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Title: KC Daylighters
Post by: Topple on April 20, 2005, 15:02:14: looking here on ebay at lights to fit to my roof rack, thinking of importing from across the pond.

Has anyone had experience of KC daylighters are they any good.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&tc=photo&item=7969307741&category=33709

Thanks

P
Title: KC Daylighters
Post by: Bush Tucker Man on April 20, 2005, 15:06:58: Used to have KC's on my Chevette years (& years) ago.
Very long range & a pure spot light. I think mine ran (from a dodgy memory)at 150watts!! :shock:
They used to get very, very hot to the touch though.

They've got (or used to have) a rubber anti-shock mount as well surrounding the mounting bolt
Title: KC Daylighters
Post by: bigant on April 20, 2005, 15:07:37: i've got a pair there very good can roast a rabbit at 500 yards normaly Ã‚Â£120 a pair so youve found :lol: a very good deal
Title: KC Daylighters
Post by: lee celtic on April 20, 2005, 15:16:35: Good for melting the number plates of cars in front when your at the lights.

BTM wrote

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Very long range

you're not kidding :shock: we had one fitted with a handle and ran on a 12v alarm gel battery we could sit on the hill above Llanberis and shine it on trees on the other side of the valley( and see the beam maybe 2 miles)

Though the spread wasn't that good the power was amazing . :D :D 8)
Title: KC Daylighters
Post by: bigant on April 20, 2005, 15:23:04: make sure you use the wright wires and relays because the use BIG amps and you dont want to set your truck on fire.
Title: KC Daylighters
Post by: Topple on April 20, 2005, 15:35:36: I'm waiting for an email back to check on shipping costs - may not work out much cheaper at the end of the day.

6 lights for Ã‚Â£50 seems like a good buy.
Title: KC Daylighters
Post by: bigant on April 20, 2005, 15:43:20: very good let us know what shipping is like i might have to get some as well :lol:
Title: KC Daylighters
Post by: Topple on April 20, 2005, 15:45:10: just had a reply back $70 for shipping thats about Ã‚Â£36.50

so 4 lights $60, shipping $70 - $130

Ã‚Â£67 for 4 x 130w lights - tempting
Title: KC Daylighters
Post by: bigant on April 20, 2005, 15:46:56: go for it i think i will wheres my piggy bank :(bigwicked):
Title: KC Daylighters
Post by: Wanderer on April 20, 2005, 16:04:02: There's no mention of covers. If my memory serves me right the daylighters come with nice covers.

They are nice.

Ed
Title: KC Daylighters
Post by: bigant on April 20, 2005, 16:11:23: have you seen thge other stuff they sell a set of 8 for not much more an one pair is amber lenses realy nice but i dont know if there kc's though i think they might be made by someone else there nice and shiney though so i've orderd the full set for under 100 quid deliverd to my door try that in the uk. :P
Title: KC Daylighters
Post by: Wanderer on April 20, 2005, 16:16:55: It cost me Ã‚Â£59 each for my Cibie Super Oscars.
then another 15 quid for locks.

Ed
Title: KC Daylighters
Post by: Topple on April 20, 2005, 17:13:22: Just ordered a set of 4 on buy now.

$60 for 4 x 130w
$70 shipping via air mail 4-10 day delivery.

Now to buy some wire and relays, think I may put one relay for each bulb to play safe.
Title: KC Daylighters
Post by: Henry Webster on April 20, 2005, 17:15:04: You won't be disappointed with KCs they are the business.

H
Title: KC Daylighters
Post by: Paul on April 20, 2005, 17:35:10: The eBay advert says '' KC Style'' They look different
to the ones fitted to mine, Still look very nice tho.

Mine also have yellow covers with a smiley face on them.
Title: KC Daylighters
Post by: Wanderer on April 20, 2005, 17:40:17: I knew there was something kewl about the covers.....

Ed
Title: KC Daylighters
Post by: beast5680 on April 20, 2005, 18:47:14: check the price includes import duty or you might get a nasty surprise on delivery when the carrier asks for payment
Title: KC Daylighters
Post by: Topple on April 20, 2005, 19:44:11: Had already thought of that - not sure if it does or not. When I've imported things in the past it's been a bit hit and miss as to whether get stung for it or not. I think a lot depends on the description on the delivery note.
Title: KC Daylighters
Post by: muddysteve on April 20, 2005, 19:51:42: If you can get the sender to put "promotion material only - no comercial value" on the desctription ticket, the vat man might not catch you, but i didn't say that :wink:

Steve
Title: Re: KC Daylighters
Post by: scooby on April 20, 2005, 19:56:17: Quote from: "pdutton"
looking here on ebay at lights to fit to my roof rack, thinking of importing from across the pond.

Has anyone had experience of KC daylighters are they any good.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&tc=photo&item=7969307741&category=33709

Thanks

P

i got all my ones from the states you even get the wiring loom with most companys from the states alot better price then ours over here. but you have to ask them to place them down as a gift at a lower price are you get done for tax and checking which turns out to be more money. and alot if customs get on to them watch out for custom duty. if you which i can let you know about a place i used will have to look them up and they will do the sale the best way. but they r not kc i got some for my m8 range rover they where nice. but you can look to see which you like.
Title: KC Daylighters
Post by: Andy. on April 20, 2005, 20:03:24: Matt Savage do the KC Daylighters, not sure on cost though. The ones on ebay do look nice :wink:

http://www.mattsavage.com/page1.html
Title: KC Daylighters
Post by: Topple on May 10, 2005, 21:15:48: Lights turned up today.

posted in the States on the 22ns April so just over 2 weeks isn't bad.

The good news - no import duty - no handling costs :lol: :lol: :lol:

Now I just need to fit them (and buy a new alternator to cope with 830W)
Title: KC Daylighters
Post by: LOULA on May 10, 2005, 23:05:08: Will look really good with those on top, will you have them in for Saturday
(Driffield) ?