Author Topic: HID's for the Avy! (Read 2028 times)

USMC0311 · « **on:** September 27, 2010, 08:57:54 PM »

Hey guys planning on ordering some HID's for the avy but went on DDm website and well I am new to the HID's so need to know what I need here. I want to get HID's for my headlights and my fogs, mine is an 04 avy with cladding. On the site it asks for Wattage, Bulb Type, Bulb Color, HID Harness, Error Eliminator, and Adaptor cables, so what do I answer for all of these? Thanks for the help!

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #1 on:** September 27, 2010, 09:06:55 PM »

Lots of info here:
http://www.chevyavalancheclub.com/index.php/topic,5778.0.html

I'm trying to remember what bulbs mine are. I THINK 9006 for the lows and 880's for the fogs in the cladded. I've got the 6000 series for the lows (lots of light and not much blue) and I got the 3000's for the fogs. They're yellow

I didn't order the harness as I've had my lows in for a while now without any issues so I didn't bother with them. Some people like them for peace of mind though.

USMC0311 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 27, 2010, 09:10:54 PM »

Good lookin out OBB!! I will give em a call tomorrow and see what they have to say, and go ahead and order em!

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #3 on:** September 27, 2010, 09:23:04 PM »

Quote from: USMC0311 on September 27, 2010, 09:10:54 PM

Good lookin out OBB!! I will give em a call tomorrow and see what they have to say, and go ahead and order em!

I'm still looking for the pix of mine with both in it.....

found them in the gallery.

This one shows both the lows and the fogs on. It's damn near impossible to get a good night shot head on. Keep in mind that my driveway slopes down so the low beams are being overpowered by the fogs.

ThE KiiD · « **Reply #4 on:** September 27, 2010, 11:30:48 PM »

Quote from: USMC0311 on September 27, 2010, 08:57:54 PM

Hey guys planning on ordering some HID's for the avy but went on DDm website and well I am new to the HID's so need to know what I need here. I want to get HID's for my headlights and my fogs, mine is an 04 avy with cladding. On the site it asks for Wattage, Bulb Type, Bulb Color, HID Harness, Error Eliminator, and Adaptor cables, so what do I answer for all of these? Thanks for the help!

your lows are 9006 highs i think 9005 fogs 880 i have ddm 6000k 35w in both lows n fogs

ThE KiiD · « **Reply #5 on:** September 27, 2010, 11:33:28 PM »

Here's what mine look like

6000k 35w

You dont need the error eliminator or wiring harness btw

MyBigToy · « **Reply #6 on:** September 28, 2010, 06:35:30 AM »

Believe it or not, I just installed a set of 35W, 6K low beams in my truck last night. They've been sitting on the shelf ever since I bought the Vette and they didn't work when I tried to install them. I decided to try them on the Av since there's plenty of room to mess around with them; I ultimately determined that the polarity was reversed on the plug-in to the factory wire harness. All I can say is "HOLY CRAP". My 100W hi-beams look like dog poop compared to the HIDs.

Fowlhunter · « **Reply #7 on:** September 28, 2010, 09:34:41 AM »

Quote from: USMC0311 on September 27, 2010, 08:57:54 PM

Hey guys planning on ordering some HID's for the avy but went on DDm website and well I am new to the HID's so need to know what I need here. I want to get HID's for my headlights and my fogs, mine is an 04 avy with cladding. On the site it asks for Wattage, Bulb Type, Bulb Color, HID Harness, Error Eliminator, and Adaptor cables, so what do I answer for all of these? Thanks for the help!

Hey man, hope all has been going well. We missed you at Bratfest this year. Here is what I have learned when it comes to HID.

Cladded AVs 02-06: Low Beams = 9006, High Beams = 9005 & Fogs = 880
WBH AVs: Low Beams = 9006, High Beams = 9005 & Fogs = 9005

I put DDM Tuning HID in my lows, highs & fogs, they are awesome!!! Don't know how I drove without HID? Below is whay I went with.
Lows = 9006, 35W, 5000k (the most white color)
Highs = 9005, 35W, 5000k
Fogs = 880, 35W, 5000k
I also went with the relay harnesses for all three, I like the added safety!

