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Justice · 08-26-2014, 06:46 PM

Is there a brand that's considered the "best" when it comes to a quality HID kit? I put replaced my halogen fixtures with HID's and had a cheap Ebay Chinese HID kit installed and it lasted about five months. I wasn't really mad and figured it wouldn't last long. Second kit I came here did my research and ended up at the Retrofitsource and shelled out more money for what I was told to me a much better kit. Well it's been about eight months and both lights stopped working completely. Took it in, and the ballasts are bad already. Sooo this there a brand out there, don't care the cost that provides top notch HID kits with a good track record? I could just have bad luck, but replacing HID kits/components every year is getting old. Thanks in advance for any insight.

*The_Blur* · 08-26-2014, 07:58 PM

OEM is the best in my opinion. It's hard to make a strong case for anyone else, especially since any retrofits would be placed in a non-HID headlight casing.

lscamaro · 08-26-2014, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Justice

Is there a brand that's considered the "best" when it comes to a quality HID kit? I put replaced my halogen fixtures with HID's and had a cheap Ebay Chinese HID kit installed and it lasted about five months. I wasn't really mad and figured it wouldn't last long. Second kit I came here did my research and ended up at the Retrofitsource and shelled out more money for what I was told to me a much better kit. Well it's been about eight months and both lights stopped working completely. Took it in, and the ballasts are bad already. Sooo this there a brand out there, don't care the cost that provides top notch HID kits with a good track record? I could just have bad luck, but replacing HID kits/components every year is getting old. Thanks in advance for any insight.

Theretrofitsource offers a warranty with their stuff so you should get a free replacement. My kit from them lasted 2 years with no problems

jeffrsho · 08-27-2014, 02:15 AM

I used ddmtuning.com for HID lights on my Tahoe and Suburban. Both sets lasted over 3 years without issues and they provide a lifetime warranty.

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Diode Dynamics · 08-28-2014, 07:58 PM

OEM is indeed the best option, but if you are looking for a quality HID conversion kit, feel free to send us a PM. We spent months designing our HID conversion kit and it includes a heavy duty waterproof relay for a very reliable setup.

Nick C.

Black Knight · 08-29-2014, 01:58 PM

The retrofit sorce great products with warranty . And good customer service

rc610 · 08-31-2014, 01:35 PM

+1 on DDM tuning. You can also try mix matching companies. I'm using cheap xentec ballasts from eBay with DDM tuning bulbs in my tahoe and the combo has been going strong since 2011

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760bowtie · 08-31-2014, 03:36 PM

I've had ddmtunning kits on my truck for over 3 years as well and no issues. Got a set for the fog lights on my camaro.

08-26-2014, 06:46 PM	#1
Justice Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 140	"Best HID brand" Is there a brand that's considered the "best" when it comes to a quality HID kit? I put replaced my halogen fixtures with HID's and had a cheap Ebay Chinese HID kit installed and it lasted about five months. I wasn't really mad and figured it wouldn't last long. Second kit I came here did my research and ended up at the Retrofitsource and shelled out more money for what I was told to me a much better kit. Well it's been about eight months and both lights stopped working completely. Took it in, and the ballasts are bad already. Sooo this there a brand out there, don't care the cost that provides top notch HID kits with a good track record? I could just have bad luck, but replacing HID kits/components every year is getting old. Thanks in advance for any insight.

08-26-2014, 07:58 PM	#2
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	OEM is the best in my opinion. It's hard to make a strong case for anyone else, especially since any retrofits would be placed in a non-HID headlight casing. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

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Diode Dynamics Drives: Camaro Lighting Experts Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,429	OEM is indeed the best option, but if you are looking for a quality HID conversion kit, feel free to send us a PM. We spent months designing our HID conversion kit and it includes a heavy duty waterproof relay for a very reliable setup. Nick C. __________________ John C. Diode Dynamics Follow Us: FB // IG // YT // TikTok

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Black Knight Drives: Supercharged LLT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,437	The retrofit sorce great products with warranty . And good customer service __________________ CLICK IMG FOR BUIlD THREAD

08-27-2014, 02:15 AM	#4
jeffrsho Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Auto Convertible Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida and New York Posts: 110	I used ddmtuning.com for HID lights on my Tahoe and Suburban. Both sets lasted over 3 years without issues and they provide a lifetime warranty. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk

08-31-2014, 01:35 PM	#7
rc610 Drives: 2020 2SS SGM - Stock for now Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Mississippi Posts: 197	+1 on DDM tuning. You can also try mix matching companies. I'm using cheap xentec ballasts from eBay with DDM tuning bulbs in my tahoe and the combo has been going strong since 2011 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-31-2014, 03:36 PM	#8
760bowtie Drives: 2014 1SS/RS, 2018 Silverado CC Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 1,487	I've had ddmtunning kits on my truck for over 3 years as well and no issues. Got a set for the fog lights on my camaro.