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Had to sample the new bulbs that I just got. Have all my gear ready to go for retrofit, will get it done soon. Osram cbi in fxr on left, 4300k 35w morimoto in stock projector on the right

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**The Sierra & Silverado HID topics have been merged and edited, in an attempt to create one comprehensive HID topic**   This topic will cover HID information, HID headlight bulb upgrades, HID f

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-----HID FOG LIGHTS-----   Installing HID fog light bulbs in the 2014's has so far been a mixed bag. Some members have installed operated them for months without incident, while others have had thei

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What is your name? I will look you up and reply. You wouldn't believe the amount of emails we get in a day. It is staggering and the best we can do is quickly sift through them looking for the easiest

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So this is the kit I was thinking of getting from DDM, and their options are 35w only in either 5500k or 6500k. Which color temp would you (or anyone else reading this) lean towards?

 

http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/UltraCanbusHID

Hmmmm... I've found 4500k to be the closest to OEM color. The standard DDM kit I used on my G8 was this color and it was just perfect. Higher temps start getting away from that OEM look. Although it might be different with this new system they are offering so you might call them and ask.

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I've got some 6000k LED spot lights (to replace fog) and a 20" 6000k LED light bar for the front bumper coming.

 

I want to order 55w HID bulbs for both my LTZ projetors (low beam) -- What color temperature will match the 6000k LEDs best do you guys think? I was gonna get 6000K HID's... but I've read a lot of back-and-forth about what color seems to match best.

 

Let me know! Thanks :)

 

 

 

So this is the kit I was thinking of getting from DDM, and their options are 35w only in either 5500k or 6500k. Which color temp would you (or anyone else reading this) lean towards?

http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/UltraCanbusHID

 

 

Hmmmm... I've found 4500k to be the closest to OEM color. The standard DDM kit I used on my G8 was this color and it was just perfect. Higher temps start getting away from that OEM look. Although it might be different with this new system they are offering so you might call them and ask.

 

 

I'm not trying to match OEM color. I'm trying to match 6000k LEDs (fogs, spots, and light bar) as close as possible. My only option is the 35w 5500k or 6500k.

 

I'm leaning towards the 6500k system as I'd like to pull the trigger on this soon, unless someone with some experience with the DDM kit & matching LED colors can let me know their thoughts.

 

Thanks! :)

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Just installed the 35W 4500K Sierra spec kit from TRS and wow! What a difference over stock! I know people say 4500K is the closest to stock, but in my opinion, it is nowhere near stock. The light is a bright white and even though they're 4500K, there is still a small hint of blue with no yellow whatsoever. I am glad I went with the 4500K because I think the 5500K would've been a little too blue for my liking. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this topic! Made installation a breeze.

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Just installed the 35W 4500K Sierra spec kit from TRS and wow! What a difference over stock! I know people say 4500K is the closest to stock, but in my opinion, it is nowhere near stock. The light is a bright white and even though they're 4500K, there is still a small hint of blue with no yellow whatsoever. I am glad I went with the 4500K because I think the 5500K would've been a little too blue for my liking. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this topic! Made installation a breeze.

Wow indeed! It's night and day. I think I was misunderstood.. 4500K for OEM HID look not the crap our trucks come with. That would be an even lower color temp. When you start getting higher on the scale such as a 5500, yes it starts to look blue. And blue is horrendous but that's just my opinion.

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I'm not trying to match OEM color. I'm trying to match 6000k LEDs (fogs, spots, and light bar) as close as possible. My only option is the 35w 5500k or 6500k.

 

I'm leaning towards the 6500k system as I'd like to pull the trigger on this soon, unless someone with some experience with the DDM kit & matching LED colors can let me know their thoughts.

 

Thanks! :)

 

Meant to say OEM HID color not OEM color... That would be a lower temp. Good luck with the blue stuff!

