Difference between hids?

20alero02 · 01-26-2010, 03:37 PM

anyone know if there is any difference between these two kits other than the thickness of the ballast? searched but didnt find anything.

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

http://www.ddmtuning.com/index.php?p...=101&parent=85

if theres no difference im thinking ill buy the cheaper set, i mean it has a lifetime warranty anyway.

Nate's Alero · 01-26-2010, 03:41 PM

Slim Ballast will help in install, but w/e

AndyT3 · 01-26-2010, 03:52 PM

Since were already on the topic... I'm looking for a set of low beam HIDs that have a blueish tint to them, like you see on new cars. Are the silverstars that intense? I dont want like insanely blue, but more like a clear light.

CBLOHM3400 · 01-26-2010, 04:06 PM

slim ballast will make install eaiser
to get the blueish you have to go to hids 8000k or higher (if i remeber right)

CBLOHM3400 · 01-26-2010, 04:10 PM

hopr this helps

CBLOHM3400 · 01-26-2010, 04:14 PM

maybe you can read this one

20alero02 · 01-26-2010, 04:21 PM

well i ordered the cheaper set. 8000k ill let you guys know how the install goes once i get them

AndyT3 · 01-26-2010, 04:23 PM

Thanks for that chart. So using that, I'm looking for 4300k or 6000k. What so SilverStars rate at?

Not to thread-jack....

jayson_waltz · 01-26-2010, 06:29 PM

Silverstars rate way lower. they are halogen bulbs. btw, 4300k will still have some really slight yellowish color to it when reflecting off the road. 6000k and it'll be noticeably blue for sure. Thats why i have 5000k, pure white on road, a very slight hint of blue when looking at them.

cherrington17 · 01-26-2010, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jayson_waltz

Silverstars rate way lower. they are halogen bulbs. btw, 4300k will still have some really slight yellowish color to it when reflecting off the road. 6000k and it'll be noticeably blue for sure. Thats why i have 5000k, pure white on road, a very slight hint of blue when looking at them.

my 5000k are insanely white. equivalent to a pure white led. No blue tint at all... but i suppose that depends on the kit, and eye looking at them.

slight blue will be 6000k-8000k. higher you go, more blue, less visible light.

JLw7123 · 01-26-2010, 07:03 PM

ya I like the 8500k HIDs

falloutboy · 01-26-2010, 07:45 PM

Anyone know why they dont offer D2R lamps with 9006 or H1 sockets??

AndyT3 · 01-27-2010, 07:59 AM

Ok, cool. So 5000k is what I'm looking for. Does anyone know if they make plug in replacements? I've seen the ones with the ballasts but I'm not really looking for anything like that. I'm not really too up on this HID stuff so any help at all will be much appreciated.

Ttop191 · 01-27-2010, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by falloutboy

Anyone know why they dont offer D2R lamps with 9006 or H1 sockets??

cause they are jerks

Dhoyle · 01-27-2010, 10:42 AM

not to thread jack but i just want to make sure of a few things that crossed my mind, and i didnt want to be a thread jesus.....
Ok for lows i just order the 9006 lights for the HIDs or do i need a dif size? -Also i will be buying the DDM slims so does everything that i need for install comes when i buy it.
- Also do i need to modify the light housing in anyway. I just want to kno what im getting myself into before i commit lols.

Gr1m · 01-27-2010, 10:46 AM

no everythimg from that kit is plug and play, i have the DDM slims aswell, although i wired mine up differently then the instructions say.

Dhoyle · 01-27-2010, 10:50 AM

Ok cool thanks ive been holding off buying these, because of that reason. My alero is my DD soooo yea. btw another thing crossed my mind ive read about the DRL and stuff and to deactivate them i have to pull relay 22 and tape pin 78 anyways. How do i check to make sure i have to actully do that? because some years did and some didnt, i have an 02.... Sorry for the confusing post lols

falloutboy · 01-27-2010, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Gr1m

no everythimg from that kit is plug and play, i have the DDM slims aswell, although i wired mine up differently then the instructions say.

What exactly did you change?

jayson_waltz · 01-27-2010, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by AndyT3

Ok, cool. So 5000k is what I'm looking for. Does anyone know if they make plug in replacements? I've seen the ones with the ballasts but I'm not really looking for anything like that. I'm not really too up on this HID stuff so any help at all will be much appreciated.

Nope, for it to be hid u
need ballasts

20alero02 · 01-27-2010, 11:09 AM

seems like everyone goes with the slims, anyone have any experience with the raptor ballasts?