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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 10:18 PM
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So I want to put HIDS in both headlights and foglights - ive been looking through tons of threads and see a lot of different reviews. Ive been thinking about buying DDM HID kits, because they are in my backyard. Some people swear by DDM others say they are complete trash. Id like to do the retrofits but I just bought new headlights and im really not looking to stick them in the oven and hope I dont totally screw them up. Maybe later down the line ill do retrofits - but for the time being what would you all reccomend for installing a plug N play HID kit...
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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 10:27 PM
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I've had two DDM kits for three years now and I'm still on the original ballasts and bulbs.
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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 10:41 PM
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My ddms are over a year and there mint
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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 10:46 PM
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Ddm is the only kits ive ran so far in my cars and soon to be in my motorcycle. Probably the only kit i will run in the future as well. Shipping is slow for me in jersey but ive never had a problem with their products yet. And ive heard from other people that they have great customer service when it comes to needing to return or exchange a product
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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 11:01 PM
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Unless you go high end most of the plug and play kits are the same. I've used and installed many different kits ddm being a few of them and they are all pretty decent for the price and they all work fine. All I'd recommend to you is buy a second relay for the h13 headlights. The single relay piggy backs off one of your headlights to feed the other meaning your drivers side headlight harness goes no where. Running 2 relays will also fix the problem with the high beam staying locked on after turning them off if your fog lights were on. Single relay somehow acts like a holding circuit under those conditions. If you decide on the 2 relay option down size your fuses to 15A fuses the 20A no longer needed. This is also still a plug and play option just don't use the piggy back harnesses. Just my 2 cents
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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 11:27 PM
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Unless you go high end most of the plug and play kits are the same. I've used and installed many different kits ddm being a few of them and they are all pretty decent for the price and they all work fine. All I'd recommend to you is buy a second relay for the h13 headlights. The single relay piggy backs off one of your headlights to feed the other meaning your drivers side headlight harness goes no where. Running 2 relays will also fix the problem with the high beam staying locked on after turning them off if your fog lights were on. Single relay somehow acts like a holding circuit under those conditions. If you decide on the 2 relay option down size your fuses to 15A fuses the 20A no longer needed. This is also still a plug and play option just don't use the piggy back harnesses. Just my 2 cents
How do I add relays? Do I need to do this if I only run low/ fogs? I don't think I've ever used hi beams my entire life as I've live suburbs / city - but if I'm going to do it is rather do it right the first time.
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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 02:08 AM
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I got my HID's (DDM) in yesterday and i'll be installing them as soon as possible. I'll let ya know what I think Stone.
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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 07:35 AM
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U dont need hi beams. With hid lows and fogs trust me u wont ever use ur hi beams lol
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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 07:41 AM
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If ur plug n play in factory headlights the kit for our trucks is a bi xenon which is hi/low
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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 07:58 AM
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The relays are for bi xenon headlights. Plug and play install for these. Most kits come with one relay
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