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e-bay HID kits...

What are some good KID kits, i was looking on e-bay, didn't see much
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thats the best looking one i saw on there, but i've heard mixed things about dual bulb set-ups, and $126 (CAN) seemes really cheap for a kit, can anyone help out/give input/good places to buy? thanks!
 
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DDM FTW!!
 
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DDM has got a great price.Is there any certain brand on there i should b looking versus others.
 
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I got there slim ballast kit that is manufactured through Apexicone (sp)
 
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I think they only have 2 kits now. Raptor and DDM. They even tell you what the differences are:

The main difference between Raptors and DDM is the warranty. DDM HID kits are also offered in 55W ballast while Raptors are only 35W. Both use Digital Slim Ballast.

Ballast Color:
Raptor : Silver (No logo on ballast)
DDM : Black (DDM logo)

Available Wattage:
Raptors: 35 watt
DDMs: 35 watt and 55watt

Warranty:
Raptors: 1-year
DDM: Life-time

Thank you GTO guys for this wonderful site. LOL
 
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Christian DDM actualy offers a lifetime warranty on the Raptor kits now
 
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Maybe its a mistake on their part. I just think the Raptor brand is a little too cheap anyway.
 
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thanks guys, what would be better to go with, 35w or 55w? they claim the 35w is 3x brighter then a 55w halogen so would a 55w HID be overkill?
 
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holy hell these kits are cheap, i was looking at a place locally that sells them about a year ago and they were $300ish for a kit and that was just a low beam kit.
 
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soooo i think im going to get the 55w 9007 hi/lo kit, good choice or no?
does anyone have their Hi/Lo kits? how are they?
 
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go with the 35W kit you don't need the 55w
 
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ok, how about their Hi/LO, is it good?
 
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i wouldn't worry about a hi/lo kit, i have been running just low beam kit in my 06 for over a year, and it does just fine
 
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awesome, thanks, i think ive only used my hi-beams a handful of times anyways, i was just thinking it may be good to have.

I'm thinking 6k heads and 5k fogs, i don't like the 3ks, although they are better in fog... i just like white light :)

or should i just go 6000/6000?
 
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Dang, I like this site! I'm looking at getting the Apexcone Raptor HID kit! What else besides the hid kit would I need for the truck?
 
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I have the 6/6 combo and I'm running there Hi/lo kit I can tell a difference but I don't really use my high beams all that often
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DDM here and no issues.
 
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just ordered mine

Apexcone Raptor Brand HID Kit
Options:
Wattage : 55W (+$10.00)
Bulb Type : 9007 Hi/Lo (+$20.00)
Bulb Color : 6000K
 
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^^
can you post a link of that exact kit?
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Apexcone Raptor Brand HID Kit: DDM Tuning - HID Kits, DEPO Lights, BMW & Porsche Lighting & Bumpers

this is the kit but you will have to change the options on the right from 35W to 55W from H1 bulb to
9007 Hi/Low and what ever color temp you want to have the same kit i ordered

i just seen this and im not sure if i was supposed to order it as well but it says it is recommend for all 55W kits so i think ill call and have them added to my order tommorow

HID Accessory Wiring Harness: DDM Tuning - HID Kits, DEPO Lights, BMW & Porsche Lighting & Bumpers
 
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at the price they have, i ordered two kits, hello heads/fogs, cant wait for it to get in now! and im still waiting on my stupid package from superbrightleds.com ...its been two weeks since it left their warehouse! not cool, i usually get it within 5 days...
 
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Yes you need the relay kit for 55 watt kits. Without it the lights can flash at startup.
 
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anyone have the 5000k 35W kit installed?
 
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so what all would a guy need if he wanted to do this swap? I am VERY interested in this.. but dont know what all to get.. I like the 55w.. i want the whitest light, dont like the blue/yellow ones..
 


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