jp1978

I recently had a headlamp go out, and I am considering going HID. Can anyone recommend a decent low priced HID kit? I noticed the XenonDepot brand mentioned here, but I don't think I can justify the $160 price tag.

Again, I would be just fine to go with standard Halogen, but if there is a decent low end kit out there, I would like to try HID. But I have heard the stories of buying cheap kits that come DOA.

Thanks again.

marccayen

I got a kit from Lumens and they were around 120 Bucks Taxes in ,Canadian. For HID's your going to end up paying anywhere from 100 to 200 bucks for a set for the civic.

Hndacvc02

Wow 100-200? No deal, You said low brand? Go to your local Flea market or whatever, and get a cheaper kit. they all come working, and they almost always offer a "1 Year replacement" but they go on forever if they dont require receipts, anyway the last kit i bought for my 91 corolla was $60 because it was "hi/lo" but other kits ive bought that arent labeled like that only cost about 50 if you can play it right, well thats down here in Texas idk where you;re from and if you can get the same deal,,, if not search Ebay low grade kits for pretty low prices. and actually theyre not that bad. just try to stick between 5k-8k higher than that is really blue /purple. and lower than 5 is yellow and cant be used for headlights

lowlife9

DDM tuning is about 30 dollars for there raptor kit there digital kit is 40 dollars any they both have a lifetime warranty but there customer service sucks.

jp1978

Thanks a bunch. Lowlife9, do you have pretty good experience with DDM?

Also, what about JLM and Kensun anyone? I found they have decent reviews on Amazon. JLM is around $47, AND THE KENSUN is around $80.

Again, I don't want to buy the cheapest kit available, but perhaps something in the $80-$120 range?

Thanks again

lowlife9

ive had my ddm raptor kit for almost a year with no major issues other then the relay harness relay got wet and corroded so i just got a new one at advanced auto for 5 bucks but that could happen with any relay harness. all the hids you mentioned and in fact most plug and play kits are made in china so definitely go with the cheapest you can find.

raigen18

have you considered doing a hid retrofit? the retrofit source has complete kits for only $270 (http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...igekso833u2oa1). It's pretty much a simple plug and play solution although you will need to remove and open up your headlights to install it but it is well worth it. this way you'll have a true hid system with much better light output, less chance of glaring other drivers and it'll also give your car a much nicer look with hid projectors. there's many threads of people who have already done this.

sl33pyriceboi

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Lget DDM. Just about everyone on every motorcycle forum uses them

They are a low cost and excellent quality. I have 6 of their kits on my vhicles and I have not on single problem with any of them for every since I started using them 5 years ago


Did I mention thy have a LIFETIME warranty?

sl33pyriceboi

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There is no need to spend anything over $40 for a good quality hid kit

iridehonda

I agree with DDM. Had one of their kits for a year, no issues at all.

jp1978

Thanks guys. In fact, I ordered the Kensun Slim Ballast 6000k kit for $55 from Amazon a few days ago after reading lowlife9's comment on Chinese kits. Agreed, if all cheap kits made in China, I just found one with excellent reviews for Customer Service. Most of the reviews said they will mail replacement parts no hassle, without even waiting for return of the defective part. Comes with 2 year warranty.

It arrives UPS tomorrow, can't wait! Now for the install tutorial

jp1978

Oh, and forgot to mention, after buying the Kensun I also found out my friend has Apexcone (I think is DDM) in his Mazda. Also no problems for over 1 year. Hope mine is same . . .

sl33pyriceboi

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all hid kits are made in china.

i dont understand why you didnt buy ddm. they are cheaper, work without flaw and have a lifetime warrenty. and they are a US (california) case company.


but its all good. at least you have hids now.