quanaman

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Hey guys.

I understand a lot of people prefer to buy name brand kits from more expensive online retailers, but I've had 2 different HID kits that I bought from an ebay seller, both have been going strong for over 1-2 years and only cost me about 35$. That being said, I personally don't think its worth paying $90-$150 for the same thing that I can get for about 35$ on ebay.

Unfortunately, I can't seem to find the seller that I purchased from last time or I would just get them there. He offered great service and really fast 2-3 day shipping time. I really wish I could get them again but oh well.

Anyways. Does anyone have a recommendation for an eBay seller that you've had experience with? As in you bought the kit from them and installed it without problems for at least a few months...

I'm looking for a 6000k HID kit for accord fogs. I don't care about "slim" or regular sized ballasts, as there is plenty of room behind the bumper to install them. Also, Price should be competitive, as in $30-$40.

Thanks

Dsrtne1

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I would look into ddm tuning if you haven't yet. I bought two pairs of hid kits from them about 3 years ago for my old truck. Now one of those sets is in my friend's truck and the other set is in my stock fog lights. Both still going strong! At the time they were $50 for the slim kit with a lifetime warranty. Now they're even cheaper. If I remember correctly, the slim kits now are $40 and the regular sized kits are $30. Check them out. I think I'll be picking up a set for my accord fogs pretty soon.

TheChamp531

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Buy some from TFS. They have Morimotos for like $35-45 and they are A LOT better then the cheap ones on eBay.

Also once you actually see a Phillips or CBI bulbs, you can't really say you get the same thing because you don't.

quanaman

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Honestly light output/color isnt a huge deal for me, as I will be installing them in the fogs and will be putting yellow vinyl over the housing anyway. but thanks for the heads up.

Either of you guys have links?

EATSLEEPRACE

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Ddm always but they take to long to recieve.....I have purchased for friends and family and have installed hid kits from hidextra.com
They are well worth 60 bucks

dwb993

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DDM Tuning: ddmtuning.com
The Retrofit Source: hidplanet.com
HID Extra: hidextra.com

I use DDM, personally. No troubles.

ez12a

i got my kit from DDM,

but if you insist on ebay, I had a set of VVME on my old integra that lasted a few years and was working when I gave the car away.

turtlecivic

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DDM tuning and still holding up.. BTW please get a relay harness or you will learn it the hard way like I did.

Toddy

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DDM tuning all the way. I've had my kit for almost two years. One of my ballasts was bad and they over nighted me a new one at no charge.

sauceja

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I just got my fogs: ballasts and bulbs off ebay not sure of seller but could find out. The brand was xentec and so far I am pretty happy. I got a cheap ebay relay kit to go with it so 50.00 or less total and am very happy with results.

The brand xentec came recommended from a couple other members from this forum.

Just saying.

sauceja

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If you are going yellow vinyl I do NOT recommend anything over 3k bulbs. The light output will be greenish and horrible.

I have the yellow overlays first before I got my bulbs and had 8k's and was very unhappy with them. I actually quit using my fogs until the 3k's came in.

Now the output and cut-offs are brilliant. Yes a relay kit is needed to eliminate flickering and poor working. Mine warm up a little slow but once on they are spot on.

truonghthe

Xentec is a POS ballast, most people don't see it bad cause it will make your radio reception like crap only if you living in the rural area like me.


I use DDM tunning and having no problem after 5 years in my accord (no radio reception interfering). BTW if you choose to buy DDM make sure you get the $40 version one and DO NOT get the Raptor kits they are the most POS kit.

DeathMetal

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I have gone through SEVEN ballasts. Here's what I've learned.

XENTEC: Total Chinese dogshit. I have purchased three different Xentec ballasts, and wouldn’t you know, EVERYTIME THE CASE WAS DIFFERENT…so there is no REAL XENTEC, just rebranding of the same crap. You can get one for THREE BUCKS.

DDM: Once was the bomb, now sucks total balls. These will last about a year under normal use. Don’t bet ANYTHING on that warranty, you’ll pay just as much sending it back and replacing as buying a new one.

