hid ballast mounting location

philiobuster · #1 03-01-2011, 03:02 AM

Hi all, first post here. Did a bunch of research on the site, which helped me get my hids with depos installed successfully (and as economically as possible). Thanks to all the previous posters. Now that I've got everything wired and working, I'm looking for the ideal place to mount the hid ballasts. I'd like to protect the ballasts from the elements, especially rain. Anyone have any good ideas?

Also, the aftermarket ballasts i purchased did not come with rubber caps to prevent condensation in the headlamp. Anyone know where i can purchase these? I'm using duct tape and sealing it the ends with zip ties as a temporary solution.

Phil

tavo80816 · #2 03-01-2011, 05:31 AM

the ballasts can be put anywhere there is a flat surface (assuming you received double-sided tape with the kit).

powers1 · #3 03-01-2011, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by philiobuster

Hi all, first post here. Did a bunch of research on the site, which helped me get my hids with depos installed successfully (and as economically as possible). Thanks to all the previous posters. Now that I've got everything wired and working, I'm looking for the ideal place to mount the hid ballasts. I'd like to protect the ballasts from the elements, especially rain. Anyone have any good ideas?

Phil

The Depos I have ,come with an under bracket to fit the ballast,identical to the oem headlight.This is where the ballast is fitted.

philiobuster · #4 03-01-2011, 01:48 PM

Thank you for the fast reply. hopefully the aftermarket ballasts I purchased will fit in that Oem spot.

Any ideas on where to get the rubber caps shown in above picture? I would like to protect the headlamp assembly from moisture and dust

Phil

powers1 · #5 03-02-2011, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by philiobuster

Thank you for the fast reply. hopefully the aftermarket ballasts I purchased will fit in that Oem spot.

Any ideas on where to get the rubber caps shown in above picture? I would like to protect the headlamp assembly from moisture and dust

Phil

Your ballasts should fit ,as the oem ones are rather bulky.If not ,try to exchange for the slim type ballasts.

Unfortunately the rubber cap comes together with the oem ballasts!
A DIY suggestion for the rubber caps,would be for you to get some small universal CV BOOTS and cut them to size.

philiobuster · #6 03-03-2011, 12:35 AM

just an update, the ballasts i purchased fit perfectly in the oem location! thanks for the suggestion. i chose to wrap the edges of the ballasts with electrical tape as an extra measure to prevent water.

as for the rubber caps, i ended up keeping the duct tape and zip tying the ends to create a better seal. ill keep an eye out for a better solution.

now its time to wire the angel eyes

powers1 · #7 03-03-2011, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by philiobuster

just an update, the ballasts i purchased fit perfectly in the oem location! thanks for the suggestion. i chose to wrap the edges of the ballasts with electrical tape as an extra measure to prevent water.

as for the rubber caps, i ended up keeping the duct tape and zip tying the ends to create a better seal. ill keep an eye out for a better solution.

now its time to wire the angel eyes

Nice!At least you could fit your ballast in the same location as the oem