DDM hid's

mike diesel · 01-02-2013, 09:02 AM

Think its time i ordered some new hid's. I currently have AGT brand hid's in 10000k. I have had them for 3 years with pretty good luck. Have had a couple bad ballasts and bulbs but they got me taken care of no problem. Im getting tired of the 10000k, there pretty blue and are terrible for driving through the snow. They reflect like crazy!! My current status is i have hid's lows and fog only. I ballast in the fogs is bad and one in the lows is on its way out. So i figured why not order new stuff.

Im gonna be ordering highs, lows and fogs in 35w 6000k. I still like just a touch of blue but the 10000k's are just too blue so 6k it is!! Also i have just the factory housings.

Just had a quick question: does anyone think i should order 55w for the fogs or highs or should i go 35w lows and fogs with 55w highs? Or should i just stick with 35w all around? They say you will pick up brightness by going down in the kelvin colors. My 10k's are pretty bright so im thinking 35w 6k all around will be fantastic.

I will keep this updated when they arrive

biketopia · 01-02-2013, 09:11 AM

Stick with 35w, i have 5k lows and 4.5k fogs, left the stock highs in with the all on mod so i have instant highs.

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strutindmax · 01-02-2013, 09:19 AM

I'm running 35w 6k's and love them.... A guy on here had 55w in his fogs and within an hour they had melted the housing pretty bad. Good luck

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BorderlineReckless · 01-02-2013, 09:40 AM

i got 35w 5k all around. you dont need them any brighter lol they are sweet, but hid's do suck in a snow storm. im thinking about getting some 3k to run in my fogs in winter

**gr8shot** · 01-02-2013, 09:49 AM

Stick with 35w and keep your stock hi beams. Fwiw I had 6ks and they sucked in the snow too.

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mike diesel · 01-02-2013, 11:45 AM

So do you guys think its a no go on the high beams? Just lows and fogs? Thats how it is now and i never use the high beams anyways.

jacobdewey · 01-02-2013, 11:46 AM

I wouldn't go any higher than a 5k imo. 5k is bright white with a hint of blue. If you go 55w the extra power is def. brighter, but it also washes a little of the color out. I have 45k on my lly and they are bright white. All of mine are 55w except for my fogs.

BorderlineReckless · 01-02-2013, 12:20 PM

i use my highs all the time where i live, i know some people that live in the city and more populated areas never use their high beams. Its all about what you want. But just remember when you first turn them on they are'nt very bright at all, so if you wanna flash some jackass driving at you with his highs on then they are pretty useless for that lol

**TDFDiesel** · 01-02-2013, 12:31 PM

Just order the light bulbs if you already have HIDs. DDM will let you buy individual parts.

mike diesel · 01-02-2013, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TDFDiesel

Just order the light bulbs if you already have HIDs. DDM will let you buy individual parts.

I would but my ballasts that i have now suck and there pretty old anyways. I would need to buy atleast 1 new ballast anyways. I might as well spend 60 bucks on all new bulbs and ballast for lows and fogs

01-02-2013, 09:02 AM	eBay Motors #1 (permalink)
mike diesel DuramaxForum Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 2,148	DDM hid's Think its time i ordered some new hid's. I currently have AGT brand hid's in 10000k. I have had them for 3 years with pretty good luck. Have had a couple bad ballasts and bulbs but they got me taken care of no problem. Im getting tired of the 10000k, there pretty blue and are terrible for driving through the snow. They reflect like crazy!! My current status is i have hid's lows and fog only. I ballast in the fogs is bad and one in the lows is on its way out. So i figured why not order new stuff. Im gonna be ordering highs, lows and fogs in 35w 6000k. I still like just a touch of blue but the 10000k's are just too blue so 6k it is!! Also i have just the factory housings. Just had a quick question: does anyone think i should order 55w for the fogs or highs or should i go 35w lows and fogs with 55w highs? Or should i just stick with 35w all around? They say you will pick up brightness by going down in the kelvin colors. My 10k's are pretty bright so im thinking 35w 6k all around will be fantastic. I will keep this updated when they arrive __________________ 05 lly EFI Live 4094 vvt Built Trans BT Lockup Box Supporting Mods

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biketopia DuramaxForum Veteran Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,275	Stick with 35w, i have 5k lows and 4.5k fogs, left the stock highs in with the all on mod so i have instant highs. Sent from my DROID RAZR using AutoGuide.Com Free App __________________ 2003 2500HD LT CCLB, 4" MBRP, Diamond Eye Down Pipe, Ported Intake Horn, S&B Intake, PPE Boost Valve, ADII, Nicktane CAT Adapter, Edge CTS, Cognito UCA, Rare Parts Tie Rods, Bilsteins, Gear Alloy wheels, Hankook RF10 285's, PPE Level 2, All on Mod, DDM 5k Low's & 4300 Fogs, air horn, on board air http://www.trollperformance.com/ You know you want too

