Msl558 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Hi guys, I've heard that the 2013 model has a build in flappers on the projector? So if i change my halogen bulb to an hid i can used a regular 9006 right? Or do i need to get like a h13? Thanks, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Yup. 9005 or 9006 is fine. Bulb has no effect on hi/lo shutter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc300c Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 9012 is the exact bulb type, but 9006 is the next best alternative and finally the 9005. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Msl558 Posted October 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Thanks guys... will post pix as soon as i install those bad boys... its thoug working in a dealerahip... have to work 12hrs a day. I think ill call in sick tomorrow just to install it! Lol!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Msl558 Posted October 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Just installed my 6000k 9006 H.I.D kit by Optics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Msl558 Posted October 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 i just noticed that the hid is not aa bright as i wanted. im thinking to swith to 55 watts ballast just like i used on my g35 and f150. or it just needa adjustments? need ur thoughs guys. thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omar302 Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 If you want bright, choose 4300k colour as it gives the most light. Stock HID is also 4300k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normcloutier Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Remember to use a wire harness for 55 watt ballasts. 35's are usually ok on factory wiring but 55's need more current. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyEdge Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 I too wasn't satisfied with the light output of my original 6k kit. I ended up going with the 55w 5k kit from DDM with a morimoto harmess and it's perfect! Soooooo much bright white light! Remember if you go 55w it will burn brighter so the 5k will look almost like the 4300. Mine is super white with a hit of blue only on the very top before the cutoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 6K is a very poor choice if your looking for brightness or usable light. The more blue you go, the more light you lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Msl558 Posted October 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Remember to use a wire harness for 55 watt ballasts. 35's are usually ok on factory wiring but 55's need more current. You talking about those wires that you have to hook up on the battery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsto Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 (edited) So im about to order my kit from ddm, 55W 5000k, so ive got a few questions like you Msl558. It asks for the mounting brackets, hid harness, error eliminator and adapter cables. Ive read the brackets are no need to buy, but im wondering about the harness and error eliminator? Ive read some people say yes and some say no so im confused. I just wanna make sure I get what I need the first time and dont have to order more and wait longer than necessary, thanks. Edited October 6, 2013 by rsto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwatkins Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 I have a 35w Morimoto 4300k kit from TRS and I get flashed by people thinking I have my high-beams on (obviously I don't). And they are aimed exactly how the halogens were. I went with the wiring harness as well. I'm from Canada so I had to have Ford re-program my DRL to my turn indicators with their IDS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 So im about to order my kit from ddm, 55W 5000k, so ive got a few questions like you Msl558. It asks for the mounting brackets, hid harness, error eliminator and adapter cables. Ive read the brackets are no need to buy, but im wondering about the harness and error eliminator? Ive read some people say yes and some say no so im confused. I just wanna make sure I get what I need the first time and dont have to order more and wait longer than necessary, thanks. You do NOT need the error eliminator. But you do want a wire harness if you go with 55w Ballasts. Do yourself a favor and get a quality harness (TRS makes a great one). I had the ddm harness and it melted in the first 2 weeks of use. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Msl558 Posted October 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 I'm getting a 55w ballast and according to our ford tech here at work i can do both with or without. The harness will definately help to stabilize the currents. but i will order a harness tonight. Also the tech told me that there should be no issues at all with out a harness, but nolt convince... still will install a harness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 You absolutely want a wire harness when using a 55w driven ballast (OEM is 35w). That's a fairly tough strain on the factory wiring. You're correct in ignoring poor advice and getting the harness... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge_Beast Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 2 years with no harness here with 55W. Problem free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Let's not make the exceptions the rule. If you gloss over a few years of posts, you'll see many HID adopters suffer from flickering, uneven firing, "Auto" mode issues, etc. They have all been resolved with a wire harness. A few of us (myself included) have had crappy harnesses melt on us (*cough* DDM), so you want to be diligent in your selection. Some users have gone as far as wiring in capacitors for an extra boost during warm-up. You may get by without one just fine, but that certainly doesn't eliminate the strong recommendation to use one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Msl558 Posted October 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 well just a bad news guys... on my way home, one of the 55 watt ballast gave up on me and got burned! i notice.that something is not right while driving this evening. stoped at the next gas station and as soon as i open the hood! s@%# it was burning! toom it of right away and even the bulb was burned! im just glad the my stiock wiring is not toast! had this hid installed with harness for 2 weeks now and it just happened all of the sudden. now im rnning on 35 watts and 5k hid blbs. here the burned ballast: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 Well, that's no fun! Glad you got out of the situation safely. Almost makes you want to put in an inline fuse/fusible link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 But your "ford tech" said they would be fine! I've said it many times, get a QUALITY kit with a QUALITY harness and you'll be fine. Glad to hear everything is ok and you and the edge are safe. P.S. my ddm wire harness melted after a few days. That's why I swapped everything over to TRS (morimoto). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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