Well that is pretty annoying! I'm tempted to just cut it open then glue it shut again...mym wrote:Found this on google http://www.iscenem.com/forum/threads/12 ... 02#post602
Looks like my08-10, the assembly cannot be disassembled.
I put these in, but they are 5K not 6K http://www.v-leds.com/Interior-LED-Bulb ... 8-1-2.html . The color is SO much better than the stock bulbs. Not much brighter as far as I could tell but I haven't checked it out in complete darkness.Partysan7 wrote:Any suggestions on the LED parking light bulb from V-Leds ?? I deffinetly want the 6K but dont know wheter to get 360 style or Forward style ?! Any info appreciated, thanks
PS. Would the 360 style output too much light that would reflect inside the housing and possibly not have a good effect with my stock hid bulb ?
Everyone has their own taste and as long as they think it's cool we shouldn't question what they do. On the flip side, if you post on an internet forum expecting feedback from people, there will be some disapproval and sometimes a "WTF"IlyaKol wrote:Fog lights are useless on this car and many others. Just sayin. I have 3000k fog lights and they don't help a single bit in bad weather. Same thing with my old Maxima. Had 6000k fogs and then 3000k fogs and they were just as useless.
Do what you want. You're on a car forum (thus public opinion will be offered whether you want it or not). Call me 'devils advocate from now on', but I say it how it is. Getting 12k lights is silly. Enjoy.
IlyaKol wrote:The DDM kit comes with rubber grommets around the wires.
Cut a hole in the plastic 'cap' for the low beam light. For the size of the rubber grommet.
As for the wiring issue...why are you replacing the ballasts? From what I can gather, all of us who install HID's are with cars that didn't come with them, so all the plugs work fine. Your issue is you have OEM ballasts and wiring, thus pretty much any kit you buy will require customization.
For first part:Logan00 wrote:Since I am not familiar with these type of lights, am I right to assume that whenever our lights go out we need to replace BOTH the ballasts and the bulbs? I am used to replacing just bulbs; my previous car was a 2000 Maxima so I never had to worry about HID's.
IlyaKol, your solution above seems the "easiest" to install then going to DDM, but seems to cost more. How much did you pay to change over everything to your setup above?
I am not having any light problems I am just getting information for when I do need to change/replace mine.IlyaKol wrote: For first part:
It depends on the symptoms of your light problem. If your lights are flickering, etc. it's usually a sign your ballast is dying. If your lights are discolored, it's usually a sign your bulb is dying. Then there is a mixture of the two, etc.
2nd Part:
I spent about $350 to completely replace my HID's top and bottom. But these are HIGH-quality parts...not some mass produced stuff in China. It's OEM like quality.
They are adjustable I believe. I haven't bothered because on my 99 Maxima even after adjusting they still sucked...but I believe I did see an adjustment screw when I was in the area last week.Poirot wrote:Dealing with the fog lights. I know they are pi$$ poor. I proved that fact to myself while parking at work on morning. This kinda reminded me of my '95 Maxima SE. The fogs were worthless until we re-aimed them, as they were pointing waaaaaaaaaaaaay too low. After adjustment they were fantastic. Is there any way to adjust the fogs on the M to be a bit more useful?
Poirot
Yes, same process.Logan00 wrote:
I am not having any light problems I am just getting information for when I do need to change/replace mine.
Knowing that I don't have to replace the ballasts everytime I change the bulbs makes me feel better.
Also, is it the same process to add the ballasts to the fogs (I don't believe our fogs currently have them) as it is for the DDM kit?
Thanks
IlyaKol wrote:I'll start:
Car Model: 2007 Infiniti M35x
Low Beam: H1 6000k 55W Digital HID Kit from DDM Tuning
High Beam: 9005 Sylvania Xtravision Halogen Bulbs
Fog Light: H11 3000k 35W Digital HID Kit from DDM Tuning
Interior: No other work but planning full LED upgrade
Exterior: License plate lights and reverse lights converted to LED - rest coming soon
Other Information: I had issues with my low beam flickering and having issues starting. DDM replaced one of the ballasts and then I still had issues so they told me to buy a $35 harness that went from the battery to the OEM connections and then went to the bulbs. This fixed all of my issues and I've been fine since.
Pictures:
Low Beam Before:
Low Beam After:
High Beam Before:
High Beam After:
Rear of the car:
Other (55W 5000k Top Picture/55W 6000k Bottom Picture):
06M4.5 wrote:Car Model: 2006 M45
Low Beams: 6000k D2S hid bulbs
High Beam: oem stock
Fog lights: 6000k 35watt hid kit
Interior: all upgraded to SMD led's (front map lights, rear map lights door lights, under dash lights and trunk lights).
Exterior: all upgraded to SMD led's (front parking lights, side marker on fender near door, front & rear turn signal, lic plate & back up)
this pic shows signal, parking & headlight all on the same time
this shows the side marker light near door (no yellow)
this shows rear signal, lic plate & back up bulbs
door & under dash lighting
front shot
front parking light only