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strutindmax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SL UT Posts: 939	I'm running 35w 6k's and love them.... A guy on here had 55w in his fogs and within an hour they had melted the housing pretty bad. Good luck Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com App __________________ 04.5 LLY CCSB, EFI blocked, plugged and routed, AFE intake and mouth piece, CTS Insight, 4" Silverline, Fabtech 8 w/ Toyo MT 37, front end built, fully loaded and not enough

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BorderlineReckless Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Breckenridge, MI Posts: 603	i got 35w 5k all around. you dont need them any brighter lol they are sweet, but hid's do suck in a snow storm. im thinking about getting some 3k to run in my fogs in winter __________________ -Trent- 2008 LMM 2500HD, MA-700, MBRP 4'', K&N cold air intake, EFI Live from Diesel Addiction, edge insight, PPE lift pump, egr blocked, 33'' Goodyear duratracs on 20" XD Misfits, de-debadged,smoked tail lights and cab lights, halo headlights, black grille, leveled with keys, B&M gooseneck hitch, air ride air bags with compressor, Alligator tie rod sleeves, PPE shim kit,Rough Country 6'' Lift Powdercoated Orange, 35w 5000k HIDs highs, lows and fogs WAITING TO BE INSTALLED - PCV reroute, Ppe rear diff cover, inline filter kit >>>build thread<<<

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gr8shot Husker Diesel Pimp Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: A little house on the prarie, NE Posts: 9,104	Stick with 35w and keep your stock hi beams. Fwiw I had 6ks and they sucked in the snow too. Sent from my DROID RAZR using AutoGuide App __________________ *Jesse Meyers \| Husker Diesel \| 402-502-6961* www.huskerdiesel.com \| Email us! We will gladly match any competitor's deal! *04 LB7: It's coming along, slowly*

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mike diesel DuramaxForum Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 2,148	So do you guys think its a no go on the high beams? Just lows and fogs? Thats how it is now and i never use the high beams anyways. __________________ 05 lly EFI Live 4094 vvt Built Trans BT Lockup Box Supporting Mods

01-02-2013, 11:46 AM	eBay Motors #7 (permalink)
jacobdewey DuramaxForum Veteran Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,390	I wouldn't go any higher than a 5k imo. 5k is bright white with a hint of blue. If you go 55w the extra power is def. brighter, but it also washes a little of the color out. I have 45k on my lly and they are bright white. All of mine are 55w except for my fogs.

01-02-2013, 12:20 PM	eBay Motors #8 (permalink)
BorderlineReckless Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Breckenridge, MI Posts: 603	i use my highs all the time where i live, i know some people that live in the city and more populated areas never use their high beams. Its all about what you want. But just remember when you first turn them on they are'nt very bright at all, so if you wanna flash some jackass driving at you with his highs on then they are pretty useless for that lol __________________ -Trent- 2008 LMM 2500HD, MA-700, MBRP 4'', K&N cold air intake, EFI Live from Diesel Addiction, edge insight, PPE lift pump, egr blocked, 33'' Goodyear duratracs on 20" XD Misfits, de-debadged,smoked tail lights and cab lights, halo headlights, black grille, leveled with keys, B&M gooseneck hitch, air ride air bags with compressor, Alligator tie rod sleeves, PPE shim kit,Rough Country 6'' Lift Powdercoated Orange, 35w 5000k HIDs highs, lows and fogs WAITING TO BE INSTALLED - PCV reroute, Ppe rear diff cover, inline filter kit >>>build thread<<<

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TDFDiesel I'm That Guy... Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 13,061	Just order the light bulbs if you already have HIDs. DDM will let you buy individual parts. __________________ Tony Non Vendor contact information, URLs and/or links are NOT allowed in signatures or on forum! My opinion is not the opinion of Duramax Forum, Auto Forums, Auto Guide, or other Duramax Forum staff members! *CLICK TO READ: FORUM RULES AND DF STAFF!* Thank you Rob Coddens (Idaho Rob), Dustin @ ATP, Scott @ SDP, Kory Willis, and Mike L. for all of your help! Shhh... I sold my Dmax and I own a gasser now, don't tell anyone!!! I'll buy another Dmax soon, probably LLY or LBZ.

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