DDM Tuning HIDS - Page 2

Lucalare · 12-31-2010, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Philbar71

If its a 03 or later that uses LOW beams for DRLs then, yes, they should be disabled before you put the HIDs in.

Why is it that you need to do that?

Philbar71 · 12-31-2010, 01:35 PM

In Aleros that use the highbeams for DRLs (99-02?) it cuts the power to the high beams in half during the day. I believe the DRLs work the same way in 03-04 Aleros, by cutting the power to the low beams in half for DRLs.

HIDs do not like any voltage less than 12V so, if the power is cut in half for the DRLs then in the daytime they could flicker on and off like strobe lights or not come on at all. And more than likely damaging the ballast.

robalero · 12-31-2010, 02:24 PM

really? I never knew the 03's and up used the low beams as the DRL. you learn something new everyday lol.

also if you bought a relay you would not need to disable your DRL as it is constant 12v power and will be fine with no flickering

XanderWiFi · 12-31-2010, 02:32 PM

I have an 04 and had the flickering issue. Have to pull the DRL fuse.

Anyone do anything special when they wash their cars to protect the ballast? Or are they sealed up tight enough to be resilient?

robalero · 12-31-2010, 03:22 PM

their sealed up tight enough, their waterproof and designed for it.

watch some video's online they will even drop the bulb and ballast into a tank of water while its on to show you that their water proof

XanderWiFi · 05-19-2011, 04:19 PM

Been watching the tracking on the new set I bought. They ship them directly from China now...jeez.

Christato71 · 05-19-2011, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by XanderWiFi

Been watching the tracking on the new set I bought. They ship them directly from China now...jeez.

Yeah I know, it sucks lol. I ordered a set as well...

XanderWiFi · 05-20-2011, 02:13 PM

Well, they came today in their super stylin' chinese packaging. How the heck do you mount these things? No mounting brackets?

sleepyalero · 05-20-2011, 02:19 PM

should have came with 3M double sided tape. if not... gonna have to cutom make a mount or something.

or buy some 3m double sided tape at the store.

XanderWiFi · 05-20-2011, 02:32 PM

Yay...maybe I still have my old brackets I can string it up to.

sleepyalero · 05-20-2011, 03:31 PM

could work too.

jhubbz · 05-20-2011, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by XanderWiFi

Well, they came today in their super stylin' chinese packaging. How the heck do you mount these things? No mounting brackets?

slims or raptor ballast?

if raptor:

http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/HID-Bracket-FullSized

robalero · 05-20-2011, 04:37 PM

I used zip ties myself for mine my double sided tape fell off shortly after it got wet

sleepyalero · 05-20-2011, 04:51 PM

mines been help up by 3m tape since december.

XanderWiFi · 05-20-2011, 10:53 PM

I think the slim...they're pretty small.

cavaliers60 · 05-20-2011, 10:58 PM

you got the slim then. I noticed when mine turn on, they flicker just a bit. Other than that, I'm quite happy with them! So happy, that I ordered another set for the bike along with HID projectors. This is how it turned out.

tw0123 · 07-28-2011, 10:40 PM

I have been looking into these for quite some time now... Just wondering if anyone knows of any promo code for these that will help us get a discount on the purchase???

i know, holy old thread...

cavaliers60 · 07-28-2011, 11:32 PM

No promo codes. And at $40, that's pretty cheap anyways.

clutch1 · 07-29-2011, 03:08 PM

Jesus, HIDs used to be like $200... just suck it up and pay $50. Cheap people and modding cars doesn't not mix.

cavaliers60 · 07-29-2011, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by clutch1

Jesus, HIDs used to be like $200... just suck it up and pay $50. Cheap people and modding cars doesn't not mix.

QUOTED FOR TRUTH!!! My first kit was a little over $100... I got two kits and still paid less. haha