cuylerjr Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 I'm looking to get some HID's for my 05 Legacy. I've been looking around online and have found a lot of different websites. Not sure which ones are legit or not. So if anyone knows a good reputable site I can get some HID's from I'd appreciate it. Also I'm looking to get some lights that are more blue so I was thinking 10,000k, but I live in NY and don't really feel like spending couple hundred on lights then getting a few tickets from them. I'll appreciate any input. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk6933 Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 From what I heard, NY have strict laws for aftermarket HIDs. I this case, I would suggest you going with 5000k or 6000k. At 8000k, you might be risking it. DDM tuning is pretty popular and lifetime warranty as well. Or JLClightings.com. I'm just curious why you want 10,000k. I had 6000k, and currently have 8000k, and I think its too blue. If I have a choice, I would stick with 6000k or even 5000k. It's just preference what color temperature you want, but I wouldn't suggest 10,000k. And besides, 4300k is the brightest one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucas569 Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 +1 on ddtuning, ive had mine for over a yr w/ no problem. 55w 4500k. anything higher than 5000k looks whack imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 I got mine from ddmtuning. I used to live in nyc and with the legacy there was never any popo trouble with HID's. If you are going to get 10k you are better off just driving around with your headlights off at night the are uselss, and even worse when it rains. X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.hicksta Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 I got mine from Subimods.com. 35W, 6000K very nice light. Not obnoxious at all. 18 months with zero issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tito_b0y Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 In my humbly honest opinion, anything above 6k is rice. 6k is plenty blue enough. Many of my friends are running DDM 6k HIDs. 2006 SWP 3.0R 5EAT VDC BBQ 2008 OBP 2.5i 4EAT BBQ [RIP] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuylerjr Posted June 19, 2011 Author Share Posted June 19, 2011 Thanks guys I appreciate the input. I'll probably go with the 6k now. I was also wondering if I have to order high beam lights too or do they come in dual bulbs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuylerjr Posted June 19, 2011 Author Share Posted June 19, 2011 And right now I'm at ddmtuning.com and I figure 55 watts, , 6k for the bulb color, then I'm not sure about the bulb type, if I need the HID Harness or not, the error emulator, or the adapter cables? Sorry I don't know much lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat4 Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Just my .02, don't order from DDMtuning.com Last time I ordered a 35W kit from them, it took them about a month just to ship it out. They never answered their emails and when I called it took about 30 minutes for someone to answer. If you don't want to deal with their horrible customer service, don't buy off their website. There is a vendor here on the forums that sells their kits, I'm sure he has much better service. But if you do go through with it, you will need h7 type bulbs for the low beams, no extra harnesses or error emulators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkumaMax Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 From what was said above DDM tuning is the place to go. As for Blue light do not go over 6000K the light output will be worse anything past that. You'd be better off getting some el'cheapo lights from pep boys or autozone if you go over 6000k. If you want the best lighting go for 4300k. That is OEM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Diode Dynamics here. Oh and 4300K bulbs... similar K rating and looks as OEM Benz and BMW. Very white with a hint of sparkly blue, and great output. Personally I think anything over 4800K is both a heat-score with the cops and also very ricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 I run 5K and they seem pretty white to me. 6K way too blue! X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Fine, Laz.... anything between 4K - 5K will look nice and sparkly white / slight blue and very OEM and sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrojones Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 I'm looking for some HID's for my 05 LGT as well, thanks for all your input all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Thank you! Now are we talking metric or english units? X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR.1337 Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Satisfied DDM tuning Customer. I purchased their 55w 5k and got it within 2 weeks of ordering. Haven't had any issues since. I would recommend getting a kit from them. Oh and I never got the harness because one is not needed for models '08 and up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuylerjr Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 Should I get the raptor hid kit from ddmtuning.com? Or the ddm hid kit slim ballast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImTheVoiceOfGod Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Ive had the DDM slim ballast in my last two cars and also have them in my bike. 5k is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuylerjr Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 Alright thanks. Do I need the HID Harness, Error Emulator, or Adapter Cables for an 05 legacy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImTheVoiceOfGod Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 If you are doing low beams the error elliminator is useless, thats only for fixing errors when using on a bulb with DRLs. As for the HID harness Id say no. That is the only issue Ive had with DDM kits is when I hook up the harness because the relays are kinda sketchy. Adapter cables are only if you are running a retrofit using a D2s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuylerjr Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 Sorry I don't know much about this. But what about for high beams too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImTheVoiceOfGod Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Honestly, I wouldnt do HID highs. Unless you do A LOT of night driving down complete dark back roads with no other traffic, they are pretty much pointless. Id advise getting maybe a set of yellow bulbs. Plus if you have DRLs (new to the Subie world so not sure if you do) then they will no longer work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuylerjr Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 I live out in the middle of nowhere so I figure I'd get them. And right now I just have my stock lights in so I've never actually had HIDS. That's why I don't know much lol. But for the high beams the same bulb color but the type would be 9005 instead of h7? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImTheVoiceOfGod Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 As I said Im new to Subie so Im not sure the bulb type. But yeah, if you live in the middle of nowhere it will be nice. I have HID highs and lows on my bike because of where I live and it lights the road about as much as my truck HID lows did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze741 Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 HID's in highs are useless. HID's need to warm up to even get to full brightness. As well, turning HID's on and off frequently will blow your bulbs faster than you know. I run a set of DDM Tuning 35w 4500k HID's. Bought em second hand with predrilled caps so it was super simple for me. Been in for 6 months, but they were used for about 6 months before me. No problems besides one time when it flickered after I started the car with them on. No other problems to note. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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