DDM tuning
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JK Newbie
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From: forsyth (suwanee), Georgia
I love my DDM HID head lights haven't got the fog lights done yet. The slim ballast makes it easy to mount and tuck away, they come with rubber seals around all connection minus the small 2 pin connector that has a black white on one side and black red wire on the other side (High/Low control I think) and where the new bulb meets up to the head light housing. The biggest thing I noticed is how much more reflective things are for example highway signs, police cars, and the eyes of deer. I tried the error code eliminators on the fog lights and didn't have any luck, I have read that other people were able to plug and play, wile others have to add a relay, I need a relay... I went with the 55w 8000k for the head lights and 35w 8000k for the fogs. Something else to consider is 8000k 55w bulbs are the same color as a 6000k 35w bulbs because the extra wattage will wash out some of the color. All in all with out a doubt I think DDM is the only way to go !! I also run them in my street bike.
JK Newbie
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From: Binghamton,NY
HERE'S MY ORDER SUMMARY (I also did my girlfriends headlights thats why there are 2 pair of H13'S)
Item
Qty
Brief Description
Rate
DDM55W.H13HiLo.8000K 1 DDM HID Kit, 55W, H13 High / Low, 8000K $65.00
320-HID-8133-4573469873 1 Error Code Eliminator - 3 (PAIR) $15.00
DDM35W.H10.8000K 1 DDM HID Kit, 35W, H10, 8000K $35.00
DDM55W.H13HiLo.8000K 1 DDM HID Kit, 55W, H13 High / Low, 8000K $65.00
Total $180.00
If you order the H13 Kit it comes with the correct harness. Also if you order the error code eliminators they say " 3(pair)" but you only get 1 pair as it states in the product description. I ran the error code eliminators to help protect against the can bus system (I have not researched this go easy on me if I incorrect) But the reason I ran error code eliminators is I was running 55W H13 bi xenon's with 6000k bulbs in my JK. My low beams seem fine but when I switch them to high I get a slight flicker that is bad but noticeable and a buzzing you can hear pretty well. I have had them just under a year now and noticed the left bulb is turning slightly yellow compared to the other bulb. I contacted the supplier because there is a warranty on the bulbs and let him know that it was turning slightly yellow and that I would like it replaced. He replied back saying no problem and also added " Typically a shift to yellow is from scorching, pulsed power the ballasts can not control getting to the bulbs." And asked if I was running any error code eliminators. I just decided for $65 to switch to DDM. I figured it wont hurt to run them so as added protection or possibly prolong the bulb life and prevent the color from fading so fast.
I don't know why only one bulb is turned yellow and not both Could have a bad bulb or could be the "scorching" I hope to get my fogs done this weekend, Ill post pictures so you can see the difference between 8000k 55W and 8000K 35W I don't think you will see much of a difference but we will know soon.
Item
Qty
Brief Description
Rate
DDM55W.H13HiLo.8000K 1 DDM HID Kit, 55W, H13 High / Low, 8000K $65.00
320-HID-8133-4573469873 1 Error Code Eliminator - 3 (PAIR) $15.00
DDM35W.H10.8000K 1 DDM HID Kit, 35W, H10, 8000K $35.00
DDM55W.H13HiLo.8000K 1 DDM HID Kit, 55W, H13 High / Low, 8000K $65.00
Total $180.00
If you order the H13 Kit it comes with the correct harness. Also if you order the error code eliminators they say " 3(pair)" but you only get 1 pair as it states in the product description. I ran the error code eliminators to help protect against the can bus system (I have not researched this go easy on me if I incorrect) But the reason I ran error code eliminators is I was running 55W H13 bi xenon's with 6000k bulbs in my JK. My low beams seem fine but when I switch them to high I get a slight flicker that is bad but noticeable and a buzzing you can hear pretty well. I have had them just under a year now and noticed the left bulb is turning slightly yellow compared to the other bulb. I contacted the supplier because there is a warranty on the bulbs and let him know that it was turning slightly yellow and that I would like it replaced. He replied back saying no problem and also added " Typically a shift to yellow is from scorching, pulsed power the ballasts can not control getting to the bulbs." And asked if I was running any error code eliminators. I just decided for $65 to switch to DDM. I figured it wont hurt to run them so as added protection or possibly prolong the bulb life and prevent the color from fading so fast.
I don't know why only one bulb is turned yellow and not both Could have a bad bulb or could be the "scorching" I hope to get my fogs done this weekend, Ill post pictures so you can see the difference between 8000k 55W and 8000K 35W I don't think you will see much of a difference but we will know soon.
JK Freak
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From: Bloomington, MN
Originally Posted by p1llar
Don't you guys get flashed like crazy with HIDs in such a high car?
http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...ght-adjustment
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From: Binghamton,NY
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