Predator Ice Install problem - help!

[X5Jay]

Originally Posted by umnitza

Please review:
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...light=Predator

Is it similar?

Although those are being installed in a 7 series, yes, it appears the same issue was discovered. That's a good visual of what I'm talking about regarding the filing of the tabs.

[MGRMLN]

Yeah, I tried to install my Predator ICE this evening and I just have to say, the lack of real install instructions for this is really bad. I cannot see how the badly photcopied installed photos could ever be confused with instructions.

Why are there two sets of connectors? What do I do with the second set of non-bladed ones? Where do I put the ballast and all that extra wire?

I can't find instructions for e53 install anywhere.
Hence, my set are sitting on my work bench table.

Bummed.

[manny]

JL
Just received Predator ICE today. Per MGRMLN do we connect the non-bladed wires (red & black) together and where do we put the ballast and all the extra wire?

Thanks very much,

Manny

[manny]

MGRMLM,

Did you find out what to do with the second set of non-bladed wires (red & black)? How about the ballast, where did you put them?

Thanks,

Manny

[MGRMLN]

Ok, so I *finally* got around to installing the Predator ICE.

I used a Dremel tool to sand down the angled tabs so they would fit. Worked fine. I matched the size and shape of the tabs on the stock lens.

In the end, I just left all the wires bundled, the way they came in the kit since there is no real elegant way to deal with them. I then used te zip ties to strap them to a chassis bolt. Looks pretty "ghetto" but hey, at least they work.

The passenger ones needed some fiddling since the taps didn't cut into the wire enough so they blinked when I moved the wires around. An exacto was needed to "help" create a little area to make a connection.

Overall, I really like the look of them. They aren't quite as bright as I hoped they would be but they do have a much better color than the stock yellows.

[jlevi]

If you guys tell us in your order comments to modify your kit for an X5, we will do it.

Thanks
JL