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Offline Iain C

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« on: October 16, 2007, 08:37:01 »
I'm thinking about adding a light bar, but for some reason I don't really like the small rectangular spots you usually see on them.

So I'm thinking about one of three options and wanted to know if people had done it and if they had any photos.  Bear in mind I don't have a roof rack so I just want to make sure it will look OK...and daft question but did anyone notice any adverse effects on fuel consumption or wind noise after fitting?

Which lamps offer good quality but at the best value?  I know LRO did a test, I'd really like something that has a "sidelights" option in either black or possibly brushed stainless (eound kinda match my Southdown snorkel and alloys) and I don't want to spend stupid money!

Options are...

1-Windscreen light bar, 4 small round spots (sure I've seen this and it looks OK)

2-As above but 4 large round spots (same size as normally found on A bars, 5" or so).  

3-Converting my front roof rail into a removable light bar...just clip it in and connect a plug and away you go.

Finally, wiring.  I know there are some threads on "standard" wiring, what I'd really like would be the following options...sound complicated and I am rubbish at electrics, can it be done?

"Sidelights" switch so I can switch on manually...for fun!
"On" so I can just put them on and leave them for offroading, regardless of what vehicle headlights are doing
"Main beam dependant" so they will come on with main beam if I want them to.

As mentioned, any pics of a D1 without a roofrack and with round spots would be great.  Want to make sure that it will look more
  :D  :D  :D  :D  rather than being a bit  :(   :oops:   :?  :cry:

Thanks in advance!
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« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2007, 08:42:43 »
I have a light bar doesn't make any noise its wired on, off, on with main beam. Evilgoat kindly posted some very good wiring diagrams a little while ago, as for fuel consumption i've seen no difference.
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« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2007, 09:10:44 »
just 2 pic u wanted ill try and find one of round lights over the windscreen.
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« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2007, 09:34:21 »
I have 8 small round spot's on the roof light bar 4 on top & 4 underneath.

have a look  :)
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« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2007, 09:46:04 »
Nice one Steveo, the bottom one is roughly what I want to do, although the piccy is a bit blurred...looks like you have a roofrack too, I know it looks fine with a roofrack as Jas278 has got them...I just want to make sure that it does not look a bit odd without a roof rack but with big spots.

Barmiebrummie...looks good mate!
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« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2007, 10:56:15 »
iain the roof bar is no higher than the highest point on the roof rail. got better pic i could hotmail to u if u wanted them . every pic i ve got is to big for the thread 75kb limit
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« Reply #6 on: October 16, 2007, 12:38:11 »
Ere's mine









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« Reply #7 on: October 16, 2007, 16:27:11 »
Quote from: "karlo"
I have a light bar doesn't make any noise its wired on, off, on with main beam. Evilgoat kindly posted some very good wiring diagrams a little while ago, as for fuel consumption i've seen no difference.


I think this is the post Karlo is talking about.

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« Reply #8 on: October 16, 2007, 17:03:35 »
And here is my version of the diagram... I like to put things into a more pictorial form so I hope it helps!  8)  :lol:



Anyone that spots any problems with this diagram... please let me know!  :oops:

Skibum

[EDIT!] You will of course need to earth each of your lights! They can be earthed to a good local earth, like where the light bar is bolted on. Make sure you've got a good earth there though!

Also, if your putting something bigger than 55w bulbs in... you'll have to do the math yourself!

[EDIT 2!!] The image is in my "Misc Diagrams" gallery and may be easier to read!
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« Reply #9 on: October 16, 2007, 17:24:19 »
i have also got 8 lights on mine 4 above and 4 below looks alot better than the four square ones they normally have  but im going to add another 3 sets will but up pics wen done
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« Reply #10 on: October 16, 2007, 21:04:38 »
here,s a pic of my old one with round lights on the lightbar :D
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« Reply #11 on: October 16, 2007, 21:33:27 »
wizard, thats super smart! what are they?
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« Reply #12 on: October 16, 2007, 23:00:01 »
Beast5680, that's what I was after, thanks.

Looks OK...in fairness a roofrack would look better, but for some reason I prefer your round lights to square ones...thanks for posting!
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« Reply #13 on: October 16, 2007, 23:04:17 »
Barmiebrummie and Wizard, what are your respective light units?  They both look very neat, are they the x-eng ones?
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« Reply #14 on: October 16, 2007, 23:13:06 »
I found mine on e bay a year or so back.
i was looking for something small and hard wearing but bright. I'll try and find the guy i bought them off, and keep you posted.

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« Reply #15 on: October 17, 2007, 22:38:33 »
Quote from: "Iain C"
Beast5680, that's what I was after, thanks.

Looks OK...in fairness a roofrack would look better, but for some reason I prefer your round lights to square ones...thanks for posting!


square lights look ok on some vehicles its just i didnt think they did on mine so i went with round
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