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i just recently bought the retrofit morimoto 50w full kit with the canbus and relays. I couldn't get it to work on my 2014 denali for it would just flick and never come back on. So now trying to send back to retrofit and they want to restock me for something that doesn't work. Just a heads up to anybody looking to buy from them. So now to try something else, anybody have any ideas!

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4200-4500k is excellent for seeing black ice, should a person live where it can be found on the road (myself). 5000 and higher will make it more difficult to see. Plus, seeing blue snow from the light makes me queezy for some reason.

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i just recently bought the retrofit morimoto 50w full kit with the canbus and relays. I couldn't get it to work on my 2014 denali for it would just flick and never come back on. So now trying to send back to retrofit and they want to restock me for something that doesn't work. Just a heads up to anybody looking to buy from them. So now to try something else, anybody have any ideas!

I almost guarantee that you connection pins are not making full contact in the oem input plug. Take the black plug right off the capacitor link and shove the pins down into the oem input plug. Bet that solves it. The plug on the capacitor is too deep for the stubby little 9012 oem plug to fit down into. If it works then just wrap the pins with electric tape to insulate and hold them in place.

 

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Travis Whitmore Enthusiast

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I had this exact same problem. I fooled around with it for hours. Biggest PITA HID kit I've ever installed. I trouble shot everything with a multimeter and eventually realized the plugs weren't making contact. Eventually got them to seat properly and voila, they turned on!

njs2247 Enthusiast

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Wow indeed! It's night and day. I think I was misunderstood.. 4500K for OEM HID look not the crap our trucks come with. That would be an even lower color temp. When you start getting higher on the scale such as a 5500, yes it starts to look blue. And blue is horrendous but that's just my opinion.

oh okay. I see what you mean about OEM HID.

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i just recently bought the retrofit morimoto 50w full kit with the canbus and relays. I couldn't get it to work on my 2014 denali for it would just flick and never come back on. So now trying to send back to retrofit and they want to restock me for something that doesn't work. Just a heads up to anybody looking to buy from them. So now to try something else, anybody have any ideas!

I had the exact same problem with mine. I took the capacitor off all together and it worked. The problem is within the capacitor for sure. If you take it off and bypass the capacitor they will come one. I called the place i got them from and checked all the fuses turned each connector around even took my brothers ballasts and relays off to make sure none of the was messed up. Still didn't work. Took the capacitor off and it fired right up. So far no problems the guy on the phone was surprised it was working. I've drove it several hours now and no problems. Don't mean I wont have one in the near future but hopefully they will get me a replacement before too long and I can try it.

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Wow indeed! It's night and day. I think I was misunderstood.. 4500K for OEM HID look not the crap our trucks come with. That would be an even lower color temp. When you start getting higher on the scale such as a 5500, yes it starts to look blue. And blue is horrendous but that's just my opinion.

I bought the Morimoto GMC Sierra Spec kit 5500k 35 w kit and it is a pure white. No blue what so ever. I think the 6500 would be a little more blue. My brother got the spec kit as well with 4500 kit on his 2014 Sierra all terrain and it has more of a yellow tint. Side by side mine appears brighter because its more white but thats my opinion. I just think if I would of gotten the 55w it would be alot brighter but it wouldn't last as long and the warranty isn't as long with the 55w.

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Hey Guys,

 

New to the site and have been reading through this page and seeing all the different installs. I have a 2015 Silverado High Country and I want to add HID lights to my truck.

 

Coming from a 2012 Silverado I ran the DDM 55W Kits and it was a simple plug and play. I never had a wiring harness or error eliminator/capacitor so I trying to sort through all of this that I need. .

 

I am familiar with DDM but have been looking at the Morimoto kits but they have different types of H11 Bulbs. Would the Silverado use the H11 XA or XB? Are these kits worth the money?

 

If I go with the DDM route which has never done me wrong, would the Ultra Canbus HID kit be all that I need or do I need relay kits?

 

If I go the Morimoto route what would I need to hook up the lights?

 

Thank You in advance.

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