Blue HID Lights

[Jimmy24]

DDM Tuning uses cheap Chinese bulbs and ballast, you can get the same quality on Amazon or eBay for half the price. Clear view digital was the seller I bought my last HID kit from and it was $40 and came with some free LED's too. They both shipped in 3 days opposed to 3 weeks from DDM since they came from Ohio and not China directly.

I was looking at some on eBay but didn't really know if I could trust them, I'm going to take a second look now. Thanks

I mean like others said, your truck, your money. I don't have and mods yet because I'm slowly (but surely) doing my maintenance first. Then ill worry About LED taillights, 06+ projector headlights, a new headunit, a $500 spoiler, etc. And I'm 18. 8000k isn't going to help light output unless (and this is still a maybe) you have projectors. And go light on the taillight tint, it can greatly reduce light output. Get enough color and then stop. Don't do an extra coat or two, it'll turn out too dark.

True, my truck is well maintained right now just trying to make it look better. Good luck with yours

I've put a DDM HID kit in every car I've owned for the past 5ish years, and I've NEVER had a single issue with quality or performance. Everything is always top quality for the price with them. I agree about the shipping though, those chinamen need faster boats.

Lol yeah so it's true that they take 3 weeks to ship?

here's exactly what you need. They appear to be on sale, too.

DDM Tuning 35W and 55W HID Kits

Thanks! But it asked for something like H1, H2, ect., kind of confused on that.

Just an FYI about HID bulb temperatures - 4300K is the whitest and BRIGHTEST light that you will get. As you increase color temperature (Kelvins) from that point, you are diminishing the light output. 8000K bulbs will be bright blue/purple and will be a scattered mess of unuseable light in your halogen housings. If your going to put drop in HID's in your factory housings, at least do yourself a favor and get some that are bright enough to actually make a difference in what your seeing on the road. 6000K is the absolute max that anyone should EVER buy. @ 8000k though, your "Bro" factor will increase dramatically.

EDIT: oh and 55wat ballasts are "cool" but generate a **** ton more heat and are more prone to fail. You will also burn through the bulb faster with a 55watt ballast.

Jimmy24: Your mechanic will also not do a projector retrofit for $170. He doesn't even know what that is.... haha

output from "DDM and eBay style HID's ("Bi-Xenon") in clear 99+ 4runner housings:

20111123-IMG_0701 by Headlight Hookup, on Flickr

Same truck, same ballasts, same headlights but with a projector retrofit:

20121112-IMG_3272 by RickaShay24, on Flickr

I am using a 4300K bulb, check out how much "blue/purple" I get on the cutoff line. Some color on the leading edge, but all white useable light under the cutoff where it counts - on the road.

20121112-IMG_3289 by RickaShay24, on Flickr

Yeah haha, he had no clue what I was talking about when I mentioned retrofit. Those pics look great you've got me considering a 4300k now just can't make up my mind.

Jimmy, where are you located? You can install a HID kit in about 15 mins tops. Do not let you mechanic take your money. If you are near any members I'm sure they will help you out. I can sell you a cheap 6000K HID kit for cheap if you want to try one out first.

Please listen to Rickashay, he really knows his stuff. We are harsh because it's not just the looks, but the performance that hinders. With an 8000k setup you won't be able to see as well at night, which could end up injuring yourself or another person potentially. You already have being young and a new driver going against you, you don't need horrible night vision as well. I could care less what color your headlights look like, as that is your choice and preference, not mine. I just want yourself and others to be safe in the process.

Also please check out HIDplanet.com and theretrofitsource.com for ideas. Right now TheRetrofitSource is having a sale so you could get a complete retro setup for around $200. It will be far superior to and drop in kit. PM me if you want some more info or just to shoot ideas off of. If you are close enough in Cali I could show you my retrofit and how worth it is.

I saw theretrofit but honestly I only want to pay around $50-100 max. I might be going with 4300k. I didn't think the 8000k's would decrease my light output, so I don't think I want to do it. I live in Burbank which is about 6 hours away from Santa Cruz driving distance :/

here is my 4500k's this morning on the way to work. The light is pretty well focused, and when aimed correctly, don't negatively impact oncoming drivers.

Yeah they look good

I'm running 4300k's and love the clear white light. Not yellow and dingy, and brighter than the stock setup. I think the main thing is to use clear lenses.

I don't get flashed by oncoming traffic, and have even asked someone I know to drive ahead of me, to let me know if my Headlights posed any problems for them.

Do Retrofits produce more light??? YES. Are they expensive?? YES. Are they worth it?? Depends on how deep your wallet is.

For me, Retrofit's were N0T an option. I don't like the look of them, as they look like eyeballs to me.... kinda like Herby the love bug. THat being said, if you ad LED strips in the housings, black out the shrouds and reflector bowls... it's not too bad. I just prefer the stock look, with some brighter bulbs.

Yeah I feel you, that's probably the best I can do too. Thanks man.