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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 10:25 PM
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Default New Headlight bulbs
which ones do you think are the brightest white lights out on the market right now that dont require any modifications and are decently priced
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 10:34 PM
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can't beat DDMTuning HIDs. VERY good value compared to silverstars and 10x as bright.
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Right AG - we comment on the light every time we drive at night - amazing difference.
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 11:15 AM
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agreed best bang for the buck.
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DDM HIDs turn night into day!
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I couldn't be happier with my DDM HIDs. Low cost and easy to install. Just be patient with their shipping, DDM said it can take some time to get the order to you. My order took 3 weeks to arrive but I didn't have a problem with it, their prices are the best I could find.
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I think the OP just wants bulbs, they said no modifications.

I think most people go with the PIAA bulbs though I haven't tried them.
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I think the OP just wants bulbs, they said no modifications.

I think most people go with the PIAA bulbs though I haven't tried them.
H11 HIDs are direct replacements. From what I've heard, the relay harness is optional, though I won't run HIDs without a harness.

That said, it's about a 20 minute job to swap in HIDs WITH a harness, and it's easy too.

I've run PIAAs and there's no comparison between them and DDM HIDs.
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I have the DDM kit too but some people don't want to go the hid route.
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i think replacing the bulbs in it is a waste of money. if your going to spend money on it its better to just buy the hids.
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If you do not want HID's, I have Silverstar Ultra bulbs. They are pretty bright, and they are also white. Works fine for me!!!
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Why not go HID when they are roughly the same price as just a set of bulbs when you get a DDM kit with a warranty?
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i have the silverstars and i should of got the hid's
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HID's FTW...ENOUGH SAID
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I went from Silverstars to HID's - no comparison, like Nacho said - same price. My kits shipped with-in a week.
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If you want to stick with halogens, philips xtreme power bulbs are nice. They are much better than silverstars.
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Will the H11 work for the GXP?
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Will the H11 work for the GXP?
This always helps me out:

http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...lacementGuide/
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Originally Posted by Nacho SS
Thanks. Ok, so the H11 is the fog light...I was thinking HIDs for the low beams.
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