Best driving lights? (1 Viewer)

[swank60]

here's another cheap/good option:
http://www.desertrat.com/kc_hilites/kc_daylighters.htm

I've got a set of the 150W - for $80 they kick ass (plus they have the old school look with the daylighter smilies!) - I bought a set in back, but if I had it all to do over again, I'd go with chrome - my only complaint is that the black paint is already oxidized after 1 Texas summer.

 

[Sparky_Mark]

Mike S,
Boy, that sucks ???. I just bought a set for a buddy a few months ago (for a light pod on his rally vehicle). I'm a little disappointed that they still advertize the price on the web site. My appologies. I'll report out if I find them anywhere else.

 

[Mike S]

A case of "too good to last"? Perhaps. I am still looking, let me know if you can find them... I would buy a couple of pairs.

Thanks for all your help. The people on this board are great!

Mike

 

[kling-on]

I like all lights Hella ... but the Hella 500 i put on my bumper for $60 are great

 

[jl]

Kling-On,

What model hella's are those?

 

[Mike S]

OK, I think I'll go for Hella 500s and upgrade the bulb to 100 or 120 watts, install a 40 amp relay, fuse, etc. I can get this done for not much money, so if it doesn't do the job, I can upgrade to MORE light.

Question - I would like to run this thru a standard Toyota fog light rocker switch in my dash... will the switch hold up?

Mike S

 

[kling-on]

[quote author=Mike S link=board=1;threadid=12193;start=msg115099#msg115099 date=1078434126]
OK, I think I'll go for Hella 500s and upgrade the bulb to 100 or 120 watts, install a 40 amp relay, fuse, etc. I can get this done for not much money, so if it doesn't do the job, I can upgrade to MORE light.

Question - I would like to run this thru a standard Toyota fog light rocker switch in my dash... will the switch hold up?

Mike S
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the swicth doesnt get much power in it if you use a relay

 

[kling-on]

[quote author=jl link=board=1;threadid=12193;start=msg114722#msg114722 date=1078367081]
Kling-On,

What model hella's are those?
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tops hella 220 jumbos (euro beam out, point beam center) with 130watt piaa bulbs and the bumper is hella 500 driving clears with stock 55 watt bulbs

 

[Mike S]

[quote author=kling-on link=board=1;threadid=12193;start=msg115114#msg115114 date=1078435464]
the swicth doesnt get much power in it if you use a relay
[/quote]

That's what I thought. Highest watt H3 bulb I find is 100W - this is where I will start.

Thanks for all your help everyone!

Mike

 

[Mike S]

[quote author=kling-on link=board=1;threadid=12193;start=msg115117#msg115117 date=1078435831]
tops hella 220 jumbos (euro beam out, point beam center) with 130watt piaa bulbs and the bumper is hella 500 driving clears with stock 55 watt bulbs
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Thanks. I can see the bumper mounted lights clearly (not!) in your avatar photo...

130W PIAA bulbs will work in the Hella 500 right?

Mike

 

[Landpimp]

the Hella 500 are OK but if you run a 100 watt bulb and hit some water they might crack

for bit more then the Hella the IPF 968 is a great light MUCH better than the Hella(I had a set) I have a set off the IPFs on the 100 series and had a set on the 45

Don't waste your money with PIAA bulbs, just get a good standard halogen like a Hella($10). The PIAA bulbs are nothing but hipe.

 

[cavsfj40]

i know they are not the best, but i run 4 pro comps up front, 2 pencil, 2 wide, 100 or 130 w and they light it up pretty well on the darkest nights, and in the caves. reach is decent.