g2redgsr Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 here is a neat comparison picture I found for those that don't know what temp they would like. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/Ocelaris/Lighting/HID20kelvin.jpg 5k looks good, but hard to tell in this pic...i really need to see it in person... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 So you disable your DRL and turn your low beams (HID replacements) on full-time as the DRL circuitry doesn't convey enough amperage/voltage to suport the HIDs - check! What happens when you shift to high beam and then back to low beam? Or do the low beams operate in tandem with the hight beam? If not, you could have a few seconds of darkness while the HIDs light off - correct? That could prove interesting.... - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o1legacygt Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I would like to know the answer to this one as well. Someone said you just need to unplug it on the 07, however then I lose high beams and fogs. Can someone please help Akira88 and I out? Thanks guys! Can anyone with 2007 Legacy verify that it's the blue and black wire that needs to be cut? http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/2921/cimg0897vf9.th.jpghttp://img362.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o1legacygt Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Just clipped the blue and black wire and that seemed to do the trick on my 07 LGT. Take care, o1 I would like to know the answer to this one as well. Someone said you just need to unplug it on the 07, however then I lose high beams and fogs. Can someone please help Akira88 and I out? Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 for 05 and 06 you just have to unplug the connector. For 07's you need to clip the wires or remove the pins. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira88 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 o1legacygt, I was patient enough to pull the wire out it's a much cleaner job and I'm happy now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Still waiting for an answer to post # 302, or did I miss something in the intervening posts? - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 So you disable your DRL and turn your low beams (HID replacements) on full-time as the DRL circuitry doesn't convey enough amperage/voltage to suport the HIDs - check! What happens when you shift to high beam and then back to low beam? Or do the low beams operate in tandem with the hight beam? If not, you could have a few seconds of darkness while the HIDs light off - correct? That could prove interesting.... I'm not sure what exactly your asking Dale. but you disable the DRL's since there isn't enough amperage to keep the bulbs ignited. The high beams on our year are wired separately from the DRL circuit so your high beams wont be affected at all. Just let me know when you want to install them and I'll come over and help you. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 I'm not sure what exactly your asking Dale. but you disable the DRL's since there isn't enough amperage to keep the bulbs ignited. The high beams on our year are wired separately from the DRL circuit so your high beams wont be affected at all. Just let me know when you want to install them and I'll come over and help you. G - the question is: Since the low beams (HID bulbs) go "off" when you turn on your high beams, what happens when you transition back to low (HID) beams? Do the HIDs fire-up immediately or is there a "pause" while they re-ignite"? Was curious whether this is an issue or not - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 when you turn on the high beams the lows stay on. the fogs are what turn off. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 when you turn on the high beams the lows stay on. Then that solves that potential issue. I was under the mis-conception that they were independent of each other. Thanks! - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 No Problem! OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryderx Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 i installed my ddm kit today, im having some trouble.. they are in a 99 LGT the hid's only work when fog lights are on. and if i turn the fogs off the hid's turn off also. and im not getting high or low beams, just one and im not sure if its high or low. i used the battery harness to hook it up. my questions: when you use the battery harness, what do you do with the grounds and power on the main one? and is there a certain angel that the lights should be in the socket? sorry if these are stupid questions but it did not specify in the instructions. and im not good with electrical stuff. thanks scot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPjeep2002 Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I think that it is time someone posted those pictures again from the first page that photo bucket deleted. I will being adding a DDM kit next week and I was looking around today and practicing. I got the dust shield off, i undid the little screw holding the retainer clip down and i can pull the bulb out. After that I am going to need pictures to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanS Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I fitted one of the 4500k 35W bulbs in my passenger side headlight and setting up the ballast. I haven't gotten to swap out the driver's side so it was a good chance for me to do a bit of comparing. I'm wondering if the I didn't get the bulb seated properly. I'm getting better light from my OEM halogen bulb. It seems like the cutoff is much more distinct on the OEM bulb. When I tried fitting the bulb into the headlight housing it seemed like it just set on top of a lip around the edge of the bulb hole and the spring clip held it in place. I'd think that the bulb base should have seated into that lip but looking at the OEM bulbs it seemed that they also just set on top of the lip. I considered filing down the plastic base edges to fit it inside the lip on the housing but I didn't want to start cutting or modding anything until I heard from someone with experience. When fitting the bulb, is there a certain position that the tab on the base should point? Am I fitting this bulb right? I've had HIDs in other vehicles and had good experiences in the past so I'm surprised that I'm getting less light with the new HID bulb Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 an h7 bulb the tab section is at a 7'o clock position roughly. If it doesn't sit down flush (flat) then lightly sand the outside of the bulb until it sits down flush. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vroomd Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I cannot view the Photos on Page 1 of this sticky. Is it possible to reload the images at Photo Bucket? Or is there some other way to view them? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Whobaru is no longer a member and his pics may have departed with him. We're working on getting another set up, but Whobaru's were excellent and are missed. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1anatic Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Here's a walk thru that I found recently. It is for a 2006-2007 WRX but close enough. http://sharphid.com/installation/subaruimpreza.htm Maybe a mod can edit this into the first post ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uwishu1 Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 So, I gather from this thread that 5,000k is a pretty good way to go. What's a good company/thread to buy these from right now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPjeep2002 Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 A lot of people complain about DDM kits sold by Xenon expert here on the board, but I have the kit and have absolutely no problem with them. I havbe the 35Watt 5000K kit and they light up everytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 most HID kits are the same components made from the same company just with different labels so just buy whatever you want. DDM has a lifetime warranty so usually thats what most get. 5000k is what you want for the kelvin rating though and 35w kit. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 the ones that complain are the ones that usually don't install them correctly. I have a retro but have installed multiple DDM kits for others and have never heard anything from them not working. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeus Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Remember that anything over 4500 is losing performance and stepping into the realm of "bling bling". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 5000k is a solid white light. I run Phillips 85122+ bulbs in my setup which is a OEM bulb. 6000k is when you get to bling. Many don't like 4300k though so the 5000k is the overall prefered kelvin in my opinion. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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