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Topic #79083 25 posts Started by cax_11
cax_11
#1
Doed any one have a 55w HID kit in their projector low beams? Persons are telling me they will burn wiing and maybe inside the light itself is this true?
1994 Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205 Turbo 4WD, BlackNevis, West Indies
freddy121389
#2
if you get any hid get the 35watt the difference between them and the 55w is very small and the 35w last longer
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azian_advanced
#3
go for the 55w if you plan to go with a high rating (8000K and up). it'll help with visibility especially driving on they highways in the evening.

btw, it'll burn the wiring if you buy cheap HID's. it happened to mine and it damaged my projectors costing me $300 to replate them.
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cax_11
#4
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QUOTE (azian_advanced @ Apr 24, 2011 - 7:28 AM) *
>go for the 55w if you plan to go with a high rating (8000K and up). it'll help with visibility especially driving on they highways in the evening.

btw, it'll burn the wiring if you buy cheap HID's. it happened to mine and it damaged my projectors costing me $300 to replate them.


how did this damage the projectors? the heat from the burning wire? or the light bulb it self got too hot??

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QUOTE (freddy121389 @ Apr 24, 2011 - 2:31 AM) *
>if you get any hid get the 35watt the difference between them and the 55w is very small and the 35w last longer


thanks for you input.. I've been hearing that alot but no one is that sure of how much longer or how quickly they will go out, just an average life span of them both.
1994 Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205 Turbo 4WD, BlackNevis, West Indies
azian_advanced
#5
i noticed that there was smoke swirling inside the headlamps which caused a bit of blackening and there was a collection of carbon residue that formed on the bottom.
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cax_11
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QUOTE (azian_advanced @ Apr 24, 2011 - 9:03 PM) *
>i noticed that there was smoke swirling inside the headlamps which caused a bit of blackening and there was a collection of carbon residue that formed on the bottom.


whoa, thats a bit scary, the cost of these projectors are so high, it would be crazy to wreck em, but the reason for that was the faulty brand of H.I.D?
also whats better the H.I.D kit that get's it current from the battery or from the former bulb wires
1994 Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205 Turbo 4WD, BlackNevis, West Indies
HectortheRican
#7
I don't have projectors, but I have 35W 8000K HIDs and have no problem with visibility at night.
taking too long to mod since '09June '12 COTM'95 AT200
cax_11
#8
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QUOTE (HectortheRican @ Apr 25, 2011 - 11:03 AM) *
>I don't have projectors, but I have 35W 8000K HIDs and have no problem with visibility at night.


Nice, I'm leaning towards the 35w, apparently they last longer, and are safer for the wires.. Thinking 8000k biggrin.gif
1994 Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205 Turbo 4WD, BlackNevis, West Indies
HectortheRican
#9
They look purrrdy biggrin.gif
taking too long to mod since '09June '12 COTM'95 AT200
smkr3w
#10
I just installed my ebay 35w 10000k HIDs yesterday, im thinkin 10 is bit too blue for me, but still awesome
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cax_11
#11
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QUOTE (smkr3w @ Apr 27, 2011 - 6:42 AM) *
>I just installed my ebay 35w 10000k HIDs yesterday, im thinkin 10 is bit too blue for me, but still awesome


thats a pretty rich blue, still looks pretty awesome though, i also have 35w 6000k in my high beams already so I'll probably have a little kick to it, when both areon tongue.gif
Just waiting on my new kit to arrive, then I'll install the projectors and post a few pics
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smkr3w
#12
these are 35w 6000k, i felt the 10s were getting too much attention
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cax_11
#13
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QUOTE (smkr3w @ Apr 27, 2011 - 8:48 PM) *
>these are 35w 6000k, i felt the 10s were getting too much attention


Nice! I have that exact colour in my high beams, diamond white. Not much attention but better visibility
1994 Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205 Turbo 4WD, BlackNevis, West Indies
cax_11
#14
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QUOTE (smkr3w @ Apr 27, 2011 - 9:48 PM) *
>these are 35w 6000k, i felt the 10s were getting too much attention

every thought about clear high beams? I have an extra set thats for sale, and a right projector but the projector is JDM so not legal in your country but the high beams are though
1994 Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205 Turbo 4WD, BlackNevis, West Indies
cyprus_gt
#15
I have 55W 6000k HIDs on my low and high crystal clear jdm lights for the last 2 years and i can tell you it's awesome - it's so bright!
just make shure that they are good quality

cheers
cax_11
#16
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QUOTE (cyprus_gt @ Apr 28, 2011 - 6:59 AM) *
>I have 55W 6000k HIDs on my low and high crystal clear jdm lights for the last 2 years and i can tell you it's awesome - it's so bright!
just make shure that they are good quality

cheers


Whats the name of the brands?
1994 Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205 Turbo 4WD, BlackNevis, West Indies
chacha
#17
DDM tuning are great
cax_11
#18
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QUOTE (chacha @ Apr 28, 2011 - 8:28 AM) *
>DDM tuning are great


I purchased 35w 8000k in DDM tuning slim ballast, hope I get the results I want smile.gif
1994 Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205 Turbo 4WD, BlackNevis, West Indies
chacha
#19
couple of members here bought them...no problem here and they are great...with lifetime warranty...can't beat that and at such a low price.
cax_11
#20
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QUOTE (chacha @ Apr 28, 2011 - 1:09 PM) *
>couple of members here bought them...no problem here and they are great...with lifetime warranty...can't beat that and at such a low price.


yes, can't beat the price.
1994 Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205 Turbo 4WD, BlackNevis, West Indies
smkr3w
#21
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QUOTE (cax_11 @ Apr 27, 2011 - 11:39 PM) *
>every thought about clear high beams? I have an extra set thats for sale, and a right projector but the projector is JDM so not legal in your country but the high beams are though


I actually have water damage in my left high beam.. and have been looking around for another option. thumbsup.gif how much for the clear highs? do they have the harnesses?
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cax_11
#22
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QUOTE (smkr3w @ May 2, 2011 - 5:46 PM) *
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QUOTE (cax_11 @ Apr 27, 2011 - 11:39 PM) *
>every thought about clear high beams? I have an extra set thats for sale, and a right projector but the projector is JDM so not legal in your country but the high beams are though


I actually have water damage in my left high beam.. and have been looking around for another option. thumbsup.gif how much for the clear highs? do they have the harnesses?


yep harnesses are attached, and in perfect condition, I would like about $200 for the pair
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smkr3w
#23
word. we'll see whats up after my next paycheck..
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trdproven
#24
I've mentioned it many times before to kill 2 birds with one stone, that is to create an adapter and prevent oem harness burning, the best way is to get a heavy duty 9006 harness (Nokya) for high wattage bulbs, then get an H1 harness or H4 if none, splice them together nicely to create an adapter. Wire loom the wires, and electrical tape the ends like OEM. THen you have the best plug in play adapter on this site, from what I've seen mine is the best adapter on here.
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richee3
#25
^^ Anyone running HID's should be using a harness anyway... Just like a sound system, you shouldn't add aftermarket accessories without running a new power source for them. However, I'm just as guilty as anybody else for not using a harness.

DDM makes decent HID's, but I've definitely seen better performance from higher priced kits. You get what you pay for. I've had the girlfriend running a pair since last December without issue.
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