Author Topic: $40 HID Kits from ddmtuning? (Read 3270 times)

Fowlhunter · « **on:** October 08, 2009, 04:22:51 PM »

I was reading a thread on TOS about folks buying the $40 HID kit from ddmtuning.com Does anyone here have these or heard of anyone using these? I'm pretty sure these have a 1yr warranty. Any pros and cons would be great!
Thanks!

http://www.ddmtuning.com/index.php?p=product&id=102&parent=85

bluedevil · « **Reply #1 on:** October 08, 2009, 04:39:37 PM »

Never heard of the brand. Im amazed how HID's have come down in price. 4 yrs ago i remember they where $600.

i paid $150 for mine 2 yrs ago, unknown manufacturer and they still work today.

I think OBB purchased a set very cheap too and they still work. I'd say go for it...... ...i have wasted more than $40 at the strip joint with nothing in return.

Enkei · « **Reply #2 on:** October 08, 2009, 04:45:34 PM »

Quote from: BlueDevil on October 08, 2009, 04:39:37 PM

Never heard of the brand. Im amazed how HID's have come down in price. 4 yrs ago i remember they where $600.

i paid $150 for mine 2 yrs ago, unknown manufacturer and they still work today.

I think OBB purchased a set very cheap too and they still work. I'd say go for it...... ...i have wasted more than $40 at the strip joint with nothing in return.

We want pics.........

BNASTY · « **Reply #3 on:** October 08, 2009, 04:48:23 PM »

Quote from: BlueDevil on October 08, 2009, 04:39:37 PM

Never heard of the brand. Im amazed how HID's have come down in price. 4 yrs ago i remember they where $600.

i paid $150 for mine 2 yrs ago, unknown manufacturer and they still work today.

I think OBB purchased a set very cheap too and they still work. I'd say go for it...... ...i have wasted more than $40 at the strip joint with nothing in return.

Sounds like you may have left with some Hard feelings.

B

bluedevil · « **Reply #4 on:** October 08, 2009, 04:53:42 PM »

FH, those are plug n' play. 10 minutes and it will get you looking good at night.

Mine are 8000k. They are "Blue Hue" but they dont look it.

http://www.chevyavalancheclub.com/index.php?action=mgallery;sa=album;id=96

Quote from: BNASTY on October 08, 2009, 04:48:23 PM

Sounds like you may have left with some Hard feelings.

B

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #5 on:** October 08, 2009, 05:17:34 PM »

Quote from: BlueDevil on October 08, 2009, 04:39:37 PM

Never heard of the brand. Im amazed how HID's have come down in price. 4 yrs ago i remember they where $600.

i paid $150 for mine 2 yrs ago, unknown manufacturer and they still work today.

I think OBB purchased a set very cheap too and they still work. I'd say go for it...... ...i have wasted more than $40 at the strip joint with nothing in return.

side note....it only gets driven once a week

I paid $60 for mine last year and no problems so far. I went with the 6000's Hidgate on ebay was the seller but I havn't checked lately to see if he still sells them.

Fowlhunter · « **Reply #6 on:** October 09, 2009, 07:50:13 AM »

I'm thinking about the 5000's for all three (lows, highs & fogs) of mine. I've also been ready that it's probably a good idea to go with the relays and harness, any thought here?

Thanks again!

Ski Edition · « **Reply #7 on:** October 09, 2009, 07:53:35 AM »

Quote from: Fowlhunter on October 09, 2009, 07:50:13 AM

I'm thinking about the 5000's for all three (lows, highs & fogs) of mine. I've also been ready that it's probably a good idea to go with the relays and harness, any thought here?

Thanks again!

The Tennessee folks had a group buy a few months ago and I have lows, highs and fogs. They are plug and play and couldn't be happier. I'll get you the information if interested. It was around $50/set. I have 6K lows/fogs and 8K highs.

bluedevil · « **Reply #8 on:** October 09, 2009, 07:54:46 AM »

Quote from: Fowlhunter on October 09, 2009, 07:50:13 AM

I'm thinking about the 5000's for all three (lows, highs & fogs) of mine. I've also been ready that it's probably a good idea to go with the relays and harness, any thought here?

Thanks again!

Im confused. Why do you need relays and harness?

The kit is Plug n play.

erickpl · « **Reply #9 on:** October 09, 2009, 08:15:50 AM »

Quote from: BlueDevil on October 09, 2009, 07:54:46 AM

Im confused. Why do you need relays and harness?

The kit is Plug n play.

The relay and harness just provide a better and more consistent power to the ballasts, especially at start up. If the ballasts get freaky, the relay will help save the rest of your electrical. On a set of HID's I installed on my Avy, the ballasts hosed my battery in about 30 seconds. NOT good. The DDM 6000's I have installed now on low work REALLY good and the relay just adds a nice comfort factor for me.

I do not have the wiring harness for the fogs and they aren't installed yet, but I don't have them full-on all the time anyway. Startup seems to be the big issue, and the lows always come on in my garage in the morning. If I add the HID high beams, then I'll relay them up too.

