Anytime. feel free to check all the "Sticky"ed threads we have under the DIY section.

 

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Which HID kit would you recommend for Mini H1 projectors? I know someone mentioned that the cheap bulbs in the DDM kit can get too hot. Are the DiodeDynamics bulbs good? I'd hope so at 80 bucks for the kit...

 

get the morimoto kit, (get ballasts from DDM), and bulbs fromt The retrofit source, if you order the bulbs with the projectors, they're only like $25

you getting quad retro? or just a normal retro?

 

Quad plus fog lights. Should be done in less than a month.

(Any Koup owners looking for some cash? I want your headlights!)

 

Yayyy i love you again. just wait for quads till beginning of september.

I don't know if I'll be able to tolerate the ugly reflector next to my beautiful projector for very long... Hehehehe

 

I don't know if I'll be able to tolerate the ugly reflector next to my beautiful projector for very long... Hehehehe

Have you seen my headlight pics? i think what i did to it looks pretty sweet, or do what shattered did, completely black it out.

it doesn't look that good taken out.

 

Can someone post a pic or say where the adjustment is for the headlight? Once I installed my HID's my passenger side is a good bit higher than the driver side. I noticed when I put the headlight assembly back in there was "wiggle" room, I basically bolted the (2) 10MM bolts at the top "centered" in the tabs. If you have looked at the tabs you will know what I'm talking about. I could push them in or out and tighten them down but figured center would be best, now just looking for what moves the headlight up and down adjustment wise, Kia Tech info just shows a picture of a screw driver and not where it goes, its just pointing at the head light lol.

 

There is an adjustment screw on the back side, right next to the dust cap.

 

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On the DDM tuning site they have the Raptor kit for $35 and then they have the slim HID kit for $45. What's the difference between the two kits?

 

The slim kit has smaller ballasts and are easier to hide and easier to find places to put them in the engine bay.

 

DDM are great. It's been a year and they're great. Of there's a problem. They'll instantly fix it by replacing the ballast

 

DDM are great. It's been a year and they're great. Of there's a problem. They'll instantly fix it by replacing the ballast

Yeah they might fix it but the question is how long will it take for that... there has been so many horror stories surrounding ddm. Just like the one recently on here where they sent mismatched bulbs and they didnt fix it for a whole two months! that is outrageous. it is worth the extra money to get the quality and satisfaction and definetily the better customer service. sure not everyone has had problems but i have heard of tons of bad things about ddm.

 

DiodeDynamics is great. Their bulbs and ballasts are very high quality, and if you have any problem at all, they will fix is ASAP!

 

^+1

 

anyone know which ddm tunning hid kit would match best 5000k or 6000k with the diode dynamics switchbacks thanks

 

I have DDM Tuning's 6000k HID bulbs with Diode Dynamics switchback LED's and they're almost perfect. Do the 6000k instead of the 5000k.

 

Look at my pictures I have switchbacks and 6000 35watt HID and they match perfectly.

 

thanks SubtleStyle Jerbou71 fir helping me make my choice

 

Subtle, you need projectors ; )

 

GLARE FOR DAYSSSSSSS. hahahah

No! I like rice.

I don't plan on doing any big mods on this ride that I can't switch back to OEM easily. I'm waiting to see how the 2013 Koups look like and am hoping there will be a OEM turbo and projectors. If I don't like the new body style I'm going to trade this in for a 2012 6 Speed M/T SX. Then I'll throw in a turbo and some projectors.

 

GLARE FOR DAYSSSSSSS. hahahah

 

Makes sense to me... :turns and nods to others in approval:

 

LOL. Thanks.

 

First Off remove headlight (Part 1)

Video curtsey of BigE

YouTube - headlights.wmv

If the video isn't enough, here's the explanation

Hey, know you posted this video a long time ago with instructions, just wanted to let you know how helpful it was! I just joined the forums and this was the first DIY vids i found. Thanks!!

 

Thanks man

 

YOu guys are great I'm from Costa Rica and i had myt new 2012 kia forte, probably i goping to install the HID's are they similar to this one installs?


THANKS

 

Great write up. U say no for high beams? I live a ways into the country and there is not much for traffic yet a lot of deer and wildlife. Will the 55 or 35 watt high beam kit help out for more light out put or is it not much over the low beams. I am not to worried about flashing people due to I will probably deserve it anyways. I get flashed all the time anyways with stock lights set at stock adjustment. I just wanna see them deer. Wanna protect the youngin in the back. What I get from the posts is it is because you can't flash people but I don't see much saying if there is or is not extra light output to be worth it. I'm going to get a 35 watt kitt for low for sure just undecided with high.

 

Great write up. U say no for high beams? I live a ways into the country and there is not much for traffic yet a lot of deer and wildlife. Will the 55 or 35 watt high beam kit help out for more light out put or is it not much over the low beams. I am not to worried about flashing people due to I will probably deserve it anyways. I get flashed all the time anyways with stock lights set at stock adjustment. I just wanna see them deer. Wanna protect the youngin in the back. What I get from the posts is it is because you can't flash people.

No you don't need high HID, the standard highs will work. But you really don't need highs once you install the lows. I got low and fogs 35watt 6000 and they work perfect. And it's not just to flash other people for there high beams. It's also for Safty like if a car is coming at you like a drunk driver or some one not paying attention, you need to be able to flash some one for you and your kids safety.

 

Oops double post

 

I just thought the hid highs would shine higher and farther since there aimed more for that. (yes I know HID in halogen reflectors are not controlled the same so no flamers) I get what your saying About flashing for those reasons. Guess I nevere thought of that. I can't believe the HID lows are bright enough for no Reason to have hid highs. They must be crazy bright. I just live on a road next to a river and fields that are absolutely full of wildlife, it's like a gauntlet.
Thanks clarifying it up

 

That what's cool about the HID lows, they reflect in every eye of all wild life so bright you will see. Just try the lows and fogs and then if you think you need more you can put in the highs. Just a idea.

 

5000K = seeing all wildlife eyes for miles

 

Rapter 35watt h11 finally came in today. Installed it tonight everything seems fine but passenger ballast has a buzzing sound. Anyone else have this problem? Good, bad, normal?