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crunk3 · 07-08-2008, 01:02 AM

its same as low beams you need to cut the bottom out iirc

Weeman83 · 07-08-2008, 01:14 AM

WHATT!? I didn't plan on cutting anything on the low beams!

crunk3 · 07-08-2008, 01:15 AM

u gotta cut out the back of the cap

Initial D.oug · 07-08-2008, 01:29 AM

yep, gotta drill a hole and splice the wires inside.

Initial D.oug · 10-07-2008, 03:44 PM

Oh man, even cheaper right now.

http://www.ddmtuning.com/hidkihidbuhi.html
http://www.ddmtuning.com/ap55wwesa.html

I'm really happy with this product, quality is good and light output at night is awesome. Very much recommend them.

Eugene · 10-08-2008, 01:32 PM

Has anyone got any headlight error codes after installing this product?

E30M3 · 10-08-2008, 06:31 PM

I have them on my M3 and I know alot of people who have them and I dont think anyone encountered this issue, I havent thats forsure.

MC Hammered · 10-20-2008, 02:32 AM

Has anyone tried the smaller DDM kit or did everyone buy the Apexcone kit?

Should I get a 35W or 55W setup? I was thinking the 35W would be more than bright enough or do I have have to match up the power draw? Like if the fogs are 55W H3 do I need a 55W kit?

I'm looking at picking up two sets for mains and fogs so any feedback is appreciated.

Initial D.oug · 10-20-2008, 09:46 AM

I picked up the 55w for the low beams and a 35w set for the fog lights. I haven't tried out the fogs but you definitely want the 55w set for your low beams.

MC Hammered · 10-20-2008, 06:36 PM

Thanks for the advice.

I was thinking of getting the 55W for the mains and 35W for the fogs.

Now I am trying to figure out of the slim DDM units are any better than the larger Apexcone ballasts.

E30M3 · 10-20-2008, 06:40 PM

naw I dont think so, the normal ballasts have the igniter and ballast contained within the same casing, the slim kit has an external igniter and therefore requires additional mounting. Oh and its more expensive.

MC Hammered · 10-20-2008, 09:12 PM

Never even noticed that the slim DDM ballasts had an external igniter until I took a close look at the pictures.

Guess I'll pick up the Aprexcone setups now.

MikesJo · 10-21-2008, 12:07 AM

I'm running the 35w 5k apexcone kit but I'm using my older prolumen ballasts. The 5k from apexcone wasn't as blue as the 5k I had with my prolumen. They also shipped me the smaller ballasts when I had ordered the normal ones.

duckyrocket · 10-21-2008, 12:24 AM

i'll have to pick up a set. My passenger side has gone kaput. it's a nice pink colour right now. disgusting.

So does anyone know if I just need a bulb, or it's part of a ballast issue as well?

Initial D.oug · 10-21-2008, 01:18 AM

Originally Posted by duckyrocket

i'll have to pick up a set. My passenger side has gone kaput. it's a nice pink colour right now. disgusting.

So does anyone know if I just need a bulb, or it's part of a ballast issue as well?

That's tough to say, though I would think that if the bulb was gone, it would be completely out. If the ballast just isn't running enough juice, it could be under powering it causing the low output?

10-08-2008, 06:31 PM	#67 (permalink)
E30M3 Senior Member Name: Declan Joined: Nov 2007 From: Richmond Posts: 534 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 5 4 Times in 4 Posts '88 BMW M3	I have them on my M3 and I know alot of people who have them and I dont think anyone encountered this issue, I havent thats forsure. __________________

10-20-2008, 06:40 PM	#71 (permalink)
E30M3 Senior Member Name: Declan Joined: Nov 2007 From: Richmond Posts: 534 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 5 4 Times in 4 Posts '88 BMW M3	naw I dont think so, the normal ballasts have the igniter and ballast contained within the same casing, the slim kit has an external igniter and therefore requires additional mounting. Oh and its more expensive. __________________

