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DDM Tuning HID

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by macftw85, Nov 15, 2009.

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  1. Mar 8, 2010 at 11:44 AM
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    rmb_crew

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    rmb_crew My other ride has 18,400HP!!!!!!

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    i did the same but i also took the headlights out completely that gave me all the room i needed to ground everything and mount the ballasts.
     
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  2. Mar 8, 2010 at 11:53 AM
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    true! but i went for the quick method, and there is plenty of space to mount the ballasts without removing the lights
     
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  3. Mar 8, 2010 at 11:55 AM
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    rmb_crew My other ride has 18,400HP!!!!!!

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    Yeah i wanted it to look good so i took alittle longer.
     
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  4. Mar 8, 2010 at 12:00 PM
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    are you running a fog kit also?
     
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  5. Mar 8, 2010 at 12:02 PM
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    rmb_crew

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    rmb_crew My other ride has 18,400HP!!!!!!

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    Yeah heads and fogs and soon to by another kit for my hellas
     
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  6. Mar 8, 2010 at 12:04 PM
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    oh sweet 8k hilo and 6k setup here well by wednesday anyway
     
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  7. Mar 8, 2010 at 12:06 PM
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    yeah might should be here any day now. I never got a confirmation they shipped but i chose USPS priority shipping so i dunno. And my order # was 61462
    Just talked to them and it ships tom.
     
    rmb_crew, Mar 8, 2010
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  8. Mar 8, 2010 at 12:29 PM
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    for all of you that have done HID installs, any suggestions on what to use to mount the ballasts and relay control box in the engine compartment. I'm wary that industrial strength velcro will hold up?

    Also any tips for me on getting the weather boot over the bulbs? I got my kit in the mail and I am going to do the install this weekend...
     
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  9. Mar 8, 2010 at 12:32 PM
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    i mounted by relay next to my battery against the body just zip tied it, as for the ballast i just zip-tied the stock wiring, as for the boots they suck trying to fit over the new bulb i just trimmed mine to fit the new bulb
     
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  10. Mar 9, 2010 at 5:02 AM
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    The only velcro you can trust to stand the test of time is the 3M Dual Lock Clear Velcro. It's the same stuff that hold the ez pass to your windshield

    I use the 3M dual lock velcro on marine applications and the stuff is amazing

    Just makes sure you clean both mounting surfaces with rubbing alcohol

    Here's a few pics of where I mounted my ballast

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  11. Mar 9, 2010 at 8:50 AM
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    Installed last night and it was cake... The 35w is enough for surface streets and the 4500k is way blue enough for me... a little more blue than I wanted but it will work. I live in a rural area, so I took a small trip up river on a dark road less traveled and the HID's are night & day difference from the halogens. I just need to fine tune the damn rubber boots! The DDM kit is pretty good quality for chineese origin and cables seemed very well constucted.
     
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  12. Mar 10, 2010 at 8:50 AM
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    I gonna order the 55 watts 8000k for headlights, but can I put 55 watts 8000k hids in fog lights? also, is it better if I order the hid wire harness too for both headlights and fogs? thanks.
     
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  13. Mar 10, 2010 at 12:38 PM
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    55w in the fogs would be too much (heat wise) run 35w 6k and you setup should match pretty good
     
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  14. Mar 10, 2010 at 12:40 PM
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    rmb_crew My other ride has 18,400HP!!!!!!

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    Got my kit today and almost done. gotta run to the store to get more splices!! Pics will be up later. it was very easy to do the Hella 500 conversion.
     
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  15. Mar 10, 2010 at 12:42 PM
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    Cant wait to see them in action man! I ordered some HIDs for my headlights and fogs this morning. Hopefully they come quick!!


     
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  16. Mar 10, 2010 at 12:43 PM
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    cant wait to see! :cool:
     
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  17. Mar 10, 2010 at 12:48 PM
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    10-4, I just ordered that set up. Thanks.
     
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  18. Mar 10, 2010 at 12:49 PM
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    how long did it take to get your kit?
     
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  19. Mar 10, 2010 at 12:51 PM
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    if they have everything in stock i say about a week from order date, mine are supposed to be delivered today and i ordered last tuesday
     
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  20. Mar 10, 2010 at 2:06 PM
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    rmb_crew My other ride has 18,400HP!!!!!!

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    Took a week. Ordered on the 3rd got here today on the 10th. Install was super easy. They need to be aimed bad, i will take it out tonight and reaim them and also get some night shots. The thin ballasts are tiny, they are about half the size of the large raptor ones.

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