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Old Nov 19, 2012 | 07:18 PM
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I currently have HIDs and the 2012 LED Headlights in my car. I don't like how my fogs are a yellow color from stock. Has anyone used these?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/9006-HB4-Sup...item4ab5c1d325
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Old Nov 19, 2012 | 07:24 PM
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Why dont you just get HIDs for your fogs? You will actually get some usable light unlike those LEDs
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Old Nov 19, 2012 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by configt
I currently have HIDs and the 2012 LED Headlights in my car. I don't like how my fogs are a yellow color from stock. Has anyone used these?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/9006-HB4-Sup...item4ab5c1d325
just get ddm tuning fogs or a kit from mod-express less then 50$ and call it a day..
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Old Nov 19, 2012 | 07:31 PM
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Hmm, this sounds promising. I am going to look into the DDM Tuning ones. Thanks!
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Old Nov 19, 2012 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by bob4256
Why dont you just get HIDs for your fogs? You will actually get some usable light unlike those LEDs
I'm on the same boat. Ever since I upgraded my headlights I stopped using my fogs because I don't like how the colors don't match. Do they have HID kits that are plug and play?
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Old Nov 19, 2012 | 09:46 PM
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I had a 68 SMD type LED bulb in the fog housing before.
They were pure aesthetics, and does absolutely nothing.
Then I swapped it out with some 3000k DDM Tuning HID kit, and it looked amazing on the freeway.

Here is a photo of the 3000k HID kit in action:
LED Fogs. Should I?-orwel.jpg
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Old Nov 19, 2012 | 09:55 PM
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Get the 6K HID kit from Xeno depot, quality, color and light output is superb compared to others. Upgrade your stock bulbs to 6k also and you will have a perfect match. Thats where i ordered all mine from and love it at night.


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Old Nov 19, 2012 | 11:35 PM
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Definitely go with HID's. These cars need all the usable light they can get - the projectors aren't that great lol
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 12:23 AM
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hmm the DDM tuning Raptor kit seems to be discontinued, and in its place are only the slim ballast kits.

Is there any way to get my hands on the raptor kit?

Does anyone have any experience with the slim ballast kits?
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 12:25 AM
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I have the DDM FAT ballast kit... Works great
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 04:29 AM
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jsut go HID route trust me you will love it....my headlight, LED and fogs all match right to the T....
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by jbounnoi
just get ddm tuning fogs or a kit from mod-express less then 50$ and call it a day..
Originally Posted by configt
Hmm, this sounds promising. I am going to look into the DDM Tuning ones. Thanks!
Originally Posted by Traxxer
I'm on the same boat. Ever since I upgraded my headlights I stopped using my fogs because I don't like how the colors don't match. Do they have HID kits that are plug and play?

Originally Posted by alexasthom
I am going to look into the DDM Tuning ones.
Be careful with DDM tuning, Ive heard horror stories. Remember you get what you pay for.

I would suggest getting a kit from Steve over at Xenondepot

Originally Posted by L3XOTIC
Get the 6K HID kit from Xeno depot, quality, color and light output is superb compared to others. Upgrade your stock bulbs to 6k also and you will have a perfect match. Thats where i ordered all mine from and love it at night.
Originally Posted by iRyan
jsut go HID route trust me you will love it....my headlight, LED and fogs all match right to the T....
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 07:26 AM
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I've heard both good and bad about DDM tuning but personally have had great experiences with their products. Using two sets of ballasts now that have lasted about 3-4 years, with consistent use (i leave my HLs on during the day). The only problem was one bulb burning out after 2 years (my fault for damaging it though when removing bumper) and it took DDM maybe 2-3 weeks to replace it under warranty? No biggie though cause a new set of bulbs only costs ~$20.
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