odehboy

Alright so my ballast took a crap, I want to buy a new hid kit, suggestions?

I also want to run a DRL set up using HID's any suggestions on that?

Thanks in advance guys...

odehboy

Wrong section, sorry MODS

VQPower37

why dont u just get an oem ballast or oem like ballast to replace the one that went out ... instead of going for a new hid kit?

LasVegasTL

+1

odehboy

Isnt a kit cheaper than just one oem ballast?

djmanu

iTrader: (2)

u can usually find an oem around 70-80 bux on the BM or ebay. oem is the way to go, espcially because it covers the hole in the bottom of the light, preventing moisture and water getting in

nate_0022

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Cheaper isn't always better when it comes to your HID components. You can contact Matt at The Retrofit Source and see if he has any OEM TL ballasts.

I have a set of Matsushita gen 4 ballasts sitting around somewhere I believe if you're looking for an OEM. I'm sure it won't fit in the spot where our OEM one sits because they have an octagon like shape.

Phambam12

DDM is pretty reliable IMO. sort of. i got two sets. for the fogs and the oem. but i didnt get a ballast for the oem so they go out. but the fogs work great! lol

odehboy

thanks guys, anyone know what i should do as far as the drl's?

o4Komodo

iTrader: (2)

Your fogs operate at 100% versus if you install DRLs itw ill cut the power to around 50% thus the color and intensity of a HID will be lowered.

If you plan to strictly keep it DRL then you might as well get a Nokya or Hoen yellow bulb. If you plan to still keep the upper fog then you can go HIDs.
IF you have 07/08 headlights you will run the risk of melting the shroud/bezel with a HID.

NC916

iTrader: (1)

for the ballast would it matter if I buy an 07+ ballast to replace my headlight ballast which is an 05 by the way thanks.

nate_0022

iTrader: (2)

Believe the ballasts on the 07-08 are a little smaller than the 04-06 ones. Everything will operate just fine if you a buy the newer ones, but I think you'll also have to buy a newer bracket to hold the ballast in place.

NC916

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darn i see thanks, weird how both my lights flicker so hard to test whats going to die ahha so I guess ill search ebay if anyone know any other site for some oem ballast would be great thanks.