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Don Ro 02-25-2017 11:59 AM

Adding Driving Lights...
 
...on my Fiat Abarth and possibly my RAV4. Not yellow fog lamps.
The OEM lights on both are anemic, at best. Been thinking of replacing the OEM headlight bulbs w/LED's and have been researching that.
I'd like to add a set of strong & bright auxiliary driving lights that light road in front of me...like it's daylight.
I know nothing about which ones to buy...I had a set of Hella's on my Renault R5 Turbo II years ago - came w/the car...previous owner installation.
Those babies got the job done!!! Could switch between OEM headlights and the Hella's or have both on.
Educate this old fool, please.
Name brands, model #'s, lumens, etc. Educational links, etc.
I don't care about the law, so just know that.
Thanks for any insight.
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Maybe I'm talking about off road lights.
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SmileWavy

hcoles 02-25-2017 02:45 PM

There are lots of choices for aux. LED lights. Look online and find brands that have a good reputation. You might want one to be for reaching out and the other for lighting up the sides of the road.
Back in the day - 1975ish I had two aux. 200,000 candle power as I remember mounted on the front bumper of my BMW 2002. I rigged up a relay - they would come on with high beams or not. On a BMW and probably other cars now also, when you pull the lever back you get an intermittent high beam blink. I mostly used them to "communicate" to other drivers that they left their high beams on. Also, very useful on dark country or mountain roads.

Don Ro 02-25-2017 02:52 PM

I would want to wire mine independent of the basic system so that I could have the choice to run them on their own or not.
This issue I'm having is finding that company that sells quality products.
The info on car forums is overwhelming...lots of data, opinion, and choices.
Also, who made the lights on your BMW 2002? Did you mount and wire them yourself?
Thanks.
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Years ago, on a hunting truck, we had "Flame Throwers" on it...not sure who made those.

look 171 02-25-2017 05:10 PM

If I am the market for driving or fog lights, these bad boys would be my first choice. Not cheap but the off road community seem to like em'. I had Hella driving lights back when I was a pimple face kid messing around in the canyons during the late nights.

https://www.rigidledtrucklights.com/rigid-d2-driving-led-light-pair-50231/

Look around their wed site, there maybe something more traditional looking you may like. I have no idea what kind of car this is going on. I like the wide spread myself.

Don Ro 02-25-2017 05:23 PM

"I have no idea what kind of car this is going on."
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2013 Fiat Abarth & maybe my 2007 Toy. RAV4.
Thanks
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One less set, but you get the idea...sans all those whore decals. :) I'll make my own support bracket, etc.
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Don Ro 02-25-2017 05:32 PM

Oops...
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http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1488072737.jpg

WPOZZZ 02-25-2017 05:34 PM

Back in the day we used to run KC Daylighters on the trucks.

look 171 02-25-2017 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Ro (Post 9488312)
"I have no idea what kind of car this is going on."
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2013 Fiat Abarth & maybe my 2007 Toy. RAV4.
Thanks
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One less set, but you get the idea...sans all those whore decals. :) I'll make my own support bracket, etc.
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Ok, I should learn to read and look for those important items. Not only do I speed type with three left thumbs, but I speed read without my glassesSmileWavy

Don, those are well made lights

rusnak 02-25-2017 06:52 PM

If you want REALLY bright, get some 4" housings and put airplane landing lights in them and run a relay. Might not be technically legal for highway use.

Don Ro 02-25-2017 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by look 171 (Post 9488330)
Ok, I should learn to read and look for those important items. Not only do I speed type with three left thumbs, but I speed read without my glassesSmileWavy

Don, those are well made lights

I'm looking at them...their prices are scaring me off. But they're on my list.
Thanks.
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BTW, those truck lights that I mentioned were Lucas Flame Throwers.

look 171 02-25-2017 08:27 PM

https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/fog-driving-lights/50131-rigid-industries-dually-d2-led-driving-lights-white?gclid=CKidwuf1rNICFRB4fgod8FYPxg

This might just do the trick for ya

Don Ro 02-25-2017 08:28 PM

Thanks.
They want my business...they just sent me a coupon code.

look 171 02-25-2017 08:28 PM

https://www.**********/rigid-industries/rigid-industries-off-road-lights-12714198.html

Or this

look 171 02-25-2017 08:30 PM

I am looking at their bumper flush mount back up light for my new truck, but I have also heard JDM are almost as good. But at 1/4 the price. I am thinking for a back up light? Need to save a few bucks

Don Ro 02-25-2017 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by look 171 (Post 9488500)

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Been reading about JDM's

look 171 02-25-2017 08:40 PM

Personally I would stick to a well known brand instead of some Chinese knock offs. Quad Series LED Light Bars

look 171 02-25-2017 08:45 PM

Rigid Industries® - SR-M2 Series 3"x2" LED Light

Look them up. Someone on the net will sell them cheaper then their listing price.

Whatever half way quality driving lights you install on that car, its going to make a huge difference. I am a real nut case about lighting be it in the house, back yard (both has to be designed correct not necessary bright), or vehicle. I get custom flash lights made to my needs. These Rigid lights are the way to go if you want them to perform and last. if not, the PIAA are almost as good but at half the price.

look 171 02-25-2017 08:47 PM

PIAA | RF Series 6" LED Light Bar Driving Beam Kit #07606-888

Check this out, Don. I clicked their clearance tab and they came up. I have not read through their description, but I know they make a half way decent light.

Don Ro 02-25-2017 08:55 PM

If I could figure out a remote and then buy one more Nitecore TM26 & mount them out front.

:D

look 171 02-25-2017 09:13 PM

That's a great hand held light aint it?


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