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Where to buy HID in S.D.?

Old 12-13-12, 08:06 PM
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hey guys! I'm vin! I'm just wondering where can i buy an HID for my is250 near in miramesa blvd? and if they can install it for me? thanks!

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Old 12-13-12, 11:32 PM
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you can get from ddmtuning
Old 12-14-12, 12:38 AM
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OP, I would actually look up the reviews on DDM Tuning. A lot of forums including here have had many issues with DDM Tuning. Sure they have lifetime warranty, but personally I had two bad kits in a row and said enough with their kits.

Currently, I'm using HID's from HidExtra. I've seen good reviews from XenonDepot also.

PD put a post about it,
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/7115528-post7.html
Old 12-14-12, 07:05 AM
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ddm is prrtty close to where you are, its pretty much DIY.
Old 12-19-12, 10:18 PM
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are you looking for bulbs for your low beams or fogs? for lows i would buy online or something but as for the fogs ddm tuning would be your best bet.... I have bought 3 sets from them and haven't had any problems.
Old 12-20-12, 02:42 PM
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i bought mine from DDM tuning. no issues and i have had them for about 2-3 years now. Install is easy do a search for a DIY
Old 12-21-12, 11:09 AM
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I had no issues with the DDM tuning kit myself, there's a member that sells kits in Pomona, but that's kinda far from you. If you want to stick around the SD area, DDM tuning is probably your best bet.
Old 12-25-12, 05:36 PM
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I hate DDM tuning...I've purchased 4 (yes, 4) separate sets of HID kits from them before. and none of them worked until this day. there's always been something wrong with them...

non matching color temperature....faulty bulbs...dead ballasts....sigh

yeah there's warranty, but its a hassle to go through them.
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^ BRO. ive been using DDM since 09 and haven't had a problem.
Old 12-25-12, 10:19 PM
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I've had my DDM Tuning HID's for nearly 3 years now. Bought both low beams and fogs the same time and had never had any kind of issues whatsoever with them. Never even blinked once. And I've had 4-6 sets of made in China generic ones before these and never, I mean never had problem with those either.

Since these kits are DIY's, maybe people who said they've had problems multiple times were because of how they handled the electronics? I mean, isn't it weird that a lot of people(including me and some more that I know) have had never experienced any problem with them and a handful says they've had problems with every kit they had?
Old 12-26-12, 12:29 AM
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DDM tuning for ballasts, get their relay too. My bulbs are oem phills d2s, so I can't comment on those!
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I've had my DDM ballast in since 09' no problems.
Old 12-26-12, 10:26 PM
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I've been using DDM HIDs as well. Problem free since 09.
Old 12-27-12, 11:14 AM
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Products being sold now are nothing like what was being sold in 09. Manufacturers have found even more ways to cut costs which unfortunately results in even higher failure rates and lower quality.

I'm not saying that we are the only ones that offer quality HID kits however we have been a trusted HID kit vendor on this forum for roughly 6 years for a reason =)

Steve
Old 12-29-12, 04:01 PM
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DDM quality went downhill. I had them in 09, still good to this day. Bought 2 kits for my gf's cousin last year, 3 of the ballast died within a few months. Yes warranty is easy if you're local, but it is certainly no fun dropping by every few months just to save a few bucks. Used to think DDM was good but now they just suck.

Best bet is to cop a set of Denso from theretrofitsource.com. Will run you about $160 for OEM ballast and $45 for Morimoto bulbs. Or you can look into ^ too lol

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