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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 02:24 PM
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I have narrowed my choices down to an HID kit for my fogs to either DDM Tuning or HIDExtra. I believe the DDM is a little cheaper with a lifetime warranty. Anyone have any experience with either one of these? I would appreciate any feedback and recommendations. Thanks
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 04:07 PM
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both of them work just fine,it just different brand
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 04:32 PM
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I have used ddm and actually have them on my 430 and I have had great luck with them. Their customer service/shipping info has became a lot better. I have kits that are in the third year of use and still perfect.
I will say that the quality is still good but not as nice as my older ones. I still have no worries about my kits though.
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 05:45 PM
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DDM is great. I have them on both my vehicles. My cousin has it, all my friends, no problems what-so-ever.
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 11:02 PM
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To all that have replied, do you guys know how the 3000K looks?
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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 03:13 AM
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Green when first start up then yellow after 10 seconds. Looks good that's what I have on all my cars.
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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 12:41 PM
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Hello.
Just a quick question, what light bulb is used on 2008 lexus GS ?
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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by dmk2000
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Just a quick question, what light bulb is used on 2008 lexus GS ?
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It takes a D4S HID bulb. The fogs are 9006, but if you convert to HID, then that changes.

Last edited by onephatguy; Jan 21, 2012 at 12:54 PM. Reason: more info
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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 01:16 PM
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Thanks for the info.
I am planning to convert Fog To HID.
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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 08:41 PM
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When converting to HID, will they stay on during the day too?
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 12:26 PM
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If you are just talking about a hid kit then no. It will operate the same as if left original. You would just order a 9006 hid kit 35watt in what ever temp you'd like. And another thing is, at certain angles the light assembly will look yellow but others it'll look like a normal bulb is on there. Depending on how the reflector reflects it. Output though is better and all the light that's thrown out is yellow on 3k bulbs.
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 04:25 AM
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i had the 3000k kit from HIDXtra with no problems and yes it does start off green when you first turn them on and after about 10 seconds it warms up to yellow.
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 06:32 AM
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You'll get the best after sales support from XenonDepot by far. I have the "last generation" XenonDepot Xtreme kit and they too start of green but only for a couple of seconds.
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 11:21 AM
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Someone should do a video. I'm very curious what the green to yellow transition looks like. And how much do these kits go for?
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by SlvrBulit
Someone should do a video. I'm very curious what the green to yellow transition looks like. And how much do these kits go for?
someone should do more research on HID kits

green to yellow transition is not a big deal, it's pretty normal at first time using it. After 15 minutes, it's solid yellow.

seriously it's just a HID not choosing an engagement ring or something, just pick any HID kits you'll be fine.
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