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07-08-2008, 01:02 AM	#61 (permalink)
crunk3 Senior Member Name: Ryan Joined: Sep 2006 From: Maple Ridge Posts: 1,022 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 6 21 Times in 13 Posts crunk3's pictures	its same as low beams you need to cut the bottom out iirc

07-08-2008, 01:14 AM	#62 (permalink)
Weeman83 Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007 From: Richmond Posts: 1,293 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 13 14 Times in 9 Posts Weeman83's pictures '91 BMW 318IS	WHATT!? I didn't plan on cutting anything on the low beams!

07-08-2008, 01:15 AM	#63 (permalink)
crunk3 Senior Member Name: Ryan Joined: Sep 2006 From: Maple Ridge Posts: 1,022 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 6 21 Times in 13 Posts crunk3's pictures	u gotta cut out the back of the cap

07-08-2008, 01:29 AM	#64 (permalink)
Initial D.oug Senior Member Name: Mike Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,128 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 1 Time in 1 Post	yep, gotta drill a hole and splice the wires inside.

10-07-2008, 03:44 PM	#65 (permalink)
Initial D.oug Senior Member Name: Mike Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,128 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 1 Time in 1 Post	Oh man, even cheaper right now. http://www.ddmtuning.com/hidkihidbuhi.html http://www.ddmtuning.com/ap55wwesa.html I'm really happy with this product, quality is good and light output at night is awesome. Very much recommend them.

10-08-2008, 01:32 PM	#66 (permalink)
Eugene Senior Member Joined: Mar 2006 From: Vancouver Posts: 403 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 4 4 Times in 4 Posts	Has anyone got any headlight error codes after installing this product?

10-20-2008, 02:32 AM	#68 (permalink)
MC Hammered Senior Member Joined: Jul 2008 From: North Vancouver Posts: 110 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 2 2 Times in 2 Posts	Has anyone tried the smaller DDM kit or did everyone buy the Apexcone kit? Should I get a 35W or 55W setup? I was thinking the 35W would be more than bright enough or do I have have to match up the power draw? Like if the fogs are 55W H3 do I need a 55W kit? I'm looking at picking up two sets for mains and fogs so any feedback is appreciated.

10-20-2008, 09:46 AM	#69 (permalink)
Initial D.oug Senior Member Name: Mike Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,128 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 1 Time in 1 Post	I picked up the 55w for the low beams and a 35w set for the fog lights. I haven't tried out the fogs but you definitely want the 55w set for your low beams.

10-20-2008, 06:36 PM	#70 (permalink)
MC Hammered Senior Member Joined: Jul 2008 From: North Vancouver Posts: 110 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 2 2 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks for the advice. I was thinking of getting the 55W for the mains and 35W for the fogs. Now I am trying to figure out of the slim DDM units are any better than the larger Apexcone ballasts.

10-20-2008, 09:12 PM	#72 (permalink)
MC Hammered Senior Member Joined: Jul 2008 From: North Vancouver Posts: 110 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 2 2 Times in 2 Posts	Never even noticed that the slim DDM ballasts had an external igniter until I took a close look at the pictures. Guess I'll pick up the Aprexcone setups now.

10-21-2008, 12:07 AM	#73 (permalink)
MikesJo Senior Member Joined: Mar 2004 From: Richmond, B.C. Posts: 975 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts MikesJo's pictures	I'm running the 35w 5k apexcone kit but I'm using my older prolumen ballasts. The 5k from apexcone wasn't as blue as the 5k I had with my prolumen. They also shipped me the smaller ballasts when I had ordered the normal ones.

10-21-2008, 12:24 AM	#74 (permalink)
duckyrocket newbie Joined: Apr 2007 From: Vancouver Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts	i'll have to pick up a set. My passenger side has gone kaput. it's a nice pink colour right now. disgusting. So does anyone know if I just need a bulb, or it's part of a ballast issue as well?

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