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For all with HID fogs, where did you mount the ballast and igniter?

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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 06:40 PM
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For all with HID fogs, where did you mount the ballast and igniter?

I can't really find a solid spot to drill a hole for the ballast mount and stick the igniter(with 3m double sided tape), I was thinking of putting it at the top of the wheel well, like right near the battery but under it. But the passanger side i cant do that because of the windshield wiper fluid. can people who already have HID fogs tell me where they put the ballast and igniter? thanks alot, and pics would help.
Old Aug 4, 2006 | 06:45 PM
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For driver's side, I stuck to the metal chassi wall right underneath the headlight, with the igniter stuck to the ballast with 3M tape. And for passenger, I also taped igniter to ballast, then taped to the wash fluid bottle.
Old Aug 4, 2006 | 07:10 PM
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 07:50 PM
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Right at the top..found two holes...put in zip ties..

like a ten on each







...I also used 3m tape






...I swear..its like they're WELDED on
Old Aug 5, 2006 | 12:01 PM
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I mounted mine behind the front bumper. Here are a couple of pics......


Old Aug 5, 2006 | 12:08 PM
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drivers side theres a hole to put a bolt through from underneath the battery, then i used the self tapping screw, and the igniter i stuck right to the inside of the bumper, passenger side i used the screws on the frame wall under the headlight for the ballast, stick the igniter anywhere
Old Aug 5, 2006 | 04:38 PM
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Mounted my driver's side up underneath the battery and the passenge side up in the same location by the wash fluid tank. I used Heavy duty 3M double sided tape and zip ties just in case the tape failed. I put them as high up as possible to avoid any possibility of water splashing from underneath the car or thru the fog light area.
Old Aug 5, 2006 | 07:59 PM
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sweet, so most poeple didnt bolt the ballast up they just taped and zip tied. Im kind of reluctant to do this but hey if it works... itll save me some headaches thanks alot guys, keep the ideas comin!
Old Aug 5, 2006 | 08:35 PM
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I used a self tapping screw also. I mounted the ballast on the drivers side on the metal header on your right when you're looking at the headlight from where the plastic guard is. On the passenger side it was a little tighter but I mounted it near the wash fluid on the same metal piece, but on the other side obviously. Then I zip tied all of the wires together and what not. I'd say the self tapping screw is the way to go.
Old Aug 5, 2006 | 09:21 PM
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