apexcone HID install question

[///M42 sport]

So I was wondering if this connection between the ballast and the bulb can just be cut out. Then just solder the wires together. That way you don't have to cut a giant hole in the back of the headlight caps?

[Schnitzer318is]

As far as I know they can... but reshielding them to prevent arcing sux. I've done it, but you have to shield it well.

[VAPORBLADE]

Anyone else do this? Looking not to drill. Thanks

[E30_fiend]

When I installed some last week, I just used those. What are you trying to keep from doing? I don't really understand. Oh and did you get the ultra thin ballasts or just the regular ones?



Taylor

[VAPORBLADE]

I went regular. I am trying to keep from drilling into the cap of the headlight. (the water tight cap, that hides the bulb). I would rather use the existing wiring if I can.

[VAPORBLADE]

FWIW I have the german hella smokes.

[///M42 sport]

I figure if you cut the harness and reconnect the wires, then you only have to drill holes for the wires. Thats much better than drilling a nickle size hole in the back of the headlight cap. I just need to know if all the ballast is supply is power.

I don't like the rubber seal that wraps around the wires. doesn't seem like it'll last long.

[VAPORBLADE]

No sure what I am going to do. You can use heat shrink tubes, and things will work better I bet. I really do not want to cut them. I might just drill the mofo.

[VAPORBLADE]

yay - screw it. I am going with a 1" hole, and using the gasket. They make new caps every day.

I will but a bead of RTV seal on the outer and inner lip.

[///M42 sport]

How much are new caps?

[VAPORBLADE]

Less than $20 each.

I am all done and installed. It was simple. The lights are very sweet! Now I just need to aim the housings! haha! I still have not done that.

I cut and removed the wires I didn't use. They must be for bi-xenon.

[surebimmer]

Do you have any pictures of what you did?

I just bought a set of hids from Apexcone and also have euro lights. Need to drill the hole in the end cap.

I'll take pictures and post them up when I'm done.

[bmw325csi]

Just drill 2 tiny half holes on the rim of the headlight where the cap goes on, then just put the wires in those slots and the gasket on the other side will seal it pretty will, just make sure the slots arent too big so the wire doesnt wiggle around in it. I wish I could explain it better to you but Ive done this in my e36 and the results were very good.

[///M42 sport]

I ended up just drilling the holes in the caps. Didn't want to make the project overly complicated.

[CorvallisBMW]

Can you throw up some pics? I'm working through the same issue now and would like to see how yours turned out