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Old 08-09-2013, 12:09 AM   #127
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Here are some install pictures.

Took a while to find a decent spot to mount the ballasts, I tried using the brackets (no-go) and possibly attaching to some of the engine components, but sometime told me to not ghetto-rig it.

The HIDs come in a fancy box, with everything you need, including zip ties, and gloves to keep your hands clean. Quality bundle here, you can see the detail in the set (stamped with production date).

BEFORE YOU START, I HIGHLY suggest you do a test-run with the HIDs. Loosely connect everything up to your headlights/harnesses/bulbs/everything. The wiring can easily be connected in reverse by mistake, I thought I had a bad set until I reversed some of the plug connections. I ran into this while connecting the HID bulb to the ballast, if your lights dont turn on, reconnect the wires but in the other direction. I found that the notch on the ballast wire should be facing the inside, rather than the outside. Proceed to next steps once verified, who knows, maybe you can actually have a bad component?

I used the double-sided adhesive, mounting each ballast to the frame, driver's side is underneath the windshield washer fill-up tube, passenger side is near the radiator cap. There's very little space to work with on the driver's side mostly due to the windshield washer tank, I clipped two LONG zip-ties to one another and fed it over the ballasts, down and around the frame, and back-up for a secure fit.

You'll notice that I added split wire loom to the wiring, I have a severe case of paranoia even though the wires are thick. I also snipped off the rubber seal piece to detach the HID bulb wiring from the ballasts wires, this gives you a little extra length and allowed me to cover up the wires seperately with wire loom.

When attaching the HID bulb to the headlight, remember to remove the white plastic rim around the bulb, otherwise you won't be able to click it in.



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These pictures show the wire loom, a closer view of the mounting point, and the projectory of the lights. Don't forget to press down the squirrel finders, I noticed some reflection while they were in factory position.


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Wow thanks for this review @ck-GT86 ! I really appreciate it. Great photos as well. We definitely take a lot of pride in the quality of our kits and I am very pleased you are happy with it. Enjoy the HIDs!
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