bc811

hey guys what's up? Do you guys know where to buy quality HID foglights to match my factory low beam? I supposed the factory HID are 4300k right?

So other than that what can I look at for other options? Should I also change my low beam to something else? I heard there's a lot of colors we can decide...

BTW, anybody had any pics to show me how they looks like..?

Thanks again guys

wong05tsx

iTrader: (6)

Why pay for quality HID fogs if they arn't projected?

Anywho, I'm running one of those 60$ HID kits from ebay for the past year..
4300K.. matchs our headlights





Really, I answer the questions to these threads just so I can whore my pictures

LukeaTron

^^^ LOL, at least you're honest with yourself.

bc811

thanks for replying wong, do u still remember what's the seller name on ebay?
BTW, freaking nice ride and nice drop~ what are u drop on and all the way down?

wong05tsx

iTrader: (6)

Pretty sure it's this one
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GENUI...Q5fAccessories
The ultraslim ballast design is nice, can pretty much slip it in anywhere.. comes with the dbl sided tape too. Install is simple and self explanatory

and I'm dropped on BC RSD's, with much to go before its all the way down.. but at that point i probably can't move. There's about 3" of tread left in the rear.
wo00o the pictures worked

lcrazyaznl

iTrader: (1)

I went with 3000k prolumen hid kit. Their bright but i need put yellow film over my fog so the grounds yellow and the light looks yellow.

Its so bright that you see more white then yellow when looking at my fogs.

I know jaycorbra98 he runs 100 ebay kits and when they go out he throws on a new one.

I got mine used for 80 bucks from an former member andy.

bc811

thanks again, but i see that they have 5000k....is it close to 4300k for a stock hid match?

lcrazyaznl

iTrader: (1)

3000k hid fogs.

Pics don't do justice.

dlee74

With replacing these fog lights with HIDs, do you get high beamed alot by oncoming cars due to the brightness of your lights when you have your HID headlights and HID fog lights on?

csun2004

do you have any vibration issues with the 60$ HID kits from ebay ?
Lots of time when im on the freeway i see cars in my rearview mirror with HID lights that has horrible vibrations. So I always though its due to a cheap HID brand.
Thx

csun2004

the bulb type on fogs is h11 right?

wong05tsx

iTrader: (6)

The link I gave you was just of the seller, not necessarily the temperature you want.

my 4300k matchs almost identical.

i've got my bulbs aimed very low, but it still glares up off to the side.. can't really fix that.
I only been high beamed twice that I recall the past year since Ive had them, but i have been pulled over for having my high beams on.. but i proved him different so he left me go.
I don't have vibration issues or so i recall, but then i also have the euro front lip which further supports the housing.
and yes, our bulbs are H11

lcrazyaznl

iTrader: (1)

Mine are aimed down and I don't get any problems.

You want to get the h11 kit and h11 bulbs, just to make everything fit easily.

I don't think there should be any vibration is like replace the stock bulbs with slightly longer bulbs.

xjohnkdoex

iTrader: (2)

hey, the kits that you guys bought--does the box say or the actual ballast look like it's sealed so moisture won't get in? just curious. i've heard horror stories of people buying HID kits and they crapped out b/c the ballasts weren't properly sealed and some water or moisture got in.

wong05tsx

iTrader: (6)

Umm... your ballast is mounted outside the car. been over a year and it still works, so i'm assuming its sealed..? i don't know, i never inspected the glue they used to hold it together

racecarbox616

Anyone know a reputable seller on ebay that sells 4300k? ...the link given above does not offer 4300K.

lcrazyaznl

iTrader: (1)

Mine are sealed and prolumen has alot examples of it on the bmw forums.

