HID/Headlight/Foglight combo thread.
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From: Sunnyvale,USA
Hey guys I've been reading through this massive thread and obviously am interested in installing hids in my headlights and fog lights. I saw an h11 hid kit on ebay, can you guys confirm that these will be plug and play.. also should I install relays? I found a link on ebay for about $8 for a set. Also do I buy the same hid kit for the headlights and fog lights? I would prefer a PNP kit so any other recommendations would be appreciated.
ebay Link for hid kit: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HID-C...Q5fAccessories
Ebay link for relay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Xenon...Q5fAccessories
ebay Link for hid kit: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HID-C...Q5fAccessories
Ebay link for relay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Xenon...Q5fAccessories
if you ordered 35w HIDs, no need to get relay harness too if it fits to your stock housings... the relay harness is to protect the entire headlight electric system and prevent irregular voltage and high temperature to melt housings.....
of couse it is different HID kits for low beam ,hi beam and fog lights....all depends on your car models....
check it all http://www.vvme.com/page.html?chapter=5&id=62
you can go to vvme hid with more color options for PNP kits.....
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dude, i dont know whether u read the infor about that kit you stated here clearly, or u just browse it generally.....otherwise, hw can u ask this kind of stupid question.... dont u see they stated "plug-and-play" ?????
if you ordered 35w HIDs, no need to get relay harness too if it fits to your stock housings... the relay harness is to protect the entire headlight electric system and prevent irregular voltage and high temperature to melt housings.....
of couse it is different HID kits for low beam ,hi beam and fog lights....all depends on your car models....
check it all http://www.vvme.com/page.html?chapter=5&id=62
you can go to vvme hid with more color options for PNP kits.....
if you ordered 35w HIDs, no need to get relay harness too if it fits to your stock housings... the relay harness is to protect the entire headlight electric system and prevent irregular voltage and high temperature to melt housings.....
of couse it is different HID kits for low beam ,hi beam and fog lights....all depends on your car models....
check it all http://www.vvme.com/page.html?chapter=5&id=62
you can go to vvme hid with more color options for PNP kits.....
Last edited by mkstimulus; Nov 23, 2010 at 07:28 PM.
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I have a 2010 Maxima SV with tech and sport pk. I have the stock HID lights already.
Here is my request does someone have a list that they could put out for everyone that shows what lights and part #s and such one would need to replace all the exterior lights to LED. IE: Park(front and rear), signal(front and rear), side marker, reverse, mirror lights and so on. Also I am trying to figure if I should go with LED for the fogs or get an HID kit for them. I am wanting to replace my interior lights with LEDs also. So in the spirit of being cheap, where could I go to get these things and not spend a large amount of $$$? Finally does anyone know what temp the factory HIDs are? 5k,6k,4k? Any compilation of knowledge is appreciated. Im sure there are others in my frustrating position of being overwhelmed with too many sources and websites and different wattage and temp and do you need relays or how do you put in the balasts....... you get the idea. lol. Please any input is very welcome. Thanks guys.
Here is my request does someone have a list that they could put out for everyone that shows what lights and part #s and such one would need to replace all the exterior lights to LED. IE: Park(front and rear), signal(front and rear), side marker, reverse, mirror lights and so on. Also I am trying to figure if I should go with LED for the fogs or get an HID kit for them. I am wanting to replace my interior lights with LEDs also. So in the spirit of being cheap, where could I go to get these things and not spend a large amount of $$$? Finally does anyone know what temp the factory HIDs are? 5k,6k,4k? Any compilation of knowledge is appreciated. Im sure there are others in my frustrating position of being overwhelmed with too many sources and websites and different wattage and temp and do you need relays or how do you put in the balasts....... you get the idea. lol. Please any input is very welcome. Thanks guys.
I would recommend 35 watt. That is what the stock ballast are. The color match wouldnt be the same with the 55w and until I hear someone say that they have had 55w installed for over 4 months with no problem I wouldnt trust the extra heat. I can say i didnt want to be the guinea pig
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I'm about to purchase an hid kit from ddmtuning. I'm looking at the digital slim ballast, 35W, H11 bulb type, Do I need the HID harness or error eliminator? Also do I need to make an H11 "extender"/adapter like Annino did to make the kit true plug and play?
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i noticed that everyone seems to purchase their bulbs online; did not know if there is a particular reason?or can they be bought at the autoparts store- perhaps pay more? i wanted to upgrade my current HID to a 5.5 to 6k color bulb and then just go with non-HID yellow fog bulbs. anyone purchased from non-online source and have suggestions on what they used
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need help here i install a 10kk bulb from hid extra. my question is if the angle is wrong will the clap still close? i like the blue output but when i am behind cars my lights barley show in there mirror? is this because of the less ouput from the 10k? or the angle is wrong help
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need help here i install a 10kk bulb from hid extra. my question is if the angle is wrong will the clap still close? i like the blue output but when i am behind cars my lights barley show in there mirror? is this because of the less ouput from the 10k? or the angle is wrong help
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how about this?
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What are you guys' opinion on changing my SV stock HID for D2S 6000k bulbs. And adding 8000k HID fogs.
