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  • 4 weeks later...
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I know this is an HID thread, but I wanted to post this here. I have been running Lasfit D5S LED bulbs on my 2016 Silverado for several months now. This truck came with factory D5S HID (25w) bulbs and they were garbage. I tried installing Morimoto 35w bulbs, and they were a little better, but they were really (6500K). Then I came across the Lasfit D5S LED, they are made especially for The silverado, and fit in the D5S HID slot, but the bulb is an LED. It also comes with a new dust cover with a built in fan that keeps the LED driver cool. I have been really pleased with these bulbs in my 2016 Silverado. The color is around 5500k (advertised at 6000K, but they are whiter than that). Great width in the stock projectors. Really a must have for any 2016-2018 Silverado owner with the factory HID system looking for an easy upgrade.

 

I did an install video on my YouTube channel a while back, and just did an update video recently. I've posted the two videos below.

 

I am teaming up with Lasfit to give away a set of these D5S LED bulbs to a lucky Silverado owner. Just enter the drawing using this link: LasFit D5S LED - Giveaway Sign-Up Form

 

Here is my latest video that has some nighttime driving shots of the bulbs towards the end of the video.

 

 

And here is my in depth install video from a while back:

 

  • 2 weeks later...
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this is for anyone with a 2014 2015 silverado with reflector housings. i have finished a video detailing the first half of my retro fit. planning to run all for headlights as low beams. as i dont ever use my high beams. 

 

 

 

  • 2 months later...
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I have a 2015 Sierra with factory projectors.  I have always been running the Morimoto elite kit for Sierra with 35w ballasts and 6000k bulbs.  I have had numerous issues with them over the years but thanksfully TRS always honors the warranty and provides great service.  I recently just bought the 50w ballasts and installed them today, so I'm excited to see how much better they are tonight.  

 

Last summer I took my headlight housings out because I had moisture in the lenses so I let them dry out in the sun.  I re-installed them the exact way they go back, and whether I never noticed it before or not, the projectors now have a jagged cutoff line with shadows emanating out for the light beam.  I have done absolutely everything including adjustment, making sure everything is put back together, even put factory halogen bulb back in, and same jagged cutoff.  I have no idea how I never noticed it before but its really annoying and has dark spots, but since its 100% equal on both sides, it just has to be a crappy projector. 

 

I have read up on the Morimoto retrofit projectors, and I'm not looking to do that project.  If I buy new headlight housings, which aftermarket headlight housings have a better projector lense for a better cutoff, that would fit my HID kit I already have?  Most kits come with their own bulbs which isn't a deal breaker but I'd rather use my existing HID system.  

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I'm in a bind and hope the group might be able to help. I'm doing an HID install with D2S projectors in my 2015 Silverado. I took both headlights out and installed the D2S projector on one side. I went to try it out and the low beams won't come on. There's no power going to the low beam bulb which I understand is controlled by the BCM. I understand there aren't any fuses or relays. I took it apart and put the original bulbs back in place and still nothing.  Any suggestions? Thanks

  • 1 month later...
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I recommended people buy from fast headlights because of my great experience.

 

well I had a problem with my setup (it was something stupid and easy) and the guy was mia. Private message, phone call, email, the whole 9. Just a ghost and never got back to me. I wasn’t even complaining i just had a question and was going to buy more stuff.

 

do not buy from fast headlights.

 

Hylux 35w ballast with morimoto bulbs = the best hid setup period. Factory reliability as far as I can tell. It’s been almost 3 years installed and the only problem I had is one of the connectors wasn’t water tight and corroded a little. Other than that, it’s been flawless.

 

i actually ordered the 45 watt hylux ballast from “the retrofit source” because i was too late lazy to troubleshoot. But I ended up fixing it. (The 45w hylux is not plug and play like the 35w! so if you just want to plug it in and drive, go with 35w)

 

I just returned what I got from retrofit source yesterday. I bought them in janurary. They accepted a return 4 months later! Full refund. I highly recommend retrofit source.

  • 2 months later...
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7 hours ago, Terp84Alum said:

Aren't your factory lights HID?

Yes. These are for replacing those with a different look.

  • 2 weeks later...
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Does anyone know if fastheadlights still offers discount code for forum members? Getting ready to pull the trigger on the D2S 5.0 HID kit.

 

https://www.fastheadlights.com/collections/2014-2015-chevy-silverado-1500/products/2014-15-silverado-d2s-5-0-hid-projector-upgrade-kit

 

I could just order the HID kit. But from what I have seen the D2S will be a nice upgrade from factory projectors.

 

  • 5 weeks later...
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On 8/7/2021 at 9:47 AM, RaceCitySilv said:

Does anyone know if fastheadlights still offers discount code for forum members? Getting ready to pull the trigger on the D2S 5.0 HID kit.

 

https://www.fastheadlights.com/collections/2014-2015-chevy-silverado-1500/products/2014-15-silverado-d2s-5-0-hid-projector-upgrade-kit

 

I could just order the HID kit. But from what I have seen the D2S will be a nice upgrade from factory projectors.

 

Do not buy from them.

 

you probably read one of my posts recommending them.

 

he disappeared, probably not in business anymore and just leaves the website active

 

highly recommend retrofit source

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  • 9 months later...
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Morimoto Mini H1 low beam projector Morimoto Mini LED HB projector. 

Profile switchback halos on all projectors

DiodeDynamics demon eyes (all projectors)

DiodeDynamics switchback turn signals.

Color matched bezels.

Klears.

 

Work done by Bayou Lighting in Baton Rouge, LA. 

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  • 1 year later...
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4 hours ago, bk2life said:

...where'd everyone go?

We're still here, did none of the above posts satisfy your yet unposed question?

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