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Macv
10-21-2006, 05:50 PM
I need your help guys, I have no idea where to mount my ballasts, but I have an idea. I'm thinking RIGHT behind the corner lights, between the fender and the hood arms. Like so...

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/5262/ballastqq6.jpg

Is this a good idea? What are some other suggestions. I've searched but only found 1 or 2 different setup pics.
Paul in NZ
10-21-2006, 05:55 PM
do they get hot? You know I m seriously considering a HID kit.I wil watch with interest.What sorta bulbs you going to run?
Macv
10-21-2006, 07:01 PM
6000k, I'm doing a writeup so if you're interested afterwards let me know... im taking TONS of pictures.
winfred
10-21-2006, 07:06 PM
one relitivly safe place would just inside of the open ends of the frame rails below the bumper shocks, and it's with in a foot or so of the lights
Macv
10-21-2006, 07:15 PM
I'm having a little trouble imagining the position you're talking about. Something like this?

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/3679/dsc00781ghlj5.jpg

Anyone else run this set-up? I'd like a position many agree with. Plus I don't want to take the fenders off, as I have little time to do this and do not want to rush.
winfred
10-21-2006, 07:22 PM
that's it, you only need to pull the bumper which takes me all of 5 minutes, unplug the markers and fogs, pop the bumper trim loose (you don't need to remove just pop it out enough to put a ratchet/wrench behind it) and take the 4 17mm nuts out, the bumper just pulls right off
BFEINZIMER
10-21-2006, 07:40 PM
oo thats write up should be intresting to see!
Macv
10-21-2006, 08:11 PM
Bumper is already off, thats my baby as she sits this instance. Thanks for the info though. I'll definitely post my writeup when I'm done. It's a joint EE/HID write up :)

What exactly are those areas used for winfred? Ventilation hopefully?
winfred
10-21-2006, 09:18 PM
crumple zones is my best guess they go nowhere useful


What exactly are those areas used for winfred? Ventilation hopefully?
Macv
10-21-2006, 11:06 PM
Good deal, anybody have them there?
BillionPa
10-22-2006, 01:19 AM
i do i do!!!

... well actually i have an igniter there on the right side, and the ballast is bolted to the frame under the air box.

on the other side the ballast is there and the igniter is in the charcoal canister area.