Anyone have a DDM tuning HID Kit? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

bcmakesiteasy · 06-11-2013, 05:26 PM

hey guys,

i purchased a DDM tuning HID kit with 6000k bulbs last October. Seeing that it hasnt even been a year, the past month or so one of my bulbs have been flickering on and off. I've switch the bulbs to different ballasts and determined that it is a bulb issue for sure, because the same bulb continues to work sometimes, and not. Anyone have problems with this? I've contacted customer support with DDM and they want me to send it the bulb for a warranty replacement, i just want to make sure its actually the bulb that isnt functioning and not something that is a compatibility issue with the FR-S.

Squishy86 · 06-11-2013, 05:44 PM

Its the bulb. I live 15 minutes from DDM and I can confirm its some rebadged made in china product. They're so cheap that they still profit after warranty work. I've gone through three sets and have had problems with each. If you don't mind dealing with it, go for it, but personally they're not worth my $35.

bcmakesiteasy · 06-11-2013, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sabSquishy

Its the bulb. I live 15 minutes from DDM and I can confirm its some rebadged made in china product. They're so cheap that they still profit after warranty work. I've gone through three sets and have had problems with each. If you don't mind dealing with it, go for it, but personally they're not worth my $35.

thats what I assumed. It didint seem like it was a quality kit, but for the price, i went for it. I'm pleased with the light out put and all that, just kinda irked that it already crapped out on me. Did you end up getting a new kit? If so, where from?

KI_ZN6 · 06-11-2013, 06:33 PM

There are many HID conversion kits out there and if you invest in a high quality HID kit, you save more money in the long-run and save the hassle of removal and re-installation. Check out our HID comparison to see the difference:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38171

kanundrum · 06-12-2013, 12:52 AM

Morimoto HID's are the way to go from TheRetrofit source

Get what you pay for

stay away from DDMtuning you will just go thru bulbs/ballasts

JDMenrique · 06-12-2013, 01:07 AM

I have DDM, no issues here... yet.

DarkCard · 06-12-2013, 01:31 AM

I have trouble getting mine to kick on all the time.. royal pita

Grishbok · 06-12-2013, 02:29 AM

I have DDM, 0 issues as of yet and its approaching a year. I have gone through 50$ halogen bulbs every couple of months, so paying 35 for hid's and getting this much life out of it is worth it to me. The light quality is honestly the same as kits that cost 3-4x as much, cheap or not, high intensity discharge bulbs all work the same.

FRS Johnny · 06-12-2013, 03:04 AM

Just picked up the hid kit today along with led turn signals and reverse lights. Going to install them this week. I am worried about their quality but hopefully it works out! Plus I think they have a lifetime warranty? Customer service in HB location was crap though. Don't expect anyone helpful, or maybe that was just me...

YDNA · 06-12-2013, 03:48 AM

had an issue with mine when i first bought it but thank god for lifetime warranty. it takes like less than 5 mins to replace it anyways and i live roughly ten mins away from the hb one... so no complaints here.

bcmakesiteasy · 06-12-2013, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by YDNA

had an issue with mine when i first bought it but thank god for lifetime warranty. it takes like less than 5 mins to replace it anyways and i live roughly ten mins away from the hb one... so no complaints here.

i work in newport beach so would it make sense for me to send it in for a warranty bulb and wait a week or two for them to receive the defective bulb, then wait another week or two for a new one to come back? Can i just go to the HB location and pick up a new h11 bulb and just have them replace it?

nab335 · 06-12-2013, 01:51 PM

most people I've heard of steer away from ddm tuning kids but if your trying to save some money then why not. Still better than stock

Wes · 06-12-2013, 02:06 PM

I've had my 6000K for almost a year and it works no problem at all. It could be just a bad bulb

suaveflooder · 06-12-2013, 02:26 PM

DDM's customer service is horrid. I live close as well and just drop in to get my stuff. For $35, you can't really complain. I've never had issues with any of my bulbs and usually get years out of them before they quit.

I try and have as limited contact with their sales people as possible. I just go in there with my part number and temperature, get in, get out.

