03-31-2019, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by MadeInMaine
I think TheRetrofitSource is building and making them
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then it's a win win for everybody, no matter who sells them.
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03-31-2019, 12:21 PM
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That link is for XenonDepot
My links are from TheRetrofitSource
My opinion, from experience from both places.... retrofitsource is a far superior company and product
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FYI, XenonDepot was bought by TRS. Headlights are the same.
Did XenonDepot get bought out? - Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum
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03-31-2019, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by MadeInMaine
I thought TheRetrofitSource was making these?
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Morimoto is making the headlights. Retrofit source/xenondepot are resellers.
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03-31-2019, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by df662
Morimoto is making the headlights. Retrofit source/xenondepot are resellers.
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Morimoto is TRS
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03-31-2019, 04:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by df662
Morimoto is making the headlights. Retrofit source/xenondepot are resellers.
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Originally Posted by FrenchToasty
Morimoto is TRS
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Morimoto makes the bulbs and components
TRS is a retrofit company that uses morimoto products to assemble their kits
I believe the statement “morimoto is TRS” is false
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03-31-2019, 04:46 PM
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holy cow batman!!! welcome to yesterday....
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03-31-2019, 04:53 PM
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holy cow batman!!! welcome to yesterday....
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Cheers
Had no idea
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04-01-2019, 12:24 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MadeInMaine
Morimoto makes the bulbs and components
TRS is a retrofit company that uses morimoto products to assemble their kits
I believe the statement “morimoto is TRS” is false
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It was about a month ago, and maybe I’m mistaken, I can’t find the thread. But there was someone displeased about the quality or misrepresentation of the name Morimoto, partly because there was an Asian looking person on their web site so they assumed it was an overseas company. I think they found out that they were made in Atlanta, pretty close coiencidence that TRS is in atl. They just bought out XD
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04-01-2019, 01:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FrenchToasty
It was about a month ago, and maybe I’m mistaken, I can’t find the thread. But there was someone displeased about the quality or misrepresentation of the name Morimoto, partly because there was an Asian looking person on their web site so they assumed it was an overseas company. I think they found out that they were made in Atlanta, pretty close coiencidence that TRS is in atl. They just bought out XD
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Morimotos main corporate number is a LA number.
If you look up the registration info for the websites:
Xenon Depo and TRS are both registered to TRS in GA but Morimoto is not (the info is hidden unlike the other two.
So i'm still assuming Morimoto is the manufacturer and XD/TRS are resellers.
XenonDepo may be able to shed some light (couldn't help it!) on the situation.
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04-01-2019, 05:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by XenonDepot
Morimoto is the brand, they're produced in Taiwan. TRS will have them too...but we'll be the first to get em in the States!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by df662
Morimoto is making the headlights. Retrofit source/xenondepot are resellers.
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Originally Posted by FrenchToasty
Morimoto is TRS
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Originally Posted by Infinus
Morimotos main corporate number is a LA number.
If you look up the registration info for the websites:
Xenon Depo and TRS are both registered to TRS in GA but Morimoto is not (the info is hidden unlike the other two.
So i'm still assuming Morimoto is the manufacturer and XD/TRS are resellers.
XenonDepo may be able to shed some light (couldn't help it!) on the situation.
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MORIMOTO Trademark of The Retrofit Source LLC - Registration Number 3943477 - Serial Number 85078928 :: Justia Trademarks
I have been to TRS here in atlanta. Real great group of guys. Been dealing with them for years. There are big plaques when you walk into the place on the trademarks they own. So i think Morimoto is a trademark of TRS and Xenon Depot is going to resell them. who knows.
here is another link for the curious
THE RETROFIT SOURCE, LLC Trademarks :: Justia Trademarks
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04-01-2019, 05:25 PM
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Well that proves it then, Morimoto/TRS/Xenondepot are all TRS. Good to know! Thanks!
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04-01-2019, 05:29 PM
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I honestly don't care which company is owned by what. I want to know what the quality will be of the finished product and what they will cost. If they are good quality and in the $1000-$1200 range, I would buy a set. If they are $2000+ I'm out.
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04-02-2019, 03:15 PM
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I guess back on target....
anyone heard an update of when they are coming out? Only seen the original teaser pic and vid.
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04-02-2019, 03:31 PM
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If anyone can't wait, there is a company selling something similar for $3500 on this forum. 
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04-02-2019, 11:05 PM
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Quote:
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I guess back on target....
anyone heard an update of when they are coming out? Only seen the original teaser pic and vid.
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may to june-ish per XD
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