How I mounted my HID ballast

4.6 2v · 08-30-2010, 11:06 PM

Here's some pics of what I just made to mount my ballast. I had these laying around since I removed the hid fog lights from my Saturn. I ordered the right bulbs for the Z last night and should have everything completed by later this week.

Im using the holes on the side of the frame to mount the bracket to. I figured this is the best place to mount the ballast.

I started with this piece of aluminum that I found at Lowes. It cost me like $4 for it.

Sitting on the frame and how it will eventually be mounted

and the ballast attached. Everything fits fine with the headlights and front plastic.

Still debating if I should paint it or not.

chinoduca · 08-31-2010, 12:13 AM

Yup, I would paint it black so it wont show as much.
Don't forget to post a pic showing how well they do!

camaro1976 · 08-31-2010, 01:52 AM

I would think with that thin of a strip of aluminum will bend down if your hitting jumps, but then again I don't know how much the ballasts weigh so maybe you'll be fine.

4.6 2v · 08-31-2010, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by camaro1976

I would think with that thin of a strip of aluminum will bend down if your hitting jumps, but then again I don't know how much the ballasts weigh so maybe you'll be fine.

I was concerned with that as well. The ballast seemed to make the piece more rigid with them bolted on.

sberg · 08-31-2010, 03:27 PM

thats a Good idea. I put mine right up under the headlight assembly. There is the double-sided sticky pad and the zip tie goes through the housing so you cant see it on the front and the light still sits flush on the fender. I only did one ballast but you could fit the other on the other side plus i tucked most of the extra wiring inside the assembly as there is a small cavity.

joe_82601 · 08-31-2010, 08:17 PM

genius

spize909 · 08-31-2010, 09:37 PM

Nice setup.
Here's how I did mine.....couple of screws and the two sided tape on each one.

4.6 2v · 08-31-2010, 10:45 PM

I would have done mine exactly like how you guys did, but I have the bulky ballast not slim ones.

4.6 2v · 09-01-2010, 01:27 AM

I painted everything with some rustoleum hammer effect paint and cleared it. I missed the side of the bracket when painting so im going to have to touch it up tomorrow.

4.6 2v · 09-01-2010, 08:02 PM

Just waiting for the bulbs.

Pic is before I soldered the wires together.

kfxguy · 09-02-2010, 03:32 PM

I have a couple sets of 6000k bulbs if you need a set.

4.6 2v · 09-02-2010, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kfxguy

I have a couple sets of 6000k bulbs if you need a set.

DAMN!!! I already bought a set, but thanks for the offer.

kfxguy · 09-02-2010, 03:50 PM

Here's my install

ridin434 · 09-02-2010, 04:10 PM

When you screw into the back of the light housing, I would assume you have to be careful not to screw too far into the lense? Any worry about water getting in, or the plastic on the headlight cracking from the screws? I like the idea of a separate bracket. I need to do some more studying on how to wire mine up, just waitin for my new headlight to come...

kfxguy · 09-03-2010, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ridin434

When you screw into the back of the light housing, I would assume you have to be careful not to screw too far into the lense? Any worry about water getting in, or the plastic on the headlight cracking from the screws? I like the idea of a separate bracket. I need to do some more studying on how to wire mine up, just waitin for my new headlight to come...

the part we are screwing (lol) the ballasts to is actually a seperate part from the actual healight part. when you take it apart you'll see

08-30-2010, 11:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
4.6 2v :::Mini LT50 Rider::: Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: westland, MI Posts: 102	How I mounted my HID ballast Here's some pics of what I just made to mount my ballast. I had these laying around since I removed the hid fog lights from my Saturn. I ordered the right bulbs for the Z last night and should have everything completed by later this week. Im using the holes on the side of the frame to mount the bracket to. I figured this is the best place to mount the ballast. I started with this piece of aluminum that I found at Lowes. It cost me like $4 for it. Sitting on the frame and how it will eventually be mounted and the ballast attached. Everything fits fine with the headlights and front plastic. Still debating if I should paint it or not. __________________ 03 Z400 - 13t, no air lid, 6k HID's, ltr450 front shocks 02 Mustang GT - bolt ons

