New hid setup. Is this correct?

[Freebeer187]

I'm going to place an order for new headlights/HID kit for the GTP. I wanted to run this by you guys and make sure im doing it correctly. First time getting HID's so I dunno if it is correct.

Install Guide (other than manufactures): HID Install Help.

Headlights:
Stock (aftermarket) headlight set $62

HID KIT:
DDM Tuning Slim Ballast

$44 + $16 Shipping

RELAY HARNESS (do I need this?)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RELAY-HARNESS-9007-HB5-X-1-WIRE-35W-55W-HID-CONVERSION-XENON-KIT-HEAD-LIGHT-LAMP-/130606514661?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A2001|Model%3AGrand+Prix&hash=item1e68c141e5&vxp=mtr eBay[/url] $10

TOTAL = $132

So is this about right? The headlights I have now are crap. Originally I wanted the 6000K, but ive read that they and the 5000k are just too bright. How does this look?

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[ProjectGTP]

Looks good. The number is the heat range of the bulb. 4500 are white. 6000 have a tint of blue. It's just what color u prefer.

 

[Yaj Yak]

yeah you're good

 

[98GTPDriva]

Thats exactly what I have, but you don't really need the mounting brackets.

Heavy duty double-sided tape works great!

 

[C.Evans]

Thinking about ordering that kit for my truck.

 

[smug]

Thinking about ordering that kit for my truck.

Might want to ask the Ford section about that

 

[C.Evans]

Might want to ask the Ford section about that

Thanks for offering good bad advice for a non year/make/model specific kit.

 

[Freebeer187]

Nice thanks for checking it out. So I will need the relay harness as well?

Also, does it look silly with clear corners and halogen bulbs in them while running low beam HID's?

 

[SaturdaysGS]

I personally bought the relay harness from WBStore. Actually 4 of them. 2 for
me 2 for a friend. Lost one of the ones for me though..

 

[02BlueGT]

I have the same one but in 55w..... I'd go for that over the 35w

 

[Aron]

Looks good. The number is the heat range of the bulb. 4500 are white. 6000 have a tint of blue. It's just what color u prefer.

Yes, the 4500k kit is typically what most oem companies use. The 4300k and 5000k are the closest to natural sunlight, and put out the most actual light. The higher over 5000k you go, the less actual light output there is because of the color.

 

[RICH17]

Use the relay harness

 

[smug]

Thanks for offering good bad advice for a non year/make/model specific kit.

Just giving some bad advice right back to ya after the s00ls thread

 

[Freebeer187]

I picked up the 6000K 35W. Damn these guys ship out of China now! Fukkkkk wish I would have known that. I googled and it seems alot of people are pissed with there shipping times (taking over a month to get their kit). >:|

 

[C.Evans]

Just giving some bad advice right back to ya after the s00ls thread

Right.

 

[hellraiser319]

If you do the hi/lo kit, it comes with the relay harness... shouldn't be any problems if you are doing new headlight assemblies, but the only complaints, they shake a little on the vic, partially because those headlight assemblies have seen some better days; and one of the hi/lo's crapped out on the little car, I keep meaning to call them up and get a replacement... Worth the wait for shipment on both cars though, I don't know if DDM got better with that...

 

[Turbocharged400sbc]

i have two relay harness' from ddm be aware that they arent weathertight so youll want to seal em up with rtv or route em to keep roadsalt out of em.
i made my own harness for the semi using oem weatherpack connectors and high current relays from junkyard cars

you want one of mine nick? you want it its yours

 

[Freebeer187]

i have two relay harness' from ddm be aware that they arent weathertight so youll want to seal em up with rtv or route em to keep roadsalt out of em.
i made my own harness for the semi using oem weatherpack connectors and high current relays from junkyard cars

you want one of mine nick? you want it its yours

Thanks but im not sure if i need it as I did order one off of eBay. Might be junk but I will take your advice and seal them up. They will be here in about a month so we will know then!

 

[SaturdaysGS]

you want one of mine nick? you want it its yours

which nick? lol

 

[Turbocharged400sbc]

i was talkin to you but im horrible with names/sn's/faces and just now it dons on me to check but my phone says freebeer GP tony, yours is saturdaysGS 03.5 nick so i think im in the clear