HID Options/Decisions
Lead Driver
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Norco,CA
yeah i screwed up on that first link i sent you. you def dont want a kit with a piggy back halogen. they are worthless.
heres what i run in my excursion, expedition,my dads explorer and my f-250
50W/55W Output Bi-xenon HID KIT H13 H4 9008 9004 9007 | eBay
heres what i run in my excursion, expedition,my dads explorer and my f-250
50W/55W Output Bi-xenon HID KIT H13 H4 9008 9004 9007 | eBay
Bleed Ford Blue
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Anchorage Alaska
nope not digi ballests, which is a funny point. a few friends of mine ditched the regular ballests for the digis when they started becoming popular. well they blew a few and decided the old ones arent too bad. i have some ballests that are from 2004! still working daily.
my excursion is 55w 8000k and my expedition is 35w 8000k.
my excursion is 55w 8000k and my expedition is 35w 8000k.
9 ECHO 1
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Missouri
If you have a DP tuner you will need some of these or similar.
FERRITE SPLIT BEAD, 7MM I.D. | AllElectronics.com
Also, you if you can keep the HID stuff as far away from the chip as possible that will help too.
FERRITE SPLIT BEAD, 7MM I.D. | AllElectronics.com
Also, you if you can keep the HID stuff as far away from the chip as possible that will help too.
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Cargo Master
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Washington
Bryce, I have the same new head lights, and after I installed them I read they are not to run HID's. Mine is to e99. So I didn't order them. It said they run to hot for the design. I also just read on your posted retro-Solution HID's that they run cooler then typical 55W HID's. You mit want to keep this in mine. Did you run the bulbs that came with the lights, I did and they are not bright. I have yet to put my other bulbs in. God Bless, Chet
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Cargo Master
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Washington
Phew! good. Cuz I am about to order these.
But I need to know which options to choose other than 8000k and 55w.
HID Kits, BMW Aftermarket Bumpers & Lighting, DEPO - DDM Tuning
help
But I need to know which options to choose other than 8000k and 55w.
HID Kits, BMW Aftermarket Bumpers & Lighting, DEPO - DDM Tuning
help
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It's a Van Gogh
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Elk Grove, CA
HID dual in/out: not needed.
Error elim: not needed.
Adapter cables: not needed.
DDM has a well-hidden PDF info base: DDM Tuning - Help Desk Software powered by DDM Tuning
Some guys experience an engine stumble when the HIDs come on, especially with a tuner. Mine did this twice, then I started turning on the lights while waiting for the glow plugs, no more stumble. I gather there is a fart of electrons when they pop on that messes with stuff. For a more comprehensive fix I put a rf choke (ferrite bead) on the cable to my DP tuner in the footwell. For cheap overkill I also put one on the power cable out of the ballasts. They just snap on over the cable. I also went with 4500k to make it less obvious to the local constabulary who might be itching to write a ticket.
The wiring polarity for the DDM pigtail to the oem harness seems to be always assembled wrong, so if your hi and lo beam are swapped move the wires. Hopefully these attachments below will help clarify.
FYI I recently ordered spare bulbs (no problems, I just like to have spares of oddball items) and got the entire kit except for the ballasts.
I'm completely satisfied with the DDM kit. HTH
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Cargo Master
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Washington
right on David. thanks for the info. I appreciate it. Now i can order them 
As for the ferrite beads, Brandon (papadelogan) said he had a couple extra and would hook me up with them !
So it looks like i'll be set
As for the ferrite beads, Brandon (papadelogan) said he had a couple extra and would hook me up with them !
So it looks like i'll be set
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Cargo Master
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Washington
their website is saying "were sorry, but your order could not be processed"
"reason: this transaction cannot be processed - processor decline"
This is annoying. I triple checked all my info.
Must be a technical issue with the website .....
"reason: this transaction cannot be processed - processor decline"
This is annoying. I triple checked all my info.
Must be a technical issue with the website .....
Snowboard season cometh..
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Gulf Coast of Florida
If you go with DDM Tuning you won't need the extra harness. Just order the HI/LO kit with the color/wattage combination you want, and you'll be set. I've been offline for a couple days, but I'll try to get the beads out to you in the next day or so.
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Cargo Master
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Washington
Now to try ordering them from the website again..........
ohhh I figured out why its not working. They dont allow a seperate billing and shipping addresses. That sucks. My billing address is a hawaii address right now but I'm leaving on friday night. Looks like I'm going to have to call some family tomorrow and see if they will charge it to their card so it gets shipped to the right place.