Ready to pull the trigger on HIDs. - Need Help Deciding

[DwDrummer]

What units are you running in your fogs.... I wish DDM had a 5202 kit.

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DW I was thinking 6000K.... will I be sacrificing a ton of light versus the 5000K?

No not alot but you will get more white usable light with the 5K's vs. the 6K's

 

[lilsalmon]

I really dig my 6000K 35w lows and 3000K 35w fogs. If I had to do it all over again I'd probably stick with this combo....but MAYBE go down to 5000K 35w lows.

What kit are you using in your your fog lights?

 

[2 E L O]

What kit are you using in your your fog lights?

The DDM Raptor kit....H16/5202 bulbs. I bought them in December '09.

 

[lilsalmon]

You guys have all been awesome.... one last question before I place the order.

As of right now I am thinking:

1 - Digital Slim Ballast - 35W - 6000k (H11/Low Beams) or 1 - Digital Slim Ballast - 55W - 6000k (H11/Low Beams)
1 - Digital Slim Ballast - 35W - 6000k (H16/5202 Fogs)

2 - Wiring Kit Relay Harness

Does this seem like an ideal setup for my 07 LTZ after all is said and done?

Is the consensus that the 55watt kits are overkill if I am doing the fogs too?

Can anyone recommend replacement Halogen bulbs for my high beams that would match in color to the rest of my setup?

Thanks again for all of your recommendations and comments.

-Brian

 

[Conor]

DO NOT PUT 55 WATT IN THE FOGS OR YOU WILL MELT THE HOUSEING OR CAUSE A FIRE! Also, remeber with a 55 watt kit you are going to loose color compared to a 35 watt kit. In my opinion, you can't go wrong with
35 watt ballasts and 6K bulbs for lows/fogs. For me, it is the perfect amount of color and function.

You also need to keep in mind that the HIDs in the fogs get warmer than the OEM bulbs, so you do not want to run them for extended periods of time. You also need to be very carefull installing the fogs so you dont break off the retainer clips that hold the bulb onto the back on the housing. If you break one off the bulb does not seat correctly and you will melt the housing.(I know this from my own experience.lol)

As long as you buy the wiring harness/relay, you should have no issues for the lows. You will not need a harness for the fogs.

As far as Halogen bulbs go, DDM Tuning also carries a really good halogen bulb that has a life time warranty for $15 and is 4500K color. DDM is wierd about shipping, so do yourself a favor and buy everything at the same time. Good luck bro, let me know if you have any questions about the install.

http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/DDM-HID-Kit-Slim-Ballast-35W-or-55W
http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/HID-Kit-Wiring-Harness
http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/Halogen-Driving-Bulbs

 

[lilsalmon]

DO NOT PUT 55 WATT IN THE FOGS OR YOU WILL MELT THE HOUSEING OR CAUSE A FIRE! Also, remeber with a 55 watt kit you are going to loose color compared to a 35 watt kit. In my opinion, you can't go wrong with
35 watt ballasts and 6K bulbs for lows/fogs. For me, it is the perfect amount of color and function.

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Thanks Conor... I never planned on the 55watts for the fogs... I know thats way too much... I think I am leaning toward 35watts for both at 6000K.

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As long as you buy the wiring harness/relay, you should have no issues for the lows. You will not need a harness for the fogs.

So I dont need a harness for the fogs? Why not?

Thanks again.

-Lil

 

[Conor]

Someone might be able to answer this better than I can. But one of the reasons you need a harness for the lows is that they come on automatically which causes one or both to have intermittent firing problems. For example, you might start your truck and only one headlight will fire, so you may have to turn off the lights and turn them back on and they will work.
With the fogs, you manually turn them on, so you don’t run into the issue of having one or both lights not firing. Sorry if that is confusing, like I said someone can probably explain it better. All I know is you don’t need one for the fogs, but you do for the lows.lol

 

[lilsalmon]

Thank you to everyone! This is a sweet community... and everyone has been super helpful....

I think I have decided on the following:

DDM Tuning:

1 - Digital Slim Ballast - 35W - 6000k (H11/Low Beams)
1 - Digital Slim Ballast - 35W - 6000k (H16/5202 Fogs)
1 - Wiring Harness / Relay Kit

If anyone objects ... speak now or forever hold your peace!!!!

-Lil'

 

[zach2011]

DDM sounds really good. I want a set, but I have no need to replace my current ones.

Are you going to do exterior LED's too? As in license plate lights and stuff? It's a definite must. Especially in the reverse lights!

 

[lilsalmon]

Well if you guys say its must then I better get on that too.

It looks like its going to take a bit to track down the roof rack to swap, so I might as well work on something in the meantime.

What lights can I swap other then The license plate ones? Since I don't have the right mirrors I can't do the puddle lights yet.

Do tell fellas.

-lil