USMC0311 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 28, 2010, 08:31:40 PM »

Perfect!! Thanks to all! I am going to order lows, highs, and fogs tonight! Thanks again!

BnGBleeder · « **Reply #9 on:** September 28, 2010, 08:40:21 PM »

I know I picked up a set off another member for my fogs, I dont know what size or bulb number they are but they make one helluva difference

. When my Silver Star low beams burn out I will be getting another set for them !!

USMC0311 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 28, 2010, 09:27:55 PM »

1 DDM HID Kit, 35W, 9005, 6000K (Kit / Package)
Bulb Type: 9005
Bulb Color: 6000K
Wattage: 35 Watt
DDM35W.9005.6000K

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1 DDM HID Kit, 35W, 9006, 6000K (Kit / Package)
Bulb Color: 6000K
Bulb Type: 9006
Wattage: 35 Watt
DDM35W.9006.6000K

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1 DDM HID Kit, 35W, 880, 6000K (Kit / Package)
Bulb Color: 6000K
Bulb Type: 880
Wattage: 35 Watt

Just ordered them and they are on the way! Thanks for all the info guys! Decided to go with the 6000k, kinda like the tiny bit of a blue tint! Thanks again!

ThE KiiD · « **Reply #11 on:** September 28, 2010, 10:02:53 PM »

nice congrats

have fun with them you'll be amazed how night driving immediately changes..

Quote from: MyBigToy on September 28, 2010, 06:35:30 AM

Believe it or not, I just installed a set of 35W, 6K low beams in my truck last night. They've been sitting on the shelf ever since I bought the Vette and they didn't work when I tried to install them. I decided to try them on the Av since there's plenty of room to mess around with them; I ultimately determined that the polarity was reversed on the plug-in to the factory wire harness. All I can say is "HOLY CRAP". My 100W hi-beams look like dog poop compared to the HIDs.

WHAT TOOK YOU SOOOOOOOO LONG?!?!?!?!?!? lol

completely different view isnt it? i was amazed too im not gunna lie even after being in my friends car which at 4300k philips d2r bulbs i was like WHOA

USMC0311 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 01, 2010, 08:15:37 PM »

HID's will be here tomorrow!!

will post a pic when finished!

OH3_Z71 · « **Reply #13 on:** October 12, 2010, 10:11:11 AM »

just curious of why you got hi-beam HID's of the same wattage and color? I find with low beam HID's there is no point in having highs. the lows are bright enough. from what you listed from the order you are going to have a separate ballast for the high beams as well. so if you try a flash to pass or flip the highs for a second your not going to have much light output, it takes about 30 secs for a ballast to completely warm up and put out. plus the constant turning on and off for the highs will ruin the ballasts. if you really want or need highs, you may want to look at getting the 9005/9006 hi/low combo kit which puts the highs and lows on one ballast.

not trying to throw you under the bus or anything bud, just some advise.

Andy

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #14 on:** October 12, 2010, 11:09:09 AM »

Hell Andy, I didn't even know they made such a thing. Now it's time for me to check that out as I'm still running the lame Silverstars in my high beams. Nice find.

Fowlhunter · « **Reply #15 on:** October 12, 2010, 11:41:02 AM »

Quote from: OH3_Z71 on October 12, 2010, 10:11:11 AM

just curious of why you got hi-beam HID's of the same wattage and color? I find with low beam HID's there is no point in having highs. the lows are bright enough. from what you listed from the order you are going to have a separate ballast for the high beams as well. so if you try a flash to pass or flip the highs for a second your not going to have much light output, it takes about 30 secs for a ballast to completely warm up and put out. plus the constant turning on and off for the highs will ruin the ballasts. if you really want or need highs, you may want to look at getting the 9005/9006 hi/low combo kit which puts the highs and lows on one ballast.

not trying to throw you under the bus or anything bud, just some advise.

Andy

Do you know if DDM sells these hi\low combo kits?

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #16 on:** October 12, 2010, 12:22:32 PM »

Quote from: Fowlhunter on October 12, 2010, 11:41:02 AM

Do you know if DDM sells these hilow combo kits?

