Halogen to HID & Ballast Converter

[MyOtherRidesAVette]

Originally Posted by Opelmania

Cutoff looks pretty damn good to me by the my pic by the garage.

I agree, your's does! If they were all like that people might not have all the issues with these that they do. I doubt, however, that they do much for lighting the subject ahead, any better than stock halo's do. What color (k) are they? Once you get beyond white, increasing the k value will not improve the leumens. They produce a much brighter, glaring light immediately in front of the vehicle, and appear very bright to oncoming traffic, but do little if anything for producing useable light for vision. HIDs can greatly improve vision, but the correct color AND aiming is very important to obtain this result.

[Opelmania]

Thanks for the props on the cutoff, M. I had to adjust the DS as it was way out of alignment. As posted earlier, I have a 5K kit. I don't want the ricer blue or blinding light and I am very happy with the outcome. The lane lines really pop! I can't wait to see how they look when its raining.

[MyOtherRidesAVette]

Originally Posted by Opelmania

Thanks for the props on the cutoff, M. I had to adjust the DS as it was way out of alignment. As posted earlier, I have a 5K kit. I don't want the ricer blue or blinding light and I am very happy with the outcome. The lane lines really pop! I can't wait to see how they look when its raining.

Sorry about missing the 5k note. Right at the limit. And it sounds (and from the pics, looks) like you did it ALL right. Congrats on a NICE job! Let us know your thoughts after driving it in a heavy rain or snow. How much bounce back, etc.

[2006vwbeetle]

Originally Posted by MyOtherRidesAVette

Probably looked like high beams because of improper aiming or lack of proper "cutoff" design, as is the case with aftermarkets. Lacking the proper equipment, aiming techniques can be found on Daniel Stern Lighting Consultancy and Supply

Could you post some pictures of your OSRAM Night Breaker Plus headlights?

I would like to see how bright and what color output they are before I make my decision on HID kit and OSRAM Night Breaker Plus.

[IndyTom]

After reading this thread I am wanting HID lights for my Beetle. I always thought there was more involved but it looks like a straight forward and fairly easy installation and the kits are not as expensive as I thought they would be. I assume that the HID's last longer than regular bulbs?
Was it difficult to aim the HID's once installed in the OEM housing? Maybe an HID kit is something Santa can bring me for Christmas. I hope it's not too late to send him a letter.

[IndyTom]

Originally Posted by Opelmania

Anyway, I ordered my kit from here DDM Tuning : HID Kits & Lighting. Lifetime warranty and highly recommended from fellow org members. I went with a 35W 5000K (very light hint of blue) kit for $40 plus I got a HID Kit wiring harness. Total cost with shipping, $69.95.

Recommended for all 55W HID installations but most American and European cars work at 35W/55W without the harness. The harness is definitely recommended for Quad's and other ATVs or when running multiple HID installations. This harness is a fused relay isolation harness capable of supplying 20A at 12vdc.[/I]

Hey Opelmania,

So I went to that site but I am not sure which kit I should order. They have a couple of different kits one is called the Raptor Full size kits and the other is the DDM HID kit Slim Ballast. I assume it would be the later. Now as I understand it you did order the harness but ended up not using it. So at this do you have any issues with the lights at all without the harness or are you happy and trouble free? Did you get any mounting brackets or error code eliminators? I don't think I need those things but just want to be sure.
Thanks for getting my all excited about putting HID's in my Beetle. My wife thanks you too since I am already spending more time with my Beetle than her

[Opelmania]

I used the slim kit. You don't need the error code eliminator. You could buy the mounting brackets and try to figure out a place for them, or zip tie them or just wedge them somewhere. Don't blame me for loving your nB and spending all that time with it. I was going through a divorce when I really started modding mine.

[bubba3689]

did u buy the adapter harness that turn the h7 into 9006 to plug into the ballast. i didnt know if i needed it or not ive used ddm tuning in the past full size and slim kits and never had a problem but they were with 9006/9007 bulbs

[IndyTom]

Originally Posted by bubba3689

did u buy the adapter harness that turn the h7 into 9006 to plug into the ballast. i didnt know if i needed it or not ive used ddm tuning in the past full size and slim kits and never had a problem but they were with 9006/9007 bulbs

He didn't need them since the early Beetle's had H1 bulbs all the way around. The newer Beetle's use H7 bulbs and I am not sure if you need the H7 to 9006 adapters.

[Opelmania]

Pretty sure DDM has direct fit H7 kits. Don't know why you would need 9006. They have those too. DDM has a huge selection of different types of lamps.

[bubba3689]

thanks guys i was wondering if they were direct fit. i figured they were nut they the option for the adapter had me thinking thanks guys. im trying to figure what temp to get i have had the 35 and 55w ddm tuning kits in 6000k-1200k im trying to remember which i liked best. one more quick question last time i was changing the bulb when i had the high beams i noted the low beams stayed on too. was i seeing this correctly all the lights stay on with high beams?

[IndyTom]

Originally Posted by bubba3689

thanks guys i was wondering if they were direct fit. i figured they were nut they the option for the adapter had me thinking thanks guys. im trying to figure what temp to get i have had the 35 and 55w ddm tuning kits in 6000k-1200k im trying to remember which i liked best. one more quick question last time i was changing the bulb when i had the high beams i noted the low beams stayed on too. was i seeing this correctly all the lights stay on with high beams?

I have to check on my Beetle to see if the Low Beams stay on when the High beams are on. I guess I never noticed since I hardly ever use High Beams.

As far as temperature range goes. I would go with the lower scale like 4500-5000k 4300k is the closest to real sunlight and also the brightest. Once you go up the scale you get lower light output and the color turns ricer blue. Some people like the 6000k. But even that I think is way too blue for my taste. Going 8000k or more just looks juvenile and the light output would be less than what you get with regular bulbs. But if you owned Hondas in the past and if you are 17 years old I guess go for it.

[bubba3689]

Originally Posted by IndyTom

I have to check on my Beetle to see if the Low Beams stay on when the High beams are on. I guess I never noticed since I hardly ever use High Beams.

As far as temperature range goes. I would go with the lower scale like 4500-5000k 4300k is the closest to real sunlight and also the brightest. Once you go up the scale you get lower light output and the color turns ricer blue. Some people like the 6000k. But even that I think is way too blue for my taste. Going 8000k or more just looks juvenile and the light output would be less than what you get with regular bulbs. But if you owned Hondas in the past and if you are 17 years old I guess go for it.

i got no never owned a honda always chevys. was thinking about the 12000k because the old lady liked the purple. i live out in the boonies and the small town i live in we dont have ricers we have we have box chevy and crown vics on 28's that the headlights are just the right height to blind u lol

[IndyTom]

Originally Posted by bubba3689

i got no never owned a honda always chevys. was thinking about the 12000k because the old lady liked the purple. i live out in the boonies and the small town i live in we dont have ricers we have we have box chevy and crown vics on 28's that the headlights are just the right height to blind u lol

12000k? You might as well but black lights in your headlights and wear sunglasses at night. That's about the light output you will get. Besides being 100% illegal (well any aftermarket HID kit really is) it also increase fatigue and reduce light output to next to nothing. If you want some sort of color and still have decent light output don't go over 6000k.

[Opelmania]

Yes, your low beams stay on with the high beams but the fogs go off when you turn on the high beams. I have the 35W 5000K kit and I like them a lot. I think I would go down to 4300K if I had to do it again.