Quick HID installation question

[Six97GST]

I put together a pic to show what I'm having a problem with. With the kit plugged in to the stock low-beam socket, there are several wires passing through the back of the headlight assembly, so that I can't fit the water-tight cap on the back. Am I doing this wrong? Any help greatly apreciated.

 

[RedTurboEclipse]

ur not doing anything wrong.. the cap wont fit.. i have HIDs.. with all those wires coming out.. wat can do is cut a hole in that cap.. to let the wires pass through.. thats wat i did..

 

[Six97GST]

Ok, that's what I figured, but I was hoping there was an easier way. Thanks a lot bro.

 

[RedTurboEclipse]

now a question for u bro.. where did u mount the ballast unit and stuff..

 

[rice_rocket]

I'm curious about that ballast issue as well. Also which kit did you get and how much? I'm starting to look around, and I see a crazy range from $300's on ebay to $1K on some sites. That's a big difference!

 

[Leichtspeed]

wow, i'm impressed with that pic you created, nice illustration! yes, i'd like some more info on HID as well, what kit did you purchase and from whom?

 

[Six97GST]

Originally posted by rice_rocket
I'm curious about that ballast issue as well. Also which kit did you get and how much? I'm starting to look around, and I see a crazy range from $300's on ebay to $1K on some sites. That's a big difference!

I purchased an 8000k kit made by a company called Vision^2 on ebay for $300. I can't complain, I know they aren't as bright as a 5000k kit, but they're blue as hell, brighter than stock, and they definitely have the "Wow" effect (and that's what I bought them for ) . I'll get some pics tomorrow.

Installation was easy after I figured out what to do. I heated up an exacto knife to cut holes in the water-tight caps for the wires to pass through. I mounted the ballasts under the air filter on the left side, and behind the power steering tank on the right side, using heavy duty doulbe-sided tape (which has held out quite well).

 

[ricerckt]

If you have the set that has the metal cradle for the ballast make sure that the connection between the ballast and the cradle is secured because it acts as a grounding point. I had one of my ballast come loose from the cradle and make a beautiful show of sparks.

 

[Six97GST]

Here's one:

 

[PsSsShTGSX]

looking good!