BTW, anybody have H10 bulbs in 6000k they want to trade for 880's (cladded) in 6000k?

bluedevil · « **Reply #10 on:** October 09, 2009, 08:24:33 AM »

Quote from: erickpl on October 09, 2009, 08:15:50 AM

The relay and harness just provide a better and more consistent power to the ballasts, especially at start up. If the ballasts get freaky, the relay will help save the rest of your electrical. On a set of HID's I installed on my Avy, the ballasts hosed my battery in about 30 seconds. NOT good. The DDM 6000's I have installed now on low work REALLY good and the relay just adds a nice comfort factor for me.

I do not have the wiring harness for the fogs and they aren't installed yet, but I don't have them full-on all the time anyway. Startup seems to be the big issue, and the lows always come on in my garage in the morning. If I add the HID high beams, then I'll relay them up too.

BTW, anybody have H10 bulbs in 6000k they want to trade for 880's (cladded) in 6000k?

Gotcha. I dont have any of these but i have seen this at start up on my AV as well. It flickers.

Thanx for the clarification.

chevyfan · « **Reply #11 on:** October 09, 2009, 08:32:41 AM »

I know TrAV was talking about setting up a group buy for the HID's, I also know he has been working on the national meet for next year, is this still a go?

bluedevil · « **Reply #12 on:** October 09, 2009, 08:35:54 AM »

Quote from: chevyfan on October 09, 2009, 08:32:41 AM

I know TrAV was talking about setting up a group buy for the HID's, I also know he has been working on the national meet for next year, is this still a go?

Yes.

MyBigToy · « **Reply #13 on:** October 09, 2009, 01:17:00 PM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on October 08, 2009, 05:17:34 PM

side note....it only gets driven once a week

I paid $60 for mine last year and no problems so far. I went with the 6000's Hidgate on ebay was the seller but I havn't checked lately to see if he still sells them.

What do you mean, once a week? It doesn't get driven at all right now! He's afraid to drive it because of the squeak.

And he won't answer me when I ask if he's looked at it again yet. I guess it's a sore subject.

Yeah, I know, I'm an

Fowlhunter · « **Reply #14 on:** October 09, 2009, 04:01:59 PM »

Quote from: erickpl on October 09, 2009, 08:15:50 AM

The relay and harness just provide a better and more consistent power to the ballasts, especially at start up. If the ballasts get freaky, the relay will help save the rest of your electrical. On a set of HID's I installed on my Avy, the ballasts hosed my battery in about 30 seconds. NOT good. The DDM 6000's I have installed now on low work REALLY good and the relay just adds a nice comfort factor for me.

I do not have the wiring harness for the fogs and they aren't installed yet, but I don't have them full-on all the time anyway. Startup seems to be the big issue, and the lows always come on in my garage in the morning. If I add the HID high beams, then I'll relay them up too.

BTW, anybody have H10 bulbs in 6000k they want to trade for 880's (cladded) in 6000k?

Thanks man, you beat me to it!!
Appreciate it!!

Fowlhunter · « **Reply #15 on:** October 09, 2009, 04:06:42 PM »

Quote from: Ski Edition on October 09, 2009, 07:53:35 AM

The Tennessee folks had a group buy a few months ago and I have lows, highs and fogs. They are plug and play and couldn't be happier. I'll get you the information if interested. It was around $50/set. I have 6K lows/fogs and 8K highs.

If you don't mind getting the info that would be great!!

I'm trying to get my ducks

in a row on what I want for HID's, I still want to replace the park/turn signal and the DRL/fog housings.

bluedevil · « **Reply #16 on:** October 09, 2009, 08:56:52 PM »

Quote from: Fowlhunter on October 09, 2009, 04:06:42 PM

I still want to replace the park/turn signal and the DRL/fog housings.

For clear ones?

Fowlhunter · « **Reply #17 on:** October 12, 2009, 07:51:38 AM »

Quote from: BlueDevil on October 09, 2009, 08:56:52 PM

For clear ones?

Yes, the factory lenses are pretty foggy on the DRL's and the park/turn's are looking rough.

Ski Edition · « **Reply #18 on:** October 12, 2009, 08:44:56 AM »

Quote from: Fowlhunter on October 09, 2009, 04:06:42 PM

If you don't mind getting the info that would be great!!
I'm trying to get my ducks in a row on what I want for HID's, I still want to replace the park/turn signal and the DRL/fog housings.

www.vvme.com

Fowlhunter · « **Reply #19 on:** October 12, 2009, 03:33:48 PM »

Quote from: Ski Edition on October 12, 2009, 08:44:56 AM

www.vvme.com

Thanks!! What did you go with, slim or standard and why?

Ski Edition · « **Reply #20 on:** October 12, 2009, 04:26:23 PM »

Quote from: Fowlhunter on October 12, 2009, 03:33:48 PM

Thanks!! What did you go with, slim or standard and why?

