HID Question

[!AjHoWzA!]

I have bought multiple sets of H.I.D. kits from DDM, for about $48 including shipping. The ones purchased have been, the 35w 6000k which give you that clean white fluke of light, almost making it look like a new style stock bulb output.

You can get brighter, for a little more money but this way you won't look a douche blinding on coming traffic.

Ya but what if I wanna blind oncoming traffic..;)

But no really, I don't wanna blind ppl but just give myself a better light output than my regular stock sealed beams

[Killacortes]

DDM makes shitty products and does not stand behind their product. I can get you a quality HID with a warranty. A little more expensive then DDM, but well worth it. My Dad's been running a set in his truck for about 2 years now with no complaints of any kind.

Also wanna know what kind of HIDs these are :)

[Fourbanger]

I have 4300k 55w VVMEs and I love them. Nice and white. I hear DDM is inconsistent when it comes to color temps.

[brutus87]

xentec

[Killacortes]

I have 4300k 55w VVMEs and I love them. Nice and white. I hear DDM is inconsistent when it comes to color temps.

did you have to get the relay harness option on yours? also was it the standard size or the slim ballast?

[djjerme]

Ya but what if I wanna blind oncoming traffic..;)

Then don't be surprised if I slam on my brakes and take out your HID's with my tow ball..

I am not sure about Washington, but I know in parts of Oregon, the cops are starting to crack down on the cheap HID's that are dangerous to other drivers.

[!AjHoWzA!]

Then don't be surprised if I slam on my brakes and take out your HID's with my tow ball..

I am not sure about Washington, but I know in parts of Oregon, the cops are starting to crack down on the cheap HID's that are dangerous to other drivers.

Hahah, ya I haven't heard anything about that going on in Washington. Guy I work with got some cheap $30 HID kit from ebay just to try it out. They are positioned horribly and look like shit as well.

But no I don't wanna blind people I've been that other person before where I seriously have to squint at the right to find the white line so I didn't crash

[e30trooper]

pricey but very good product, if you want quality

http://www.theretrofitsource.com/index.php?cPath=32

if not ddm is Ok , they are life time warranty if some dont know

[djjerme]

So they include the lens to focus the beam correctly and remove the reflectors? Oh they don't.. then they are DOT illegal.

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/bulbs/Hid/conversions/conversions.html

it's an older link, but the information is still valid.

From Hella's own website

http://www.hella.com/produktion/HellaUSA/WebSite/Channels/Drivers/FAQs/FAQs.jsp#1

[PNWDan]

I have ordered expensive and cheap and I have experienced no difference but Im willing to bet some are crap based on how many cars I see with only one working. Im running ebay ones in the E30 and have had no issues. My E46 and Durango have some higher end ones and I cannot tell the difference. The ebay seller even replaced one bulb for free because I told him it took longer to warm up than the other.

[Den_k321]

ive been running xentec for almost two years now cheap 30 kit

+1

[!AjHoWzA!]

Very nice. Ya idk if want an ebay item and also don't want to pay for over the top expensive kit. But very good info on here guys.

Another question. I have smileys and will the light output be the same when you have the city lights on with an HID kit? Pretty much, will it work?

[e30austin]

Very nice. Ya idk if want an ebay item and also don't want to pay for over the top expensive kit. But very good info on here guys.

Another question. I have smileys and will the light output be the same when you have the city lights on with an HID kit? Pretty much, will it work?

City lights really don't make that much of a difference at all, unless you have a LED bulb in it.

I recommend a 6k 35w HID. I ran those in my NA ellipsoids and they were awesome. They were just a slight tint of blue, but not too blue. Really brighten things up without being overpowering. IMO, the best color for an HID.

[!AjHoWzA!]

Very nice. Ya I was thinking either going with a 6k or 8k but not sure. I'll have to look at the colors some more.

[AbeSonic]

I have a set of DDM HID's and I love them. Simple and efficient. Great price too. I rock 5600k. Its basically white daylight.