This morning I received an email promoting their new "Ultra" HID kits. They claim numerous improvements for both bulbs and ballasts over their current slim kits.
Prices are up as well, starting at $80 with additional charges for 55w ($10), D2S bulbs ($15), and harness ($10).
I ordered a couple kits to test out, and when I say test I mean put the camera in manual mode and take comparison shots; I will let the experts collect the data.
These things probably won't be able to touch the performance or quality of Morimoto but it is nice to see DDM offering an improved product and I am curious to see how improved it really is.
Evan
Here is an excerpt from their website:
"The ballasts have been improved to require less current on startup to protect the factory wiring and to extend the life of the bulb by not forcing too much power to it at once. Ballasts can also provide constant power to older bulbs which require more voltage to ignite. Output frequency is 250HZ, reducing the chances for electronic feedback which can cause humming in improperly grounded audio systems. Ballasts are more likely to work on vehicles with a Canbus system without additional accessories when compared to the DDM HID kit but still may require additional accessories for some vehicles. These ballasts are virtually bulletproof and are designed to last 10-15 years.
The HID Bulbs are based on the Osram CBI Series HID bulbs to produce up to 20% more light than a standard HID bulb and 50% more light that many HID bulbs on the market which allows you to see further than other HID kits. This is reached by changing the design of the capsule, using higher quality salts and electrodes to produce a more consistent output. Our Ultra HID bulbs warm up 20% faster than the standard HID bulbs. Available in 4500K and 5500K for maximum output. The bulbs use an optically clear quartz glass with UV protection. Our automated manufacturing process removes human error to obtain perfect alignment of the capsule for the best beam pattern available.
35W kits produce 3400 Lumens and 55W produce 5000 Lumens per bulb."
Prices are up as well, starting at $80 with additional charges for 55w ($10), D2S bulbs ($15), and harness ($10).
I ordered a couple kits to test out, and when I say test I mean put the camera in manual mode and take comparison shots; I will let the experts collect the data.
These things probably won't be able to touch the performance or quality of Morimoto but it is nice to see DDM offering an improved product and I am curious to see how improved it really is.
Evan
Here is an excerpt from their website:
"The ballasts have been improved to require less current on startup to protect the factory wiring and to extend the life of the bulb by not forcing too much power to it at once. Ballasts can also provide constant power to older bulbs which require more voltage to ignite. Output frequency is 250HZ, reducing the chances for electronic feedback which can cause humming in improperly grounded audio systems. Ballasts are more likely to work on vehicles with a Canbus system without additional accessories when compared to the DDM HID kit but still may require additional accessories for some vehicles. These ballasts are virtually bulletproof and are designed to last 10-15 years.
The HID Bulbs are based on the Osram CBI Series HID bulbs to produce up to 20% more light than a standard HID bulb and 50% more light that many HID bulbs on the market which allows you to see further than other HID kits. This is reached by changing the design of the capsule, using higher quality salts and electrodes to produce a more consistent output. Our Ultra HID bulbs warm up 20% faster than the standard HID bulbs. Available in 4500K and 5500K for maximum output. The bulbs use an optically clear quartz glass with UV protection. Our automated manufacturing process removes human error to obtain perfect alignment of the capsule for the best beam pattern available.
35W kits produce 3400 Lumens and 55W produce 5000 Lumens per bulb."

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