p46's - Where to put the ballast?

FRANCO · 05-11-2008, 11:42 PM

I bought a pair of p46's and they look sweet as hell...only problem now is where the heck do I put the ballast?

For now, I taped (electrical) the passenger side ballast to the damn windshield washer fluid reservoir and I just taped the driver's side ballast to the open spot of metal.

I was thinking of perhaps wiring both to fit inside the passenger side firewall.

sillieidiot · 05-12-2008, 05:12 AM

you can put in in your engine bay near the shock mounts like most people. what i would personally do is put them on the bumper reinforcement bar.

FRANCO · 05-12-2008, 10:43 AM

do I have to take off the bumper for that? I installed the M-tech II bumper this weekend and i dont want to take it off again, lol

sillieidiot · 05-12-2008, 12:04 PM

nope, you need to take out your headlights. look down and towards the center and you should see it. there's usually holes on it for you to zip-tie onto. but double-sided tape should work fine. i put mines with double-sided tape, on top of the bar. it's been fine, never moved from that spot.

FRANCO · 05-12-2008, 12:13 PM

sounds good, I have zip-ties AND double sided tape..hahaa, can never be too safe

sillieidiot · 05-12-2008, 12:23 PM

lol yea that would be perfect.

btw, off topic, did you still want to buy my exhaust? i just remember you pming me i think. if not, i apologize for getting the wrong person.

05-11-2008, 11:42 PM	#1
FRANCO Masterdebator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,607 My Ride: Your Mom View My Garage	p46's - Where to put the ballast? I bought a pair of p46's and they look sweet as hell...only problem now is where the heck do I put the ballast? For now, I taped (electrical) the passenger side ballast to the damn windshield washer fluid reservoir and I just taped the driver's side ballast to the open spot of metal. I was thinking of perhaps wiring both to fit inside the passenger side firewall. __________________ Mods:p46 6000K Headlights,M3 Steering Wheel,LED Taillights,M Footrest,Smoked Turn Signals,Smoked Sidemarkers,MTech II kit,CS Splitters,Gray Instrument Panel, Red Marker DIY,Ion Yellow Foglights/High Beams,Akebono Brake Pads, Smart Chrome/Leather Gear Selector,18" Staggered CSLs Future Mods:,H&R Sport Springs,Tint,ECIS Intake,M Lip Spoiler,OEM Aluminum Pedal Set,OEM M3 Mirrors

05-12-2008, 05:12 AM	#2
sillieidiot Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: the OC Posts: 43,342 My Ride: '06 AW 330ci View My Garage	you can put in in your engine bay near the shock mounts like most people. what i would personally do is put them on the bumper reinforcement bar. __________________ I like to reply to threads with 0 posts Have a lighting problem? Read this first: Lighting-related Troubleshooting Guide

05-12-2008, 10:43 AM	#3
FRANCO Masterdebator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,607 My Ride: Your Mom View My Garage	do I have to take off the bumper for that? I installed the M-tech II bumper this weekend and i dont want to take it off again, lol __________________ Mods:p46 6000K Headlights,M3 Steering Wheel,LED Taillights,M Footrest,Smoked Turn Signals,Smoked Sidemarkers,MTech II kit,CS Splitters,Gray Instrument Panel, Red Marker DIY,Ion Yellow Foglights/High Beams,Akebono Brake Pads, Smart Chrome/Leather Gear Selector,18" Staggered CSLs Future Mods:,H&R Sport Springs,Tint,ECIS Intake,M Lip Spoiler,OEM Aluminum Pedal Set,OEM M3 Mirrors

05-12-2008, 12:04 PM	#4
sillieidiot Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: the OC Posts: 43,342 My Ride: '06 AW 330ci View My Garage	nope, you need to take out your headlights. look down and towards the center and you should see it. there's usually holes on it for you to zip-tie onto. but double-sided tape should work fine. i put mines with double-sided tape, on top of the bar. it's been fine, never moved from that spot. __________________ I like to reply to threads with 0 posts Have a lighting problem? Read this first: Lighting-related Troubleshooting Guide

05-12-2008, 12:13 PM	#5
FRANCO Masterdebator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,607 My Ride: Your Mom View My Garage	sounds good, I have zip-ties AND double sided tape..hahaa, can never be too safe __________________ Mods:p46 6000K Headlights,M3 Steering Wheel,LED Taillights,M Footrest,Smoked Turn Signals,Smoked Sidemarkers,MTech II kit,CS Splitters,Gray Instrument Panel, Red Marker DIY,Ion Yellow Foglights/High Beams,Akebono Brake Pads, Smart Chrome/Leather Gear Selector,18" Staggered CSLs Future Mods:,H&R Sport Springs,Tint,ECIS Intake,M Lip Spoiler,OEM Aluminum Pedal Set,OEM M3 Mirrors

05-12-2008, 12:23 PM	#6
sillieidiot Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: the OC Posts: 43,342 My Ride: '06 AW 330ci View My Garage	lol yea that would be perfect. btw, off topic, did you still want to buy my exhaust? i just remember you pming me i think. if not, i apologize for getting the wrong person. __________________ I like to reply to threads with 0 posts Have a lighting problem? Read this first: Lighting-related Troubleshooting Guide

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