I'm sure we went with the standard. I got 2 sets on the group buy, then went to their website and ordered another set. The Slim, I believe is a new item, because I don't remember it as being offered when I ordered my last set. I looked at the box they came in and there is nothing on the box to designate Slim, so i imagine I got standard. Sorry for the nondifinitive answer!!!

chevyfan · « **Reply #21 on:** October 12, 2009, 04:31:20 PM »

Ya, inquiring minds want to know. From the little that I just read it seems that the slim would be better, but I don't know.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #22 on:** October 12, 2009, 08:15:22 PM »

Quote from: chevyfan on October 12, 2009, 04:31:20 PM

Ya, inquiring minds want to know. From the little that I just read it seems that the slim would be better, but I don't know.

The slim ballast will give you a lot more mounting options. How well it holds up to the heat with less surface area to dissapate the heat will have to be answered by someone that has them already.

Fowlhunter · « **Reply #23 on:** October 13, 2009, 08:01:20 AM »

Anyone, anyone have the slim design ballasts, if so how well do they hold up and dissipate the heat?
Thanks!

erickpl · « **Reply #24 on:** October 13, 2009, 10:12:42 AM »

Quote from: Fowlhunter on October 13, 2009, 08:01:20 AM

Anyone, anyone have the slim design ballasts, if so how well do they hold up and dissipate the heat?
Thanks!

I've got the slims and where I mounted them will ensure they get cool air while driving.

When I add the fogs, they'll be mounted in a similar location to get good airflow. When I add the hi/lo H4's to my Jeep Wrangler, mounting will be an issue for temp regulation, so I'll likely opt for the standards if they fit where I intend to mount them. I'm using my slimline ballast on my Jeep to see where I'd mount (test fitting).

Fowlhunter · « **Reply #25 on:** October 13, 2009, 11:30:04 AM »

Quote from: erickpl on October 13, 2009, 10:12:42 AM

I've got the slims and where I mounted them will ensure they get cool air while driving.

When I add the fogs, they'll be mounted in a similar location to get good airflow. When I add the hi/lo H4's to my Jeep Wrangler, mounting will be an issue for temp regulation, so I'll likely opt for the standards if they fit where I intend to mount them. I'm using my slimline ballast on my Jeep to see where I'd mount (test fitting).

Thanks for the pics!!
Do you think if the ballasts were mounted in a different location there would be a heating issue? Would you reccommend the standards instead? Are these the HID kits from VVME?
Thanks again!
FH

erickpl · « **Reply #26 on:** October 13, 2009, 12:46:34 PM »

My HID's are from DDMTuning. But I imagine the slims very similar. There are several mounting options around the headlights where I don't think heating would be an issue. I just chose that location as a way to keep the most heat away from them - it seemed almost made for ballasts. I didn't want to tempt fate with overheating. Standard ballasts would probably fit there too. There enough space that even if they didn't fit, you could probably just trim some of the plastic gussets with a dremel and have it all fit.

Fowlhunter · « **Reply #27 on:** October 13, 2009, 01:55:22 PM »

Quote from: erickpl on October 13, 2009, 12:46:34 PM

My HID's are from DDMTuning. But I imagine the slims very similar. There are several mounting options around the headlights where I don't think heating would be an issue. I just chose that location as a way to keep the most heat away from them - it seemed almost made for ballasts. I didn't want to tempt fate with overheating. Standard ballasts would probably fit there too. There enough space that even if they didn't fit, you could probably just trim some of the plastic gussets with a dremel and have it all fit.

Good deal!! Thanks Paul!!! Did you go with the relay harnesses?
I'm still not sure where I want to get them from, VVME or DDMTuning??

I know I can get them cheaper from DDMTuning.

erickpl · « **Reply #28 on:** October 13, 2009, 03:55:41 PM »

Yep, used the relay.

Cheap insurance to protect my avy's electrical setup. I recommend DDM.

erickpl · « **Reply #29 on:** December 03, 2009, 10:34:28 AM »

FINALLY got the fogs installed.

6000K color... sorry for the lousy cell phone pic.

Fowlhunter · « **Reply #30 on:** December 03, 2009, 12:50:22 PM »

Looks great man!!!! Thanks for the update!!

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #31 on:** December 03, 2009, 03:03:11 PM »

Quote from: erickpl on December 03, 2009, 10:34:28 AM

FINALLY got the fogs installed.

6000K color... sorry for the lousy cell phone pic.

saright....I couldn't see the monitor after about 4 seconds of looking at the pix anyway.....those look great!

Enkei · « **Reply #32 on:** January 25, 2010, 08:40:42 AM »

Ok I have seen the 5202 HID's on sale on Ebay this week for $40.00 shipped... But they all have the 35 watt ballest.. I guess I need the 25 watt kit for the 08 Z71 Fogs. I'm going with the 6000's.. Anyone see them for around this price with the 25watt kit?

Thanks Glenn

And as said before If useing the right bulb Will the 35watt melt the lens?