CoopMcNasty Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Hey guys, I'm about to purchase HIDs for my 09 Legacy and am wondering which ones you currently have/had on your cars. After a bit of reading around here on LGT it seems like 35w is the way to go rather than 55, although I would be very curious as to what the 55w would look like (I have the bigger the better mentality). Is it really justifiable to spend the extra on the Morimoto (or Diode)? I can totally see spending the extra coin if it is a superior product. I'd Rather spend $150 now to save myself down the road when balasts/bulbs blow. TRS Morimoto http://www.theretrofitsource.com/product_info.php?products_id=3893 DDM: http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/DDM-HID-Kit-Slim-Ballast-35W-or-55W Diode Dynamics: http://www.diodedynamics.com/store/index.php/catalog/product/view/id/511/s/2003-2013-subaru-legacy-low-beam-hid-conversion-kit/ Thanks Guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 if you want to do it right then get the full retrofit for $300 from TRS, or sometimes they are on sale for 25% off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sko Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 None of those links work, but eh, I just Google'ed em. Since legacy's already use projectors, I would just plop some nice bulbs in there and call it good, I mean do a search and read reviews, but if the light pattern has a good cutoff and none of the light scatters it should be good. Don't need to go crazy and buy new projectors and all. Just my 2c. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoopMcNasty Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 fixed it. my bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acastro516 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Hey guys, I'm about to purchase HIDs for my 09 Legacy and am wondering which ones you currently have/had on your cars. After a bit of reading around here on LGT it seems like 35w is the way to go rather than 55, although I would be very curious as to what the 55w would look like (I have the bigger the better mentality). Is it really justifiable to spend the extra on the Morimoto (or Diode)? I can totally see spending the extra coin if it is a superior product. I'd Rather spend $150 now to save myself down the road when balasts/bulbs blow. TRS Morimoto http://www.theretrofitsource.com/product_info.php?products_id=3893 DDM: http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/DDM-HID-Kit-Slim-Ballast-35W-or-55W Diode Dynamics: http://www.diodedynamics.com/store/index.php/catalog/product/view/id/511/s/2003-2013-subaru-legacy-low-beam-hid-conversion-kit/ Thanks Guys! I've always used ddm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acastro516 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I went with 6k slim ballasts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad_houck Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 http://www.xenonexpert.com/volt-hid-conversion-kit/ I've had that kit for the past 2+ years without any issues. I have the 4300k kit and the color is perfect, just a pure white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sko Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I went with 6k slim ballasts Can you post a pic of the cutoff? Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattg Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I have the DDM slim line and they have been working great for the last 3-4 years (can't remember exactly). The ballasts are so small that you can do a really stealth install. You can't even tell I have them with my install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users paintpollz Posted October 22, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted October 22, 2012 morimoto ftw. great kit from personal use. "Remember Danny - Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ak legacy 49 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 DDM. I've been using them on vehicles for a few years now with little to no problems, I just bought 2 55w slim ballast sets for my LGT for $40 a piece! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strizzy Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 The stuff from TRS is by far the best you can get, short of OEM. I've gone through multiple ballasts from DDM, and other slim ballasts sold by vendors here. The whole package from TRS is awesome compared to the "others." The included harness is one of the best I've seen from any company, and the bulbs are very high quality. I say go with TRS. My bad luck build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I have the Diode Dynamics one in 4300k and while it works well, if i had to do it again i'd probably jump for the TRS drop in kit (using stock projectors). There is nothing really wrong with the Diode Dynamics kit it just doesn't have the quality i'd like. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aracheon Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I bought the full retrofit kit from TRS. http://www.imgur.com/uqFbx.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 We used to use the DDM ones for a few years. The last year or so their quality has shot down considerably since they ship directly from china now. We've had so many failures we stopped carrying them. Getting warranty replacement also involves a 4-6 wk shipment from china as well which is a bit ridiculous in my opinion. -Mike Paisan http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/91072632.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/145749898/original.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/133406601.jpg http://www.whiteline.com.au/images/logos/perf1.jpg 11+ Years Maintaining, Modifying and Educating TriState Subaru Enthusiasts. Call directly as We carry almost every manufacturer now, so before you buy parts call us. Like us on Facebook! | E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) | T-1 Certified Amsoil Direct Jobber |AIM: AZP Installs "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuck686 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 legacy i bought has had these installed for over 1 year now. both shine great and i like them. wire and ballasts seem high quality as well. http://www.ebay.com/itm/HID-KIT-H1-H3-H6m-H4-H7-H8-H11-H9-H10-H13-9004-9005-9006-9007-D2S-D2R-35w-6000K-/170893599916?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27ca0d64ac&vxp=mtr if i were to buy myself i would go with the 5k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Buy the kit here; http://www.theretrofitsource.com/index.php?cPath=32 The best out there. period, end of story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoopMcNasty Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 Decided to go with the TRS 5000K 35W kit. Can't wait to get them installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuck686 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 phillips or the other one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted October 22, 2012 Moderators Share Posted October 22, 2012 phillips or the other one? And why did you choose phillips or non-phillips if you don't mind sharing? "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuck686 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 didnt dig around too much but i thought those two were the options for projector headlights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 TRS Morimoto full-retro here. Very nice kit, especially considering the cost, and will make you a headlight snob instantly, even if you were impartial to headlights before. They constantly listen to feedback from the customers and improve their hardware. It still takes a little work to do a clean, OEM-like installation (wiring harness), but it is well worth the effort. The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 TRS Morimoto full-retro here. Very nice kit, especially considering the cost, and will make you a headlight snob instantly, even if you were impartial to headlights before. They constantly listen to feedback from the customers and improve their hardware. It still takes a little work to do a clean, OEM-like installation (wiring harness), but it is well worth the effort. agreed. I bought the ones with the big ballast, heard they all have smaller ballast now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoopMcNasty Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 I Didn't go Full retrofit, Just the HID KIT. (Standard Morimoto bulbs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoopMcNasty Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 Here are some pictures after the install. Finally had time to get it done between Hurricane Sandy as well as a crazy week and a half of exams. http://imgur.com/a/7TNst#bgrzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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