HID Reverse light install

[BigRed76]

Where are you guys storing the ballast/wiring? pics would be helpful.
Thanks!

 

[tool2269]

Where are you guys storing the ballast/wiring? pics would be helpful.
Thanks!

I put my ballast in the upper panel above the tail lights (i forgot what its called). its plastic though, so not sure it'll stay up there.

I may change this later to put them below in the bumper below the tail lights.

 

[sumo]

I put mine directly behind the light with the load equalizer there is enough room. Well with g4 lights anywAys

 

[sumo]

here are some pics. The Gold thingy is a 6ohm resistor that i replaced the equalizer that came with my g4 leds

 

[BigRed76]

Excellent write-up! I did this mod using this thread as a guide and it was quick and easy!

 

[felixgun]

What temp. looks best for the hid reverse h11's? 6000k or 10000k? I have the 10000k in the front but it's blue-ish.. i don't know if that would be "too blue" for reverse lights? I'm personally thinking about going with the 6000k white.. thoughts?

 

[sumo]

6k brightest. But really any k would be brighter than stock;'

 

[felixgun]

I ended up going with the H11 8k's for the reverse lights.. i'll post pic's once I get em in the G4 LED Tail's.

 

[felixgun]

sits flush with a small gap around the lip but some black rtv around it and it seals up nicely. I've had mine for about 6 months now with no issues and I love it! They are so friggin bright, makes it easy to find at night!

what is black rtv?

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thanks OP, just did this mod yesterday

I bought some H11 55w 8000K HID bulbs.. will these work? What kind did you use for your reverse lights?

 

[sumo]

what is black rtv?

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I bought some H11 55w 8000K HID bulbs.. will these work? What kind did you use for your reverse lights?

its liquid silicone, its like the stuff used for Windshield, oil pan and stuff like that. Its makes a great seal and keeps moisture out