55 watt hids

[jpoland1228]

I just got my ddm 55 watt 8k hids and i havent been dring in a while. Ive been reading a few people tell other members not to buy they because they can melt thier headlight but has this accually ever happen to anyone or is that a precuationary thing??

[PHENOMenalVinyl]

Ask those people who say that DDM Tuning's kit melts headlight assemblies for proof of that and see what they can come up with.

werdddd

no lie ive been wondering this ? forever yet never posted it bc its such a newb ? hahahaaaa

[jewelz505]

A/C MYTH!! ive been running 55w and no melting or warping. the sun is doing more damage!

[QR25DE]

You may also want to consider going with 6000K or lower. You're 8000K will be a bit blue.

[AlexM.]

A/C MYTH!! ive been running 55w and no melting or warping. the sun is doing more damage!

Nice! I was also wondering this too. Maybe the results vary. I almost bought some HIDs at a car meet and the sales guy told me that 55k melts things.

[wade001]

isn't our cars wired for 35w? i would think it would be a problem, 55w bulbs draw more amperage then the headlight circuit is designed for. that is why people say it screws up their lights.

[QR25DE]

You may also want to consider going with 6000K or lower. You're 8000K will be a bit blue.

Go higher! 10000k



Yum yum yum

GROSS! lol

There is a friggin Pontiac FireFly driving around with FULL PINK headlights like this:



Surprised he hasn't been pulled over. See him all the time. Disgusting. lol.

[nig1]

my favorite color is blue, doesn't mean I want my lights blue. Keep ur hid's 5K or lower!! Especially u trucks and civics rocking those blinding pnp's..smh.

[jewelz505]

Eff' you QR, i like my blue hids!!...-cant see chit but i luv'em
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VcTtE8MrG4[/youtube]

[AlexM.]

White all the way! Or white with ever so slight tint of blue. I'll be going with 6000k whenever I decide to buy mine. Almost bought some from DDM but I've read so many mixed reviews. I like that they offer lifetime warranty but removing them each time and putting them in again over and over again sounds like a hassle. I also have read that they cause radio interference. I'm assuming cause they're not full digital? Anyone else experience this?

[elfenlied8]

i run 8k 55watts. I havent seen any issues with melting my headlights. My 3ohm resistors sitting next to the ballast are scorching hot too and everything is alright. I think it's just a myth.

[PHENOMenalVinyl]

i run 8k 55watts. I havent seen any issues with melting my headlights. My 3ohm resistors sitting next to the ballast are scorching hot too and everything is alright. I think it's just a myth.

See this is what worries me. I don't need a fire starting I have enough wires hahaa I don't think I need one of em lightin up in a burst of flames. But no lie my old set of HID's were sick 8k I believe 35watt but not sure but they used to get real hot to and would flicker on or off depending what they felt like hahaha

[AlexM.]

i run 8k 55watts. I havent seen any issues with melting my headlights. My 3ohm resistors sitting next to the ballast are scorching hot too and everything is alright. I think it's just a myth.

See this is what worries me. I don't need a fire starting I have enough wires hahaa I don't think I need one of em lightin up in a burst of flames. But no lie my old set of HID's were sick 8k I believe 35watt but not sure but they used to get real hot to and would flicker on or off depending what they felt like hahaha

Were they from DDM?

[Blackmobile]

i always heard that 55w bulbs would melt the fogs. also, if it's a 55k kit, then 8k would look more like a 35w 6k.

[DJ_B_Easy]

I think of it this way...

Would you ever run a 1 OHM sub on an amp rated at 4 OHMs? Nope...
Of course you could, and it might work for a while, but in the long run it is causing damage and will fail sooner or later.

Before I get flamed, I know resistance vs wattage not the same thing. But in my mind same concept, same reason NOT to do it.

[jpoland1228]

thx everyone i think im gunna end up keeping them and i love my 8k becasue the 55watt 8k is the same as 35 6k. its super bright with a hint of blue! .

[CrimBlk3.5]

I just installed my hids in lights and fogs this past weekend.. 35w 5k ddms plug and play with no problems

[jewelz505]

jewelz, what's the kelvin on those? 10000K?

Bulbs say 30,000K but yea they look 10,000K..

as for the 55/35W issue, IVE ALWAYS BEEN RUNNING 55W IT WILL NOT BURN, MELT, WARP, JIZZ ON UR HEADLIGHT LENS!! i mean it aint like its a Chevy park n swap bought headlight housing!!!