Finally got some Rigid lights.
01-13-2014, 08:46 PM
#981
Meaner than ymeski56
Do you think mine would be a waste?
The two D2s in the lower grille are tied into the fogs, so they are used in either normal or adverse conditions.
The top 30" is white hyper spot/driving - for wide open, NO traffic situations.
The bottom 30" all driving, amber, for adverse conditions also in severely low traffic areas (northern rural iowa)
White for normal night distance, amber for snow/rain/fog - either via the D2s or the SR2, depending on weather.
Kinda figured the white top 30" would be worthless in snow and fog, so have a amber one for those mornings.
I drive a LOT in blizzard conditions, as my job requires it, and its normally at 1am when the sun won't be up for several hours - and nobody is out and about anyway.
The two D2s in the lower grille are tied into the fogs, so they are used in either normal or adverse conditions.
The top 30" is white hyper spot/driving - for wide open, NO traffic situations.
The bottom 30" all driving, amber, for adverse conditions also in severely low traffic areas (northern rural iowa)
White for normal night distance, amber for snow/rain/fog - either via the D2s or the SR2, depending on weather.
Kinda figured the white top 30" would be worthless in snow and fog, so have a amber one for those mornings.
I drive a LOT in blizzard conditions, as my job requires it, and its normally at 1am when the sun won't be up for several hours - and nobody is out and about anyway.
01-13-2014, 09:35 PM
#982
The D2s are very noticeable in the foreground, and on signs that are above the cutoff or in the distance (low beam).
In rain/snow/fog the HIDs are there obviously, but you don't see the road very well with a gloss of rain on it. The amber cuts right thru that, letting you see the markings a LOT easier than the HIDs do.
Like I said, each has its purpose, and in heavy blizzard driving I'm better off driving with my D2s and turning off the HIDs because the reflect so much light, and I use 4200k Night breaker bulbs, not a blue color.
Idk if the white SR2 will be useful when used WITH the HIDs - but at 5x the lumens I have to assume it will, but until they get it to me I can't know. Its backorder is ~1 week out now, so it should be next week for the white one and the amber one shouldn't be far behind.
I will definitely be doing a video and pic review. I just picked up a GoPro 3+, so that should aid in showing the effectiveness.
In rain/snow/fog the HIDs are there obviously, but you don't see the road very well with a gloss of rain on it. The amber cuts right thru that, letting you see the markings a LOT easier than the HIDs do.
Like I said, each has its purpose, and in heavy blizzard driving I'm better off driving with my D2s and turning off the HIDs because the reflect so much light, and I use 4200k Night breaker bulbs, not a blue color.
Idk if the white SR2 will be useful when used WITH the HIDs - but at 5x the lumens I have to assume it will, but until they get it to me I can't know. Its backorder is ~1 week out now, so it should be next week for the white one and the amber one shouldn't be far behind.
I will definitely be doing a video and pic review. I just picked up a GoPro 3+, so that should aid in showing the effectiveness.
01-13-2014, 09:47 PM
#983
Meaner than ymeski56
The D2s are very noticeable in the foreground, and on signs that are above the cutoff or in the distance (low beam).
In rain/snow/fog the HIDs are there obviously, but you don't see the road very well with a gloss of rain on it. The amber cuts right thru that, letting you see the markings a LOT easier than the HIDs do.
Like I said, each has its purpose, and in heavy blizzard driving I'm better off driving with my D2s and turning off the HIDs because the reflect so much light, and I use 4200k Night breaker bulbs, not a blue color.
Idk if the white SR2 will be useful when used WITH the HIDs - but at 5x the lumens I have to assume it will, but until they get it to me I can't know. Its backorder is ~1 week out now, so it should be next week for the white one and the amber one shouldn't be far behind.
I will definitely be doing a video and pic review. I just picked up a GoPro 3+, so that should aid in showing the effectiveness.
In rain/snow/fog the HIDs are there obviously, but you don't see the road very well with a gloss of rain on it. The amber cuts right thru that, letting you see the markings a LOT easier than the HIDs do.
Like I said, each has its purpose, and in heavy blizzard driving I'm better off driving with my D2s and turning off the HIDs because the reflect so much light, and I use 4200k Night breaker bulbs, not a blue color.
Idk if the white SR2 will be useful when used WITH the HIDs - but at 5x the lumens I have to assume it will, but until they get it to me I can't know. Its backorder is ~1 week out now, so it should be next week for the white one and the amber one shouldn't be far behind.
I will definitely be doing a video and pic review. I just picked up a GoPro 3+, so that should aid in showing the effectiveness.
01-13-2014, 11:45 PM
#985
If you already have great night visibility, be it HID, whatever, adding more to it isn't *that* necessary.
Plus its illegal to use in traffic.
So I used the D2s so that I had an amber option, in adverse conditions, but that can be used in traffic.
