HID on Ebay
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From: New Jersey
those with HIDs (with stock projectors) can you post the cutoff?
Im thinking of getting the MobileHID kit. not sure if its 5000 or 6000K.
is 6k really that blue? i dont want to be seeing in bluescale.
Im thinking of getting the MobileHID kit. not sure if its 5000 or 6000K.
is 6k really that blue? i dont want to be seeing in bluescale.
Don't want to thread jack but I think it would be a good idea for people to post pictures of their HID's in action along with the temp rating and manufacturer. Just an idea b/c I am interested in upgrading. I don't want that ricer look but something that is a little different then the OEM look as well...
Ya you need like 8000k+ for purple. But having a bulbs that high in color temp will result in less usable light then the stock halogen bulbs.
Also watch this vid. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32hYjQ84aJ8
It's pretty obvious how blue 6000k is. Plus if u look cloosely you can see the light output drop from not having 4300k.
BTW I should add(I think someone else said it too). Since our sc's have projectors, were going to get that oem bmw/benz blue cut-off line.
Also watch this vid. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32hYjQ84aJ8
It's pretty obvious how blue 6000k is. Plus if u look cloosely you can see the light output drop from not having 4300k.
BTW I should add(I think someone else said it too). Since our sc's have projectors, were going to get that oem bmw/benz blue cut-off line.
Last edited by Ryeno; Dec 16, 2008 at 11:35 PM.
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From: King Tut's Tomb
I think if a lot of us go here http://www.jaguarforums.com/m_37698/tm.htm
it will help explain a lot of our questions and also give some great reference pictures.
it will help explain a lot of our questions and also give some great reference pictures.
I run ebay 5000ks on my ride. I built a power relay with a capacitor that eliminates flickering and pulls juice directly from the battery. Its the part that most of the shops like ddm tuning charge for because almost all of them use Chinese kits. Costs about $15 in radioshack parts.
I had 6000ks and they were REALLY blue. To the point it looked fake. Anything above 4300-5000k or so look fake and 8000k is getting pretty lame. Its much akin to getting LEDs on your windshield washer nozzles at that point
I had 6000ks and they were REALLY blue. To the point it looked fake. Anything above 4300-5000k or so look fake and 8000k is getting pretty lame. Its much akin to getting LEDs on your windshield washer nozzles at that point
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Joined: Nov 2008
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From: pa
ordered 8000k (I like blue
) I'll post pics as soon as they come in
6000k already looks like pure light blue.
For everyone else who are looking to get an HID set for a really reasonable price, get something with a warranty. You will most likely need it before it expires.
So Ive got my DDM HID kit the other day and plan to install this weekend. I got the DDM version plus upgrade to 55w that came close to 90bucks with shipping/tax. When I got them, there was no instructions no receipt stating what I receive is what I ordered. The only thing that I could go by was the UPS notification that was sent by email stating that my shipment was from Apexcone(sp) and I know on DDM site they are selling those versions for 10bucks cheaper.
I called DDM and they said since the ballast had a DDM logo that it was the upgraded 55w version but did not stat it was the DDM HID kit since there was no indication. So did I get the DDM upgraded ballast but an Apexcone kit/bulb? Did I get ripped off 10bucks or Im I thinking into this too much because of the UPS email stating shipment by Apexcone warehouse instead of DDM?
FYI I placed my order on Dec. 17th thinking I would get them by X-mas, just got them yesterday LOL I guess business is really good for them to be this backed up. I'll take pictures once I have them installed.
I called DDM and they said since the ballast had a DDM logo that it was the upgraded 55w version but did not stat it was the DDM HID kit since there was no indication. So did I get the DDM upgraded ballast but an Apexcone kit/bulb? Did I get ripped off 10bucks or Im I thinking into this too much because of the UPS email stating shipment by Apexcone warehouse instead of DDM?
FYI I placed my order on Dec. 17th thinking I would get them by X-mas, just got them yesterday LOL I guess business is really good for them to be this backed up. I'll take pictures once I have them installed.
Last edited by sr20mofo; Jan 9, 2009 at 08:08 PM.
So Ive got my DDM HID kit the other day and plan to install this weekend. I got the DDM version plus upgrade to 55w that came close to 90bucks with shipping/tax. When I got them, there was no instructions no receipt stating what I receive is what I ordered. The only thing that I could go by was the UPS notification that was sent by email stating that my shipment was from Apexcone(sp) and I know on DDM site they are selling those versions for 10bucks cheaper.
I called DDM and they said since the ballast had a DDM logo that it was the upgraded 55w version but did not stat it was the DDM HID kit since there was no indication. So did I get the DDM upgraded ballast but an Apexcone kit/bulb? Did I get ripped off 10bucks or Im I thinking into this too much?
FYI I placed my order on Dec. 17th thinking I would get them by X-mas, just got them yesterday LOL I guess business is really good for them to be this backed up. I'll take pictures once I have them installed.
I called DDM and they said since the ballast had a DDM logo that it was the upgraded 55w version but did not stat it was the DDM HID kit since there was no indication. So did I get the DDM upgraded ballast but an Apexcone kit/bulb? Did I get ripped off 10bucks or Im I thinking into this too much?
FYI I placed my order on Dec. 17th thinking I would get them by X-mas, just got them yesterday LOL I guess business is really good for them to be this backed up. I'll take pictures once I have them installed.