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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 09:37 AM
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H.I.D. Ballast Placement

Hello all im just wondering where those that have installed HID's put their ballasts? and second if you do have HID's how do you like them??
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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 10:00 AM
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Re: H.I.D. Ballast Placement

I put the ballasts zip tied to the under side of the battery trays on either side. I've always liked HID's in anything I put them in.
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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 11:58 AM
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Re: H.I.D. Ballast Placement

yeah im pretty excited to put them in. Can't wait to see the results
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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 12:16 PM
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Re: H.I.D. Ballast Placement

here where I have mine. its a T/A so I am running a bi-xenon kit but same idea.


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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 09:18 PM
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Re: H.I.D. Ballast Placement

That looks good. Thanks for the pics they really help. And did the new bulbs (H4) fit in the stock lights, or is there some mods needed? cause i know that HID bulbs are longer than reg halogen
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 08:00 PM
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Re: H.I.D. Ballast Placement

Anyone? ? ?
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 08:08 PM
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Re: H.I.D. Ballast Placement

The few I've done have all fit like a regular bulb, H4's included.
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 08:20 PM
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Re: H.I.D. Ballast Placement

Okay Great! That helps a lot.
P.S. Your thirdgen looks like a monster
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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Re: H.I.D. Ballast Placement

Thanks! The aim this winter is to make it look as much like stock as possible while making it faster than last years 9.55@ 140 pass.
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 01:54 PM
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Re: H.I.D. Ballast Placement

HID's are worthless without projector headlights. Check this site out: http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/index.php

And also keep in mind that if you have an alarm that blinks your headlights when you hit the switch, you will significantly decrease the life expectancy of your HID's. They're not supposed to be blinked on and off quickly. Biggest reason most guys will disconnect the nighttime sensor in newer cars when doing a retrofit.

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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 04:55 PM
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Re: H.I.D. Ballast Placement

Ive got Xenarcs in my camaro & the ballast are on the bumper.Just under the hood latch.Ive also got HIDs on both my bikes.Only the R6 has projectors & while the light beam is best on that bike.Regardless the improvent was night & day on all three vehicles.
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