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Chat & Social => The Bar - General Chat => Topic started by: Xtremeteam on November 27, 2004, 21:26:43

Title: Spotlights
Post by: Xtremeteam on November 27, 2004, 21:26:43

some suggestions please on what would be the best lighting set up for a night compsafari? got 100w bulbs in headlights (well 1 o them after i smashed the other,fitted with sealed beam unit just now) & small spots on bumper,just made a bar for mounting light higher up.

Title: Spotlights
Post by: SteveH on November 27, 2004, 21:29:20

Whereabouts are you mounting the higher bar? roof mount or grille?

Title: Spotlights
Post by: Xtremeteam on November 27, 2004, 21:31:16

on bumper but its up 2 bout 4 inchs below top o grill,gonna put 2 up top & 1 either side

Title: Spotlights
Post by: SteveH on November 27, 2004, 21:32:56

Could you mount a bar off of the cage? give a few spots some more range from on high?

Title: Spotlights
Post by: Xtremeteam on November 27, 2004, 21:33:55

cant mount bar off cage as its internal under a canvas tilt,

Title: Spotlights
Post by: SteveH on November 27, 2004, 21:36:07

Bonnet mounts ala rally car style?

Title: Spotlights
Post by: Xtremeteam on November 27, 2004, 21:40:44

u can get a pod but it only allows u 2 fit small ring road runner lights in it,my mate bought 1 fae QT & i aint impressed,all show no go.was thinkin bout makin brackets to mount lights on the windscreen hinges but they look a bit fradgile

Title: Spotlights
Post by: SteveH on November 27, 2004, 21:45:42

Risk of glare with lights right by the screen aswell

Title: Spotlights
Post by: Xtremeteam on November 27, 2004, 21:50:00

true,didnt think o that,what lights do u think will be ok,needin a pair o long range & pair o wide angle,

Title: Spotlights
Post by: SteveH on November 27, 2004, 22:16:13

how about something like the 9"x6" ProComp 100 watt rectangular light for the spread.
And the 8" Round ProComp 130 watt combined driving & spot light for range..

Title: Spotlights
Post by: Xtremeteam on November 27, 2004, 23:49:43

expensive & dodgy quality

Title: Spotlights
Post by: SteveH on November 27, 2004, 23:56:24

was using them as an example of lamp type more than making a recommendation ;)

Title: Spotlights
Post by: Xtremeteam on November 27, 2004, 23:59:27

cibies good,Hellas better,Cibies Dear,Hellas really expensive

Title: Spotlights
Post by: SteveH on November 28, 2004, 00:02:04

depends on how well you wanna see really then dont it ;) but 2 wide angle beams at 100 or so watts and some higer power directionals will give you the light you need

Title: Spotlights
Post by: Xtremeteam on November 28, 2004, 00:07:46

well,normally if i cant see it i aint gonna hit it  :lol: ,if i wanted 2 save the power drain on the battery & the aerodynamic drag o 4 extra large spots i could just get my ballast,sorry navigator 2 hang out the window wi a maglite  :lol:

Title: Spotlights
Post by: SteveH on November 28, 2004, 00:08:54

spose you could just gaffa tape a couple of maglites to the canvas roof ;)

Title: Spotlights
Post by: Xtremeteam on November 28, 2004, 00:11:01

save on tank tape & use cable ties & loose the ballast  :lol:

Title: Spotlights
Post by: SteveH on November 28, 2004, 00:13:23

yeah, but if you lose the ballast then who's going to scream vague directions at you..

Title: Spotlights
Post by: Xtremeteam on November 28, 2004, 00:15:27

true,theres gonna b plenty screamin 2 day,im doin a comp in 9 hours,just got 2 remember & turn the intercom down on the start line  :lol:

Title: Spotlights
Post by: SteveH on November 28, 2004, 00:17:46

or give the ballast some valium before you start..

Title: Spotlights
Post by: Xtremeteam on November 28, 2004, 00:19:51

or that,normally he cant decide whether 2 make me go faster or scream at me 2 slow down,better not slag him 2 much as hell be in here 2 moz wonderin what ive been up2 :lol:

Title: Spotlights
Post by: SteveH on November 28, 2004, 00:31:27

Ah well, good luck for the comp anyway :)

Title: Spotlights
Post by: V8_redline_4500 on November 28, 2004, 21:55:34

This is V8_redline7500's ballast  :twisted: !!! well he didny pretty good with me sitting beside him, 1st novice so he canny complain too much at the 1, can ya leadBoots! lol and the best thing about it, it didny require any intercom turn downs, and/or form of pills being forced at me :D  and.......best bit...i got my rights and lefts correct for a change :D !!