DDM Tuning HIDs...How-to

CobraMac

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So I have seen a bunch of questions on multiple threads about these lights....there was an awesome thread by "red351wcobra" that gave me the idea to do this step by step. I have the 5000k 35watt Hi/Lo DDM tuning HIDs as well. They are about 20 miles from my house so it was easy for me to go pick some up.



Here's what everything looks like when it's sent to you
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Everything out of their packages. The Hi/Lo wiring kit, the two slim ballasts, and the two HID lights.
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Take the plastic protective cap off
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Unscrew the black front cap and this is how it will look...take that clear plastic piece off the right side
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Put the piece from the headlights on the back side of the light and then screw the black front cap back on
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Put the light in the housing and screw it to hold it in....this is what it will look like
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Here is the harness....on the left is the driver side ballast clip, next to that is the wires that connect to the blue clip (which snaps into the stock connector on the driver's side), next is the passenger side ballast clip, next to that is the ground, and lastly on the far right is the power wire/fuse
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With the blue connecting cap...this is how the wires should be hooked up if you get the hi/lo lights
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I know most of you have the battery there....and I don't so I attached the power wire to the front side of the distribution area of my fuse box
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I attached the ground to the other grounding cables on the driver's side near the headlight
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Then I ran the passenger side ballast wire up and under near the radiator...that way it went directly over to the passenger side as well as stayed hidden
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After this I mounted the hi/lo distributor...it made things easier mounting everything (making sure all the connectors would reach) and then doing the other wiring afterwards. I used 3M double sided tape and mounted it near where the headlight is
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Next I mounted the two ballasts....the drivers side on the inner fender
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And the passenger side
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Now the mess after all the wires are connected and seperate...before cleaning things up
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A look from the back once it's all cleaned up
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A look from the front with it all cleaned up (looks like there is nothing changed from before starting)
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The lights on and working
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Hope this helps you guys who want to do this!
 

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I've had a set of headlight/fogs (just lows) from them for about a year and have tried to install them twice with no luck. I've tried everything and finally gave up and they are collecting dust in the shop. I would install the headlights, passenger side first and test it and it would just flash not completely ignite. I figured this was a result of a bad ballast so I tried all four ballasts on the same bulb/side but it still did the same thing. So I continued and installed both headlights, reconnected the battery and turned them on, boom nothing not even my fogs would work. They worked fine with just one side hooked up? Do I need a relay? I'd like to install them over the winter.

Any thoughts?
 

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pic of with just the fogs on, you can probably tell which one is mine lol.
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not dark in this pic but this is a front view
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BTW, these are 6k and i believe 35w!
 
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pic of with just the fogs on, you can probably tell which one is mine lol.
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not dark in this pic but this is a front view
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BTW, these are 6k and i believe 35w!

What kid did you get for the fog lights? Is it just H10 35w? Like 35 bucks or something?
 

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I started my install yesterday, but it fizzled and died because it's like 20-something degrees out and the garage isn't much warmer. Thanks for posting up though. I'll finish my headlights up over the weekend. I sent off my fogs because I accidentally ordered 3000K. So, I'm exchanging them for 5000K. I'll be sure to post pics when I'm done.
 

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I've had a set of headlight/fogs (just lows) from them for about a year and have tried to install them twice with no luck. I've tried everything and finally gave up and they are collecting dust in the shop. I would install the headlights, passenger side first and test it and it would just flash not completely ignite. I figured this was a result of a bad ballast so I tried all four ballasts on the same bulb/side but it still did the same thing. So I continued and installed both headlights, reconnected the battery and turned them on, boom nothing not even my fogs would work. They worked fine with just one side hooked up? Do I need a relay? I'd like to install them over the winter.

Any thoughts?

Hmmmm not sure on that one...that sounds weirddd...that definitely sounds like a wiring issue though.


nice write up, i would of done this months ago but im to lazy haha...

Hahaha well here you go! Did it for ya :lol1:

Good work CobraMac!

this will help alot of folks out! :beer:

looks damn good!

Great thread thanks

Nice write up.

Looks good man

Thanks guys!! :rockon: :beer:

I started my install yesterday, but it fizzled and died because it's like 20-something degrees out and the garage isn't much warmer. Thanks for posting up though. I'll finish my headlights up over the weekend. I sent off my fogs because I accidentally ordered 3000K. So, I'm exchanging them for 5000K. I'll be sure to post pics when I'm done.

You're very welcome :beer:

i cant decide between 5k and 6k !! :bash:

I went with 5k cuz it's a brighter/true light that cuts through fog and is better for night driving
 

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CobraMac:Great write up, very clean install. I should have taken more photos during my install. And for everyone who can decide whether to get the 5K,or 6K bulbs. 5K hands down. I replaced the 35W ballast with the 55W, let me tell you it did make a big difference. As far as the 55w being to hot. I couldn't tell a difference between the to. Fog are 35w. This is a great mod, that looks great and is super functional..
 

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5K is better for sure. :beer:

Agreed! :rockon:

CobraMac:Great write up, very clean install. I should have taken more photos during my install. And for everyone who can decide whether to get the 5K,or 6K bulbs. 5K hands down. I replaced the 35W ballast with the 55W, let me tell you it did make a big difference. As far as the 55w being to hot. I couldn't tell a difference between the to. Fog are 35w. This is a great mod, that looks great and is super functional..

Thank you for giving me the idea! It was all you :beer: And maybe I'll check out the 55W eventually...I'll see how hot these get for now :burnout:
 

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