hid's
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bmxbang
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I Don't currently have them in my LS but I have had them in previous cars. They don't last long. You might as well just get HID's if thats the look I suspect you want. You will be much happier in the long run.
Same price as Silverstars
http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/DDM-HID-Kit-Slim-Ballast-35W-or-55W
I don't personally have this brand but I know a few on here do.
jmtiseo
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Are you speaking of the halogen Sylvania SilverStar bulbs? Reason I ask is because I don't know of a SilverStar HID bulb. If so, I'm currently running them in my hi-beams without a problem. Read that SilverStar's don't last nearly as long as a standard halogen if that's what you were getting at. Think of your output like the speed of your car, if you're going to go fast (brighter light), you're going to burn more fuel (light's longevity).
*Edit - Agree with bmxbang though. If you want HID color, there is no substitute for HID.
*Edit - Agree with bmxbang though. If you want HID color, there is no substitute for HID.
joegr
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I was going to respond that the Silver Stars aren't HID, but it looks like there is now an actual HID version Silver Star.
bmxbang
Well-Known LVC Member
Good to know. I had also assumed OP was talking about the non HID Silverstars as to my knowledge thats all there was.
joegr
Dedicated LVC Member
I didn't know till I Googled it.
Here's one example. (Doesn't fit the LS.)
Amazon.com: Sylvania D1S SilverStar High Intensity Discharge Lamp, Pack of 1: Automotive
These bulbs are what im talking about
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/pa...203753413.diyprod2-b2c3?itemIdentifier=862295
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/pa...203753413.diyprod2-b2c3?itemIdentifier=862295
You can do it yourself. It is all plug and play, and extremely simple. These kits that were posted above are great. I have the 35W and they are bright and of very good quality. It's worth the wait on shipping too. Took me all of about 15 minutes to install not including beer drinking.
http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/DDM-HID-Kit-Slim-Ballast-35W-or-55W
It is nowadays. With the demand being so high for kits, it's almost highway robbery unless you get a 100% genuine German made Philips HID kit. A lot of people use the kit above with no problems, Hondas, Chevys, Toyotas, Etc. The kit it cheap and can't beat the warranty.
coleio1
Active LVC Member
i run the ddm 35watt 6000k in my ls and have no problems. i did have to aim them down a bit cause of glare but really enjoy the look better than halogen. i bought some 6000k led bulbs for the fog lights too from v-led for the color matching.
There is really no need for a vid. You take out the bulb, unplug it from the clip, and then everything else is self explanitory. Everything on that kit is plug and play. There is no way to misplug anything. Then install the bulb back into the headlamp assembly and you're done. Find a place to mount the ballasts and make the wires look neat, which I have yet to do. DO NOT touch the bulb. The natural oil from your fingers will create a hot spot and may burn the bulb out prematurely. It's really easy. Like I said, it took me all of 15 minutes to do.
where are u gonna put the wires and ballasts
dNyce LS
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Is philly near york pa?
My ballast is mounted on the radiator support (or whatever the veritcal beam is called). If you take out the headlight and look towards the radiator, that beam.
Edit: woah! Was i way off. Its been a while since i put them in. Has nothing to to with the radiator support lol
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/4898/2689/24743844003_large.jpg
Right where the high beam of the headlight goes (that white wall in the pic) is where mine are mounted
My ballast is mounted on the radiator support (or whatever the veritcal beam is called). If you take out the headlight and look towards the radiator, that beam.
Edit: woah! Was i way off. Its been a while since i put them in. Has nothing to to with the radiator support lol
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/4898/2689/24743844003_large.jpg
Right where the high beam of the headlight goes (that white wall in the pic) is where mine are mounted
Shredicus
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Just mounted mine earlier, I'll snap a pic tomorrow of where I zip-tied the ballasts on
I just installed mine yesterday ( high, lows, and fogs ) and i already had the bumper cover off, and the six ballast fit perfectly on the steel bumper reinforcement, but i actually ran relays, and a big power wire straight off the relay box under the hood. All in all pretty happy with the job, with all the extra pieces i added it only took 6 hours.
Elemino
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This is the silver star kit that fits the factory HID's... I'm sure they're nice, but the price is ridiculous.
http://amzn.to/w3NqvE
http://amzn.to/w3NqvE
i used these in there 6000k
http://www.ebay.com/itm/6000K-White...Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item4cfbdc958a
i'll put up pics when the car is done, still got a couple of weeks left ( wrap and exhaust)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/6000K-White...Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item4cfbdc958a
i'll put up pics when the car is done, still got a couple of weeks left ( wrap and exhaust)
No thats a normal price for quality HID bulbs. The bulbs you bought were Chinese junk and i wouldint be surprised if they didn't last very long.
You get what you pay for. Also the LS is a $45K luxury car. Put good stuff into it not junk.