Lightbar on a mustang...
So i have a 2009 with aftermarket headlights and the gt fogs but im unhappy with my light output. im going to be converting my headlights to HIDS and upgrading the bulbs in my fogs to LEDs but im worried i still wont be satisfied..
Has anyone ever heard of putting a lightbar onto a mustang? I was thinking maybe a little 7-10 inch lightbar and mount it into the lower front grille where its not blinding drivers and i could drive with it.. thoughts? |
Don't use it with oncoming traffic present. Only on clear, open roads. They will blind other drivers.
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Originally Posted by Joeywhat
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Don't use it with oncoming traffic present. Only on clear, open roads. They will blind other drivers.
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Originally Posted by Fear
(Post 6888423)
even if its a small one down low?
There actually is a mustang locally that has one on the roof. And they drive a round with it on, just like the other jack *** lifted trucks around here. Wish they would start ticketing them for these illegal lighting for on road use. On a less soap box rant point, I think that is probably a good location for it of your going to do it. Both for aesthetic reasons and for less of a chance to blind on coming drivers. |
Originally Posted by Joeywhat
(Post 6888095)
Don't use it with oncoming traffic present. Only on clear, open roads. They will blind other drivers.
HID'S should be plenty bright... I had them on my 05 and loved them |
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This is how the mustang around me with one has it mounted.
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But something like this would be a much cleaner look, and much less (not no or none) obtrusive to oncoming traffic.
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Most of those light bars are not aimed, and just throw light everywhere like your high beams. Doesn't matter where they are, if they cannot be aimed and have a cutoff, they should not be used with traffic present.
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Even with quality optics, you're still going to be producing a great amount of output. They really are intended for off-road use only. Here's an example of the output with our 50" light bar:
http://www.diodedynamics.com/images/...r_output_3.jpg Definitely not something you'd want to use on the highway Nick C. |
Originally Posted by lowblustang00
(Post 6888568)
But something like this would be a much cleaner look, and much less (not no or none) obtrusive to oncoming traffic.
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Originally Posted by Diode Dynamics
(Post 6888616)
Even with quality optics, you're still going to be producing a great amount of output. They really are intended for off-road use only. Here's an example of the output with our 50" light bar: Definitely not something you'd want to use on the highway Nick C.
**** that thing is bright. :-) Now I see why they love em' and why I hate those that use them on the road. |
Ours feature a black faceplate, so they are much less visible behind a grille
http://www.diodedynamics.com/images/...raight_bar.jpg Nick C. |
Originally Posted by Diode Dynamics
(Post 6888669)
Ours feature a black faceplate, so they are much less visible behind a grille Nick C.
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Originally Posted by Diode Dynamics
(Post 6888616)
Even with quality optics, you're still going to be producing a great amount of output. They really are intended for off-road use only. Here's an example of the output with our 50" light bar:
http://www.diodedynamics.com/images/...r_output_3.jpg Definitely not something you'd want to use on the highway Nick C. Do you happen to have a similar picture with say a 10"? Just to see it |
Originally Posted by Diode Dynamics
(Post 6888669)
Ours feature a black faceplate, so they are much less visible behind a grille
http://www.diodedynamics.com/images/...raight_bar.jpg Nick C. |
I want to see this. I am glad there is someone who has the same thoughts as me. The spots in the lower grill are perfect for those. As far as highway use...... Any time in a rural ares there can never bee too much light... DEER! That is all one needs to think about.
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Originally Posted by pebkac
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I want to see this. I am glad there is someone who has the same thoughts as me. The spots in the lower grill are perfect for those. As far as highway use...... Any time in a rural ares there can never bee too much light... DEER! That is all one needs to think about.
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So i got a quote for 2 seperate pods to be mounted requiring customer brackets and they will be 2 5x2 pods... Quoted $700 out the door parts and labor.. seems a bit stiff for a total of 10x4 of lights... Any advice guys?
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I saw this a while ago and got inspired. 12 inch light bar cost around $40 on Amazon, wiring harness for $15, and a friend installed it for me.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/themust...2ad15b5589.jpg It's wired to an independent switch and I just use it as brights, seeing my headlights weren't that good. |
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