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Dec 29, 2010 | 06:55 AM

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joblo1978

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I'm thinking about doing the LMC high beam housings as well with halogens. I wonder which halogen bulb will work that closely resemble 6000k?

Jan 13, 2011 | 11:09 PM

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I originally posted in this thread saying I was going to buy some of these, but I found some nice Audi projectors for about $60, and I currently have them retrofitted into my car. I don't have a thread on it yet as they are not finished, but you guys should really watch ebay for some projectors and do a custom fit. Seriously, the output can't be beat. When these are viewed from further away, the cutoff line is so wide and broad.

Here's a pic right up against a wall. Horrible comparison because how close it is, but at least you see the cutoff.

Jan 15, 2011 | 11:27 PM

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That is nice! Wish I had the time to do a custom set up but my time is limited.

Jan 16, 2011 | 12:33 PM

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Please create a thread on those Audi projectors. I'm interested to see how you mounted them and encased them. Is this on your 2001 TA?

I'll add your thread to the Lighting FAQ.

Jan 16, 2011 | 01:25 PM

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Please create a thread on those Audi projectors. I'm interested to see how you mounted them and encased them. Is this on your 2001 TA?

I'll add your thread to the Lighting FAQ.

Yes, on my 01. Like I said, it is still not complete. The lights are fully functional, but I want to show them off when I'm done making them look better. I will be putting some good looking shrouds on them, some clear lenses, and some higher quality OEM bulbs vs my cheap DDM bulbs I'm using. When complete, you will see a thread.

But here's to give you an idea of what I have

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Jan 17, 2011 | 09:14 PM

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Looks good so far. How are they sealed? Looks like you made a vacuum formed front lens. What about the back?

As far as good OEM Bulbs, check out Philips 85122+.

Jan 17, 2011 | 11:15 PM

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Looks good so far. How are they sealed? Looks like you made a vacuum formed front lens. What about the back?

As far as good OEM Bulbs, check out Philips 85122+.

I'll save all that for the thread

Jan 18, 2011 | 07:54 PM

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I'll save all that for the thread

I saw that coming.

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Jan 20, 2011 | 09:51 AM

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Sajah

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Is it just me or are we missing the information on who makes the kit and where to get it?

Jan 22, 2011 | 04:24 PM

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Did you have to buy a wiring harness with it? Seen it has the wires on the back of the bulb socket. Just wanna make sure that i have everything when i order my set. Really dont want to burn any wiring up. Would rather do it right the first time.. Bye the way awesome find. I have been looking for something like this for a longgggg time. THANKS AGAIN.......

Jan 22, 2011 | 05:11 PM

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If your talking about the kit meant originally for this thread, ..... no. Everything is included.

Jan 23, 2011 | 10:12 AM

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You don't even need to use everything you get with the LMC housing and DDM set.

Jan 23, 2011 | 09:02 PM

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im getting these for my bird,i cant afford the bls hid kit so,im getting the ddm tuning kit i rather spend $500 on headers & a Y pipe or some c6 Z06 wheels from OE Wheels

Feb 4, 2011 | 10:59 AM

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Anyone have any pics of the cutoff on the original kit in this thread?

Feb 4, 2011 | 11:35 AM

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You mean with just regular 9006 halogens?

Feb 4, 2011 | 11:44 AM

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No, I was refering to this setup with HID's installed..

Feb 16, 2011 | 05:59 PM

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TAvsGN

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Forgive me if I missed this somewhere, but does anyone know what the temp is of the bulbs that come with LMC housings?

Feb 17, 2011 | 12:24 PM

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Forgive me if I missed this somewhere, but does anyone know what the temp is of the bulbs that come with LMC housings?

They are standard 9006XS Sylvania Halogen bulbs. They give a normal yellow halogen light.

Feb 17, 2011 | 07:24 PM

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im getting these for my bird,i cant afford the bls hid kit so,im getting the ddm tuning kit i rather spend $500 on headers & a Y pipe or some c6 Z06 wheels from OE Wheels

I am sure that many of you know, but I will post it here regardless..There is an ongoing lawsuit against DDM tuning..They only have 4 bulb colors, but advertise them as 7. For example.. If you are were to order a 6000 or a 8000kit, you will get the same kit..Do a search on google. Just want to pass around the word since not many people on this forum know about it yet..They will stop all HID sales next month.

Feb 20, 2011 | 05:50 PM

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I used the stock Sylvannia housings, removed the stock light bulb<a small screw holds it in place. Then I used a small die grinder to round the hole and added a metal reciever for a 9005 bulb. Cost me basicly nothing except the price of the 9005 65watt Pilot brand bulbs. Now my low beams rock!

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