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Old 01-27-12, 09:09 AM
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I tried to search up for HID lights at CL and saw only one which is the ddmtunning, I wanted to ask if getting the ones below is good enough? If not is there any more recommendations that you guys could give me because currently I wanted a pure white color for my from lights. Thank you.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/xeno-HID-KIT...ht_9590wt_1420
Old 01-27-12, 09:18 AM
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If you're willing to spend the money - the Philips Ultinon 6000K would look nice. Their 6000K is pure white which is in the 07 IS.
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Originally Posted by Sango
If you're willing to spend the money - the Philips Ultinon 6000K would look nice. Their 6000K is pure white which is in the 07 IS.
The thing is I don't have the money for that, thats why I wanted something affordable and good, I just recently ordered the rear sway bars and f air filters.
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ebay HID's ???? Bro you drive a Lexus not a honda....i mean its up to you but all ebay i've seen are fail, and ddm is a hit or miss
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I've Ran DDM on most of my cars so far still good
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Originally Posted by ms2619
ebay HID's ???? Bro you drive a Lexus not a honda....i mean its up to you but all ebay i've seen are fail, and ddm is a hit or miss
Agreed^


Ive heard good things about Garax HIDs
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I was looking at ddm, I wanted the 55 watt ones, I'm just an inpatient person to get it ship here as I heard some that they take forever to arrive. Also the shipment is 15$. I was looking at them, but besides buying the Slim Kit, do I have to buy any other things such as HID Harness, Error Eliminator, and also the Adaptor Cables? I just turned 18, and I'm new to all these stuff sorry for being such a noob/kid about these.
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I would recommend against running 55w ballasts with aftermarket bulbs.. If you insist, definitely get the relay harness. Actually, even if you go 35w ballasts, I'd recommend the harness anyways. I've installed DDM kits in a bunch of cars and I've never had a single problem with any of them.

Originally Posted by TUNG
I was looking at ddm, I wanted the 55 watt ones, I'm just an inpatient person to get it ship here as I heard some that they take forever to arrive. Also the shipment is 15$. I was looking at them, but besides buying the Slim Kit, do I have to buy any other things such as HID Harness, Error Eliminator, and also the Adaptor Cables? I just turned 18, and I'm new to all these stuff sorry for being such a noob/kid about these.
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Are relay harnesses still recommended for 35W HID kits nowadays? Read somewhere that newer era ballasts don't need them anymore?
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Originally Posted by IceIridium
Are relay harnesses still recommended for 35W HID kits nowadays? Read somewhere that newer era ballasts don't need them anymore?
A quality HID ballast should not require a relay for Japanese vehicles. In some cases, relays are required for American vehicles since the power provided from the stock harness is not strong enough to power up the HID lights.
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I have DDM tuning HID's on both me and my wifes Lexus AS WELL as in the past on my BMW's. Ive honestly have never had any issues with them.
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ddm slim kit, 35 watts, no relay harness

works great
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I've had experiences with the DDM slim kits & the Xentec kit. Both are pretty good kits, i had the Xentec for at least a year without any issues, longer for the DDM kits and 0 issues with those either.
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Originally Posted by kumquatism
I would recommend against running 55w ballasts with aftermarket bulbs.. If you insist, definitely get the relay harness. Actually, even if you go 35w ballasts, I'd recommend the harness anyways. I've installed DDM kits in a bunch of cars and I've never had a single problem with any of them.
What do you mean you would recommend against running 55w?? Meaning you recommend me not to get the 55w? Also is the 35w even bright? like bright enough that makes it look good?


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