HID Question--Yes, I searched!

[Guest20182]

I've searched like crazy and can't find an answer. I am looking for HID's for my 06 Mz6 S's headlights, however, I am told that I have to drill out the dust caps for most kits? Is this true?

If it is not, does anyone know a quality brand HID I can purchase that does not require drilling/modifying anything OEM?

 

[Guest20182]

Anybody?

 

[tunersteve]

Yes, since the wiring isn't pre-run inside the headlamp assembly, you have to drill a hole and insert the grommet on most HID kits to seal up the bulb housing. It's not as hard as you think, and if you're worried, pick up a spare set from a junkyard/dealer to play with.

I've had good luck with DDM's HID kits, and for the price you can't go wrong.

 

[Freak4Dell]

There's not gonna be any kits that you don't have to drill for. I mean, I suppose you could not drill if you didn't want to, but the dustcap wouldn't close right, and the wires would be pinched. Just pick up a spare set if you're really worried.

 

[Guest20182]

I guess I haven't really looked at my headlight assembly, but if I drill thru the dust-caps, could that cause the whole assembly to fog up in the WI climate?

 

[tunersteve]

I guess I haven't really looked at my headlight assembly, but if I drill thru the dust-caps, could that cause the whole assembly to fog up in the WI climate?

Possibly. I'd suggest some silicone over the wires to somewhat seal it up again.

 

[Guest20182]

Well, rather than restarting a new thread, I'll ask here.

For a DDM 35watt kit, what's bright white in terms of "k?"

 

[Jay Davidson]

Stock HID temp is right around 4300-4500K. 5000k is a bit whiter. 6000k is just starting to get a blue tint.

-Jay

 

[Guest20182]

Stock HID temp is right around 4300-4500K. 5000k is a bit whiter. 6000k is just starting to get a blue tint.

-Jay

Thanks Jay. I don't have the MS6 so I don't have anything to compare it to, LOL. 35W, 5k it is.