inconspicuous aux lighting

bsmith123 · 01-30-08, 07:53 PM

These looked like they could be mounted in a variety of places or set back and protected by a cover in the front bumber

EVS - Emergency Vehicle Solutions : Microthin Halogen Heads [lam-135-xx] - £17.02

GLTHFJ60 · 01-31-08, 09:42 AM

That looks like it would be fantastic if it puts out as much light as, let's say, a set of IPF's. Does that site list output lumens to be able to compare it to some other lighting options?

wierdbeard · 01-31-08, 11:28 AM

how would these be used? from what i've seen they are for emergency vehicles, not a constant on but strobed. I've seen some pretty bright wig-wag lights on unmarked police cars but they don't stay on constantly.

bsmith123 · 01-31-08, 06:16 PM

There was nothing in the ad about stobing, I think any strobing light is probably controlled remotely from the lamp via a flasher relay

no other info on them though looked like a pretty good price and I liked the size of them and the fact they could be easily protected

BiG BoB · 02-02-08, 01:14 AM

Yeah, the bulbs may be as bright as the bulbs used in IPF and other incandecent vehicle lights, however the reflectors and lenses probably wouldnt be good enough to project the light as far

What would be useful is a spread pattern like Hella supply for their lights

Sean

bsmith123 · 02-02-08, 07:20 AM

I had a couple hellas on the front of my Land Rover discovery while in the UK on wet dark country roads they were a life saver. Very reliable and more than enough light.

I'll probably put hellas on my FJ Compared to the KC hi-liters I had on my Rubicon the Hellas won hands down

I thought these lights were interesting though and I am finding that by looking at boat suppliers, service truck parts, Semi truck parts, and emergency vehicle sites you can find some pretty neat parts at a good price. I was surprised to see shackles at the local boat store for half the 4wd site price and they were heavy duty too

Atoyot1031 · 02-02-08, 02:54 PM

Can you post up some of the sites you're looking at? I'm trying to find some cheap lights for rock lights, back up lights, and possibly some fogs that can fit in my ARB & Kaymar bumpers.
Thanks!
Nick

bsmith123 · 02-02-08, 07:55 PM

Sure no problem,

I live in fl so marine stores are everywhere and they are cheaper than the ones online but I'll post any I think are good

bsmith123 · 02-02-08, 08:05 PM

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Bogo · 02-15-08, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bsmith123

I was surprised to see shackles at the local boat store for half the 4wd site price and they were heavy duty too

For shackles, check out farm stores. $25 will usually get you one with an inch bar diameter. May be a bit big.

Smaller ones are available.

BiG BoB · 02-15-08, 05:46 PM

I get a lot of my recovery gear from rigging suppliers, its all rated, and I actually trust the rateings to be more than a stamp in a factory in China.

I've seen (in person) cheap shackles fail, and its not pretty. I've also seen rated shackles fail, but only to the point of deforming rather than turning into shrapnel...

Sean

wearsabrowncoat · 02-25-08, 10:37 AM

I think I will order some and see if I can get them to fit in my ARB. Size looks about right and I don't like the redundent ARB parking lights.

01-30-08, 07:53 PM	#1
bsmith123 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: panhandle florida Posts: 1,042	inconspicuous aux lighting These looked like they could be mounted in a variety of places or set back and protected by a cover in the front bumber EVS - Emergency Vehicle Solutions : Microthin Halogen Heads [lam-135-xx] - £17.02 __________________ B Smith123 Chaos, panic, & disorder - my work here is done. The easy way ain't cheap and the cheap way ain't easy!!! 71 FJ frame off build "UGLY BETTY" 33 in BFGs, 4 inch HFS lift, Durabak lined tub, and a soft top in a box! Now sportin a 2F and 4 speed

01-31-08, 11:28 AM	#3
wierdbeard MALIS NOCEMUS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Raccoon City TLCA# 18253 Posts: 244	how would these be used? from what i've seen they are for emergency vehicles, not a constant on but strobed. I've seen some pretty bright wig-wag lights on unmarked police cars but they don't stay on constantly. __________________ Three men can keep a Secret if two are dead... I don't watch Zombie movies... I live them. Alice - 1997 40th Anniversary, E-Lockers, George's LED's, D light don't work, HIR lowbeams, Slee harness, Hella horns, ARB w/XD9000, 240 Blitz, Safari snorkel, OME 2.5 heavy, National Luna dual Battery, CDL switch, Metal Tech sliders, BFG AT 305/70R/16, and a tree on the mirror so the cruiser don't smell