Now the problem is how and where to mount the ballasts for the fog. I've gone though the 13 pages of this thread and no one really covered that in depth. The "Turn the wheels then work with the very limited space between bumper and wheel" tactic then what? http://forums.maxima.org/7722351-post21.html
Any more feedback on regular vs slim ballasts?
And the SYLVANIA SILVERSTAR ULTRA BULBS 9005 should be fine as DLR lights as well right?
Plan on starting project during spring. Thanks in advance for feedbacks.
Now the problem is how and where to mount the ballasts for the fog. I've gone though the 13 pages of this thread and no one really covered that in depth. The "Turn the wheels then work with the very limited space between bumper and wheel" tactic then what? http://forums.maxima.org/7722351-post21.html
Any more feedback on regular vs slim ballasts?
And the SYLVANIA SILVERSTAR ULTRA BULBS 9005 should be fine as DLR lights as well right?
Plan on starting project during spring. Thanks in advance for feedbacks.
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hid problem
hi i got vleds hid kit for 60 plug and play h11 but
it seems to me its not working. and also i got switchback too but after i tried them the whole computer system got messed up and now my side marker doesnt even work -.-
does anyone use plug nd play?
it seems to me its not working. and also i got switchback too but after i tried them the whole computer system got messed up and now my side marker doesnt even work -.-
does anyone use plug nd play?
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Ok so how bad is the color difference gonna be if I put 6000k fog lights in with my OEM headlights on my SV. After reading this thread I feel like Ive mad a terrible mistake. Also everyone say the intall is super easy but does anyone have pics???
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Installing the H11 fogs is easy, the hardest part is taking off the bumper cover and even that is simple when compared to other vehicles I've worked on. Mounting the ballasts only takes about 5 mins then its plug-n-play. Use the 'Search' there are other threads on here with pics
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Attempted and failed.
Tried to replace the HID headlight bulbs. I tried to follow some of the user's steps but no success. What I did was steer the wheels to the opposite side which I'm working on then try to pull the fender back. Couldn't pull back too much. I did take off the one clip, what else do I need?
Can someone please walk me through on how to access that bulb. I did also noticed there is a white cover which I assume the bulb is located behind of. How do I take that off?
Would greatly appreciate the help.
Tried to replace the HID headlight bulbs. I tried to follow some of the user's steps but no success. What I did was steer the wheels to the opposite side which I'm working on then try to pull the fender back. Couldn't pull back too much. I did take off the one clip, what else do I need?
Can someone please walk me through on how to access that bulb. I did also noticed there is a white cover which I assume the bulb is located behind of. How do I take that off?
Would greatly appreciate the help.
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You do not have ot remove the wheels, I've changed my bulbs a few times (including headlights parking lights etc.), all you have to do is turn the wheels all the way opposite of the side you are working on, remove the plastic clip in the wheel well closest to the bumper, and remove the 1st two screws under the bumper closest to the wheel well, then just pull the bumper out a bit and pull the wheel well back. The space is big enough to change bulbs that way, just go slow and work cautiously as not to bang the bulbs around taking them out and putting them back in 
This is exactly what I tried. Not much luck pulling the fender back. Should I actually be ripping the hell of it off?
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Well tried it again and managed to change the bulbs with the very limited space available. Got a few scratches on my hands but its worth it if I don't have to do it again .... (at least not soon). Hope all goes well.
How does people manage to install Ballast and HID fogs without even removing the bumper...
How does people manage to install Ballast and HID fogs without even removing the bumper...
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Well tried it again and managed to change the bulbs with the very limited space available. Got a few scratches on my hands but its worth it if I don't have to do it again .... (at least not soon). Hope all goes well.
How does people manage to install Ballast and HID fogs without even removing the bumper...
How does people manage to install Ballast and HID fogs without even removing the bumper...
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Fogs are real easy to install, get under the car, remove the mud guard in the front by taking out the screws holding it into the bottom of the front bumper, then just reach in there, unscrew the bulb, unplug it and throw the new ones in. Done!!
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New Max owner here I have been reading through this thread and thank you all for the wealth of information!
As with many of you I am reluctant to just stick 2 stripped wire ends into the stock connector and was looking for an H11 end to solder onto the stripped cable ends instead. I ran across this cable and was wondering if this might work as a replacement for the cable provided by most companies to run between the stock bulb connector and ballast. I am likley going with the DDM slim ballast kit and I believe this would eliminate the need to solder anything and can be used as a replacement all together.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002GZ32NO
I would really appreciate any feedback you guys can provide.
As with many of you I am reluctant to just stick 2 stripped wire ends into the stock connector and was looking for an H11 end to solder onto the stripped cable ends instead. I ran across this cable and was wondering if this might work as a replacement for the cable provided by most companies to run between the stock bulb connector and ballast. I am likley going with the DDM slim ballast kit and I believe this would eliminate the need to solder anything and can be used as a replacement all together.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002GZ32NO
I would really appreciate any feedback you guys can provide.
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haha nahh mann the purple blueish the 20k gives off is sexy and will match my licence plate LEDS so yea my boy who is taken the ballest out of his car that goes back tomorrow was being a bum so hopefully tomorrow il grab those from him get the 20k H11 bulbs i got and BAM turn the road purple bluish
