Driving lights

Post by **ferog** » Fri Dec 05, 2003 7:01 pm

Ok, Im getting some driving lights for my birthday

Who has what on there rig ? Paying under $350. I have cibie's in mind or nane 7100/7300 series, any I shouldn't get? and round or rectangular?

Post by **daRangie** » Fri Dec 05, 2003 7:13 pm

I have a pair of Hella Rallye 1000s (100 watts) on my Nissan Silvia...

Very nice round light, which doesn't take up too much space... Nice bright, and white. I'm sure there are better, but I have had a good run out of Hella, so I stick with them.
Cost around $130 each.

http://www.hella.com.au/cgi-bin/catalog ... lrecid=702

cya
Randal

Post by **Thompatruck** » Fri Dec 05, 2003 8:45 pm

I've got a nice big set of round Cibie's on mine and they look smart, highly recommended!

Post by **Toyhatsu** » Fri Dec 05, 2003 9:47 pm

IPF's at $110.00 US

Post by **Andy** » Fri Dec 05, 2003 10:11 pm

NANE , I paid $100 at the 4WD show

Post by **Mathew** » Fri Dec 05, 2003 11:57 pm

I have lightforces on the front of mine,not the cheapest but light as a feather and very strong.Ran up the bum of a laser and pushed them into
the grill didnt even scratch or break them but busted the grill.@ about $300 for the 170 lights.

Post by **robbie** » Sat Dec 06, 2003 1:25 am

cheezy had a special on lightforces..

http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Modul ... php?t=8025

you never know, he might still sell for around that price..

good luck

Post by **BundyRumandCoke** » Sat Dec 06, 2003 5:02 am

Ive got a pair of Cibie Super Oscars that I picked up at a garage sale for $100 the pair. Also got the pair that was on there before, rubber work light shells fitted with GE mining 100w spot/spread sealed beams. These are going to find their way onto a roofbar, as soon as I get my finger out.
Biggest hassle I have is breaking mounts with the weights of the Cibies.

Post by **philby** » Sat Dec 06, 2003 3:38 pm

I have cebie super oscar pencil beams on my roza and they are bloddy great, according to the specs on the box they are supposed to have a distance of 750 metres which i would beleive. Two thumbs up!!, $300 from auto barn, had to be ordered in but shop around cause the price ranged from $450 to $300

Post by **ferog** » Sat Dec 06, 2003 3:52 pm

Im now looking at lightforce 140's, the 170's are too big for my bullbar the mounts are really close together.
There is not many good 4wd shops that stock lights around here, most of them want to sell u their junk.

The set I have in mind are $280. 100w 140's? cheapest so far from f&m spares.

Post by **Croz** » Sat Dec 06, 2003 5:52 pm

I have Cibie Oscar SC lights on mine and I reckon they are the greatest thing, they have 600 metre range and 30m spread per light in the driving series, also all the beam is made by the reflector so they stil work if the lens is broken.

Really clear and bright lights!

Post by **AVGAS_502** » Sat Dec 06, 2003 5:58 pm

ferog wrote:Im now looking at lightforce 140's, the 170's are too big for my bullbar the mounts are really close together.
There is not many good 4wd shops that stock lights around here, most of them want to sell u their junk.
The set I have in mind are $280. 100w 140's? cheapest so far from f&m spares.

140's are 75 watt and cannot be fitted with 100 watt without voiding warranty due to heat issues. all lightforce lights feature a goretex breather meaning they can be sumbmerged without fear.

Post by **ferog** » Sat Dec 06, 2003 10:40 pm

The guy in the shop told me they r 100w ?? 75 is bad right?

Website · Post by **murcod** » Sun Dec 07, 2003 9:24 am

Don't forget about some of the cheaper brands. Lightforce are virtually indestructible, but if your not a hardcore off roader who travels over corrugated roads 24/7 then something cheaper might do the job?

I saw a driving light review a while back and Narva Ultimates actually won for overall light output. And that was over the equivalent sized Lightforces, plus all the other well known brands were in the test.

Something to think about as the money saved could be spent on other mods.

Post by **ferog** » Sun Dec 07, 2003 9:57 am

Narva ultimates, I will look into them, my brother has some on his rocky and he loves them, but I might end up getting the lightforce, hey it's my 21st!

Website · Post by **murcod** » Sun Dec 07, 2003 10:38 am

Hey, well if it's someone else's money and you won't get the change.....

Hey AVGAS, what sort of deal can you do for Emma on some Lightforces?

Post by **MKPatrolGuy** » Sun Dec 07, 2003 3:07 pm

ferog wrote:The guy in the shop told me they r 100w ?? 75 is bad right?

Believe what Avgas is saying, he works for lightforce.

