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Impact gun never lets you down in a situation like that.

305_DB7ish

I don't know why everyone always said to get HIDs from DDMtuning. I definitely won't be ordering from them again.

When I first ordered them, they seemed like a legit shop out of Cali so I figured they might be actually decent HIDs. Then I started tracking the package and saw they were coming straight out of China, which made me nervous. After about 3 weeks or patiently waiting, they finally get here. Well, everything went together pretty good except the plug to connect the ballast to the factory harness. Spacing on the metal tabs was way off and they were too short. I messed with them a bit and pulled them up and apart to make them work for now. I had to use zipties to hold the two plugs together, since they didn't have the latch like the other ones. But I might get a different set soon and just sell these on craigslist. Good news is the were the right color (6000k) and no flickering or any other issues. We'll see hold they hold up for now. I'll definitely be keeping my 9005 bulbs in the trunk just in case.

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DDM HID's are decent for the price. They're easy to deal with when you're local to one of their stores. I dont know about their shipping or customer service beyond the storefront. Never had a problem with their products. Had one warranty issue in the 6 years i've dealt with them. Just walked in, handed them the ballast, walked out with a replacement.

What kit did you exactly purchase?

305_DB7ish

Just a basic 9006 6000k 35w Slim Ballast kit. I think slim ballast is all the offer now. Yeah, that would be convenient. Theres a shop in Miami that sells really good kits and has warranties on them. I think I'll just pick one up when I head down there next month. I also read that DDMtuning is hard to get in contact with for warranty claims, so that plus having to wait another 3 weeks if something breaks makes it not worth it for me.

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Dude, there's no reason to waste money on another HID kit when the DDM tuning kit is fine. If you have an issue with your kit and you need it replaced, i'll even do you the favor of exchanging it in store so you dont have to wait the 3 weeks. Thats how sure I am about their stuff. Just send me the busted ballast and i'll send you back a new replacement the day I receive it.

305_DB7ish

Yeah, I get you and I really appreciate the offer. Only thing that makes me uncomfortable is the ballast to OEM harness plugs. It feels like they are barely connected and if you mess with the cables a little bit, they can lose connection. Haven't had them go out from bouncing on the street yet, but just makes me uncomfortable seeing that setup.

305_DB7ish

Finally have my 6000k HIDs on. Also yesterday I put install Teins on the front only, with factory shocks. I know its highly unadvised, but I do have spare shocks incase anything happens, and I will be getting KYB AGXs soon. I decided not to do the back yesterday until I get the shocks. I really like the stance I have right now (maybe there was some natural rear sag already?). And it rides great, just like factory.






Before and after wheel gap comparison (pics taken in the same exact location):



Also, a comparison of Teins vs. OEM front springs:

94 accord typeR

nice drop
dont damage ur oil pan

305_DB7ish

Thanks, speedbumps are taking some getting used to. I used to drive fly over them in 2nd. lol. Last time I had a car this low was about 5 years ago, with a Trans Am that had longtube headers that would scrape or bang on the massive speedbumps in my neighborhood.

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To ensure a reliable connection to the ballast, you can change the OEM 9006 headlight plugs to the aftermarket pigtail type.


Other option is to run a HID harness to power the ballasts.

305_DB7ish

Thanks man, appreciate it. Might do the pigtail later on. Seems like it would be less of a hassle and still useful if I switch back to OEM bulbs.

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Yeah, those pigtails plug right into 9006 bulb sockets and HID ballasts without a problem.