admit the latest generation XB HID bulbs are pretty impressive when compared to other bulbs, and even older Morimoto bulbs. At the heart of the XB bulbs is their perfectly-aligned 100% Philips quartz glass capsule that houses high quality halide salts from German-supplier Messer. In our annual lux comparison test, they produced nearly the same lumin Osity (intensity) as the industry benchmark Osram CBI bulbs at 5500K. No, you're not seeing things here, but yes you will be seeing everything at night.


Optional High Beam Splitters: Double high beams?! whaaaat! Since these cars have a pre-existing halogen high beam and the new projectors in the Retro-Quik system have their own bi-xenon high beams, you'll have no problem lighting up the back roads. Put simply, the optional Morimoto high beam splitters allow you to make this feature work easily without any cutting or splicing to the factory wiring by diverting power from the halogen bulb into the projector's high beam solenoid, making them both work at the same time.

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5

BMW E46 / ZKW Headlight Repair Kit

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Just installed my BMW E46 / ZKW Headlight Repair Kit. What a difference, I can see clearly now. And they where easy to install. I would refer the Retrofit Source to anyone who is in need of a headlight up grade. Thank you Retrofit Source.

4

E46 Install

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Purchased the kit a few weeks ago. Finally got all the parts and time to do the install this weekend. Over all this was a PITA!



I expected much more of a plug and play install. I had to modify the light housings on both projectors to get them to line up. I also had to grind away some metal on the projector bracket to get the mounting nut to screw down all the way. In hind sight i would have just purchased the projectors and made my own brackets. Would have been much less work.



The projector bezels had to be JB welded on, which i knew was going to be the case. Wish the projector housing would have allowed for the snap on fit like the stock bezels. I know this is a retro fit but this could be improved.



The light output is definitely much better now and i like the cutoff of the light beam on the new projectors. Working with the TRS folks was great and they work hard to keep their customers happy.

4

E46 ZHP Installed

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Got the kit installed this week! Fast shipping!!



First of all love the light out put of these new projectors! definitely worth doing its a night and day difference in visibility.



once put and all done it is great but getting it to fit is not 100% how it came out of the box, projector housing is not very well put together, mounting holes are slightly off one of the mounting hole is impossible to put a supplied nut on due to misaligned mounting point so you need to trim it to make it work.



Kit does not include shroud so you would need to purchase one but the quality on it is terrible. I got my factory shroud to work which fits lot better and more secure, so I ended up trashing the shroud I purchased.



Overall kit is great, definetly needs modifications on headlights also the projectors it-self to make it work right. I would only recommend this if you are good with your hands, if not look for professional installer.

5

TRFS > OEM

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My OEM ZKW Xenon projectors were shot! Burnt, faded, and light output was probably worse then halogen even though it was running Philips D2S's. No point in going OEM ZKW replacements which would burn again. Bought the E46 Retro-Quik from TRFS and couldn't be happier. Packaging was top notch, parts were top notch, the whole experience were top notch. When I find some time, I will be posting some pictures to the inspiration gallery.

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