Brock79 Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 I want the most reliable and best quality kit out there. I don't want to buy a junk kit to have something fail within a few weeks or months. I'm looking to go with the 35w bulbs. I have read a few threads on different kits on here, but I can't decide on which one. I saw the kit that Dan at daytimebrightlites used and heard it had some problems. What kind of problems? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowery89 Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 I have the ddm kit 35w 5k.. I have it in both my my cars and have had one kit coming on 2 years no issues. I kinda want to upgrade to the 55w kit in the edge but I'm sure other drivers are thankful I haven't yet. It's plenty bright. And if you want the running lights Dan sells the 5k is near perfect match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 If you are considering quality over price (not that ddm is a "bad" kit): http://www.theretrofitsource.com/product_info.php?products_id=3957 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishx65 Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 I'm going on 9 months with the DDM 35/5000 kit with a custom harness and it has been perfect so far. Morimoto seems to get the best reviews online and has awesome customer service but DDM has a decent rep also. For the price of one Mori kit you could get three DDM kits which would give you lots of spare parts if you ran into any problems. The Mori does have the advantage of a really well built harness but it's not very hard to build a better custom one. If I was in the market for a kit today, I think I would just order two DDM kits and build a harness or purchase the Mori harness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock79 Posted February 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 What do you mean by harness? The wires with the bulb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock79 Posted February 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 And which wire harness type for the morimoto? The heavy duty relay or the can bus? I have a 2012 sel with the ecoboost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 The harness goes between your ballasts and connects directly to the battery. You only need to get a relay harness, can-bus isn't needed. If your going with a 35w kit, you won't need the harness (it won't be a bad idea, but would not be required). If you get a 50/55w kit, then yes, one is needed. The purpose of the harness is to have the battery provide direct power for the ballasts and take the strain off the smaller gauge, factory wiring that can't handle the juice needed to ignite the higher wattage hid ballasts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingMike Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 I would only go with cambus. Movin' on sound told me they wouldn't even install HIDs in my Edge without a cambus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 (edited) I would only go with cambus. Movin' on sound told me they wouldn't even install HIDs in my Edge without a cambus I have no idea who "Movin' on sound" is, but can-bus is most certainly NOT needed (caveat: unless you have a DRL model such as Canada and California, in which case the bulb-out warning cancelling "can-bus" harness MAY be needed). Everyone else has installed HD Relay harness with zero issues (myself included). No reason to scare off the OP. You can tell "Movin'.." that my guy (me) said it is OK. Obviously they need to do some homework. Edited February 17, 2013 by candurin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock79 Posted February 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Candurin, I see you are in NJ, where about in NJ? If you are close enough would it be possible to see your lights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I'm down near AC. I'm often between home and PHL airport. Just send me a pm. I'd be glad to show you the lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawgs18 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Looking at these HID kits are for 2012 Edge Sport. Will it work in my 2013? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 2011+ can all utilize 9005 or 9006 bulb HID kits. Which manufacturer you go with is a different story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawgs18 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 2011+ can all utilize 9005 or 9006 bulb HID kits. Which manufacturer you go with is a different story. Who do you recommend? Also, thoughts on a new headlight system? I really like the halo look and don't want to cook my lens to add the halo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Dawgs... Did you read this thread? I recommended the TRS kit in post #3. If you really want halos there are a few posters that make them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawgs18 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Yea I just realized you did. Doh I saw on YouTube about someone complaining about aftermarket headlights not fitting and getting water inside. Makes me nervous. Someone did contact me about headlights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 You'll be fine. All the bulbs come with o-rings to create a good seal, identical to the OEM in that regards. You'll be good to go. You also have the dust cap and bulb wire grommet to keep out particulates and dust. I've had aftermarket HID's (DDM and most recently Morimoto) for over 10 years. You'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawgs18 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Thanks for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawgs18 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) Ok, so I have this in my cart. I need 2 correct? Cause it's sold as one bulb not a pair? Just double checking. 2103 Edge sport I picked the 50w at 6000K because I smoked my headlights. https://www.theretrofitsource.com/shopping_cart.php?pID=3957 I can follow KC300 video on how to install. Edited February 20, 2013 by Dawgs18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock79 Posted February 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Just ordered my Morimotos today, I have the Led puddle lights coming from daytime bright lites as well. I was looking at my 2013 SHO tonight and noticed the LED lights are much brighter on it than the Edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock79 Posted February 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Ok, so I have this in my cart. I need 2 correct? Cause it's sold as one bulb not a pair? Just double checking. 2103 Edge sport I picked the 50w at 6000K because I smoked my headlights. https://www.theretrofitsource.com/shopping_cart.php?pID=3957 I can follow KC300 video on how to install. one quantity is good for your Edge, it has both lights in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawgs18 Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Just ordered my Morimotos today, I have the Led puddle lights coming from daytime bright lites as well. I was looking at my 2013 SHO tonight and noticed the LED lights are much brighter on it than the Edge. I will be getting those too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawgs18 Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 The cart is empty now when I click the link. I have the 9006: MORIMOTO ELITE HID SYSTEM on order, but I looked at my bulb size and its a D3S? Will the 9006 work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawgs18 Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 This is the response I got from Morimoto... Thanks for your email and patience waiting on a response here. Unfortunately, only D3S bulbs fit a D3S system, and there aren't any available in the aftermarket yet. When I look up bulb size for a 2012 it's a D3S, the same as a 2013. Weren't there others who ordered this system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Dawgs, You're killing me. You have a 2012 sport right? The OEM Halogen bulb is a 9012 HIR3 bulb. This is alsmost identical to the 9006 and 9005 bulbs kits which will fit. Many of us have done this exact mod with zero issues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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