On a Mk4 Jetta, where would be a good place to mount ballasts at?? I was looking around in my hood and it doesnt look like I have a lot of space or anything they could really screw into. Will mounting tape work anywhere?
On a Mk4 Jetta, where would be a good place to mount ballasts at?? I was looking around in my hood and it doesnt look like I have a lot of space or anything they could really screw into. Will mounting tape work anywhere?
Do not tape them, tape WILL fail at some point with the extreme temps that these engine compartments have. You can find somewhere even if it is the rear coverplate for the light housing, just make sure you use gromets to reduce fogging when you tap into them..
Ok so I installed them (found some little holes to screw them into, now my next question is, do they get hot enough to melt zip ties or any of the thick plastic parts inside the engine bay? Because I used zip ties to keep tight and secure, and the on the passenger side, its about half an inch or so from the windshield wiper resevoir. Im just worried its gonna melt all kinds of stuff. But I got it up and working and it looks amazing I totally reccomend the kit I got, its from Direct Connection Tuning - HID Kits. only 100 bucks! Hopefully it will last a while.
How many times must we go over this for people who can't read?
Basically it's like this:
Projector housings have a sharp cutoff height and focus light (hence the name projector housings)
Reflector housings bounce light back out to the road which for a standard halogen is okay because the light output is not as intense.
When you put an HID into a projector housing, the light is focused to a certain area at a certain intensity, and cut off at a specific height.
When you put an HID into a reflector housing, all of that intense light is reflected out towards the road in no specific pattern at all. It scatters light in many directions including into the eyes of oncoming drivers and those in front of you. It also gives you a fraction of the illumination they're capable of and poses a high risk to you and the driver.
__________________
Cody
Virtually Torqueless Economy Car
Sarcasm is the body's natural defense against stupidity.
Yes, a reading of this thread will answer alot of questions for the HID world. The article should be a mandatory read for anybody thinking about HID's.
How many times must we go over this for people who can't read?
Basically it's like this:
Projector housings have a sharp cutoff height and focus light (hence the name projector housings)
Reflector housings bounce light back out to the road which for a standard halogen is okay because the light output is not as intense.
When you put an HID into a projector housing, the light is focused to a certain area at a certain intensity, and cut off at a specific height.
When you put an HID into a reflector housing, all of that intense light is reflected out towards the road in no specific pattern at all. It scatters light in many directions including into the eyes of oncoming drivers and those in front of you. It also gives you a fraction of the illumination they're capable of and poses a high risk to you and the driver.
I totally understand this and realize what its going to do. I live up in the cascades in Oregon and I generally dont drive at night but when I do I like seeing a lot and the halogens werent doing the job especially in the snow. I generally dont come in contact with other cars when I drive unless its during the day when my lights arent even on. And when I do encounter cars at night, where I live people drive with their brights on 24/7 and fog lights galore so Im not concerned about blinding other people over here. Like I said I plan on getting HID projectors, all I was asking was if the ballasts will melt the plastics in my engine bay and wheres a good place to mount them, I wasnt asking if i should put them in the reflector housings.
The AutoGuide.com network consists of the largest network of enthusiast-owned enthusiast-operated automotive communities.
AutoGuide.com provides the latest car reviews, auto show coverage, new car prices, and automotive news. The AutoGuide network operates more than 100 automotive forums where our users consult peers for shopping information and advice, and share opinions as a community.
Ballast Mounting
I totally reccomend the kit I got, its from 
Linear Mode
