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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 02:38 PM
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Where to mount HID ballast

Where did you guys mount the HID ballast when you did the HID conversion? I just got my Vision Bulbs kit, and im not sure where to mount the ballast.
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No one knows? I need to get it done, im in the middle of it, and work later. Can anyone point me in the right diriction?

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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 02:42 PM
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I put it under the black bracket that the light bolts to. worked good for me.
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 09:35 AM
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how long did it take u to install urs im bout to start mine right now i got the vision bulbs one too
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 12:30 PM
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not too long, the hardest part was figuring out where to mount the ballast's sothey wouldnt move around, lol. The wiring is simple.
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 02:30 AM
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were did u wind up mounting them i had my headlights out and was about to start but then i got called to go to work so im gonna do it 2m when i had them out i was looking around for where to mount them but didnt find a good place yet
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 03:47 AM
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I mounted my driver side one under the headlight in the small amount of space that is there, and screwed down the bracket with one screw in to the bumper support. Then the passenger side is just inside the engine bay, because it was easier, lol. I will get you pics if you need them tomorrow, but sinse you will already be working on it then, just pm me if you have a question.
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 03:52 AM
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I know someone that velcro'd it to the top of his fuse box
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 03:54 AM
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Originally Posted by REIGNftSOLDIER
I know someone that velcro'd it to the top of his fuse box
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 03:54 AM
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y is this funny?
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 03:56 AM
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That is just a weird place to put it, it would look so out of place there, lol
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 04:00 AM
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here is a pic:

Car: REMEDY ONE
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 04:02 AM
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I guess it doesn't look as weird as I had imagined it to look. That is a really clean engine bay, btw.

Where is the other one located?
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 04:04 AM
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i think he monted it to the fender wall
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 04:05 AM
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Thats where mine is on that side, fender wall.
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 10:15 PM
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i jus put mine right behing my headlights.. and theres still lots of room.. im trying to figure out where i should mount the ones for my fogs
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 12:07 AM
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so not to get off topic but the projectors require h1s correct....now if i get the full h1 kit connecters and everything is it going to work or i do need h1 bulbs and 9007 connecters im so utterly confused!!!
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 12:13 AM
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here i'll show ya mine, mounted em to the fram under the headlight brackets. great place, well hidden. I like my set up because all you see is the relay and ground wire, but barely. Looks very clean and stock.



and here is a pic of the 9007 connector that I cleaned up to look better and perform better.
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 01:37 PM
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bump....

so not to get off topic but the projectors require h1s correct....now if i get the full h1 kit connecters and everything is it going to work or i do need h1 bulbs and 9007 connecters im so utterly confused!!!

also is there an exact how to install the hids into the projectors bc im having trouble finding it lol sorry!!!
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 01:09 AM
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Wow, gamebay11, I dont have all that room under my headlights?? I cant even see my intake. Thats weird, Ill have to get a pic.
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 10:52 AM
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Thats when you take out the blak braket that supports the headlights. they are held on with 4 bolts and then offer a ton of room.
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 02:07 AM
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yea i shoulda took out that bracket.. but w/e i fit them in but i dont think my passenger side headlight is in good so i gotta take it out again and see if i just didnt put it in right cuz there is a gap on the bottom
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 02:31 AM
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I mounted mine under the grill, 3M taped them upside-down and then screwed them in, they get the best air flow there and it looks really clean. under the light the might over heat and cause it not wear faster then normal. I'm trying to upload some pics right now



I took out the grill to mount them, but if I were to do it again I wouldn't. I didn't really need to but since it was my first time I didn't know. They get good air flow to stay cool, and they don't get that wet either! looks really clean IMO. sorry the pics suck it was taken with a camera phone in a garage

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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 01:50 PM
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I know its a little off topic, but did anyone have problems putting HIDs in the fogs? I have an 07 and i'm using the right bulbs but it feels like the projector housing isn't long enough for the HID bulb. any help/ ideas?
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 02:02 PM
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it actually makes a differece between 05-06 compared to the 07s there is no room under the headlamp bucket lol so in my case i mounted one ballast to the bolt my horn sits on and the other ballest is stting on the same bolt as the washer fluid resivoir if ya still need help i can post pics tonight hopefully if can get my digital camera back its been over a week i let my friend barrow and hes not answering my calls lol
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Gamebay11
here i'll show ya mine, mounted em to the fram under the headlight brackets. great place, well hidden. I like my set up because all you see is the relay and ground wire, but barely. Looks very clean and stock.



and here is a pic of the 9007 connector that I cleaned up to look better and perform better.
hey great idea thanks 4 the great pics. just put my 6000k hid's in today and put both ballasts exactly where u did. fit and held great look good too. almost like my lt came w/hid's.....
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