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iMissLayups · 03-16-2012, 11:01 AM

Just wanted some clear answers, since I've heard different things. Has anyone had success replacing the stock HIDs with Diode Dynamic's 6000k D1S HID bulbs?

I've heard switching them destroys ballasts but was it because of cheap bulbs or should it just not be replaced at all?

Also, how would I go about replacing the ballasts instead of worrying about blowing one? I really want 6000k HID's lol..

Thanks!

By the way, I've used search and read various threads, i just want everyone's opinion in one place and maybe get some from people who have switched it but didn't respond to the other threads.

Cal'sgen · 03-20-2012, 01:45 PM

+1 iv read in a bunch of threads where it was blowing the ballast's but there there were some ppl that didnt have a problem at all...

iMissLayups · 03-20-2012, 04:31 PM

Exactly. My LEDs make my headlights look bad.

jay88 · 03-21-2012, 06:28 PM

+2 and subscribed

jay88 · 03-21-2012, 06:30 PM

Im installing my d1s bulbs tomorrow guess we'll see what happens

Jm_Dug · 03-21-2012, 06:40 PM

ive had DD 6000k HID bulb for aout 9 months without any problems
shipping was very slow but other from that satisfied with product

before i bought the DD bulb i bought cheapo bulbs from ebay and one blew my ballast...

jay88 · 03-21-2012, 06:45 PM

Ok perfect. i bought mine from dd as well 6k will see how all goes tomorrow. Jmdug was it just take out old put in new and seal back up?

Jm_Dug · 03-21-2012, 06:54 PM

much easier when you remove headlights... takes around 1 min (2 bolts, 2 connectors on each sides) and will make the job lot easier

one screw to remove in back of the cover
bulb is a push pin retainer a bit tricky
juste make sure you dont touch the glass on the bulb

no sealing to do... you just twist back the cover, put back screw and reinstall headlight

jay88 · 03-21-2012, 06:57 PM

Thanks man will do and post back to confirm lol

iMissLayups · 03-21-2012, 08:04 PM

Can't wait to hear the results!

SubtleStyle · 03-21-2012, 08:14 PM

Jm did you notice a decrease in light with the 6k?

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jay88 · 03-22-2012, 10:48 AM

Alright so install was exactly 1 min on each side. Turned them on both light up and no flickering. Will have to wait until it becomes dark to see final results

FlyRyde · 03-22-2012, 10:57 AM

I will have a conversion to D2S soon guys. That should give a full options of colors, and D2S bulbs are mad cheap! I think the problem with the D1S aftermarket is due to the built in Ignitors pissing off the OEM Ballasts. The D1S to D2S adapters will hopefully be much stronger, since they are the ignitor. If they work, it'll be an alternative. I too have heard waaay too many stories of D1S bulbs dying super early, and taking out ballasts as well. I wish there was an aftermarket D2S ballast that fit the hole on the bottom, but so far, only the Matsushita GenV are even close, and they're way to small diamater. Maybe I'll make an adapter for those for the hardcore guys

@OP, try to remember to post back here if you have problems down the road. Thanks!

jay88 · 03-22-2012, 04:05 PM

So its night time and lights look great. They shine same as before with stock but being that im lowered i have to adjust the lighting level and raise them higher

iMissLayups · 03-22-2012, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyRyde

I will have a conversion to D2S soon guys. That should give a full options of colors, and D2S bulbs are mad cheap! I think the problem with the D1S aftermarket is due to the built in Ignitors pissing off the OEM Ballasts. The D1S to D2S adapters will hopefully be much stronger, since they are the ignitor. If they work, it'll be an alternative. I too have heard waaay too many stories of D1S bulbs dying super early, and taking out ballasts as well. I wish there was an aftermarket D2S ballast that fit the hole on the bottom, but so far, only the Matsushita GenV are even close, and they're way to small diamater. Maybe I'll make an adapter for those for the hardcore guys

@OP, try to remember to post back here if you have problems down the road. Thanks!

That would make things a lot easier!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jay88

So its night time and lights look great. They shine same as before with stock but being that im lowered i have to adjust the lighting level and raise them higher

How much more blue is the 6000k from DD? I was trying to decide between that and 8000k, I want it to match my switchbacks and foglights.

jay88 · 03-22-2012, 04:22 PM

Theyre right their with the switchbacks of mine. Maybe the hids can be a bit more blue but a friend has 8k with his switchbacks and they dont really match but 6k is just right

iMissLayups · 03-22-2012, 04:30 PM

Nice. I really hope you don't have any problems with them! I'm ordering mine next week.

jay88 · 03-22-2012, 04:42 PM

Ill post back if any issues

pjmtwo · 03-22-2012, 08:00 PM

I have 8000k DD D1S bulbs as well. The only problem I have is that the bulbs would not turn on when the bulbs were on for a long drive. So if you take a road trip and take a rest room break, the bulbs would not turn on again. Tried contacting DD for past 2 months with numerous pm's and e-mail's, but no response. I guess their customer service department got shut down or something

SubtleStyle · 03-22-2012, 08:12 PM

Has anyone tried the morimoto d1s bulbs from lightwerkz?

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