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Fxrevolution Dec 13, 2010 04:00 AM

Can't decide on fog light hids
 
Who should I get my fog light hid kit from? I'm seeing huge differences in pricing and don't know where I should order a quality kit.

VQP0WER Dec 13, 2010 04:13 AM

I bought HID's from hidextra.com and put them in my OEM fogs. Turned out pretty good.

CustomLowz Dec 13, 2010 04:13 AM


Originally Posted by Fxrevolution (Post 7849296)
Who should I get my fog light hid kit from? I'm seeing huge differences in pricing and don't know where I should order a quality kit.

DDM Tuning has a great quality product and a great price. Many members have thier HID's and love them!

Fxrevolution Dec 13, 2010 04:18 AM

What type of bulb do I put when ordering from ddm?

03VQMAX Dec 13, 2010 05:12 AM

H3, as for color temp, that's your decision.

MAXXED_816 Dec 13, 2010 08:55 AM


Originally Posted by CustomLowz (Post 7849311)
DDM Tuning has a great quality product and a great price. Many members have thier HID's and love them!

:sprint: their fully digital slim ballasts are nice.

Prophecy99 Dec 13, 2010 09:42 AM

say no to illegal HID abuse

Rood Dec 13, 2010 10:24 AM


Originally Posted by VQP0WER (Post 7849309)
I bought HID's from hidextra.com and put them in my OEM fogs. Turned out pretty good.

Thats what I have. They work great


Originally Posted by Prophecy99 (Post 7849581)
say no to illegal HID abuse

Say no to improper use....


Originally Posted by CustomLowz (Post 7849311)
DDM Tuning has a great quality product and a great price. Many members have thier HID's and love them!

Ive read differently.




Get 30000 as they are Pink and the most JDM haha

RLW001 Dec 13, 2010 05:18 PM

I also have the HID's from hidextra.com. They include a nice heavyduty harness and their customer support is excellent. Get the little bulbs (3c?) for fogs.

ChrisMan287 Dec 13, 2010 05:28 PM

H3C HID bulbs > the standard H3 HIDs.

gwshearer Dec 13, 2010 08:04 PM


Originally Posted by ChrisMan287 (Post 7850260)
H3C HID bulbs > the standard H3 HIDs.

Why's that?

lux97Max Dec 13, 2010 08:18 PM

get em officialness with the hid's

Mr. Brett Dec 13, 2010 08:21 PM


Originally Posted by ChrisMan287 (Post 7850260)
H3C HID bulbs > the standard H3 HIDs.

H3Cs create a more scattered pattern in the 5.5 gen fog lamps, which leads to less road illumination.

If you're just going for looks, the H3Cs will be just fine. If you want actual road lighting, get the standard H3s.

KAZEN Inc. Dec 13, 2010 08:32 PM

Actually I'm working at this market. Especially most of my customers are the stereo shops.
I heard about the HID system recently from them, and they told me the slim balaster has too much problem than just standard balaster.
Actually there has digital slim balaster too. It's much small than slim balaster.
But it also same as slim balaster's error rate.

So if you want to buy the HID system, just choose the standard balaster. It's much cheaper than other balasters.


http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._1232744_n.jpg
If you want to see more LED pictures, please visit my facebook page.
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2000_MAXIMA_KING Dec 13, 2010 09:31 PM


Originally Posted by KAZEN Inc. (Post 7850518)
Actually I'm working at this market. Especially most of my customers are the stereo shops.
I heard about the HID system recently from them, and they told me the slim balaster has too much problem than just standard balaster.
Actually there has digital slim balaster too. It's much small than slim balaster.
But it also same as slim balaster's error rate.

So if you want to buy the HID system, just choose the standard balaster. It's much cheaper than other balasters.


http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._1232744_n.jpg
If you want to see more LED pictures, please visit my facebook page.
Thank you guys....
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=110733968998818&set=a.1107304756658 34.15609.103096983095850#!/pages/The-LED-Place/103096983095850

What??? :scratch:

:donkey:

2000_MAXIMA_KING Dec 13, 2010 09:32 PM

Op, for fogs go with DDM tuning 3000k hids FTW

Govols83 Dec 13, 2010 10:01 PM

Hopefully DDM has good quality, I just ordered their kit for my max. 6000K all the way. My car is not a Lexus, so I don't want two big smiley faces on the bottom of my bumper!

