Where to mount ballasts for HID kit??

[mpbclutch33]

I am hoping to get HID in the mail today or tomorrow at the latest. When I was hooking up the power wire for my amp, I noticed there was not alot of open space under the hood. I was wondering if anyone has any pics of where they mounted their ballasts? Did you use zip ties, double-sided tape or screws to mount them? I am hoping installation is as painless and clean as possible.

[team_work]

i dont have pics on mine. i installed by taking the bumper off. mounted the ballast to the a-frame under the headlights with a couple screws, zip tied the wires. put the bumper back on, cant even tell that they are there. hope it helps

[mpbclutch33]

How hard is it to take off the bumper?

Never mind I just found the how-to. thanks though

[team_work]

its easy...follow the write up on it. doesnt take that long either.

[07alti]

I read somewhere the ballasts automatically shut off at 105 degrees and that they should be mounted on a place where there's air circulation to cool it off. Does that sound accurate? What brand of HID kits are you guys using? having a hard time deciding...

[mpbclutch33]

I just got the McColluch brand. They are well known and trusted. You can kits on ebay for like $50 but you get what you pay for as the saying goes.

[LongBeachCoupe]

Hahhaha... yeah.. Retail... HAH!

[alphapig]

If you don't want to drill holes/ mount new screws, there are many stock (seemingly useless) bolts and threaded holes that are just hanging around the bumper support underneath the bumper.

I mounted both of my balasts securely under the bumper just by using factory bolts that were already in place

[mpbclutch33]

I don't suppose you have pics of where you mounted them do you? I was going to go through the wheel well at first but after reading on here, it seems alot easier to take off the front bumper and do it that way, plus I plan on switching out the Fog lights.

[LongBeachCoupe]

check the DIY on HID kits for all the answers you are looking for

[team_work]

just take off the bumper, once you take it off you can find a spot that looks good to you

[alphapig]

just take off the bumper, once you take it off you can find a spot that looks good to you

[Autoconcept]

Here is mine.

Driver's side with ballast mounted to car chassis using existing bolt hole



Passenger side and mounted the same way

[kuhan]

Autoconcept,

how hard is it take the bumper of your altima sedan? I'm planning to upgrade my headlights and fog lights to 5000k hids. What brand is your hid?

BTW, very nice car!

[Autoconcept]

It's not hard to take the bumper off if you know what to take off. I actually drove my car onto a ramp (the ramp you use for oil change) to make it easier. You have to remove all the plastic clips under the bumper and the splash shield. Remove the plastic clips on top of the bumper (by the radiator). There is 1 bolt at the top corner edge on each side of the bumper. I also removed a few clips on the inner fender wheel well by the bumper.

My HID is the cheapy $80 Ebay ones from China. Anything under $200 are going to be the cheapy HID from China. These kits are rebranded to hundreds of different names. The only difference is you can pay a bit more from a seller in the US and get better warranty.

[team_work]

heres where i put mine

[mpbclutch33]

Thanks alot fellas. I hope to get it all buttoned up tomorrow and will post pics. I can't wait.