I'm testing the bracket right now in my car. I installed the Morimoto Mini H1 last night in one of my headlights (using the bracket I've created and utilizing a stock Valeo 35w ballast). Headlight remained aligned correctly and the cutoff is level. I wanted to test the bracket a bit before posting any recommendations. I wanted to heat test the bracket (I'm using Lexan which can handle temps of 270+F... which should be fine for this application with a 35w ballast, however, again I want to be positive before posting) and since my commute is around an hour one way and I typically have my headlights on the entire time which should be a good heat test. Planning on pulling the headlight tonight when I get home to inspect everything. Assuming there are no problems I'll draft up a template and post it.
Comparing the Morimoto Mini H1 with the Valeo 35w ballast in one of my headlights to the other which is currently running a D2S projector with the TRS TSX-R lens, an Osram D2S bulb, and a DDM 55w ballast both appear to be of similar brightness with the Morimoto having better and more even light output (the other unit is bright primarily in the center near the cutoff). I'm pretty impressed that the Morimoto at 35w is running as good or better as a stock projector with the TSX-R lens and a 55w ballast. I'll give more feedback after my drive home as it will be darker and hopefully the difference between the two will be more apparent.
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