Waxima Dec 13, 2010 10:32 PM


Originally Posted by KAZEN Inc. (Post 7850518)
Actually I'm working at this market. Especially most of my customers are the stereo shops.
I heard about the HID system recently from them, and they told me the slim balaster has too much problem than just standard balaster.
Actually there has digital slim balaster too. It's much small than slim balaster.
But it also same as slim balaster's error rate.

So if you want to buy the HID system, just choose the standard balaster. It's much cheaper than other balasters.

Is that even English? :confused:

If you're going for the yellow look, pick up a set of Lexus yellow capsules and install those.

If you're going for anything else, get an HID kit and have a friend help you install it.

CustomLowz Dec 14, 2010 03:33 AM


Originally Posted by KAZEN Inc. (Post 7850518)
Actually I'm working at this market. Especially most of my customers are the stereo shops.
I heard about the HID system recently from them, and they told me the slim balaster has too much problem than just standard balaster.
Actually there has digital slim balaster too. It's much small than slim balaster.
But it also same as slim balaster's error rate.

So if you want to buy the HID system, just choose the standard balaster. It's much cheaper than other balasters.


http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._1232744_n.jpg
If you want to see more LED pictures, please visit my facebook page.
Thank you guys....
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...03096983095850

BALLAST

Fxrevolution Dec 14, 2010 04:39 AM


Originally Posted by KAZEN Inc. (Post 7850518)
Actually I'm working at this market. Especially most of my customers are the stereo shops.
I heard about the HID system recently from them, and they told me the slim balaster has too much problem than just standard balaster.
Actually there has digital slim balaster too. It's much small than slim balaster.
But it also same as slim balaster's error rate.

So if you want to buy the HID system, just choose the standard balaster. It's much cheaper than other balasters.


http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._1232744_n.jpg
If you want to see more LED pictures, please visit my facebook page.
Thank you guys....
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...03096983095850

What!? How does any of this make sense. You could tell this guys a fool....
I went with ddm tuning, 6000k 35w, and for $15 less I get my hids and enough for dinner for 2 at BK (jk), you can't beat that.

VQP0WER Dec 14, 2010 04:52 AM


Originally Posted by CustomLowz (Post 7850647)
BALAST

more like BALLAST. :o

phatboislim Dec 14, 2010 04:56 AM


Originally Posted by VQP0WER (Post 7850664)
more like BALLAST. :o

http://www.funnystuffblog.com/images/granny-owned.jpg

:lol::lol::lol:

Rood Dec 14, 2010 05:09 AM


I have to ask... Did you completely wrap your car in CF wrap? Is that your car?

phatboislim Dec 14, 2010 05:15 AM

judging by his post id say yes its wrapped and yes its his :mrgone:

maximase86 Dec 14, 2010 08:16 AM

CF wrapped with chrome door handles and balasters.

ghostrider17 Dec 14, 2010 08:27 AM

H3's DO NOT Fit in 5.5 fog housings without removing the interior baffle. :rolleyes:

ONLY H3c's fit.

What is with you guys who keep saying otherwise?! :confused:

If you remove the baffle, you simply have a glass lens with NO Cut-off....and THEN you're really ILLEgal.

gr

phatboislim Dec 14, 2010 08:28 AM

and 20s...well they 10s...but he keep em dirty though!

phatboislim Dec 14, 2010 08:29 AM


Originally Posted by ghostrider17 (Post 7850874)
H3's DO NOT Fit in 5.5 fog housings without removing the interior baffle. :rolleyes:

ONLY H3c's fit.

What is with you guys who keep saying otherwise?! :confused:

If you remove the baffle, you simply have a glass lens with NO Cut-off....and THEN you're really ILLEgal.

gr

question..whats the difference between being illegal and being "really ILLEgal"..just curious:laugh:

SurraTT Dec 14, 2010 08:29 AM


Originally Posted by maximase86 (Post 7850866)
CF wrapped with chrome door handles and balasters.



Ima Have to copy you on your sig idea! ahahah ive got to make one like with my 2ed gen, 3rd and 5.5

maximase86 Dec 14, 2010 08:31 AM


Originally Posted by SurraTT (Post 7850877)
Ima Have to copy you on your sig idea! ahahah ive got to make one like with my 2ed gen, 3rd and 5.5

:)

SurraTT Dec 14, 2010 08:31 AM

oh and H3 DO FIT IN STOCK 5.5 Fogs i literally just put them in mine yesterday.......



