So I installed my vvme HID kit tonight...
02-09-2007, 07:51 PM
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So I installed my vvme HID kit tonight...
thought I'd post how I ended up strapping the ballast down.
Found some stainless steel straping tape that I bended to form around the ballast. Drilled holes in the tape and screwed it into the OEM holes.
Then I rounded off the edges to be sure I wouldn't cut my hands on it.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/70024/hid_insta_001.jpg">
I'm still debating whether or not I should do two for each ballast but it seems the stay in place for now.
Found some stainless steel straping tape that I bended to form around the ballast. Drilled holes in the tape and screwed it into the OEM holes.
Then I rounded off the edges to be sure I wouldn't cut my hands on it.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/70024/hid_insta_001.jpg">
I'm still debating whether or not I should do two for each ballast but it seems the stay in place for now.
02-09-2007, 08:22 PM
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pretty clever....here's mine when I installed mine several yrs back.
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/38898/xenons.jpg"></center><p>I dremeled the boxed area to make room for the large ballast....used double-stick tape + Ziptied it. I've taken the headlights out on numerous occasions throughout the yrs, and its still holding up.
02-10-2007, 06:46 AM
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That should work fine.
I used 3M exterior mounting tape #4011, and lots of GE silicone to seal everything up.
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02-10-2007, 09:48 AM
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What housings are you guys using? Halogen Projector or HID Projector?
I got my kit but still need to order housings.
Currently I have the old 2-piece housings with the integrated fogs (non-projector).
Currently I have the old 2-piece housings with the integrated fogs (non-projector).
02-10-2007, 12:03 PM
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My guess Home Depot
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/70024/hid_insta_002.jpg"></center><p>Found some in the basement but here's what it looks like.
It's fairly thin but strong and easy to work with.
It's fairly thin but strong and easy to work with.