DDM Tuning HID Kits - Apexcone - $55 is that right?

[The Barvarian]

I ordered the 35w for the low beams with the 6K, what do you guys think about the 55w with 6K for the high beams? Overkill?

[CorvallisBMW]

you need h1

anyhow, are the bulbs the same for 35w vs 55w?

I think so, the difference is in the ballast IIRC

[blueapplesoda]

you need h1

anyhow, are the bulbs the same for 35w vs 55w?

[The Barvarian]

For Smileys??

What bulbs do I need for the low beams? Has anyone tried doing the high beams at the same time. We installed a set in a 325i last night. It was low beams only and it made the high beams look impotent. I guess the point is that you really do not need the high beams anymore?

I have Smileys, for the low beams do I need 9006?

[The Barvarian]

A couple of questions...

What bulbs do I need for the low beams? Has anyone tried doing the high beams at the same time. We installed a set in a 325i last night. It was low beams only and it made the high beams look impotent. I guess the point is that you really do not need the high beams anymore?

I just installed my 9006 in US ellipsodes and had no problem putting the DDM HID bulbs in.

No spacing needed for me. Plug and play

I personally would not go over 6000k (which is what I went with). 8000k and up get into those blue/purple colors that look rice...


:D

[CorvallisBMW]

So where did you guys mount your ballast for the headlight?

Inside of the fender, on the vertical surface behind the plastic shield. Drill 3 small holes for each ballast, secure with screws. Done.

[Kwaaahhh]

So where did you guys mount your ballast for the headlight?

[///M42 sport]

I will get a shot of mine this weekend and post them up. FYI, they're no plug-and-play. You will have to cut, splice and solder some wires. Also, the bulb doesn't fit in the housing with the cover plate, so the plate has to be cut a bit and then sealed up with black silicone sealant. It's a PITA, but looks cool. You may be better off with getting some 3K H3 bulbs off of eBay and calling it good (unless you really need bright as fuck foglights)

Thanks for clarifying.

[CorvallisBMW]

OT: corvallis, did you ever get your headlights working?

Yes. I jumped the #30 pin on the high beam relay to the #30 pin on the low beam relay. Works great!

[aSpecD_]

I will get a shot of mine this weekend and post them up. FYI, they're no plug-and-play. You will have to cut, splice and solder some wires. Also, the bulb doesn't fit in the housing with the cover plate, so the plate has to be cut a bit and then sealed up with black silicone sealant. It's a PITA, but looks cool. You may be better off with getting some 3K H3 bulbs off of eBay and calling it good (unless you really need bright as fuck foglights)

i've read around and it looks like it will be quite hard to try to match the exact white of HIDs with xenon fog bulbs. so i tackled it the JDM way and got some $27 luminics 2500k H3 bulbs. they're really bright and very yellow. haha. i'm liking it more and more when i see it on my alpine.



ill probably go the HID fog route when i get tired of the yellow.

[gearheadE30]

OT: corvallis, did you ever get your headlights working?

[CorvallisBMW]

These apexcone kits are awesome!! quick plug and play.
and wow they made my foglights look like yellowy shit.
haha.

does anyone have any pictures of their H3 HID kits made to fit their foglights?

I will get a shot of mine this weekend and post them up. FYI, they're no plug-and-play. You will have to cut, splice and solder some wires. Also, the bulb doesn't fit in the housing with the cover plate, so the plate has to be cut a bit and then sealed up with black silicone sealant. It's a PITA, but looks cool. You may be better off with getting some 3K H3 bulbs off of eBay and calling it good (unless you really need bright as fuck foglights)

[aSpecD_]

These apexcone kits are awesome!! quick plug and play.
and wow they made my foglights look like yellowy shit.
haha.

does anyone have any pictures of their H3 HID kits made to fit their foglights?

[aSpecD_]

55w are way overkill

I did not have to adjust at all for the US ellipsoids. The cut off is perfect and nothing was needed. Plug Play turn on and enjoy... :p (unless your headlights are way out of adjustment for some reason).

thanx again atomic.

has anyone tried the acrylic lenses from BMWlight.com?
not sure if acrylic would withstand HID's heat as much as the OEM glass ones.

reason why i ask is cuz my driver side lens is cracked [low beam]

[atomic]

thanx atomic for all the help.

i just completed my order.
9006 6000k 35w
15$ for shipping and about 6$ tax.
came close to cost of the 55w.
still a good price though.

the foglights could wait.
i'm sure HID low beams would suffice.

last question.
how's the cut off of the us ellipsoids?
did you need to do some aligning or anything?

55w are way overkill

I did not have to adjust at all for the US ellipsoids. The cut off is perfect and nothing was needed. Plug Play turn on and enjoy... :p (unless your headlights are way out of adjustment for some reason).