The 30" amber is more for the 1am calls to go out in a stupid blizzard, where it won't matter if a cop sees me, I'm the least of his worries - plus I wouldn't use it anywhere near traffic areas, this is where you have no light pollution for 30+ miles in any direction - its quite literally the middle of nowhere for 2/3 my drive when calls go out.
Yes amber makes a major difference in wet/snow covered roads. White or blue HLs just reflect off of the snow/water and essentially make a whiteout or bounce off, not through it. Amber doesn't just bounce off, it allows you to see the road, signs, everything when your HLs would just be making this "warp speed" white trails around you, amber doesn't do that, the color just doesn't reflect.
Plus its illegal to use in traffic.
So I used the D2s so that I had an amber option, in adverse conditions, but that can be used in traffic.
The 30" amber is more for the 1am calls to go out in a stupid blizzard, where it won't matter if a cop sees me, I'm the least of his worries - plus I wouldn't use it anywhere near traffic areas, this is where you have no light pollution for 30+ miles in any direction - its quite literally the middle of nowhere for 2/3 my drive when calls go out.
Yes amber makes a major difference in wet/snow covered roads. White or blue HLs just reflect off of the snow/water and essentially make a whiteout or bounce off, not through it. Amber doesn't just bounce off, it allows you to see the road, signs, everything when your HLs would just be making this "warp speed" white trails around you, amber doesn't do that, the color just doesn't reflect.
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01-14-2014, 08:38 AM
#986
Do you think mine would be a waste?
The two D2s in the lower grille are tied into the fogs, so they are used in either normal or adverse conditions.
The top 30" is white hyper spot/driving - for wide open, NO traffic situations.
The bottom 30" all driving, amber, for adverse conditions also in severely low traffic areas (northern rural iowa)
White for normal night distance, amber for snow/rain/fog - either via the D2s or the SR2, depending on weather.
Kinda figured the white top 30" would be worthless in snow and fog, so have a amber one for those mornings.
I drive a LOT in blizzard conditions, as my job requires it, and its normally at 1am when the sun won't be up for several hours - and nobody is out and about anyway.
The two D2s in the lower grille are tied into the fogs, so they are used in either normal or adverse conditions.
The top 30" is white hyper spot/driving - for wide open, NO traffic situations.
The bottom 30" all driving, amber, for adverse conditions also in severely low traffic areas (northern rural iowa)
White for normal night distance, amber for snow/rain/fog - either via the D2s or the SR2, depending on weather.
Kinda figured the white top 30" would be worthless in snow and fog, so have a amber one for those mornings.
I drive a LOT in blizzard conditions, as my job requires it, and its normally at 1am when the sun won't be up for several hours - and nobody is out and about anyway.
Snow and fog bring a whole new set of variables into the equation - I am in the south so don't have to content much with either.
100% agree that the ambers are a great idea. Can't wait to see this setup!
Can you run the dually's on normal roads? I have to be extremely careful running the 30" SR's on roads with traffic, due to how bright they are (not trying to blind anyone).
01-14-2014, 08:44 AM
#987
I have been unable to take a good quality pic that really shows the difference between no lights, normal headlights (I have HID), high beams and the light bar(s).
I can say that in person, the difference in output is amazing, even going from high beams from the HIDs to one SR30 bar. As I said, the 2nd bar adds more light, but not as dramatic. When you are a dark country road, the overall effect is crazy.
01-14-2014, 10:30 AM
#988
Senior Member
It is not the provided switch. It's one I bought from Canadian Tire that has a small blue indicator light. It matches the blue accent of the other buttons the truck has. I use this same switch with both of my Dually's pairs.
The light is powered through the switch. It's a three-prong switch.
The switch didn't feel warmer than the other switches I have hooked up, but I will check again in a bit.
The light is powered through the switch. It's a three-prong switch.
The switch didn't feel warmer than the other switches I have hooked up, but I will check again in a bit.
For people that want the amber Rigids just use the colored covers they have, it lowers the lumen rating a big compared to the actual amber LED but lets you change colors as you choose
The covers for D2s are here: http://www.rigidindustries.com/light...pplication%3A5
Last edited by Robob; 01-14-2014 at 10:37 AM.
01-14-2014, 04:58 PM
#989
Executive Member
I am looking to install some cube lights behind my grille. I opened up my hood and have no idea where to install them or what to do. I have pm'd some of you that I have found on this thread that have some moutned behind the grille for pictures. I also thought I would post here. I would like some detailed pictures and description on what you did. If any of you would like to post here that would be great. You can also pm me as well and I will provide my email address. Thanks guys. I appreciate any and all help!
01-14-2014, 05:15 PM
#990
I am looking to install some cube lights behind my grille. I opened up my hood and have no idea where to install them or what to do. I have pm'd some of you that I have found on this thread that have some moutned behind the grille for pictures. I also thought I would post here. I would like some detailed pictures and description on what you did. If any of you would like to post here that would be great. You can also pm me as well and I will provide my email address. Thanks guys. I appreciate any and all help!