anyone using 55w HID ballasts?

No, I have the 35w HID 6000K from hidextra.com and mine are very bright. Who did you purchase yours from? They should be much brighter than the stock halogens.

 

Yes, ajc and I have the same 35W kit and it is very bright. I can't imagine anything brighter then that is ok to use it in the road.

 

I dont think 55w will be a problem... normal halogens burns about the same wattage.

 

If I recall correctly, I don't think it's the wattage problem. I read somewhere and it said it is the heat the 55w generating.

 

Oh is it... hmm. I gotta look that up too then lol

 

I also just received and installed the same kit from DDM. I was expecting a more white color, but the light is white with a little purple in it. The color is similar to 6000k bulbs. This would be reduction in the lumens from the kit compared to an OEM 4300k setup. I've already emailed DDM and they want me to send pics of the lights.

I would be a little cautious using a 55W kit in our housing. There is not too much volume in the housing to dissipate the heat generated from the 55w bulb. Not sure how well ventilated the housing is, didn't get a chance to inspect the size of the vents.

 

Philips does not make retrofit kits. And the bulbs are re-based too. Not much different from $50 kits except shiny box.

 

Thanks for the share. I've 2 comments

First, I like Philip and I do like the QC and their design. With that said, if my current one blow up one day soon, then I will sure to get such kit and try,

But on the other hand, I am concern about 55W instead of 35W. Not sure where I read it, but if I remember correctly, 55W generated too much heat for our housing. If anyone using a 55W for a while, please let us know.

 

Sorry, my bad. Never thought OEM would sell a kit.

 

Thanks for sharing the pictures. What do you like? Are you going to keep the DDM or change it to Philip? If Philip please keep us update regarding the heat since it is 55w.

 

Good to know it is 35w as well. Since you said "I'm happy with the philips" can you share with us why? Is it brighter, the color or?

 

What is the exact part number for the light kits? Are they hard to install?

 

I had both the 55w and 35w (6K) from DDM. The 55w provides noticeably more light then the 35w. You are safe to use 35w, but for the 55w I would strongly suggest getting a relay harness so that you don't fry your OEM harness. It's a simple install (you run power directly from the battery and the OEM is only used for on/off switch) and it is the best way to ensure that your ballast will always get a strong power supply (they will last longer).

Let me know if you have questions, I have done a number of HID's on all of my cars and always used a relay harness.

Also, there is no reputable companies out there that produce aftermarket HID kits.