So this was my first time ever installing HID's on a car. I ordered 2 DDM slim kits 35w 8000k (http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/DDM-HID-Kit-Slim-Ballast-35W-or-55W) for my Black Mazda CX-5 GT w/out Tech Package. I did have a couple of problems but my friend (also a first timer) got it for me. Id say install time was about 2 hours (FOR ME) including putting everything back. FOG LIGHTS GAVE ME THE MOST PROBLEM BECAUSE IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO TWIST THE BULBS IN PLACE BUT I FINALLY GOT IT AFTER 30 MINUTES OF TRYING. I think the 8000k look amazing on my black car especially the fog lights! It gives it such a sporty look. BEST UPGRADE EVER FOR $90. HERE ARE SOME PICS OF THE FINISHED PRODUCT IM SORRY I DON'T HAVE ANY PICS OF THE MOUNTING OR INSTALLATION. LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU GUYS THINK.
COLOR: ICEBERG BLUE
Low beams: 30 mins
Fogs: 1 hour
Putting everything back (foglight bumper under car and stuff): 30 mins
TOTAL TIME: 2 hours
This one has the original halogen (Yellow) on the left and the 8000k HID's on the right. I know you cant really tell in the DAYLIGHT.
http://i49.tinypic.com/vio02q.jpg
Daytime 8000k HID Low Beams Only
http://i46.tinypic.com/vyp5ih.jpg
http://i47.tinypic.com/2hykz8o.jpg
Daytime 8000k HID Low Beams w/ Fogs
http://i48.tinypic.com/22m5qs.jpg
http://i50.tinypic.com/2mr7bf4.jpg
Night 8000k HID Low Beams Only (SORRY THEY ARENT GOOD PICS BUT THEY LOOK ALOT MORE BLUE NOT YELLOW AT ALL)
http://i47.tinypic.com/2dijax5.jpg
http://i46.tinypic.com/14lu6j8.jpg
Night 8000k HID Low Beams w/ Fogs (SORRY THEY ARENT GOOD PICS BUT THEY LOOK ALOT MORE BLUE NOT YELLOW AT ALL)
http://i50.tinypic.com/2r5xee9.jpg
http://i50.tinypic.com/a4a648.jpg
DRIVER VIEW (LOOKS ICEBERG BLUE IN PERSON)
http://i49.tinypic.com/2z3qd0w.jpg
My next project that i will be working on will be changing the DRL to cool white xenon. I ordered these http://store.ijdmtoy.com/9005-LED-Daytime-Running-Light-For-Lexus-IS-GS-SC-p/led_sku45_r4.htm and these https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned) and they should arrive Friday. I will test both out over the weekend and see which one i like more.
COLOR: ICEBERG BLUE
Low beams: 30 mins
Fogs: 1 hour
Putting everything back (foglight bumper under car and stuff): 30 mins
TOTAL TIME: 2 hours
This one has the original halogen (Yellow) on the left and the 8000k HID's on the right. I know you cant really tell in the DAYLIGHT.
http://i49.tinypic.com/vio02q.jpg
Daytime 8000k HID Low Beams Only
http://i46.tinypic.com/vyp5ih.jpg
http://i47.tinypic.com/2hykz8o.jpg
Daytime 8000k HID Low Beams w/ Fogs
http://i48.tinypic.com/22m5qs.jpg
http://i50.tinypic.com/2mr7bf4.jpg
Night 8000k HID Low Beams Only (SORRY THEY ARENT GOOD PICS BUT THEY LOOK ALOT MORE BLUE NOT YELLOW AT ALL)
http://i47.tinypic.com/2dijax5.jpg
http://i46.tinypic.com/14lu6j8.jpg
Night 8000k HID Low Beams w/ Fogs (SORRY THEY ARENT GOOD PICS BUT THEY LOOK ALOT MORE BLUE NOT YELLOW AT ALL)
http://i50.tinypic.com/2r5xee9.jpg
http://i50.tinypic.com/a4a648.jpg
DRIVER VIEW (LOOKS ICEBERG BLUE IN PERSON)
http://i49.tinypic.com/2z3qd0w.jpg
My next project that i will be working on will be changing the DRL to cool white xenon. I ordered these http://store.ijdmtoy.com/9005-LED-Daytime-Running-Light-For-Lexus-IS-GS-SC-p/led_sku45_r4.htm and these https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned) and they should arrive Friday. I will test both out over the weekend and see which one i like more.