HID lights
Driver
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: AR
Order three kits from DDM.. Only had a problem with 1 bulb which they mailed out a replacement for yesterday, free of charge...
the xenondepot kit for sure has an EMI filter. gives me peace of mind. the xtreme kit is really good, but if you don't need a relay, the volt kit is good too. but myself, i would wire a relay. not to mention steve's customer service is second to none.
seeing as how ddmtuning is getting out of the HID market, i don't know how their lifetime warranty will be handled.
Rookie
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: VA
Honestly, the cost of HIDs have gone down over the last several years; buying something just because it's more expensive without knowledge of the differences between the two products is stupid.
People love to chime in and say "you get what you pay for", but that's not always the case, especially with aftermarket parts.
JetFire mentioned lifetime warranty from some companies such as DDMTuning, I would look into those types of products if you're worried about longevity.
Also, if you're looking to save money; just install them yourself. It's not hard at all, most kits are plug and play.
Good luck!
People love to chime in and say "you get what you pay for", but that's not always the case, especially with aftermarket parts.
JetFire mentioned lifetime warranty from some companies such as DDMTuning, I would look into those types of products if you're worried about longevity.
Also, if you're looking to save money; just install them yourself. It's not hard at all, most kits are plug and play.
Good luck!
Driver
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 126
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From: WA
I/We bought a Lexus... 
This really is my number one consideration. Time is money for me. I rather pay extra if I know I'm either not going to have any problems down the road, or if I do, they can be handled efficiently.
Agreed! The last time I was looking for HIDs for a Civic back in... 2002? they were like $500 for the kit. But it's just a little "concerning" that two cheap halogen bulbs at the local autoparts store is $20. Ehh....
I don't completely agree. For many items, a "Lifetime Warranty" _to me_ is like a mail-in rebate. It entices more people to buy, increasing volume, increasing revenue. The cost to replace defective items that fall within the warranty terms is less than the increase amount of sales. I think this is more true for resellers than manufacturers.
This really is my number one consideration. Time is money for me. I rather pay extra if I know I'm either not going to have any problems down the road, or if I do, they can be handled efficiently.
Honestly, the cost of HIDs have gone down over the last several years; buying something just because it's more expensive without knowledge of the differences between the two products is stupid.
People love to chime in and say "you get what you pay for", but that's not always the case, especially with aftermarket parts.
People love to chime in and say "you get what you pay for", but that's not always the case, especially with aftermarket parts.
The last time I was looking for HIDs for a Civic back in... 2002? they were like $500 for the kit. But it's just a little "concerning" that two cheap halogen bulbs at the local autoparts store is $20. Ehh....I don't completely agree. For many items, a "Lifetime Warranty" _to me_ is like a mail-in rebate. It entices more people to buy, increasing volume, increasing revenue. The cost to replace defective items that fall within the warranty terms is less than the increase amount of sales. I think this is more true for resellers than manufacturers.
Rookie
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: VA
I'm with you. Not having the hassle of sending a product back may be worth more than having to constantly get it fixed, even with lifetime warranty. If anyone else could chime in on where they got their HIDs, how long they've had them, and how much they paid; I'm sure it might help the OP if he's still tossing around a decision.
the 30 dollar ones from DDM tuning are amazing apparently.
In my research I have not seen anyone complain about them......and if you see my post count vs my time here, you can see I'm pretty obsessive when it comes to "Stuff"
In my research I have not seen anyone complain about them......and if you see my post count vs my time here, you can see I'm pretty obsessive when it comes to "Stuff"
On my old car i had two different HID kits...
My low beams were a 6000k XenonDepot kit. Had them on the car for 2 years till i sold them, and they were still going. No issues ever.
My fogs were a 3000k DDM tuning kit. Had them for about 6 months only, but never had an issue with them either.
i think both make good HID kits, and with the price of a DDM tuning kit, and the lifetime warranty, you can't go wrong.
My low beams were a 6000k XenonDepot kit. Had them on the car for 2 years till i sold them, and they were still going. No issues ever.
My fogs were a 3000k DDM tuning kit. Had them for about 6 months only, but never had an issue with them either.
i think both make good HID kits, and with the price of a DDM tuning kit, and the lifetime warranty, you can't go wrong.
Pole Position
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 229
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From: CA
i bought me some xenondepot volt's 6k beginning of fall, and i love them. Never had a problem with them. I was concerned that water was going to get inside the headlight housing but it held up really well during the rain with the rubber grommet they provide you with. If you are going to install yourself remember to switch polarity at the headlight.
This is the headlight when it gets turned on...looks a bit bluish..
This is after it warms up.
Hope this helps.
This is the headlight when it gets turned on...looks a bit bluish..
This is after it warms up.
Hope this helps.
I've been using a DDM kit since 06 and that is coming up to 5 years soon. No problems whatsoever. I've also been using a 55w kit for my retrofit that I got for 50 bucks and it has been going strong for 2 years already.
Pole Position
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: CA
