HID headlights
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HID headlights
Ive done a few searches but maybe just from inexperience cant find what Im looking for.
What options do we have on hid headlights? I dont want to rig anything up really just want to buy a system and put in so to speek.
All help is greatly appreciated
Thanks Logan
What options do we have on hid headlights? I dont want to rig anything up really just want to buy a system and put in so to speek.
All help is greatly appreciated
Thanks Logan
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i have ddms and some times there isnt enough power stock to light up both lights, there is something you can buy from them to fix it i just havent looked into it. but there bright,cheap and worth the money
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OP, you don't really need the harness relay if you go with the 35w ballast. Some guys get it for peace of mind but it's not necessary. it is cheap insurance though since the harness' go for like $10 on ebay. 35w is what the majority of us have.
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A cheap relay harness can cause all kinds of problems. This happened in my Impala...One day, no lights. Replaced the relay, still no lights. Cleaned the battery connections and checked the wires, still no lights. Put a new harness in it, works great now.
All of my cars have been retrofit with HIDs, and I wouldn't think about running without a relay harness. It's definitely worth the $15 or $20 for a decent one.
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I don't agree. When I ordered my HIDs for the Impala, they got here before the harness, so I installed them to see how they'd look. Well, about 1/2 the time, one side would fail to fire. The factory wiring and switch simply isn't designed to provide the voltage that HIDs need to startup. The wattage of the bulbs and ballasts doesn't matter. Any car wiring can handle 35 or 50 watts. The problem is the startup voltage when you FIRST turn them on. It's much higher than 50w.
All of my cars have been retrofit with HIDs, and I wouldn't think about running without a relay harness. It's definitely worth the $15 or $20 for a decent one.
All of my cars have been retrofit with HIDs, and I wouldn't think about running without a relay harness. It's definitely worth the $15 or $20 for a decent one.
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not to thread hijack but I want to order some hid's now from ddm but I don't know what bulbs are in my car and I want to make sure they are right. I want to get highs, lows, and fogs anybody help please also do I need just one harness for them?
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You might want to reconsider the high beams, they usually aren't often used and HIDs don't like to be hit (like when flashing someone) on and off.
I have the 35 watt DDM kit without a relay and haven't had an issue
I have the 35 watt DDM kit without a relay and haven't had an issue