HID Installation help!!! (desperate!)

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Raptor

Discussion Starter · Oct 5, 2010

Hey everyone! I have a 2007 ISV G6 and i really want to put 6k HID lights in my car only thing....i dont know that much about car electrical systems. I can have them installed around here... 55w kit installed for $250+ but thats alot considering i can find kits online from $100-150.

Does anyone have a guide written? Youtube video?

Also with the G6 having auto lights...i love that feature would i have to get rid of my auto lights? or day time running lights?

Theres also an issue about the stock headlight housing, a friend of mine works at a GM shop and said they would burn the stock housing especially the little plastic "reflector" just infront of the bulb has anyone had any issues with that?

Thanks everyone! hopefully we can get this stickied!

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G6-Lover

· #2 · Oct 5, 2010

I havent heard of anyone having issues with the reflector burning in the headlights. You could use a lower wattage 35w so that wouldnt be a problem.

If you dont want your DTRL you could just pull the fuse in the engine compartment I dont remember the fuse number off the top of my head but that would stop them coming on. If you are in canada im not sure if it would give you a light or code but never know till you try.

Abyssul

· #3 · Oct 5, 2010

You paid $250 bucks to get HID's installed? Wow, thats one of the biggest ripoff's I've ever seen. I paid $50 bucks (now $35) for a pair of 35w 6000k HID's that work to this day.

They have no burned or melted any of the headlight assembly. The lens does get warm, but never a scary temperature.

As for DTRL, just pull the correct fuse. I love my DTRL though.

Raptor

Discussion Starter · #4 · Oct 5, 2010

Thanks guys! I didn't buy them yet because I know there a rip off I just don't know how to install them my self

lol anyone have a guide? Or is it fairly idiot proof?

Yea I love my DTRL and my auto lights and I don't want to lose them!!!

Pitting hids in won't effect when let's say you go into a tunnel and your dashboard lights and headlights turn on will it? I Wasn't sure if they were the same fuse or if they were disabled after hid installation

Abyssul

· #5 · Oct 5, 2010

They work just like the stock halogen. Get them from DDM Tuning. It's pretty simple installation. Just drill a hole in the dust cover for the wires and mount the ballast with zip ties or your choice.

Raptor

Discussion Starter · #6 · Oct 5, 2010

Wow DDM Tuning HID kits are cheap!!! is there a catch? How good was the quality/color? I wanted 6k to keep it looking semi legal lol

Abyssul

· #7 · Oct 5, 2010

I love my HID's. I have not had any issues and can only talk good about them. They are perfectly legal since they are a white color with a tint of blue. Think of the icy blue.

There is no catch... seriously. Most HID kits are only 35-50 bucks. You were just taken advantage of.

Raptor

Discussion Starter · #8 · Oct 6, 2010

Alright sweet im gonna order them tonight I can't wait to get them in btw just to clarify you guy left your DTRL in correct? I emailed a one of the sites that sold hids for the g6 and they said I'd have to disable them saying they would just flicker and die off. That was a different kit the the ddm kit so I'm assuming you can keep your DTRL with the ddm kit? I love my DTRL lol

Sorry about all the questions just a newb when it comes to this lol

Abyssul

· #9 · Oct 6, 2010

My DTRL lights work perfectly fine with the DDM Tuning HID kit.

Don't worry about being a newbie. We all are here to search information and learn.

reverttheclown

· #10 · Oct 6, 2010

abyssul...what exactly did you get from the site because it has options for other stuff like a dual in and out harness and an extra adaptor cable. if you could just let me know what exactly you got and what you had to do to install them - steps, time, etc. thanks a lot man

Adam R

· #11 · Oct 6, 2010

I'm trying to install some to but i'm confused on what exactly you have to drill for the dust cover

sfdevine7

· #12 · Oct 6, 2010

Adam R said:
I'm trying to install some to but i'm confused on what exactly you have to drill for the dust cover

you just have to drill a hole, they is extra wires that need to go to the HID ballasts. there is also a rubber gromit on the wires to reseal the hole

Abyssul

· #13 · Oct 6, 2010

reverttheclown said:
abyssul...what exactly did you get from the site because it has options for other stuff like a dual in and out harness and an extra adaptor cable. if you could just let me know what exactly you got and what you had to do to install them - steps, time, etc. thanks a lot man

http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/DDM-HID-Kit-Slim-Ballast-35W-or-55W

Wattage: 35w
Bulb Type: H11
Bulb Color: 6000k
HID Harness: Yes (I opted for no, but if I were to buy another HID kit. I would pick yes for safety reasons) This item is optional.
Error Eliminator: No
Adapter Cables: No

If I were ever to take my headlight out again, I would make a video How-to but it is really simple once you get the kit in your hands. You can download the installation instructions from their website too.

Here is a picture of dust covers with holes in them:

The kit will be mounted outside the headlight assembly to the body of the car. The two prongs that go into the stock plug need to be the right polarity. So make sure black goes in the black wire slot and the same for positive.

If you have any questions, then feel free to ask. I feel like I should be working for some company for this.

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reverttheclown

· #14 · Oct 6, 2010

haha definitely some good info there i appreciate it...what does the HID harness do though and why would you get it for safety reasons ha

Abyssul

· #15 · Oct 7, 2010

The HID harness helps dissipate any heat causes by the initial burst of volts when the bulbs are ignited. It keeps the wires from melting.

dwhiteg6gt

· #16 · Oct 7, 2010

Buying today when I leave college!

Quick question..

If I want my HID's to match.. say 6000K: I might as well get 35w for head/fog that way they look equal correct? I know the fogs you only want 35w and I understand the headlight you can have 55w but won't it look uneven?

Also, I need to actually buy 2 HID kits for the head/fog correct? Do I need that proctector hardness for both as well? Please let me know asap if someone actually knows.

THANKS!

G6-Lover

· #17 · Oct 7, 2010

55w is brighter than 35, personally id want em to match, yes 2 kits are needed

care9012

· #18 · Oct 7, 2010

Going along with dwhiteg6gt, I know you need a kit for your fogs and a kit for your lows. Is only one wiring harness needed, or do you need one for each kit?

Abyssul

· #19 · Oct 7, 2010

dwhiteg6gt said:
Buying today when I leave college!

Quick question..

If I want my HID's to match.. say 6000K: I might as well get 35w for head/fog that way they look equal correct? I know the fogs you only want 35w and I understand the headlight you can have 55w but won't it look uneven?

Also, I need to actually buy 2 HID kits for the head/fog correct? Do I need that proctector hardness for both as well? Please let me know asap if someone actually knows.

THANKS!

Some people get 55w for the low beams, but that definitely overkill. You could possibly get pulled over by a cop for distracting other drivers since they are that bright. 35w is plenty bright for any housing.

55w could melt the fog light housing so it is recommended to get 35w for safety, reliability, and appearance reasons.

You need a kit for each set of beams. The harness isn't required, but it is best for safety and reliability reasons to use one so your wires don't melt. You will need a harness for each HID kit.

care9012

· #20 · Oct 7, 2010

Abyssul said:
Some people get 55w for the low beams, but that definitely overkill. You could possibly get pulled over by a cop for distracting other drivers since they are that bright. 35w is plenty bright for any housing.

55w could melt the fog light housing so it is recommended to get 35w for safety, reliability, and appearance reasons. You need a kit for each set of beams. The harness isn't required, but it is best for safety and reliability reasons to use one so your wires don't melt. You will need a harness for each HID kit.

Thanks Abyssul!

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