I got mine from HID extra.com on cyber monday for 29.99 shipped. Nice kit for the price, and has a 1 yr warranty.


All i done to make the H3 fit was pushed the reflector a 1/4 of a inch forward and they fit in just fine.

SurraTT Dec 14, 2010 08:32 AM


Originally Posted by maximase86 (Post 7850880)
:)



haha ya you went to 4th i went 3rd gen. funny how us maxima folk are!



IMO 3rd and 5.5 gen best evaaaa

ghostrider17 Dec 14, 2010 08:43 AM


Originally Posted by phatboislim (Post 7850876)
question..whats the difference between being illegal and being "really ILLEgal"..just curious:laugh:

Perception. :p


Originally Posted by SurraTT (Post 7850883)
oh and H3 DO FIT IN STOCK 5.5 Fogs i literally just put them in mine yesterday.......

All i done to make the H3 fit was pushed the reflector a 1/4 of a inch forward and they fit in just fine.

Dude...that's not a stock fit. :rolleyes:

All you've done is pushed your baffle lower, and effectively moved your cut-off higher, into oncoming traffics line of sight. :rolleyes:
PHAT: the aforementioned "REALLY illegal" DEFINED. :laugh:

Meh - whatever floats yer boat. :kiss:

gr

phatboislim Dec 14, 2010 08:50 AM

lol at the end of the day..if its not a stock HID..its illegal...therefore i'm illegal probably i can say half the org is too at least

but i can see :D

:mrgone:

BALASTER OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ghostrider17 Dec 14, 2010 08:57 AM


Originally Posted by phatboislim (Post 7850908)
lol at the end of the day..if its not a stock HID..its illegal...therefore i'm illegal probably i can say half the org is too at least

but i can see :D

:mrgone:

BALASTER OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:rofl:


:werd:
I don't care if I'm "illegal"....I can see, and others can SEE me!

"COLLINI....Out!" ;)

SurraTT Dec 14, 2010 08:58 AM

It Fits in the stock housing just fine. it really didn't move the cut off much at all. DEF not into oncoming traffics line of sight.


Im def no into having lights/headlights that cause more problems than they help vision. I hate seeing hids on cars that blind the hell out of you. My fogs def dont do that. If they did id go back with stock, ive had stock bulbs for 3 years now and they didnt bother me too much.

ghostrider17 Dec 14, 2010 09:13 AM


Originally Posted by SurraTT (Post 7850923)
It Fits in the stock housing just fine. it really didn't move the cut off much at all. DEF not into oncoming traffics line of sight.


Im def no into having lights/headlights that cause more problems than they help vision. I hate seeing hids on cars that blind the hell out of you. My fogs def dont do that. If they did id go back with stock, ive had stock bulbs for 3 years now and they didnt bother me too much.


Good ONya Surra. :cool:

I agree - i wouldn't have lights that were "irresponsible", but there IS a tradeoff between having MORE light, and what the general public "perceives" as illegal/too much.

It'll take a few years for MOST drivers to get used to HID's....until then, I'll still get flashed by old people and rednecks. :laugh:

gr

shdwonthsun Dec 14, 2010 02:06 PM


Originally Posted by phatboislim (Post 7850908)
BALASTER OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

oh snap HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!


Originally Posted by ghostrider17 (Post 7850936)
It'll take a few years for MOST drivers to get used to HID's....until then, I'll still get flashed by old people and rednecks. :laugh:

this

KAZEN Inc. Dec 17, 2010 11:55 PM

Yes, this is my car. I wraped the whole body with carbon fabric sticker.
 

Originally Posted by Rood (Post 7850676)
I have to ask... Did you completely wrap your car in CF wrap? Is that your car?


Yes.
this is my car.

I know, my english is so suck.
But I wanted to give you guys any help.
So I tried to write the reply with my suck english.

Should I erase my reply?
Just let me know.

BoDenKai Dec 18, 2010 09:40 PM


Originally Posted by KAZEN Inc. (Post 7856347)
Yes.
this is my car.

I know, my english is so suck.
But I wanted to give you guys any help.
So I tried to write the reply with my suck english.

Should I erase my reply?
Just let me know.

Lolz Sorry haz to say it.


Sounds so FOB if you know what I mean


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