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 Jan 17, 2011 - 3:55 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Dec 26, '09 From Albuquerque, NM Currently Offline Reputation: 19 (100%)  |
I already have HIDs installed on my car. 8000K. I noticed the driver's side one is becoming a tad more yellow than whitish-blue. What could that be? And if the bulb is going bad, can I just straight replace it with another 8000K bulb since I have ballasts installed already?
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Jan 17, 2011 - 9:34 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Calgary Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
yes
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Jan 17, 2011 - 11:13 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 5, '05 From pineapple under the sea Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
Probably caused by Jesus hating you for installing cheap HIDs into a frosted halogen housing....
Or because you bought a cheap HID kit.... But I liked the sound of the whole, "Jesus hating you" bit. -------------------- 1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - Gen3 3SGTE - Lots of money
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Jan 17, 2011 - 2:20 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '09 From Albuquerque, NM Currently Offline Reputation: 19 (100%) |
QUOTE (95CelicaST @ Jan 17, 2011 - 11:13 AM)  Probably caused by Jesus hating you for installing cheap HIDs into a frosted halogen housing.... Or because you bought a cheap HID kit.... But I liked the sound of the whole, "Jesus hating you" bit. Nononono they were installed before I bought the car, so it's implied hate, yes? -------------------- taking too long to mod since '09
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Jan 17, 2011 - 2:55 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 5, '05 From pineapple under the sea Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
Easy solution: buy a ddm tuning kit.
-------------------- 1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - Gen3 3SGTE - Lots of money
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Jan 17, 2011 - 3:31 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 15, '10 From The Best Coast Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
Because that will get away from cheap HIDs
 Yea just change the bulb, or better yet swap the bulbs to make sure its just the bulb. This post has been edited by SupraKid: Jan 17, 2011 - 3:31 PM |
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Jan 17, 2011 - 3:41 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 5, '05 From pineapple under the sea Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
At least they give a lifetime warranty on their stuff.
-------------------- 1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - Gen3 3SGTE - Lots of money
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Jan 17, 2011 - 5:45 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 22, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
true solution
step one: get jdm projectors step two: go to a junkyard and pull the HIDs out of a lexus step three: install said items. -------------------- QUOTE "And, as always, your friendship, help, and dedication to the advancement of Texas Celica dominance is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks bro." -DEATH 1994 GT: V6 swap, 5speed E53 W/ LSD, All Power, now RED 1995 ST: SOLD @273k miles, Auto, all power, CarPC, White 1994 ST: Totaled, 5spd, all power, Red RIP 07/09/09 @ 241,810 1994 Lexus LS400: This is my new DD |
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Jan 17, 2011 - 9:04 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '09 From Albuquerque, NM Currently Offline Reputation: 19 (100%) |
QUOTE (stephen_lee @ Jan 17, 2011 - 4:45 PM) true solution step one: get jdm projectors step two: go to a junkyard and pull the HIDs out of a lexus step three: install said items. Step one will come eventually. I just don't have the money to blow on projectors right now. -------------------- taking too long to mod since '09
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Jan 18, 2011 - 12:43 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 29, '07 From Hoyt Lakes, MN Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
QUOTE (stephen_lee @ Jan 17, 2011 - 4:45 PM) true solution step one: get jdm projectors step two: go to a junkyard and pull the HIDs out of a lexus step three: install said items. But aren't the jdm projectors not designed for hids anyway? Wouldn't u technically have to do a retrofit? -------------------- 98 Celica gt red- totaled deer
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Jan 22, 2011 - 6:25 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 22, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
technically yes, but the projectors are way more ready for focusing the light than reflector housings
-------------------- QUOTE "And, as always, your friendship, help, and dedication to the advancement of Texas Celica dominance is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks bro." -DEATH 1994 GT: V6 swap, 5speed E53 W/ LSD, All Power, now RED 1995 ST: SOLD @273k miles, Auto, all power, CarPC, White 1994 ST: Totaled, 5spd, all power, Red RIP 07/09/09 @ 241,810 1994 Lexus LS400: This is my new DD |
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Jan 22, 2011 - 7:46 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 29, '07 From Philly Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
DDM makes GREAT HID's.
I have them in my car, for over a year now and have never had a problem, no dis-coloring or fading of the bulbs, and they are great. I highly recomend them to everyone on the site. The BMW guys swear by them. And for 45 shipped you can't beat it. --------------------  I"M NOT A TOYOTA FAN, IM A FANATIC 1984 accord hatch 5 speed (T-Belt)-Junkyard 1991 VDUB jetta wolfsburg Ed. 5 speed (clutch)-junkyard 1988 Dodge Aries K (sold) 1969 Chevy El camino - Traded for celica 1991 Dodge Daytona-Traded for Celica 1988 Chevy Camaro-Work in Progress 1989 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 - For Sale 1995 Toyota Celica-Work in Progress |
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Jan 22, 2011 - 8:08 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 19, '11 From Paraguay, Winchestertonfieldville Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Aw crud I just bought a cheap ebay HID set 2 weeks ago, Hope this doesnt happen to me.
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Dec 27, 2011 - 11:03 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 10, '10 From MA Currently Offline Reputation: 37 (100%) |
bringing this back from the dead.
contemplating buying from DDM Tuning. Can anyone back up the quality of the product for the price? I know a few have already ^ my friend just bought some from a local place and we installed them in his mustang today. he paid $240 for them (low/high combo, and fogs), and they look exactly the same as the DDM ones. I'd rather not pay $300 for all 3 sets I need lol so if ddm tuning is worth it, I'd rather pay $127 shipped. |
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Dec 27, 2011 - 11:12 PM
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 Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
Just get the DDM kit. Lifetime warranty, what could go wrong? I've heard they defend their warranty to the death as well, and most customers only need replacements because they wrecked their cars.
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Dec 28, 2011 - 1:17 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 15, '10 From The Best Coast Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
Ive ran xentec off ebay on all my cars and never had an issue $30 shipped.
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Dec 28, 2011 - 4:01 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '09 From Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 54 (100%) |
QUOTE (stephen_lee @ Jan 18, 2011 - 12:45 AM) true solution step one: get jdm projectors step two: go to a junkyard and pull the HIDs out of a lexus step three: install said items. Why would you use HIDs out of a lexus instead of new HIDs with warranty? I installed HID's in low- and highbeams and in the foglights and never had any problems with it. (2 years ago) |
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Dec 28, 2011 - 8:43 AM
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Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
OEM ballasts are better. That's the only reason I would do it.
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Dec 28, 2011 - 1:00 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 5, '05 From pineapple under the sea Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
Still rocking my DDM tuning kit. Over a year old now and not one problem. I am looking at buying the 5K bulbs and replacing my 6K ones, because the 55W 6K is a bit too blue for me. Light output is great, though.
Still, you will not see the same performance and quality by installing HID lights in frosted halogen housings. You'll just piss people off and blind other drivers. Do it right and install them in PROJECTOR HEADLIGHTS. -------------------- 1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - Gen3 3SGTE - Lots of money
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Dec 28, 2011 - 2:28 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 10, '10 From MA Currently Offline Reputation: 37 (100%) |
for 1, I can't afford projectors. but i do understand the part about blinding people. I might buy those clear covers someone is selling on here and swap them onto my other set of headlights. not sure though. I'm just sick of my light color.
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