Post by **ferog** » Sun Dec 07, 2003 7:04 pm

I believe AVGAS, I don't believe the guy in the shop though

maybe I confused him when I pointed and said "ohh they look like a good size, wooohhh I like them ones too I wonder if they will fit? They all 100wts?? (guy in background rolling his eyes, ahh yes luv very good light very good light :roll:

)

So if I get light force I have too get the 140's as the 170's won't fit on my stupid bullbar (brackets are really close oo )
* AVGAS is $280 for the 140's about rrp?
SOOO! AVGAS BABY U WORK FOR LIGHTFORCE CAN I BE YOUR FRIEND?? hehehe :lol:

(im so sorry)

Post by **MKPatrolGuy** » Sun Dec 07, 2003 8:55 pm

ferog wrote:I believe AVGAS, I don't believe the guy in the shop though maybe I confused him when I pointed and said "ohh they look like a good size, wooohhh I like them ones too I wonder if they will fit? They all 100wts?? (guy in background rolling his eyes, ahh yes luv very good light very good light )

So if I get light force I have too get the 140's as the 170's won't fit on my stupid bullbar (brackets are really close oo )
* AVGAS is $280 for the 140's about rrp?
SOOO! AVGAS BABY U WORK FOR LIGHTFORCE CAN I BE YOUR FRIEND?? hehehe
(im so sorry)

is there enough room between the uprights to space the lights apart a bit so you can fit the 170s?

Post by **ferog** » Sun Dec 07, 2003 10:27 pm

The best spot would be right on the edge of the brackets even then it'll be a close fit ? Weird big tube bullbar

Website · Post by **murcod** » Mon Dec 08, 2003 12:07 pm

Maybe you could bolt a bit of flat steel bar (or even right angle for more strength) across the two mounting points and extend it wider than the current mounting points. The just drill new mounting holes in the new bit of steel and space them wherever you want.

It may work? The 170's would definitley be worth fitting over the 140's going by the specs Lightforce have on their website.

Post by **ferog** » Mon Dec 08, 2003 4:26 pm

DOHH ! weeellll dad dear has brought the 140's for me :roll:

I found out today so I am definateley having 140's, I suppose I will have better airflow with the smaller ones, they look good i am even alowed to have them early :armsup:

.

Thanks guys for the input

I will post a pic when I get them on so please don't laugh if they look funny :lol:

Website · Post by **murcod** » Mon Dec 08, 2003 5:35 pm

I don't think they'll look funny- I recently swapped from some old large Narvas that came on mine to some newer smaller ones I had lying around. It took a bit of getting used to, but in my case the new smaller ones are actually better at night.

Post by **MKPatrolGuy** » Mon Dec 08, 2003 5:53 pm

murcod wrote:Maybe you could bolt a bit of flat steel bar (or even right angle for more strength) across the two mounting points and extend it wider than the current mounting points. The just drill new mounting holes in the new bit of steel and space them wherever you want.

It may work? The 170's would definitley be worth fitting over the 140's going by the specs Lightforce have on their website.

This is what I was thinking of. Now you just need to get some 240s on to the top of the bar and use the 140s with filters for peripheral lighting :twisted:

Post by **ferog** » Mon Dec 08, 2003 8:08 pm

The smaller lights makes roza look bigger

murcod.

I want more lights now I have a light bug :idea:

, was thinking of putting a bar on the top and some rectangular narva's along it as well as the 240's on top of the bullbar and anywhere else i can fit them! hell i should just cover it in lights, it is christmas

, I better not forget to leave the lights on when i get out though :roll:

Website · Post by **murcod** » Tue Dec 09, 2003 7:18 am

ferog wrote:The smaller lights makes roza look bigger murcod.

I want more lights now I have a light bug , was thinking of putting a bar on the top and some rectangular narva's along it as well as the 240's on top of the bullbar and anywhere else i can fit them! hell i should just cover it in lights, it is christmas , I better not forget to leave the lights on when i get out though

Better get a bigger alternator too! :lol:

Make sure you get lock nuts for your Lightforce lights so some low life doesn't knock them off, and engrave your drivers licence number or car rego on them.

Post by **ShinyDiscoBalls** » Tue Dec 09, 2003 7:55 am

Hey Ferog,

Where do you live?????? :twisted:

Post by **ferog** » Tue Dec 09, 2003 6:59 pm

In my ferog :finger:

Post by **ferog** » Thu Dec 18, 2003 9:22 pm

I got my light force 140's on today look good, wow! they are really bright , 75 watts! amazing!! I recommend them. My dad is upset cause he want's some as well now :roll:

poor homer.
I rang around last week for someone to wire them for me, the quotes I got were between $120 up to $180+!! :shock:

Homer rang and got everything for $77!

not fair being a girl.
Anyhow, I will be using them for the trip to Jenolyn, can't wait!

Website · Post by **murcod** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 6:57 am

Jeez, I would have wired them for $50 and still made a killing on it! :lol:

So where's the pic of them fitted?

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