tcgooner

I just got a 2012 tC and I'm looking to put some HID's in. I was thinking about some 55w 6000k HID's and from what I've seen on here, DDM is a good place to look.

I was wondering two things:

1. Do I need a relay since they're 55w HID's?
2. What other brands/sites should I look at for quality HID's?

Diffraction

relay to be safe. not absolutely required though.
there are many. check sites like fastscions.com or mengmotorsports.com

Jebus_777

Ive owned DDM Tuning hid kits 35w 6k,


To answer you question relay Yes, But! if you would have searched are the the hid thread with a bunch of info you would have all your answers.

I owned DDM 35 dollar kit, good kit, but upgraded to MengMotorsports hid kit, a bit more expensive but way better IMO, brighter, then again you get what you paid for.

I recommend this kit ---> http://stores.mengmotorsports.com/-s...HID/Detail.bok

o TaGGeD o

iTrader: (2)

Had meng motorsports v2 with slim ballasts on both of my tc so far and love them top notch product and there customer service isn't comparable

GE0RGiAGiRL

I have 55W 5000K for lows and 35W 5000K for fogs. I just have the slim ballasts from DDMTuning. Haven't had any problems and it's been about 5 months. I will tell you if you are nit picky about color, do them both in 35W. I can tell a slight difference between my fogs and lows, but you aren't suppose to run 55W in the fogs.. so yeah..

tcgooner

Thanks everyone, I had one last question.

I've noticed there are regular ballasts and slim ballasts, are these size differences just for convenience, or do the slims perform less than the regulars?

Jebus_777

Slim are just slim, but are not 100% shock proof. While the heavy duty are more capable of handling anything.

Here is meng testing their kit with a hammer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sEF15PrVhQ

GE0RGiAGiRL

Yeah just "slim". I don't know what the regular ones look like, but the slims I can easily tuck on the sides of the engine when the fender comes up. Can't think right now sorry.. They make mounts to for them but I just haven't got that far yet.

biglilsteve

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If you are considering spending big bucks on the Meng kit, you may as well get the real deal here:

http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...oducts_id=3955

tcgooner

Are the TRS one's worth the $40 difference in price over the Meng's?

fatty_gen2

IMHO, other's can't compare.
http://pbr90.photobucket.com/albums/...psa41e962f.jpg

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tcgooner

Thanks for the help everyone. I'm going with the TRS 3Five 6000k ones.

biglilsteve

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nice choice! i'd even consider going with the 5Five since they cost the same...

tcgooner

I thought about getting the 5Five's, but I talked with someone with TRS and he recommended the 3Five's because they're more reliable, have a longer warranty, last 500 hours longer, and don't run the potential risk of getting too hot and damaging the housing.

biglilsteve

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Hmm...I don't know why I thought both the 3Five and 5Five had the same 5 year warranty.

I've been running 55w since January 2011 without any damage to my projector housings. I recently baked and opened them up to install halos and they were completely clean and clear with no signs of burning or anything like that. They looked like they were fresh out of the factory.

fatty_gen2

I'm supposed to get 5five as well but after i explored options for the bulbs, I did not see any 55watts for H11. (Might have missed it. Dunno) So, 3five for me.

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tcgooner

Just got mine in finally after some shipping issues from USPS. It came with a relay and I was wondering if it was necessary to install with it? Or are just the ballasts and lights sufficient?

Diffraction

if you have one you might as well use it

blupupher

So whats the difference between these Meng/Morimoto kits and the $30 e-bay kits?
I have a set of the e-bay lights in my xB and they are much better than the Halogen. It does have a bit of flicker in one bulb for about 10 seconds after startup, but steadies out after that.
I have another e-bay set in my other car for the past 3 years with almost constant use (they are 3000k fogs, use as DRL) and they are still running strong. Had another set (5000k) in the wifes old van in her fogs and they were fine also for about a year before we sold it.

I spent a total of ~$93 on 3 sets that all work fine, what am I missing with the $120+ kit?

tcgooner

A bit confused with my lights wiring. I know what connects to the ballast and what connects to the relay, I'm confused as to what the other two wires (black and red) are for?