06-11-2013, 05:26 PM	#1
bcmakesiteasy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 FRS Ultramarine Location: Orange County Posts: 181 Thanks: 99 Thanked 19 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Anyone have a DDM tuning HID Kit? hey guys, i purchased a DDM tuning HID kit with 6000k bulbs last October. Seeing that it hasnt even been a year, the past month or so one of my bulbs have been flickering on and off. I've switch the bulbs to different ballasts and determined that it is a bulb issue for sure, because the same bulb continues to work sometimes, and not. Anyone have problems with this? I've contacted customer support with DDM and they want me to send it the bulb for a warranty replacement, i just want to make sure its actually the bulb that isnt functioning and not something that is a compatibility issue with the FR-S. __________________ FR-S Ultramarine: Berk Technology Dual Exit Muffler delete, all around tint, plasti dipped emblems/rims, ddm tuning HID 6000k kit

06-11-2013, 05:44 PM	#2
Squishy86 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Your Car Location: San Diego Posts: 439 Thanks: 461 Thanked 225 Times in 115 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Its the bulb. I live 15 minutes from DDM and I can confirm its some rebadged made in china product. They're so cheap that they still profit after warranty work. I've gone through three sets and have had problems with each. If you don't mind dealing with it, go for it, but personally they're not worth my $35. __________________ http://instagram.com/squishy_86

06-12-2013, 12:52 AM	#5
kanundrum Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Whiteout FR-S Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 5,364 Thanks: 2,704 Thanked 3,016 Times in 1,711 Posts Mentioned: 106 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Morimoto HID's are the way to go from TheRetrofit source Get what you pay for stay away from DDMtuning you will just go thru bulbs/ballasts __________________ Ive spent most of my life racing... The rest I just wasted

06-12-2013, 01:31 AM	#7
DarkCard Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Asphalt Scion Frs 6MT Location: New York Posts: 1,044 Thanks: 101 Thanked 564 Times in 286 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have trouble getting mine to kick on all the time.. royal pita __________________ DarkCard Photography

06-12-2013, 02:29 AM	#8
Grishbok Volunteer Fire and Rescue Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Ambulance... sideways. Location: No. VA Posts: 546 Thanks: 97 Thanked 350 Times in 166 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have DDM, 0 issues as of yet and its approaching a year. I have gone through 50$ halogen bulbs every couple of months, so paying 35 for hid's and getting this much life out of it is worth it to me. The light quality is honestly the same as kits that cost 3-4x as much, cheap or not, high intensity discharge bulbs all work the same. __________________ It's more fun to drive a slow car fast, than a fast car slow.

06-11-2013, 06:33 PM	#4
KI_ZN6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: North America Posts: 6,006 Thanks: 301 Thanked 112 Times in 103 Posts Mentioned: 46 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	There are many HID conversion kits out there and if you invest in a high quality HID kit, you save more money in the long-run and save the hassle of removal and re-installation. Check out our HID comparison to see the difference: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38171

06-12-2013, 03:04 AM	#9
FRS Johnny Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S Whiteout MT Location: Orange County CA Posts: 535 Thanks: 102 Thanked 79 Times in 67 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just picked up the hid kit today along with led turn signals and reverse lights. Going to install them this week. I am worried about their quality but hopefully it works out! Plus I think they have a lifetime warranty? Customer service in HB location was crap though. Don't expect anyone helpful, or maybe that was just me... __________________ When in doubt, throttle out!

06-12-2013, 03:48 AM	#10
YDNA Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Raven FR-S Location: Orange County Posts: 439 Thanks: 93 Thanked 167 Times in 94 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	had an issue with mine when i first bought it but thank god for lifetime warranty. it takes like less than 5 mins to replace it anyways and i live roughly ten mins away from the hb one... so no complaints here.

06-12-2013, 01:51 PM	#12
nab335 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: e92 335i, FRS, Lexus ls400 Location: Irvine Posts: 627 Thanks: 213 Thanked 330 Times in 181 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	most people I've heard of steer away from ddm tuning kids but if your trying to save some money then why not. Still better than stock __________________ IG: nabb335

06-12-2013, 02:06 PM	#13
Wes Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: JRSC'd Asphalt FR-S Location: SoCal Posts: 1,317 Thanks: 868 Thanked 436 Times in 260 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I've had my 6000K for almost a year and it works no problem at all. It could be just a bad bulb

06-12-2013, 02:26 PM	#14
suaveflooder Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: San Diego Posts: 2,295 Thanks: 2,708 Thanked 1,052 Times in 664 Posts Mentioned: 29 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	DDM's customer service is horrid. I live close as well and just drop in to get my stuff. For $35, you can't really complain. I've never had issues with any of my bulbs and usually get years out of them before they quit. I try and have as limited contact with their sales people as possible. I just go in there with my part number and temperature, get in, get out.

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