I even had a big puddle leaking on to my ballast. it was a okay.

clintoris diggler

i thought this was going to be an issue as well. i have yet to be 'flashed' by someone's high beams so it must not be that bad. i also have been running an ebay kit for about 8 months (3000K) and have had zero issues. simple install (as long as your familiar with removing the front bumper cover - may be tough at first, but i'm sure most members can remove it in 2 minutes or less now), and i wish i did it earlier!

litesout

Question about that ebay kit. Is there any cutting of wires necessary to install it, or does it come with a wiring adapter to plug into the factory H11 plug and get power that way? Also, with the HID kit, does the indicator on the dash still work?

l7h8626

i just got my HID kit from http://www.ddmlights.com/hidkihidbuhi.html
havent installed them yet, but the units looks goof quality.
i was aware of the ebay ballast quality even it says JDM on it, you know its not JDM, its CHDM lol
the price for the hid kits are fair to me. not like kaixen kits cost so much

litesout

That's awesome, and a great option for low priced HID fogs. I'll ask the same questions of that kit as the ebay kits. Does the harness plug into the factory H11 plug (no cutting of wires required)? And does the dash indication still work? And how was the company to deal with? Did they ship your order promptly, provide tracking numbers, etc?

bc811

hey u get the DDM one or the Apexcone? let us know after install man! pics and comments would be great

lcrazyaznl

iTrader: (1)

It should just plug into the original fogs currently. Like where the bulbs attached is a connection to the ballast and ect.

Try the groupbuy section there was a guy selling 50 dollar kits most been happy with it.

l7h8626

hey just received the package today. didnt have time to install them yet, but the ballasts surprised me, they are very solid and TINY!!!!!
here are some quick phone pics i took. low beam replacement 6000k bulbs and 6000k hid kit for foglights. i'll update with pics after install soon.
I bought the DDM one, but they gave me Apexcone sticker with the hid kit, so i guess they are same brand.

D2S Low-Beam Replacement




H11 HID Kit for Fogs

lcrazyaznl

iTrader: (1)

Mine looks exactly the same except the housing is metal for the ballast.

bc811

hey thanks man! looks good...upload pics when u done please....btw do u know how to replace the low beam bulb? do we need to take off the headlights to do so?

clintoris diggler

when installing new HID bulbs, NO, you do not have to remove the headlights. you change them in a similar manner compared to halogen bulbs.

l7h8626

i believe on the driver side the room is limited because the battery is in the way. but its doable. i need to remove bumper to get my fog light bulbs so i would just take off the driver side headlight for easier access.

and the ballasts were made in metal too i believe, its very solid, the box is made of pretty thick metal

bc811

hey is your kit $60 or $65 on the DDM website? H11?
http://www.ddmtuning.com/hidkihidbuhi.html

l7h8626

DDM 35 and 55 Watt Slim Ballast HID Kit $64.95
I chose 35W cuz 55W will be too much heat to the lense and might melt/crack it.

Just installed them last night. will post pics once i get some night time pics.

litesout

Awesome! And you can confirm that you didn't have to cut any wires to do the install? The kit came with wiring that plugs into the factory H11 sockets?

l7h8626

yes no wiring problems, plug and play, however, one of the connector had to be plugged in inversely, i dont knw why. same problem occurred on my gf's hid kit when i bought it on ebay too. but no biggy.

TSX882

how do you install them? are there instructions on how to remove the front bumper?

l7h8626

Foglights HID conversion kit Installation Instructions:
http://www.pl-us.com/ACURA/HID_FogLi...Procedures.pdf

Maybe this can help. it's fairly easy.

TSX882

it seems extremely complicated to remove the front bumper.

wong05tsx

iTrader: (6)

"it seems"

Once you get it down, you can take your bumper off in less than 5 minutes

MMsTSX

true.

the most complicated thing is not breaking and keeping track of the different plastic clips.

I find I suck at that part, so I bought a bunch of extra clips to replace the broken and lost ones.

l7h8626

I bought a bunch of zip ties. lol

l7h8626

blurry pics are up! but you can see the brightness
https://acurazine.com/forums/1g-tsx-photograph-gallery-127/ddm-6000k-hid-fogs-6000k-low-beam-710337/

bc811

very nice and good job! those fogs look brighter than your low beam