HID Conversion

[ykobayashi]

Folks,

I am planning on upgrading my headlights from stock to HID in the spring. I did a search on the forums for a "how to" but nothing that was all encompassing. I did, however, pull up a bunch of old threads from like 7 years ago talking about conversions requiring using Audi HIDs and replacing the reflectors and it costing hundreds of dollars to do so.

Recently, I did some research and found out that HID retrofit kits can now be had for about $50 or so. I specifically looked at DDM Tuning.

http://www.ddmtuning.com/Product-Cat...hting/HID-Kits

I belong to a Mazda 6 forums and fellow posters have had great success retrofitting their Mazda 6 with these kits. However, I know that SVXs are "specialized" cars and aren't as easy to retrofit as other cars. Anyone have any idea whether these DDM kits (or any other) be used on the SVX without the major surgery that was described by previous posters? Thanks for your continued help!

Yoshi

[Geoff]

The DDM Kits work just fine. I've got a set in my car right now.

[Crazy_pilot]

I installed OT's (svxfiles) kit in my car 3 years ago and they've worked flawlessly ever since. No surgery required. Remove old bulb, put in HID bulb, find somewhere to mount ballasts (two screws), connect wires (all direct plug in, no splicing or other crap), enjoy. The SVX already has projector headlights, so the beam pattern and cut off are perfect.

[ykobayashi]

Originally Posted by Crazy_pilot

I installed OT's (svxfiles) kit in my car 3 years ago and they've worked flawlessly ever since. No surgery required. Remove old bulb, put in HID bulb, find somewhere to mount ballasts (two screws), connect wires (all direct plug in, no splicing or other crap), enjoy. The SVX already has projector headlights, so the beam pattern and cut off are perfect.

Where did you get the OT's from? I am very interested since you say it a straight plug in, I am worried about having to cut and splice. Does the SVX use a universal Subaru connector? How much did they run if you don't mind me asking? Where did you mount the ballasts? Did you have to remove the front bumper to do so? Did you get the 35w or 55w? Sorry for all the questions!

Thanks much!

Yoshi

[92 SVX]

The DDM kits are plug and play, most people get the 35w kits but if you want extra bright the 55w would be ok. you can mount the ballast right behind the headlights, there is a flat area right there. no removing anything open the hood pull the old bulbs plug that connector into the ballast wiring put in the hid bulb and connect the wires.

[icingdeath88]

Which DDM kit is the right one for our cars?

[LetItSnow]

I picked mine up through OT as well. I placed the ballasts inside the fenders, forward of the tires. Existing threaded holes come in handy!

[Hocrest]

Originally Posted by ykobayashi

Where did you get the OT's from?

OT is Old Tom, "SVXfiles" on the board. He used to sell an HID kit. Not sure if he still does??

[ykobayashi]

Originally Posted by Geoff

The DDM Kits work just fine. I've got a set in my car right now.

Excellent! Straight plug in or cutting and splicing required? Which wattage 35w or 55w? Did you use the Slimline or Raptor? Where did you mount the ballasts?

Thanks!

Yoshi