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10-27-2011, 01:45 PM | #76 |
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10-27-2011, 08:37 PM | #77 | |
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get a list together and you guys could probably setup your own group buy. $330 + $15 for sealant tape + shipping - 25% was like $260-$270 for me. |
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12-21-2011, 01:02 AM | #78 | |
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01-20-2012, 07:00 PM | #79 |
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So I just got my kit and after looking at the manual I am more confused about the install than before. The manual I got is as good as no manual.
OP, what did you connect to what? I see two connectors on the ballasts. I think one of those connects to the new HID bulb. Does the second ballast connector plug into the old/OEM H11 bulb connector? Does that sound about right? Also is the stock headlight harness good enough to drive power to the ballasts? Any danger of melting the stock harness? |
01-20-2012, 07:06 PM | #80 |
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You're right...one will be connected to the factory plugs and the other to the new hid lights.
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01-20-2012, 07:31 PM | #81 |
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cool thread
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01-20-2012, 11:06 PM | #82 | |
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01-21-2012, 10:57 AM | #83 |
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If u spend all that work for the hid kit might as well spend 2 minutes bending the flap down to remove the squirrel spotters aka the glare above the cutoff. Otherwise Save for a retrofit.
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01-21-2012, 04:20 PM | #84 | |
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02-21-2012, 12:42 PM | #85 |
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**UPDATE**
So, it's been nearly 1.5 years since I installed the DDM kit into MY11 WRX and well, they're still working! I haven't had a single glitch/flicker during the entire time, and yes, I'm surprised as well. Being that I only paid >$50 for the kit, I figured I would've need to replace something but I haven't had to, yet. Hopefully, this thread is still helping too! |
02-21-2012, 03:13 PM | #86 |
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I chose to drill 2 small holes on the under side of the lamp and routed the wires for the lights there instead of hacking up the cap. It is my so called stealth HID install because everything is under the light behind the bumper.
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02-21-2012, 03:13 PM | #87 |
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02-21-2012, 03:15 PM | #88 |
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One of mine started to flicker since day two, I'm waiting for the warranty replacement still
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02-21-2012, 03:15 PM | #89 |
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Thinking about h9 conversion though
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02-21-2012, 03:22 PM | #90 |
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I'm thinking about converting to candles. I can't decide if I wan the plain ol white candle stick or some fruity smelling glade candle?
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02-21-2012, 06:08 PM | #91 |
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When my ballast first went out I used my keychain led flashlight, I wedged it between the hood and the headlight. Hmmm might just do the other side too.
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02-22-2012, 06:24 PM | #92 | |
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02-26-2012, 03:20 AM | #93 | |
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02-26-2012, 11:12 AM | #94 |
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After installing mine I get condensation on my passenger inside lens. I've applied silicone as well and still get it, should I replace the dust cap and start over or what? It seems to be pretty sealed up but apparently not. Has anyone else experienced this?
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02-26-2012, 02:32 PM | #95 |
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IIRC the 2011 and 2012 headlights aren't fully sealed...they are designed to allow for condensation to escape ones the headlight warms up.
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02-26-2012, 04:27 PM | #96 |
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02-26-2012, 04:38 PM | #97 |
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02-26-2012, 04:53 PM | #98 |
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I've never had condensation in my lights either but I'm pretty sure a TSB went out describing how the lights are vented to allow moisture to vent out of the light because people were bringing cars back to the dealer for warranty repairs.
I'm not sure if the moisture will affect the bulb life. Maybe the moisture isn't leaving because the temperature of the HIDs is lower than halogens so the water doesn't vaporize as readily? Is it a reoccurring problem or is there some moisture in there that just won't go away? |
02-26-2012, 07:04 PM | #99 |
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To be honest it goes away and comes back but only on the passenger side headlight the driverside has not done it. I cant remeber if it did it with the halogen bulbs or not. The car was bought at a dealer up north and shipped here to a dealer in town which we have humidity all year round.
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02-26-2012, 07:56 PM | #100 |
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Maybe you accidentally sealed up the opening which was purposely left open in order to allow moisture to escape?
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