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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 08:29 PM
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Hey all, I just received my HID kit from MobileHID. However, do I have to drill my inner fender to mount the brackets for the ballasts. It came with screws but I'm not sure If I have to drill an area someplace to mount them or if you all mounted the ballats a different way. Please help asap I'm anxious to install asap!
Old Apr 14, 2007 | 08:31 PM
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 08:32 PM
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ahhh I did lol but must not have been using the right keywords!
Old Apr 14, 2007 | 09:01 PM
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why dont you ask cliff for help...he will tell you what the screws are for and where to mount it...he will answer all your questions
Old Apr 14, 2007 | 09:43 PM
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don't worry about the screws and brackets. Get some Heavy Duty Double Sided tape and put it on the back of the Ballasts and put them on the inside of the front bumper support in front of the radiator. Thats where mine are, they are out of the way and away from water and what not.
Old Apr 14, 2007 | 09:57 PM
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get some velcro. they work the best.
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^^^yup last week I was wondering the same thing. And I searched and found the best way for me was Velcro. I got it at home depot about $3. easy to do. I also have the mobile HID kit...awesome! here's the link I followed

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...ht=hid+install

however the bumper removal is not necessary.
Old Apr 14, 2007 | 10:40 PM
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thanks guys. I got them mounted using heavy duty velcro. Works great and the install was very fast!
Old Apr 15, 2007 | 01:16 AM
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zip tie them, i havent had any problems
Old Apr 15, 2007 | 07:03 PM
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3m double sided tape!
Old Apr 16, 2007 | 05:40 AM
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best way to mount them is to put them back in the cardboard box they came in and spare everyone from your glare.
Old Apr 16, 2007 | 06:51 AM
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depending on what ballast you're using, make sure you avoid metal contact.
Old Apr 16, 2007 | 12:31 PM
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here i took some pics for you. used some beefy double sided tape and it works well

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