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Spotties on the roof

Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 12:17 am
by Sneezing7
I have tried searching, but I cannot find what i am after.

Basically I have a set of 4 spotties mounted on a singular roof rack on my fez.

They are not wired up yet, simply becuase I am unsure how to pass the wires from outside to inside the cabin. Guessing that through the sunroof/flip roof is the best option? I would prefer not to drill holes throught the roof if possible.

Also, is it best to have the lighting bar closer to the front of the car, or towards the middle of the vehicle?

Thanks in advance

PS: Any pics would be great!

Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 12:25 am
by RockyF75
I have wired 2 side lights through the sunroof, very bodgilly but it works. once inside you can tuck the wires into the lining along the door, so you only see maybe 2inches of wire at the top and then you see nothing. looks a bit tidier.
And best to have lights close as possible to the front, otherwise your roof will cast a 'shadow'.

Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 12:28 am
by RockyF75
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These have spotties on top.

O/T if anyone has any info on these rigs post it up, they'r awesum :armsup:

Re: Spotties on the roof

Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 1:15 pm
by HeathGQ
Sneezing7 wrote:They are not wired up yet, simply becuase I am unsure how to pass the wires from outside to inside the cabin. Guessing that through the sunroof/flip roof is the best option? I would prefer not to drill holes throught the roof if possible.

Also, is it best to have the lighting bar closer to the front of the car, or towards the middle of the vehicle?

Thanks in advance

PS: Any pics would be great!
I sent my wiring up the B pillar, out through the panel on the inside of the car, out throught the door rubber.

Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 4:26 pm
by Spartacus
RockyF70 wrote:
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O/T if anyone has any info on these rigs post it up, they'r
awesum :armsup:
SOA, 2" spring, 2" body 36" TSL-15x10" rim; its in daihastu drivers
website... search SOA, SPOA etc

sorry for hijack

Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 6:18 pm
by Mantamac
The chap who used to own that Black Fourtrak still posts on www.diffllock.com in the technical forum. His username is Guy Rainbow. He posts quite a lot so is easy to find. PM him and he will tell you all about it. ;)

Mac. :D

Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 6:58 pm
by RockyF75
Mantamac wrote:The chap who used to own that Black Fourtrak still posts on www.diffllock.com in the technical forum. His username is Guy Rainbow. He posts quite a lot so is easy to find. PM him and he will tell you all about it. ;)

Mac. :D
Unless its in australia, and for sale, and engineered, and cheap..... i already know all i need to about it from spartucus :armsup: . its a sweeeet rig :cool: *drooool*

Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 11:52 pm
by Mudsierra
Best near the B pillar, i once had it mounted closer to A pillar, thought it'd be good but i was wrong. the spotties also lights up the dirt, grit, dead bugs on the windscreen. best at B pillar as it doesn't shine on the windscreen. ;)

Posted: Sat May 06, 2006 8:47 pm
by Sneezing7
MudRoza wrote:Best near the B pillar, i once had it mounted closer to A pillar, thought it'd be good but i was wrong. the spotties also lights up the dirt, grit, dead bugs on the windscreen. best at B pillar as it doesn't shine on the windscreen. ;)
Cool....I will try both poitions and see whats best.

As far as wiring is concerned...how did you do yours?

Cheers

Posted: Sun May 07, 2006 8:19 am
by Mudsierra
wiring?? um pretty much like my own backyard wiring setup. looks like crap but i had the wiring running from under the dash, through the driver side vent , up A pillar all the way to the far opening end. putted thru there and hook it up from the outside. no drilling needed at all. had the relay in the engine bay near the battery. One day i do plan to 'tidy up' around the engine bay.

Posted: Sun May 07, 2006 8:30 am
by Mantamac
I'm connecting mine up in the morning. I'm planning on drilling the roof inside the sunroof and gromiting/sealing the hole.
I went for the B pillar option because of the reflected light issues as mentioned by MudRoza.

Paul. :)