HID's

[Skypilot0606]

Hi all,

 

I just picked up my 08 MKX. I love it so far minus the fact that there is no HID's.I have been reading all I can to find out the best system and installation.

 

I am looking for some confirmation from someone who has installed some or no someone who has. I am trying to find out these questions:

 

1. Who makes the best and most reliable system? I', willing to invest good money for reliable lights.

 

2. What has the best color been? I am looking at between 5000K and 6000K

 

3. What is the best wattage, I am thinking 55?

 

4. How was the installation and storage of the ballast?

 

5. Did you use a regulator cable?

 

I am not sure if these are all the appropriate questions to ask, but this is a start. I would really like to get a nice set of HID's.

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Bryan

[NWS Alpine]

If you want reliable then you want OEM ballats as this is the common failure point in the cheap China kits. With that being said you will pay around 100-175 depending on the ballasts (Matsushita or Denso are good oem ballasts) http://www.theretrofitsource.com/index.php?cPath=26 . Then you will need to get the D2s->amp connectors for the aftermarket bulbs if you are keeping the stock projectors.

 

Dont go over 5K if you want brighter lights than halogen. The morimoto bulbs aren't bad for aftermarket but they are not as good as OEM. Although you will have less work and our stock projectors are much better than most for aftermarket kits. Safe for yourself and others on the road.

 

Not sure what a regulator cable is but you will need to use a harness with relays. I highly suggest lightwerkz dual relay kit http://shop.lightwerkz.net/Relayed-Wiring-Harnesses. The relays are high quality and there is 2 of them so if one fails only one headlight is out and you can still drive home.

 

Install is very easy on our cars. Remove the front bumper and there is plenty of room to mount the ballasts on the bottom of the headlight housings. I use industrial strength velcro (clean with IPA first) and a zip tie safety catch. There is a frame ground right below the headlights to ground the ballasts. Total install time is an hour with the right tools and a clean install.

Edited December 18, 2011 by NWS Alpine

[Skypilot0606]

NWS,

 

That is great information, Thank you. I am new to all this and trying to internet research this with help from yourself.

 

I just want to clarify a couple things, if that is ok.

 

The morimoto bulbs aren't bad for aftermarket but they are not as good as OEM. Although you will have less work and our stock projectors are much better than most for aftermarket kits. Safe for yourself and others on the road.- My understanding is that the Morimoto bulbs are the better choice if I leave the stock projectors, is this correct?or are you referring to the OEM.

 

Thanks again for all your help.

 

Bryan

[Skypilot0606]

Here is what i'm looking at. Does this look right? Do I still look at the H11 bulbs?

HID Headlights.doc

Edited December 18, 2011 by Skypilot0606

[donky4444]

I went with 55w 5,000K kits from DDM Tuning and added in the harness that they sell. I did the set up for the lows and the fogs. They look amazing and produce so much light. I have never driven a car with this much light output before. Their website is www.ddmtuning.com and both sets use the H11 bulbs.