Here's a comparison of a Replica FX and an Oem S2000. Keeping the same environment with my other posts. Car is parked about 45ft from wall. Projectors used 35w D2S 85122+ (no Hg) bulb and matsushita ballast. Nikon D60 camera manual setting with ISO800, Aperture 1/4', and F6.3

In this comparison, both projectors are shown on the same wall at the same time. This gives a better comparison output than having each projector on at one time. Also, each projector will be tilted sideway so that it will not give advantage over the other, eg. as in the case of top vs bottom. Enjoy.

Here's the top-and-bottom comparison. The bottom projector always appear better and brighter. I swapped position on each projector so there's no advantage of one over the other.

Replica FX (top) vs. Oem S2K (bottom)


Replica FX (bottom) vs. Oem S2K (top)


Replica FX (top) vs. Oem S2K (bottom)


Replica FX (bottom) vs. Oem S2K (top)


Replica FX (top) vs. Oem S2K (bottom)


Replica FX (bottom) vs. Oem S2K (top)



Here are the Side-By-Side comparison. This method is a better comparsion.

Replica FX (left) vs. Oem S2K (right)


Replica FX (bottom) vs. Oem S2K (top)


Replica FX (left) vs. Oem S2K (right)


Replica FX (bottom) vs. Oem S2K (top)

Replica FX (left) vs. Oem S2K (right)


Replica FX (bottom) vs. Oem S2K (top)



The oem S2K is a lot wider than the replica FX. It also has more intensity along the sides. However, the replica has an even intensity along the side from top to bottom whereas the S2K is intense just below the cutoff line. Personally, I like that thin intense streak of light on the S2K. Both projectors are equally sharp. The S2K has a better intense spread in the center. The replica FX has more blue in the center. The s2k softened on the upper left side, a common signature.

Please, do not rely on these pics to come to any conclusion. When you deal with mods, lens swapping, and custom shields, the results will be different for different retrofitters. S2Ks are different from year to year. I have my own preferences and not promoting any projector over the other. Lastly, do you own testing to come to your final answer. More to come (modded s2k vs ...)

Here's a comparison of a replica FX clear lens against an Oem TL with ZKW clear lens. Keeping the same environment with my other posts. Car is parked about 45ft from wall. Projectors used 35w D2S 85122+ (no Hg) bulb and matsushita ballast. Nikon D60 camera manual setting with ISO800, Aperture 1/4', and F6.3

In this comparison, both projectors are shown on the same wall at the same time. This gives a better comparison output than having each projector on at one time. Also, each projector will be tilted sideway so that it will not give advantage over the other, eg. as in the case of top vs bottom. Enjoy.

R-FX (top) vs. TL+zkw (bottom)


R-FX (bottom) vs. TL+zkw (top)


R-FX (top) vs. TL+zkw (bottom)


R-FX (bottom) vs. TL+zkw (top)


R-FX (top) vs. TL+zkw (bottom)


R-FX (bottom) vs. TL+zkw (top)


Now onto the Side-By-Side Comparison

R-FX (left) vs. TL+zkw (right)


R-FX (right) vs. TL+zkw (left)


R-FX (left) vs. TL+zkw (right)


JVX's Note. In person, the TL+zkw is sharper but bow downward on the side. The replica FX is evenly straight across and has better intensity below the cutoff along sides. Both projectors are equally wide. Also, do not rely on these pics to come to any conclusion. When you deal with mods, lens swapping, and custom shields, the results will be different for different retrofitters. I have my own preferences and not promoting any projector over the other. I'm doing this for the love of HID.