You mean you haven't looked yet ?

ThE KiiD · « **Reply #17 on:** October 13, 2010, 12:28:32 AM »

i jus bought some Fake HiD colored bulbs for 5bucks so when i flash my highs it goes from bright blue/white to dim blue/white i couldnt stand that annoying halogen dingy looking yellow

04AVALANCHE04 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 13, 2010, 08:02:36 AM »

I just installed DDM HID's this weekend for my headlights. They look sick, I can't believe I went this long without HID's. For $25 how can you go wrong. Took less than 5 minutes to install.

MyBigToy · « **Reply #19 on:** October 13, 2010, 05:13:55 PM »

After I liked the HIDs I recently put in my lows I just ordered 55W 880 HIDs for my fog lights. I should be fairly blazing with the lows and fogs on!

The 55W system is supposed to be 40% brighter than the 35W system; I figured I'd spring for it since it only cost an extra $10.

ThE KiiD · « **Reply #20 on:** October 13, 2010, 10:22:22 PM »

Quote from: MyBigToy on October 13, 2010, 05:13:55 PM

After I liked the HIDs I recently put in my lows I just ordered 55W 880 HIDs for my fog lights. I should be fairly blazing with the lows and fogs on! The 55W system is supposed to be 40% brighter than the 35W system; I figured I'd spring for it since it only cost an extra $10.

jus too warn you man the 55w produce a lot more heat to so make sure ur housing doesnt melt otherwise your looking at new housing and bulbs..i know for a fact around 2002-2005 gm pickups had fog light over heating issues

MyBigToy · « **Reply #21 on:** October 14, 2010, 06:11:20 AM »

Quote from: ThE KiiD on October 13, 2010, 10:22:22 PM

jus too warn you man the 55w produce a lot more heat to so make sure ur housing doesnt melt otherwise your looking at new housing and bulbs..i know for a fact around 2002-2005 gm pickups had fog light over heating issues

I've got an 02 cladded - the fog light housings are huge. Heat won't be an issue. I believe it was the WBHs that had the smaller fog lights and heat issues. I've been running modified 80W hi bulbs in my lows and 100W hi bulbs in my headlight housings for several years now with no issues. I should have ditched them for the HIDs a long time ago!

OH3_Z71 · « **Reply #22 on:** October 14, 2010, 11:25:50 AM »

Quote from: Fowlhunter on October 12, 2010, 11:41:02 AM

Do you know if DDM sells these hi\low combo kits?

Yeah, they list the 9004 and the 9007 bulb as a Hi/Low kit. Not sure if they will fit though. If I knew that they did I would have gone that route just so I could flash people who flash me cause of my lights

MyBigToy · « **Reply #23 on:** October 14, 2010, 12:21:10 PM »

Quote from: OH3_Z71 on October 14, 2010, 11:25:50 AM

Yeah, they list the 9004 and the 9007 bulb as a Hi/Low kit. Not sure if they will fit though. If I knew that they did I would have gone that route just so I could flash people who flash me cause of my lights

Those are called bi-xenon kits and no, they won't fit without some type of retrofit. They have three wires in the connector for the bulb and only one ballast. The low/hi setting comes from the bulb physically moving to change the focal point inside the reflector. I've got a set sitting at home waiting for my daughter to come home for a weekend so I can install them. Her 2002 Taurus lights suck, even after installing hi-wattage bulbs.

OH3_Z71 · « **Reply #24 on:** October 14, 2010, 02:24:02 PM »

well I didn't find any reason to have highs. stick the HIDs in the lows and aim your headlights down some and your good to go IMO.

ThE KiiD · « **Reply #25 on:** October 22, 2010, 10:55:04 PM »

Quote from: MyBigToy on October 14, 2010, 06:11:20 AM

I've got an 02 cladded - the fog light housings are huge. Heat won't be an issue. I believe it was the WBHs that had the smaller fog lights and heat issues. I've been running modified 80W hi bulbs in my lows and 100W hi bulbs in my headlight housings for several years now with no issues. I should have ditched them for the HIDs a long time ago!

just another reason on why