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DDM Tuning HID

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

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  1. Mar 4, 2010 at 10:07 AM
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    :confused: what are you asking?
     
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  2. Mar 4, 2010 at 10:12 AM
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    5100 set to max, pending LSD and TRD CAI
    When the ballast first fires the bulb on an HQI light, the power draw spikes very high for about 2-3 seconds. You said that the 35watt ballast isn't strong enough to cause problems but I was wonder if there is a power spike on HID ballast like there is on HQI ballast.


    Just a thought…
     
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  3. Mar 4, 2010 at 10:18 AM
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    gimme a few days and i'll have a *How To* thread for ya (including hid upgrade). i got my 500s from sierra expeditions. not sure if it's the best price out there, but they're great guys to deal with!
    http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=205
    comes with the relay and switch :thumbsup:
     
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  4. Mar 4, 2010 at 10:24 AM
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    the digital slim hid kit from ddm draws ~ 6A at start-up, then down to ~3A after it's warmed up
     
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  5. Mar 4, 2010 at 10:49 AM
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    sweet man thanks a lot!!

    lookin forward to that.

    (yes i am aware of the other threads on this diy, i just like to see someone elses view of how it do it for clarification.)
     
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  6. Mar 4, 2010 at 1:18 PM
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    I got my hella 500s from walmart for $62. i went with the slim ballast so i might try and mount them to the actual light. I will post up all the info when i start.
     
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  7. Mar 4, 2010 at 4:31 PM
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    35w h4 bixenon(hi/lo) 4500k are on the way!
     
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  8. Mar 4, 2010 at 6:35 PM
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    rmb_crew My other ride has 18,400HP!!!!!!

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    When did u order them?
     
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  9. Mar 4, 2010 at 6:58 PM
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    I ordered the ballast extensions from here
    http://www.retrosolutionsllc.com/servlet/the-259/60cm-AMP-EXTENSIONS/Detail

    With these, you can mount the ballast up much higher in my engine compartment when hooking up the fogs

    I'm thinking this will keep them much dryer and take less abuse if they are mounted up higher away from the elements

    These guys have free priority shipping on all their stuff:)
     
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  10. Mar 4, 2010 at 7:30 PM
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  11. Mar 4, 2010 at 7:40 PM
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    walmart sells 500's, what in the f

    ill have to check that out! thanks. its probably only an american thing tho :(
     
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  12. Mar 4, 2010 at 7:45 PM
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    Here is how to hook up your wiring harness [​IMG]

    Here is what get hooked up to what:

    1. Connect to Left Ballast input

    2. Connect to Right Ballast input
    NOTE: 1 & 2 may be reversed depending on where your battery is and how long the connector cable legs are.

    3. Connect to the Positive + side of your battery.

    4. Connect to the Negative - side of your battery.
    Note: the negative power leg may also be connected to a solid chassis ground.

    5. Connect to your car's stock headlight power cable.
    Note: This connection can be to either the right or left headlight power connector. The other headlight connector is no longer used and should be covered in electrical tape or other material to protect the connector ends from the environment.

    How it works:
    The Headlight power connector (5) powers the relay (6) which provides power directly from the battery (3 & 4) through a fuse (7) to the HID ballasts (1 & 2).

    Got it?
     
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  13. Mar 4, 2010 at 9:19 PM
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    not to rain on your parade, but the ddm tuning slim ballast kit draws under 6A at startup (inrush) and 3.4A once they're at normal operating temperature (continuous load).

    the article you posted states that "the factory design parameters for headlight circuits are 7A inrush and 4.5A continuous load".

    so how would the h10 slim ballast kit from ddm damage the factory wiring? increased loads cause heat which in turn does the damage to the wiring. but the hid kit draws less power than the 7A drawn at startup and the 4.5A drawn at normal operating temp by the OEM halogen bulbs. :confused:

    i'm not saying there's a problem using a harness, but you haven't convinced me it's necessary with this kit.
     
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  14. Mar 4, 2010 at 10:21 PM
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    what are you trying to say???

    lol j/k
     
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  15. Mar 4, 2010 at 10:24 PM
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    lol. im tryin to say walmart in canada probably wont have them so ill have to order them online :pout:

    anyways sorry about the kinda thread jack.
     
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  17. Mar 5, 2010 at 8:51 AM
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    Feb. 26... damn that took longer than I thought!
     
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    You can get the Hella 500's on Amazon for $68.00
    $76 HELLA 005750941 500FF Series Driving Lamp Kit, Multi, 6"
    http://www.amazon.com/Hella-5750941..._1?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1267819350&sr=8-1


    or the 700's for $72
    $89 Hella 010032801 700FF Series 12V/55W Halogen Driving Lamp Kit, Clear, 7"
    http://www.amazon.com/Hella-0100328..._2?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1267819450&sr=8-2
     
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    So I am fixing to order but I need some input. I went through all 11 pages and I could not find the answer.

    My question is: What combination would be best(closest in color)?

    --Headlights - Fog Lights--

    1. 55w/6000k - 35w/6000k

    2. 55w/6000k - 35w/5000k

    3. 55w/8000k - 35w/6000k

    I saw the little diagram on DDM's website but I am hoping someone has first hand experience.
     
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  20. Mar 7, 2010 at 4:36 PM
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    I would go 4500k in the fogs but thats just me... 4500k or 5000k will probably work fine for you.


     
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