jstall7543 Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 Hey guys I know it would cost more money to do a oem style hid setup but after reading about problem after problem with aftermarket hid kits I've been considering it. Any opinions on this? You think ford chose the osram blast for the limited edeition edge for a reason? I like the way they screw right on the sport model housings too, it's a super clean install. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstall7543 Posted September 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 Like this 2013 ford edge limited setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstall7543 Posted September 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 It looks like ford uses these ballist ' s on just about everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 If you don't already have an HID setup, the best route currently is to go with DTBL/drivebright's product offering. You can certainly have success with other aftermarket suppliers, but with a bit more risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishx65 Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 Just over 3 years with a DDM 35 watt kit and I've lost one balast which they replaced under warranty. Original bulbs are still fine but I did end up ordering another kit so I could carry spares. $80.00 for two kits is a pretty good deal. Factory OEM is definitely the way to go for years of trouble free operation but I think ya gotta kick out some big green-backs initially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstall7543 Posted September 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Thanks for the input guys! I appreciate you all taking the time to reply! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstall7543 Posted September 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 I'm driving 210 miles a week at nigh so I still hesitate to buy anything but oem. I need something that will hopefully work at all times other than normal bulb changes. I was going to buy the Morimoto elite 55w but I've recently read of several problems with those kits. It's hard to tell if these problems still exist... Can anyone recommend the best halogen bulb in the 5000k range to hold me over till I decide on the perfect hid kit lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWizard Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 There is no such thing as a good halogen bulb that produces 5000K light. Halogen bulbs always produce light in the 3200K range. Bulbs that claim to be 5000K halogen are actually ordinary bulbs with blue tinted glass to filter out the yellow portion of the light color. Unfortunately, the yellow range is where a good portion of the bulb's lumens (brightness) are produced. So any bulb that has such a blue tint will produce less (sometimes far less) overall light output than the same bulb with clear glass. Some manufacturers change the filament design to increase the light output in order to compensate for the filtering of the blue tinted glass but that significantly shortens the life of the bulb. The above information applies to both standard iodine-cycle halogen bulbs as well as halogen infrared reflective (HIR) bulbs although HIR bulbs inherently produce more light for the same amount of power input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstall7543 Posted September 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 I wound up ordering this kit from Drive Bright. I really hope it works out as I really need brighter lights ASAP! PACKAGE 4: Edge LED DRL Kit + HID Headlight Kit (Save $70.00) (#EDGE-DRL-HID-PACKAGE) $308. Shipped. I'll do a quick review after I install them. I've never had prorectors or hid's so I'm pretty excited to illuminate the road like never before lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Good luck, I believe DriveBright will justify your faith! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstall7543 Posted September 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstall7543 Posted September 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 That's the kit I got! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwf78155 Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Amazing kit ...I did the drls first the the headlights ! Im more then happy with both and highly recommend. Easy install...If I can do it anyone can. Easy to follow step by step instructions and customer service is impecable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.