HID Bulb Change

nynhex · 05-09-2011, 12:03 AM

I noticed a couple of people had luck with the DDMTuning bulbs. I just purchased a set of 35W D2S in 12000k. Did anyone have to modify anything or did they swap right out? I saw a D2S adapter at DDMTuning for general ballasts but didn't buy figuring it was a straight swap.

Thoughts?

RockStarKick · 05-09-2011, 11:58 AM

No adapter needed, just make sure to get the D2S bulbs..

I also have a set of the iJDM toy bulbs if you want them, hell you can even come by and pick them up, we can replace them right there.. They are 6000K bulbs never used. $20...

Ron · 05-09-2011, 12:10 PM

I'll take them if nynhex does not want them.

RockStarKick · 05-09-2011, 12:24 PM

Ron, I have two sets of bulbs... Same deal for you man..

nynhex · 05-09-2011, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockStarKick

No adapter needed, just make sure to get the D2S bulbs..

I also have a set of the iJDM toy bulbs if you want them, hell you can even come by and pick them up, we can replace them right there.. They are 6000K bulbs never used. $20...

Sure I'll take them, I'll pm you with PP info and my phone #.

Thanks!

Ron · 05-09-2011, 01:05 PM

Cool, mine are still doing the same thing. I have to switch the lights on/off like 3 times before they stay on.

nynhex · 05-09-2011, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron

Cool, mine are still doing the same thing. I have to switch the lights on/off like 3 times before they stay on.

That sucks, maybe we can all get together for a lunch and install.

shoopajae10 · 05-23-2011, 04:11 PM

I ordered some DDM tuning bulbs in 6k and had them installed for about a week now and one of the bulbs started having problems. It would not turn on! If i turn off the lights and wait a few minutes and turn it on again, It would come on. The other day It was not on, so i kept turning it off and on a couple of times and no luck.

So yesterday, i swapped them out to the other side to see if there was maybe something wrong with the housing itself and not the bulb but same thing on the other side it didn't work. it works like every other 9 or 10 times i try turning it off and on but the other bulb works just fine.

so today i called ddm tuning which took forever and a day for them to answer. the guy tells me that he will ship out 1 bulb to replace the messed up one. I told him that i read on their website that they will replace them as pairs for the best possible match in the output. He then says oh okay, then ship those back and we will try to replace the messed up one and match your working one?? then i ask if i have to pay for the shipping. He says we have to split it. I pay the shipping to them and he pays it shipped back to me. what the hell?? Their warranty sucks and is not as advertised on their website.

Ron · 05-24-2011, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by nynhex

That sucks, maybe we can all get together for a lunch and install.

Did you get your bulbs man? I am off from tomorrow afternoon to saturday

nynhex · 05-24-2011, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron

Did you get your bulbs man? I am off from tomorrow afternoon to saturday

I got a set from DDMTuning but haven't had a chance to get a hold of RockStarKick for the other set. Tomorrow afternoon I work but the evening I'm free, Saturday is all clear as well.

RockStarKick · 05-24-2011, 12:54 PM

Hey guys, I just noticed that you are both off tomorrow evening.. I get off work at 5.. Just let me know where you want to meet and we could do that ..

Xsad · 08-08-2011, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by caneman88

OK just a heads up I just changed my HID's to 6000K from V-Leds look great but the housing that the clip snaps into and holds the bulb in is plastic looks like metal and one side broke off so I got in there with 1 clip holding.
So easy does it or the housing is brittle and breaks easy. So with my luck I will have to buy a whole new headlamp assembly because of a broken housing.

Great DIY by abakja1 I borrowed his pic to so the clip and housing that broke off.

Man. I broke the something. So how did you get it fix? How much was it? Did you replace the whole thing?

nmjaxx9 · 08-24-2011, 01:41 AM

Just got my lights in, was hoping for a more purple/violet (12,000k) color but got more of a darker blue/light tinge of purple color. (not really noticeable in pics)

Anyways happy with the results.

Stock VS 12000k

nmjaxx9 · 08-24-2011, 01:44 AM

oh and by the way good write up abakja, def helped in putting them in

abakja1 · 09-12-2011, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

oh and by the way good write up abakja, def helped in putting them in

No problem,...glad I was able to help. Funny,.,anything close to blue or purple lights in Hawaii is illegal. How do you get away with 12k lights?

05-09-2011, 11:58 AM	#62 (permalink)
RockStarKick Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 298 Drives: it like a rental Rep Power: 14	No adapter needed, just make sure to get the D2S bulbs.. I also have a set of the iJDM toy bulbs if you want them, hell you can even come by and pick them up, we can replace them right there.. They are 6000K bulbs never used. $20... __________________ 2013 Mustang GT, 6M, Track Pack & Leather Recaros 2011 Pearl White 6M /Sport Pkg - SOLD

05-09-2011, 12:24 PM	#64 (permalink)
RockStarKick Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 298 Drives: it like a rental Rep Power: 14	Ron, I have two sets of bulbs... Same deal for you man.. __________________ 2013 Mustang GT, 6M, Track Pack & Leather Recaros 2011 Pearl White 6M /Sport Pkg - SOLD

05-24-2011, 12:54 PM	#71 (permalink)
RockStarKick Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 298 Drives: it like a rental Rep Power: 14	Hey guys, I just noticed that you are both off tomorrow evening.. I get off work at 5.. Just let me know where you want to meet and we could do that .. __________________ 2013 Mustang GT, 6M, Track Pack & Leather Recaros 2011 Pearl White 6M /Sport Pkg - SOLD

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05-09-2011, 12:03 AM	#61 (permalink)
nynhex Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 247 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 371	I noticed a couple of people had luck with the DDMTuning bulbs. I just purchased a set of 35W D2S in 12000k. Did anyone have to modify anything or did they swap right out? I saw a D2S adapter at DDMTuning for general ballasts but didn't buy figuring it was a straight swap. Thoughts?

05-09-2011, 12:10 PM	#63 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 22	I'll take them if nynhex does not want them.

05-09-2011, 01:05 PM	#66 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 22	Cool, mine are still doing the same thing. I have to switch the lights on/off like 3 times before they stay on.

05-23-2011, 04:11 PM	#68 (permalink)
shoopajae10 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Over Yonder Posts: 650 Drives: A White Sports Car Rep Power: 17	I ordered some DDM tuning bulbs in 6k and had them installed for about a week now and one of the bulbs started having problems. It would not turn on! If i turn off the lights and wait a few minutes and turn it on again, It would come on. The other day It was not on, so i kept turning it off and on a couple of times and no luck. So yesterday, i swapped them out to the other side to see if there was maybe something wrong with the housing itself and not the bulb but same thing on the other side it didn't work. it works like every other 9 or 10 times i try turning it off and on but the other bulb works just fine. so today i called ddm tuning which took forever and a day for them to answer. the guy tells me that he will ship out 1 bulb to replace the messed up one. I told him that i read on their website that they will replace them as pairs for the best possible match in the output. He then says oh okay, then ship those back and we will try to replace the messed up one and match your working one?? then i ask if i have to pay for the shipping. He says we have to split it. I pay the shipping to them and he pays it shipped back to me. what the hell?? Their warranty sucks and is not as advertised on their website.

08-24-2011, 01:44 AM	#74 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 26	oh and by the way good write up abakja, def helped in putting them in