01-31-08, 06:16 PM	#4
bsmith123 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: panhandle florida Posts: 1,042	lights There was nothing in the ad about stobing, I think any strobing light is probably controlled remotely from the lamp via a flasher relay no other info on them though looked like a pretty good price and I liked the size of them and the fact they could be easily protected __________________ B Smith123 Chaos, panic, & disorder - my work here is done. The easy way ain't cheap and the cheap way ain't easy!!! 71 FJ frame off build "UGLY BETTY" 33 in BFGs, 4 inch HFS lift, Durabak lined tub, and a soft top in a box! Now sportin a 2F and 4 speed

02-02-08, 07:20 AM	#6
bsmith123 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: panhandle florida Posts: 1,042	hella I had a couple hellas on the front of my Land Rover discovery while in the UK on wet dark country roads they were a life saver. Very reliable and more than enough light. I'll probably put hellas on my FJ Compared to the KC hi-liters I had on my Rubicon the Hellas won hands down I thought these lights were interesting though and I am finding that by looking at boat suppliers, service truck parts, Semi truck parts, and emergency vehicle sites you can find some pretty neat parts at a good price. I was surprised to see shackles at the local boat store for half the 4wd site price and they were heavy duty too __________________ B Smith123 Chaos, panic, & disorder - my work here is done. The easy way ain't cheap and the cheap way ain't easy!!! 71 FJ frame off build "UGLY BETTY" 33 in BFGs, 4 inch HFS lift, Durabak lined tub, and a soft top in a box! Now sportin a 2F and 4 speed

02-02-08, 07:55 PM	#8
bsmith123 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: panhandle florida Posts: 1,042	no prob Sure no problem, I live in fl so marine stores are everywhere and they are cheaper than the ones online but I'll post any I think are good __________________ B Smith123 Chaos, panic, & disorder - my work here is done. The easy way ain't cheap and the cheap way ain't easy!!! 71 FJ frame off build "UGLY BETTY" 33 in BFGs, 4 inch HFS lift, Durabak lined tub, and a soft top in a box! Now sportin a 2F and 4 speed

02-02-08, 01:14 AM	#5
BiG BoB IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 111	Yeah, the bulbs may be as bright as the bulbs used in IPF and other incandecent vehicle lights, however the reflectors and lenses probably wouldnt be good enough to project the light as far What would be useful is a spread pattern like Hella supply for their lights Sean

02-02-08, 02:54 PM	#7
Atoyot1031 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aspen, CO TLCA# 18402 Posts: 1,046	Can you post up some of the sites you're looking at? I'm trying to find some cheap lights for rock lights, back up lights, and possibly some fogs that can fit in my ARB & Kaymar bumpers. Thanks! Nick

02-02-08, 08:05 PM	#9
bsmith123 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: panhandle florida Posts: 1,042	sites http://www.kenworth.com/parts/kw/inc...nline_LEDs.pdf http://www.bosunsupplies.com/product...uct=F-HC-C(316) Vehicle Pet Barrier - FP 1060 \| Northland Dog Supply LLC Hunting Dog Training Supply & Hunting Accessories Topside Priming and Painting Kit The Vendor Zone > Emergency Services - Fire, Police & EMS > Apparatus Related Equipment & Parts DIY-BOAT - Home - Topside Polyurethane Painting Handbook 2/33/98 4x4 Offroad, Land Rover, Range Rover, Discovery, 4x4 clubs, news and info Mechanics Service Truck, Propane Service Truck and Utility Truck Options and Accessories __________________ B Smith123 Chaos, panic, & disorder - my work here is done. The easy way ain't cheap and the cheap way ain't easy!!! 71 FJ frame off build "UGLY BETTY" 33 in BFGs, 4 inch HFS lift, Durabak lined tub, and a soft top in a box! Now sportin a 2F and 4 speed Last edited by bsmith123; 02-02-08 at 08:29 PM.

02-15-08, 05:46 PM	#11
BiG BoB IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 111	I get a lot of my recovery gear from rigging suppliers, its all rated, and I actually trust the rateings to be more than a stamp in a factory in China. I've seen (in person) cheap shackles fail, and its not pretty. I've also seen rated shackles fail, but only to the point of deforming rather than turning into shrapnel... Sean

02-25-08, 10:37 AM	#12
wearsabrowncoat IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Minot North Dakota Posts: 202	I think I will order some and see if I can get them to fit in my ARB. Size looks about right and I don't like the redundent ARB parking lights. __________________ 96 LX450 Locked, 285/75/16 BFG A/T, ARB, CDL+7 Pin, Slee washer bottle relocation, Dual battery trays w/ Slee style battery isolator, Auto up window, Landtank seat rails, cup holder, George's LEDs, Slee light harness, Deere bulbs, Clearshield headlight film, Slee style aux fuse box, Maglite holder.

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