TAS2020 Debut: 78Works LED headlights and taillights

Skrew · 06-11-2020, 11:51 AM

Those of you who ordered from Z1, looks like the second batch is finally shipping after several delays from Morimoto. I literally just got my tracking notification. SWEEEET!

redondoaveb · 06-11-2020, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Skrew

Those of you who ordered from Z1, looks like the second batch is finally shipping after several delays from Morimoto. I literally just got my tracking notification. SWEEEET!

Next Level Performance just got a big shipment in

Da370z · 06-15-2020, 01:56 PM

Just got my tracking from TRS, should be receiving them this Wednesday!

NorthStyle · 01-23-2020, 08:16 PM

I saw some pictures posted today of the Morimoto version (possibly the same headlight with different cutoff). So long as the price isn't ridiculous and the performance is there (Morimoto is claiming better than OEM), I think they'll sell well. They look pretty decent at the very least.

OptionZero · 01-23-2020, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by NorthStyle

I saw some pictures posted today of the Morimoto version (possibly the same headlight with different cutoff). So long as the price isn't ridiculous and the performance is there (Morimoto is claiming better than OEM), I think they'll sell well. They look pretty decent at the very least.

looks pretty cool, if i hadn't already gone with OneEighty i'd be into the headlights

Rusty · 01-23-2020, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by NorthStyle

I saw some pictures posted today of the Morimoto version (possibly the same headlight with different cutoff). So long as the price isn't ridiculous and the performance is there (Morimoto is claiming better than OEM), I think they'll sell well. They look pretty decent at the very least.

I would like to see the beam pattern on a wall at 25ft.

I just installed LED bulbs in my truck headlights. Easy install, and they do make a difference.

Got the bulbs from

https://headlightrevolution.com/

From what I read. You can use LED bulbs with projector lens. The best bulbs are the 55w HID, followed by LED's, then 35w HID. The LED's being the easiest to install.

cv129 · 01-24-2020, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

I would like to see the beam pattern on a wall at 25ft.

I just installed LED bulbs in my truck headlights. Easy install, and they do make a difference.

Got the bulbs from

https://headlightrevolution.com/

From what I read. You can use LED bulbs with projector lens. The best bulbs are the 55w HID, followed by LED's, then 35w HID. The LED's being the easiest to install.

Ha, I subscribe to their YouTube channel. I assume you bought the GTR Ultra 2?

I would love to upgrade to 55w ballast, maybe when my bulbs are done and I’ll upgrade all st the same time.

Rusty · 01-24-2020, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by cv129

Ha, I subscribe to their YouTube channel. I assume you bought the GTR Ultra 2?

I would love to upgrade to 55w ballast, maybe when my bulbs are done and I’ll upgrade all st the same time.

Yep. It's almost a plug and play kit.

NorthStyle · 01-24-2020, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

I would like to see the beam pattern on a wall at 25ft.

I just installed LED bulbs in my truck headlights. Easy install, and they do make a difference.

Got the bulbs from

https://headlightrevolution.com/

From what I read. You can use LED bulbs with projector lens. The best bulbs are the 55w HID, followed by LED's, then 35w HID. The LED's being the easiest to install.

How is the spread/throw of the LEDs installed on your truck? I haven't paid much attention lately but from all of the videos/comparisons I saw in the past their performance was nice from up close, but the distance was severely lacking (compared to even halogens) and the cutoff was pretty much nonexistent with light everywhere even when using projector headlights.

Rusty · 01-24-2020, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by NorthStyle

How is the spread/throw of the LEDs installed on your truck? I haven't paid much attention lately but from all of the videos/comparisons I saw in the past their performance was nice from up close, but the distance was severely lacking (compared to even halogens) and the cutoff was pretty much nonexistent with light everywhere even when using projector headlights.

Big improvement over the halogens I had. The spread and distance is a lot better. The cutoff is the same as factory. If the factory is crappy, then these will be crappy. You have to watch on how you install the bulbs. Because you can put them in up side down. Which will throw off the beam pattern.

Mike_O_Nite · 01-23-2020, 08:45 PM

They [pants] are even tighter now!

A video popped up from Morimoto in my FB stories...almost busted a stitch

Seriously though, I’m collecting cans/selling blood for my Z’s “play money” fund.

Spooler · 01-24-2020, 10:27 AM

Interesting

NorthStyle · 01-31-2020, 01:56 PM

So and update: Jon at Z1 posted some pictures of these and someone compared them with the 78Works lights and they look to be the same Morimoto lights; I'm guessing 78Works is the importer for Japan. Beyond that, he [Jon] did say the lighting was improved over the factory HIDs to that's a positive for anyone interested in them

OptionZero · 01-31-2020, 05:04 PM

I perused that thread. Sounds like 78works is the japanese distributor for Morimoto

Do we know if Morimoto is making the tails too?

NorthStyle · 01-31-2020, 08:33 PM

Not so sure about the tails. Haven't heard so much as a rumor about them from anyone Stateside. I'm thinking those may actually be from 78Works themselves or a strong maybe that Morimoto is using the headlights to gauge the market for aftermarket Z lighting products similar to how Verus did by releasing their diffuser prior to going all-in with their more comprehensive aero...

06-11-2020, 11:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
Skrew Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SOCAL Posts: 17 Drives: '12 370Z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 142	Those of you who ordered from Z1, looks like the second batch is finally shipping after several delays from Morimoto. I literally just got my tracking notification. SWEEEET! redondoaveb likes this. __________________ \|\| ECUTEK tune by Seb \|\| Topgunz A2A \|\|Vortech Si Trim \|\| 9lb Pulley \|\| CJM S1.SE Fuel System \|\| Walbro 450 Pump \|\| 1050x Injectors \|\| Stillen CBE \|\| Motordyne ART Pipes \|\| Galeforce A-Pillar \|\| SETRAB Oil Cooler \|\| Whiteline Sways \|\| FI Crash Bar \|\| E85 \|\| 530 RWHP

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OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,257 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214101	I perused that thread. Sounds like 78works is the japanese distributor for Morimoto Do we know if Morimoto is making the tails too? NextLevel likes this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

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NorthStyle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Deutschland + SC/FL USA Posts: 1,294 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 24277	So and update: Jon at Z1 posted some pictures of these and someone compared them with the 78Works lights and they look to be the same Morimoto lights; I'm guessing 78Works is the importer for Japan. Beyond that, he [Jon] did say the lighting was improved over the factory HIDs to that's a positive for anyone interested in them

01-31-2020, 08:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
NorthStyle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Deutschland + SC/FL USA Posts: 1,294 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 24277	Not so sure about the tails. Haven't heard so much as a rumor about them from anyone Stateside. I'm thinking those may actually be from 78Works themselves or a strong maybe that Morimoto is using the headlights to gauge the market for aftermarket Z lighting products similar to how Verus did by releasing their diffuser prior to going all-in with their more comprehensive aero...