BiXenon HID install- HELP!
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RE: BiXenon HID install- HELP!
ORIGINAL: 07MustangGT_girl
Hey Verginastang, I didn't install mine myself but I have some pictures of the install if that helps:
Hey Verginastang, I didn't install mine myself but I have some pictures of the install if that helps:
pic above shows. Just put the ballasts on the inner fender wells
inside the engine compartment.
That way everything can be done from under the hood without
removing the front bumper. [:'(]
And they will be better protected in a front end crash situation.
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RE: BiXenon HID install- HELP!
I love the look of HIDs but wouldn't want to get popped for an aftermarket unit. I'm not against someone buying an aftermarket unit but you should know thatALL aftermarket HID conversions are not legal in50 states. So with that being said...I read somewhere on a HID seller's site that you should hide the ballast unit somewhere so in case you get pulled over and the officer asks to have a look. The engine compartment is not the best place to mount the ballast. A knowledgeable policeman would know it's an aftermarket add on.
http://www.lawyersandsettlements.com...crackdown.html
07MustangGT_girl,
That is an excellent place to hide the ballast!
http://www.lawyersandsettlements.com...crackdown.html
07MustangGT_girl,
That is an excellent place to hide the ballast!
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Joined: Oct 2006
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RE: BiXenon HID install- HELP!
I also got the retro-solutions kit, I also mounted the ballast on the shock towers. I did drill into the towers and used the supplied screws. I did not bolt/screwed the relay down, just ziptie the excess wiring in a neat bundle on the passenger side of the fender. U are going to love it!! I did lower my light adjustment just alittle so as not to blind oncoming cars.
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RE: BiXenon HID install- HELP!
One eyed or anyone else...does the ballast really die and if so, how soon? I was getting ready to update but was thinking the 8000 which are a little more blue. has anyone tried the bulb replacements with a "charge of xenon gas inside" instead of the full swap out?
Every time I am ready to move ahead I read a post that makes me stop. Please share your HID experiences
thanks
Every time I am ready to move ahead I read a post that makes me stop. Please share your HID experiences
thanks
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RE: BiXenon HID install- HELP!
Ok, so its all done... installed the ballasts just before the shock towers with Industrial Velcro (should hold up nice). I am beyond impressed with this kit... it installs very easy for someone with some automotive talent. It took me 2 hrs with my fathers help, and we were talking to two friends. I'm a novice, and he knows his way arounda car. It looks great.. I will post pics ASAP. My full recommendations.
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RE: BiXenon HID install- HELP!
ORIGINAL: 2007CalSpec
I love the look of HIDs but wouldn't want to get popped for an aftermarket unit. I'm not against someone buying an aftermarket unit but you should know that ALL aftermarket HID conversions are not legal in 50 states. So with that being said...I read somewhere on a HID seller's site that you should hide the ballast unit somewhere so in case you get pulled over and the officer asks to have a look. The engine compartment is not the best place to mount the ballast. A knowledgeable policeman would know it's an aftermarket add on.
http://www.lawyersandsettlements.com...crackdown.html
07MustangGT_girl,
That is an excellent place to hide the ballast!
I love the look of HIDs but wouldn't want to get popped for an aftermarket unit. I'm not against someone buying an aftermarket unit but you should know that ALL aftermarket HID conversions are not legal in 50 states. So with that being said...I read somewhere on a HID seller's site that you should hide the ballast unit somewhere so in case you get pulled over and the officer asks to have a look. The engine compartment is not the best place to mount the ballast. A knowledgeable policeman would know it's an aftermarket add on.
http://www.lawyersandsettlements.com...crackdown.html
07MustangGT_girl,
That is an excellent place to hide the ballast!
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RE: BiXenon HID install- HELP!
ORIGINAL: rford426
WRONG my dad is a cop and he would have no idea what the ballast is or if it was aftermarket...maybe 1 out of 20 cops would know honestly cops don't know **** bout cars.my dad still thinks i have stock exhaust haha
ORIGINAL: 2007CalSpec
I love the look of HIDs but wouldn't want to get popped for an aftermarket unit. I'm not against someone buying an aftermarket unit but you should know that ALL aftermarket HID conversions are not legal in 50 states. So with that being said...I read somewhere on a HID seller's site that you should hide the ballast unit somewhere so in case you get pulled over and the officer asks to have a look. The engine compartment is not the best place to mount the ballast. A knowledgeable policeman would know it's an aftermarket add on.
http://www.lawyersandsettlements.com...crackdown.html
07MustangGT_girl,
That is an excellent place to hide the ballast!
I love the look of HIDs but wouldn't want to get popped for an aftermarket unit. I'm not against someone buying an aftermarket unit but you should know that ALL aftermarket HID conversions are not legal in 50 states. So with that being said...I read somewhere on a HID seller's site that you should hide the ballast unit somewhere so in case you get pulled over and the officer asks to have a look. The engine compartment is not the best place to mount the ballast. A knowledgeable policeman would know it's an aftermarket add on.
http://www.lawyersandsettlements.com...crackdown.html
07MustangGT_girl,
That is an excellent place to hide the ballast!
Dad, I don't know why my car sounds like a NASCAR stock car!
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RE: BiXenon HID install- HELP!
Glad to hear you are enjoying it!
I have to say, there are very, very many aftermarket kits out there where the ballasts do die... alot, even before they come out of the box they are shipped in. These however, are not like those kits in any way, I give you my honest word on that. To compare to other kits that have a failure rate of 6-15% out of the box, our ballasts are effectively a 0% still to date. That is correct.. not one ballast has failed, and that is in use, out in the field.
That said, put them wherever you feel comfortable, I think it would be an extreme rarity if you need to access the ballast at all, they are rated 3500 hrs.
I have to say, there are very, very many aftermarket kits out there where the ballasts do die... alot, even before they come out of the box they are shipped in. These however, are not like those kits in any way, I give you my honest word on that. To compare to other kits that have a failure rate of 6-15% out of the box, our ballasts are effectively a 0% still to date. That is correct.. not one ballast has failed, and that is in use, out in the field.
That said, put them wherever you feel comfortable, I think it would be an extreme rarity if you need to access the ballast at all, they are rated 3500 hrs.
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RE: BiXenon HID install- HELP!
ORIGINAL: torque_is_good
One eyed or anyone else...does the ballast really die and if so, how soon? I was getting ready to update but was thinking the 8000 which are a little more blue. has anyone tried the bulb replacements with a "charge of xenon gas inside" instead of the full swap out?
Every time I am ready to move ahead I read a post that makes me stop. Please share your HID experiences
thanks
I used to be the same way. I finally went ahead and got the Retro-Solutions kit and I honestly tell you, I couldn't be happier. I'm glad I took the plunge. I'm sure cops have a lot more important things to do than check my headlights, like tasering 12 year old kids.
One eyed or anyone else...does the ballast really die and if so, how soon? I was getting ready to update but was thinking the 8000 which are a little more blue. has anyone tried the bulb replacements with a "charge of xenon gas inside" instead of the full swap out?
Every time I am ready to move ahead I read a post that makes me stop. Please share your HID experiences
thanks
I used to be the same way. I finally went ahead and got the Retro-Solutions kit and I honestly tell you, I couldn't be happier. I'm glad I took the plunge. I'm sure cops have a lot more important things to do than check my headlights, like tasering 12 year old kids.
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