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Old 12-08-2010, 12:03 PM
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I got a HID kit for my car 8k HIDS...got it from HIDextra..works with BMW's. Came with all the things, anti flicker/anti error cables, ballasts. Where is the best place to put the ballasts WITHOUT removing the headlight?
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Are they hid fogs?
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No HID low beams.
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Not sure on that one. My low beams were already xenon, so I just swapped bulbs (no ballasts were needed).
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Ok thanks anyway what color are your 8k bulbs?
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i just put mine behind the headlight with zipytie
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That would sound reasonable obviously ensuring that its not exposed to any form of moisture/ water// you should be fine
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I have normal big ballasts not SLIM so I think room near the right side of light is fine.

BUT I REMOVE the bulb holder from the clip HOW I GET THAT ON HID BULB?? Please help I broke the old bulb by accident by stepping on it and travelling 300 miles tomorrow!
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I suggest removing the headlight. More room to work.
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