08-31-2010, 12:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
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08-31-2010, 01:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
camaro1976 :::Get a life! You're over 5000 posts::: Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Wisconsin/ Winona, MN Posts: 9,261	I would think with that thin of a strip of aluminum will bend down if your hitting jumps, but then again I don't know how much the ballasts weigh so maybe you'll be fine. __________________ BUICK BROTHER

08-31-2010, 03:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
sberg :::Z400 Rider::: Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mass Posts: 878	thats a Good idea. I put mine right up under the headlight assembly. There is the double-sided sticky pad and the zip tie goes through the housing so you cant see it on the front and the light still sits flush on the fender. I only did one ballast but you could fit the other on the other side plus i tucked most of the extra wiring inside the assembly as there is a small cavity. __________________ 06 Z400 +2" JD MGC A-Arms - Axecaliber w/ Hubs - GT Thunder Shock Service & Link - 400ex Boot - K&N Powerlid and Uni - Ceramic Coated FMF Powerbomb - Alba Silencer - Supersprox - LSR Spindles - JD +1" Anti-Vibe Stem Service - Moose Bars - Streamline Lines - EBC Pads - ITP T-9 Pro 4/1 Fronts - Armadillo Chassis & Swing Skid - Blingstar Nerfs - HEP Guard Kit - IMS Tank - 6,000K HID 92 KX80 Big Wheel (Disabled) -Had-89 Suzuki LT250S Ride Loud Ride Proud

08-31-2010, 08:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
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08-31-2010, 09:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
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08-31-2010, 10:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
4.6 2v :::Mini LT50 Rider::: Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: westland, MI Posts: 102	I would have done mine exactly like how you guys did, but I have the bulky ballast not slim ones. __________________ 03 Z400 - 13t, no air lid, 6k HID's, ltr450 front shocks 02 Mustang GT - bolt ons

09-01-2010, 01:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
4.6 2v :::Mini LT50 Rider::: Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: westland, MI Posts: 102	I painted everything with some rustoleum hammer effect paint and cleared it. I missed the side of the bracket when painting so im going to have to touch it up tomorrow. __________________ 03 Z400 - 13t, no air lid, 6k HID's, ltr450 front shocks 02 Mustang GT - bolt ons

09-01-2010, 08:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
4.6 2v :::Mini LT50 Rider::: Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: westland, MI Posts: 102	Just waiting for the bulbs. Pic is before I soldered the wires together. __________________ 03 Z400 - 13t, no air lid, 6k HID's, ltr450 front shocks 02 Mustang GT - bolt ons

09-02-2010, 03:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
kfxguy :::Get a life! You're over 5000 posts::: Join Date: May 2007 Location: Louisiana baton rouge Posts: 5,950	I have a couple sets of 6000k bulbs if you need a set. __________________ OCTOBER 2009 QOTM KFX470 (The Black beast) -web cams custom grinds, titanium valves,cv4 springs -dyna programmable -4" extended swinger, rad aluminum axle -ported head (by me)(please do not pm me about head porting. Thx) -cp 94mm stroker piston, hot rods +5mm stroker -44mm straight bored fcr carb, Fci intake -powder coated everything

09-02-2010, 03:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
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09-02-2010, 04:10 PM	#14 (permalink)
ridin434 :::Z-250 Rider::: Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Deerwood, MN Posts: 441	When you screw into the back of the light housing, I would assume you have to be careful not to screw too far into the lense? Any worry about water getting in, or the plastic on the headlight cracking from the screws? I like the idea of a separate bracket. I need to do some more studying on how to wire mine up, just waitin for my new headlight to come...

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