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George350 · 03-26-2011, 10:57 PM

So I need to get a new pair of HID's and I don't want to pay 250 + for the kit, like the last time and wondering which brand I should buy.. Is a relay needed?

catric69 · 03-26-2011, 11:15 PM

Since you are asking about a relay, Are you referring to an HID kit? My DDM tuning have been holding up great!

George350 · 03-26-2011, 11:25 PM

Yea, I meant to say KIT.. Do I need relay harness or is the 35W kits capable of holding its on?

tengiday · 03-26-2011, 11:33 PM

A relay harness only costs you about 20-50, yet gives you a piece of mind.

SoUtHsIde_ChI · 03-26-2011, 11:44 PM

you do not need the relay harness...

Beware of DDMTUNNING...... you get what you pay for

willt · 03-26-2011, 11:45 PM

just get something from DDM and get harness from ebay there cheaper and works same

BluTorrent · 03-27-2011, 12:59 AM

$50 for that harness is a huge rip off when u can build one for less than $15

BluTorrent · 03-27-2011, 01:01 AM

and personally i like these morimotos at TRS, they seem to b real high quality HID bulbs and ballasts,
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...roducts_id=170

Kycamrymaker · 03-27-2011, 03:02 AM

I have had no problem with my DDM kits but the color consistency from one set to another is questionable. I also know that with back order issues you could be waiting a while before receiving them. My buddy has been waiting a month now and just received notification that his sets are now on the way. Just FIY, buy I do like mine.

tengiday · 03-27-2011, 04:10 AM

Just buy the whole kit as BluTorrent suggested. I'm looking for vids of Morimoto starting up but haven't found any. I want to compare it with other ballasts such as the Denso (warm-up time, dimmer then back or stay on during the start-up).
DDM is a hit-and-miss. If you're lucky, you'll get good stuffs; otherwise, it'll take your time for a replacement.

BluTorrent · 03-27-2011, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by tengiday

Just buy the whole kit as BluTorrent suggested. I'm looking for vids of Morimoto starting up but haven't found any. I want to compare it with other ballasts such as the Denso (warm-up time, dimmer then back or stay on during the start-up).
DDM is a hit-and-miss. If you're lucky, you'll get good stuffs; otherwise, it'll take your time for a replacement.

i would love to use the DENSO but theyre not completely waterproof like the morimoto, and being that i live in southeast texas it rains ALOT here, hurricanes etc lol so i dnt wanna take any chances

tengiday · 03-27-2011, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BluTorrent

i would love to use the DENSO but theyre not completely waterproof like the morimoto, and being that i live in southeast texas it rains ALOT here, hurricanes etc lol so i dnt wanna take any chances

I agree with you. Most OEM ballasts are designed to be in the housing, so they're not completely waterproof. The best ballast may be the Hella, but it's hard to find a real one though it's pricey. Could you please let me know whether your Morimoto ballasts are dim a bit after starting up, then light begins to build up (video of Morimoto starting-up)? My friend wants a new ballast but he's still undecided yet. Denso is 165; Morimoto is 110 (a huge difference). He always wants the best in spite of the higher price.
Here is a video of Denso ballast starting-up. Warm-up time and the amount of light is awesome.

You Tube

BluTorrent · 03-27-2011, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by tengiday

Could you please let me know whether your Morimoto ballasts are dim a bit after starting up, then light begins to build up (video of Morimoto starting-up)? ]

yea sure thing man, i just put up a thread for everyones opinion on what i was getting, as soon as i get it all hooked up ill b sure to get a video ( it might b a month until that happens tho, hope thats not too long, i work alot lol)

George350 · 03-27-2011, 08:40 AM

Hella’s are near to impossible to find.. However you can find Philips for $250… But I don’t need the blubs since my old kits philips are working fine. I need a cheap ballast/ kit… There’re too many kits out there, so I’m not sure which to get.

Redline_Me · 03-27-2011, 01:26 PM

I got DDM tuning for my lows and my fogs with no harness and they are going on 4 years, my fogs get splashed with water all the time and nothing.

Don't get the 55w cuz it's possible to melt your bowls and ruin the whole headlight. Go with 35w 4100k and you'll be all set.