Finally got some Rigid lights.
10-29-2014, 01:52 PM
#1543
End of the Earth
Owner of the white trucks reasoning, he didn't like how the bumper angles the light downward and the ambers can be seen a lot better in this position as dust lights. Plus the white ones work great as *** hole lights.
10-30-2014, 01:16 PM
#1544
this was my thought too, it would be suitable as a backup light when you need that extra light, but they would be exceptional as *** hole lights. I don't know what it is, probably that I do the speed limit or 5 over tops, but people like to crawl right up my ***. I've had the occasional mini van nearly disappear behind my tailgate, and I drive a stock height 4x4. I like the idea, of nearly blinding the next *** hole that puts me in that position. I know that this is in no way a good idea, and shouldn't be done on the street, but it would make me feel so much better.
11-03-2014, 02:27 AM
#1545
Senior Member
Sorry for the minor hijack,,,
I know there's been a lot of discussion about "what lights should I get?". I've had halogen off road lights for years, and while it's really nice to see technology advancing, especially in the LED market; but I am just so disappointed in my Rigid LEDs. They take whatever output they have and scatter it all over the place instead of putting the light where it's needed.
I just got back from driving around BC, the Yukon and Alaska for a month (Alaska hwy and the Cassiar), and it was interesting to see what folks up there use on their rigs. (BTW, the Ford dealer in Dawson Creek must be rolling in the dough, because every other truck was a new Ford <F150, 250, 350...> kinda cool!). So after putting doing over 7600 miles in a month, while I don't have a tally, I do have the mental notes.
The most popular tires -by far- on lights trucks (by numbers): GOODYEAR Dura-Tracs.
The most popular driving/off road lights: LightForce 170s -almost exclusively- and these are people who drive in 20-24 hour darkness during the winter, while avoiding collisions with bear, moose, bison that wander on the roads. That includes big rigs as well. I was actually amazed by the sheer numbers of them. Most of the big rigs were also running some sort of multi-lens LED headlights. Never seen those before.
We were up there at the equinox, so we had about 50/50 daylight/night. But the Rigids just were a faded second to the OEM HIDs on high beam. And I also think one of them has a seal leak, as I saw condensation one it. Further investigation is needed to be sure.
Definitely buy what you like, but just spend your precious greenbacks on what will suit your real-world needs and fooey with any "hype"
I know there's been a lot of discussion about "what lights should I get?". I've had halogen off road lights for years, and while it's really nice to see technology advancing, especially in the LED market; but I am just so disappointed in my Rigid LEDs. They take whatever output they have and scatter it all over the place instead of putting the light where it's needed.
I just got back from driving around BC, the Yukon and Alaska for a month (Alaska hwy and the Cassiar), and it was interesting to see what folks up there use on their rigs. (BTW, the Ford dealer in Dawson Creek must be rolling in the dough, because every other truck was a new Ford <F150, 250, 350...> kinda cool!). So after putting doing over 7600 miles in a month, while I don't have a tally, I do have the mental notes.
The most popular tires -by far- on lights trucks (by numbers): GOODYEAR Dura-Tracs.
The most popular driving/off road lights: LightForce 170s -almost exclusively- and these are people who drive in 20-24 hour darkness during the winter, while avoiding collisions with bear, moose, bison that wander on the roads. That includes big rigs as well. I was actually amazed by the sheer numbers of them. Most of the big rigs were also running some sort of multi-lens LED headlights. Never seen those before.
We were up there at the equinox, so we had about 50/50 daylight/night. But the Rigids just were a faded second to the OEM HIDs on high beam. And I also think one of them has a seal leak, as I saw condensation one it. Further investigation is needed to be sure.
Definitely buy what you like, but just spend your precious greenbacks on what will suit your real-world needs and fooey with any "hype"
11-03-2014, 09:49 AM
#1547
Member
Sorry for the minor hijack,,, I know there's been a lot of discussion about "what lights should I get?". I've had halogen off road lights for years, and while it's really nice to see technology advancing, especially in the LED market; but I am just so disappointed in my Rigid LEDs. They take whatever output they have and scatter it all over the place instead of putting the light where it's needed.
About the condensation in one light, give Rigid a call. They will take care of you in a heartbeat.
11-03-2014, 10:25 AM
#1548
Moderator
Interesting, first time over ever heard that about the Rigids, they are usually praised for their optics and efficiency. Exactly which ones do you have? Any pics of your setup? About the condensation in one light, give Rigid a call. They will take care of you in a heartbeat.
11-03-2014, 02:19 PM
#1549
Member
11-04-2014, 11:42 PM
#1550
Senior Member
Waiting patiently for my rigid flush duallys to come from TAP auto in Vegas so I can mount them in my bumpers. Hopefully they come by the end of the week so I can get them mounted in a send the bumpers off for paint