DDM HID

**Ryan191** · 01-19-2010 11:56 AM

So i was looking to buy the 55w hid kit from DDm tuning and im not sure what color temperature to get. I want a white light, nothing blue or purple.

**AWDTURBO** · 01-19-2010 12:00 PM

4500K is white, 6000k is a hint of blue.

**Ryan191** · 01-19-2010 12:10 PM

How would you describe the 5000k light?

**AWDTURBO** · 01-19-2010 12:11 PM

Bluer then 4500K whiter then 6000K

**Ryan191** · 01-19-2010 12:16 PM

Thanks for the help!

**AWDTURBO** · 01-19-2010 12:16 PM

np

**umnitza** · 01-20-2010 09:47 AM

I would recommend a 50W or 55W from Bavtoys.com if you are looking.

**MCFLYYY** · 01-27-2010 08:46 AM

55w 8000k, just for reference.

**Raiketsu** · 01-27-2010 12:42 PM

Right now I am running 4000K 55W bulbs. They are really bright white with a tiny hint of blue. If you want the super white I'd suggest 4500 or 5000.

**teckjoel1320** · 02-02-2010 01:29 PM

I have DDM 6000k in my low beams, ddm 3000k in my highs and ddm 3000k in my fogs. all 55 watts.

there amazingly bright. colour looks good too. I can get some pics tongith on the way home from class if your currious

**qwks4** · 02-07-2010 07:34 AM

Beware...

I bought a 55w 6k HID kit from DDM last Spring. Upon installation one bulb was dead and it took too long to get the replacement bulb. Then in late November a ballast went. I've communicated with them many times and they are now not replying to my emails. It's February and i've been driving with 1 headlight for over 2 months.

Last weekend the other ballast went! Great - no headlights!!!

I'm on the hunt for a new kit... I know the Prolumen kit I bought from Umnitza has been running in my BMW with no issues for a few years now.

**Torsenquattro** · 02-07-2010 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by teckjoel1320

I have DDM 6000k in my low beams, ddm 3000k in my highs and ddm 3000k in my fogs. all 55 watts.

there amazingly bright. colour looks good too. I can get some pics tongith on the way home from class if your currious

Hey if it is still possible i'm actually looking into ordering the 55w 6000k for my low beams. I'd like to see what it looks like, is your car b6? i have the valeo projectors just no autoleveling. anyway thanks in advance.

qwks4- I had just spoke to their tech support friday and the guy was super helpful not trying to discredit you in anyway. Just saying you may need to call they could just be too busy. Good luck with everything.

**teckjoel1320** · 02-07-2010 10:35 PM

Torsen, i can get you some pics of mine, I love em personally.

My car is A c5, my moms got a B6 with no auto leveling, my c5 has all the lights changed over to DDM ones. My C5 though has the auto-leveling and what not with it but i havent ran into any problems yet.

**dizzledude** · 02-08-2010 07:14 AM

My brother and I just ordered our kits from DDM and the shipping was quick and the kit came with everything needed, plug and play, no problems at all. My brother has a 2003 Toyota Tacoma and he got an h4 55w 5k hi/lo kit and I have a 2003 Audi A4 with oem projectors, I installed an h7 55w 6k kit. Here are some pictures of how it looks on both our cars during the day and a few light output pics:

**Stampy** · 02-08-2010 07:24 AM

Originally Posted by MCFLYYY

55w 8000k, just for reference.

Why do people post pics like this? You can see absolutely nothing. The color doesn't even show clear.

I don't recommend DDM or a 55W kit, but if you must...get whatever is closest to 4300K.

**Sladage** · 02-08-2010 12:25 PM

Anything in between 4300-6000 kelvin is ideal

**umnitza** · 02-10-2010 07:19 PM

on Bavtoys.com they have so many different kits, you can always find the right one.

**Torsenquattro** · 02-11-2010 08:30 PM

Originally Posted by dizzledude

My brother and I just ordered our kits from DDM and the shipping was quick and the kit came with everything needed, plug and play, no problems at all. My brother has a 2003 Toyota Tacoma and he got an h4 55w 5k hi/lo kit and I have a 2003 Audi A4 with oem projectors, I installed an h7 55w 6k kit. Here are some pictures of how it looks on both our cars during the day and a few light output pics:

Looks good man I ordered the same kit monday and from the looks of things it may be a couple weeks til i get it they are pretty covered up. anything special bought the install? where did you put your ballast? any pics of from the front at night or was there too much glare? TIA

**dizzledude** · 02-12-2010 08:00 AM

thanks man! nothing really special about the install, the hardest part was pulling the connector out of the headlight! lol if you need help with that, just watch the video here on to do it: http://www.a4mods.com/index.php?page...tml&category=3. i mounted the ballast right under the headlight, theres a little room and since i had the slim ballast, i used the double sided tape and it fit just perfect!! i just cut a little plastic off the side so when i mount the headlight, it doesnt crimp the wires coming from the ballast. i think i have some from at night, no glare really! Here (it looks better and not as much glare in person) :

these are the best i can do for now, sorry lol

**Torsenquattro** · 02-12-2010 04:39 PM

looks good, i went with the regular ballast because i wanted a lot of durability, i'm sure i will be able to find a place for it though....hope to get them one day next week i ordered monday and still havent got close to my order....