Maybe its just the pics b/c the ground in front of the car does not look very bright minus the hot spots of the fogs.
As far as the beam pattern I would have thought the D2R would be a little better in our housings vrs the D2S.
For me spending $400 is enough for right now...if I find out that I want a more concentrated beam and I have about another $400 burning a hole in my pocket perhaps I will retrofit.
I am looking forward to see how your retrofit comes out if you do one. I know they are a decent amount of work if you have never done one b4 but if done right they are