V.VME – The goddamn SHERMAN TANK of ballasts. If you’re going to do anything right, these are the ones to get!!!

BALLS TO THE WALL BEST KIT YOU CAN GET…Morimoto. http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...oducts_id=3955

HID kits are "not worth $150" until you've burned a shit ton of ballasts and have ripped the bumper off a few times to replace shit components. I am done buying cheap.

The sweet taste of low price is soon forgotten when the bitterness of poor quality remains. - Bennie Franklin

ez12a

+1 Xentecs are pieces of crap. I have a kit from them and went with DDM because the Xentec "flicker". If you google around you'll find out what i'm talking about.

I do have a harness with proper grounds. The DDM kit did not do this.

I had a DDM ballast die (slim) and it took 2 weeks to get a replacement. They didnt overnight one to me.

Undying Dreams

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HID extra was good to me on my truck as well. Still going, a year later.

sauceja

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Will have to keep an eye on mine then. But so far I have no problems with the xentec???

I did look at the morimoto's. Had the xentec not came recommended by a few guys here I would not have bought them.

The Machine

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I have the kit from The Retro Fit Source. I love it. However, it does kind of warm up slow as well. I've also noticed the one side it more yellow than the other. I have the 3k kit and yellow overlays and the passenger side is a nice bright yellow and the driver side is bright, but it's not as yellow, it's actually a little more greenish. I would post a pic but with the camera I have it would be too hard to tell the difference. Any ideas?

The Machine

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I looked through my pics and you can actually tell the difference between the lights. You mostly have to look at the ground to tell the difference, but it is noticeable.

con5tant

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retro-solutions. cheap and they have a LIFETIME warranty

i had some on my rsx for 4 years and they never went out

cacicgt7

xentec is some of the worst stuff you can buy. I found that out 3 years ago the hard way. Went to DDM about a year ago for my motorcycle H7 bulbs and have been great so far. I'll probably buy something from the retro fit source though for next time around.

turtlecivic

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OP can get 5k (white output) and put yellow fog overlay.

SomeWh1teGuy

K here's the deal i wanna buy the D2S Morimoto Elite HID system but dont know what to choose. Long Cord Outputs or standard, then theres the choice between relays/canbus. Im just really lost lol. This is for my 07' TL Type S btw.

Here's the link:http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...roducts_id=242

Thanks in advance

Craftysince86

I have used xentec and have had zero problems... I have a set in my hatch that has lasted me 3 years with no issues and still going strong to this day

The Machine

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You get the standard relay harness, not the can-bus style harness.
The optional standalone can-bus harness replaces the relayed battery harness with two individual sub harnesses. Only recommended for vehicles that recognize when a bulb is out, these contain a series of capacitors and resistors to trick the car into thinking nothing has changed and help you avoid annoying “bulb out” warnings.

Since our cars only recognize when the DRL's are out, you don't need the can-bus harness because our cars don't tell us when the fog lights or headlights have gone out.

On a side note, the retrofit source has AWESOME customer service!! I was speaking with Andrew through email about one of the lights not having the same color output (pics posted above). He was more than willing to exchange the bulb out. Unfortunately I was involved in an accident recently and before I was able to check the lights out to see if they still worked, he was more than willing to replace the bulb and ballast if anything else was damaged in the accident.
SO to anyone that cares about a quality product and AWESOME customer service, spend the extra money for a good kit, you really are getting what you pay for!

SomeWh1teGuy

Cool thanks but which harness is it tho? Is it the same size as the DRLs or the main beam D2S's cuz they have neither.

DeathMetal

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I'd bet my next paycheck your Xentec internals looks nothing of today's paperweights.

The Machine

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When you order the the H8 Moromito Kit on the right hand side it gives you the option in the drop down of either the "Heavy Duty Relay" or "Stand Alone Can-Bus". The Heavy Duty Relay is already pre selected and that's the one you want.
You won't need a harness for you DRLs though, unless you are installing an LED kit. And you won't need a harness for the D2S bulbs either if you're just upgrading your headlights.

SomeWh1teGuy

K those are the ones I need for the fogs then, Thanks.