I just installed 6000K Philips HIDs for the fog lights. I had mounted the ballasts right under the oem ballasts. It fits just nice and tight into there. I secured it with some tie-wraps so it won't move around much.

I just love them! They match pretty close. Just slightly off most probably due to the different housings though.

Now I got two questions/

Question 1:

For those of you that installed fog HIDs, I was wondering where and how did you guys mount the ballasts? Other people have said that water can damage the ballasts and I saw that the OEM ballasts had some salt on it from the winter. So water splashs definitely splashes on it.

http://hidforum.com/forum/showthread...&threadid=3945


Question 2:

I used a 20 gauge wire to supply the two ballasts power in parallel directly from the battery. I don't know if the 20 gauge wire is enough. Not sure if it will melt or anything.

battery (+) > 20 gauge wire > (+) of both ballasts

The current going through the 20 gauge wire is double I assume since it is hooked up in parallel. Is this good enough?


The smile of my face is brighter the 6000Ks hahah

I'll post some pictures as soon as I get time.

 

HOT... I mounted my ballast the same place you did, which is a perfect spot. I used heavy duty velcro and then zipties, just for added protection just in case.. paranoid I guess. As far as the 20 guage wiring, that fine, I think I did the same as well. Now, to protect the ballast from water damage or snow, I dont know. Some member said they wrapped their ballast in this rubber type sheet, that was water proof, but when I hit up Home Depot, I couldn't find anything!! So then I just mounted it with no protection I guess. but if you look at the OEM ballast, they didnt use any protection, so I mean I guess it must be ok. If it isn't please let me know guys and I will go ahead and change that.

Also Bxscig, if you find a sheet at home depot, please let me know, I would be interested. As far as the match is concerned, it will be slightly off, but the main thign is it won't look Halogen, and you know its HID and you also know its not 4300K cuz of the white look.

And finally... UPDATE YOU SIG AND GET RID OF THOSE FUGLY MAX GOLD BULBS!! J/k.. hahha!!

CONGRATS!!

 

That is my concern.

 

P.S. Your Korean huh Bxscig...

 

wtf !?!?! 20gauge wire .... go with at least 14, 12 is better. I wouldn't run 20gauge too long if I were you esp with lights.

 

hahah lol Actually No I am not Korean.... what makes you think that? I am Chinese :p

I'll get some pics when once I get a chance.


jpadilla, it is for about 2ft at most. I guess I should get a lower gauge to be on the safe side.

 

I had a same problem too but this time I used ziplock bag using duck tape to seal the opening. how about that idea? I had HID 6000K fog light for almose 2years and I LOVE IT! it is dang bright and I never have to change the bulbs too.

 

For the wiring problem, I used 12 gauge wire that was about 3 ft long at most. It should be good now to supply the 2 ballasts with power.

For the water proofing, it appears that the ballasts I got came with some waterproofing housing. So that makes me feel a bit better.

Btw, ill*tl what makes you think I am Korean

 

How much current draw is there from the HID ballasts? Those of you that have directly plugged it into the OEM 9006 sockets haven't experiened any problems right?

 

how can i be sure what kind of lights my car has, mines are pretty whites but how can i check ??? and the bigger the number the better ?

 

The number refers to the part of the color spectrum the light emitted falls into. 4300K kinda blue 6000K more white 10000K blindingly white. Also understand more white does not mean better visibility for the driver.

 

No this is wrong. The more Whiter Light refers to 4300K, it progressively gets to the bluer end of the spectrum as you increase in Kelvin Tempearture. 10000K would look so blue.

Ellocote to answer you question, if you didnt alter anything with your stock headlights, than your Kelvin ouput is 4300K which means its the brightest light you can get. The more K you increase the less light on the road, as it has to do with the masure of Lumens(amount of usable light) thrown on the road. Also most of us on this board have done 6000K lighting, cuz its a good blend between looks and lighting on the road, even though compared to 4300K we have less light, but its minimal. Anything more than 6000K I would say you are defeating the purpose of HID Lighting to begin with.