Opinions on a custom lighting package.

Jfire1

Can anyone give their opinions about what they think for my situation.

I have 500 to spend on a slick-top lighting package for my 04 Impala. I already have hide away strobes in the head/tail lights and am looking for ideas for the rest of the car(no lightbar). I would consider strobe and LED, keeping in mind that I would like best warning possible in the front and possibly the sides for clearing intersections.
So for 500 dollars lets hear what you would do to make this car as noticable on the highways as possible.(pics would be nice if possible too) thanks.

Jarred J.

Talon2 to the front.

slimlighterMM to the rear.

under $500.

Jfire1

thanks, I have deff been leaning towards whelen leds. any more thoughts from anyone?

Pimpala03

I was going to suggest mirror beams but I dont know if they make them for impalas.

JoeFF10

dual talon to the front, and synch'd single talons on the rear deck, one in each corner.

bisho1p

[quote:a3746a98f9=\"Strobe * 10\"]I was going to suggest mirror beams but I dont know if they make them for impalas.

Posted: Tue 15-Nov-2005 09:19 Post subject:

of course whatever you buy, make sure it's Whelen! Nothing else even slightly compares. You'll notice that's what everyone recommends on eLightbars.org in such a matter-of-fact way. Don't bother with, or even look at, a Sound-Off Predator 2, Tomar T-LED (the new flat one), 911EP LS12 or the Federal Signal Cuda Tri-Optic.. Just get Whelen cause they're the best and brightest--hands down. That's my 2�. (again, the face----> )

Posted: Tue 15-Nov-2005 09:26 Post subject:

Yes the Predator 2 is very good light as well! I recommend Whelen becuase that's what I have had the best experience with, and apparently many more here have as well. Just my opinions, not the law.

Posted: Tue 15-Nov-2005 09:30 Post subject:

Harrow has only posted that to be sarcastic and a smart ass; as he has alluded to in another posted topic.

Posted: Tue 15-Nov-2005 09:37 Post subject:

how about some Tir3's in the grill and one of those....Ummm slimlighters? i think thats what they are called anyways above the rear view mirror, i think thats still under 500

Posted: Tue 15-Nov-2005 09:56 Post subject:

The big thing with a budget is the new versus used question. You can find some incredible deals on eBay (or here!) if you're willing to make some concessions -- maybe you're willing to get a color pattern that isn't exactly what you want, or maybe you're willing to use a brand that you might not choose first, or maybe you're willing to use technology that isn't LED... That leaves a LOT of choices, and a lot of options. I'd find two used dual Talons and one used single Talon, if I were you. Don't worry about sync, since there's some joy in four large linear 8 bulbs going off randomly out your back window. Mount two out your back window, one out your front. On eBay today, that's just about $500...if you have the time to wait for a great deal.

Posted: Tue 15-Nov-2005 10:12 Post subject:

If you're going for a LED dashlight...definitely look at the Predator II. I personally like that better than the Talon, but this is my preference. I have found that the vertical viewing is better than the talon...horizontal is just as good on both.

Posted: Tue 15-Nov-2005 10:23 Post subject: Re:

[quote:a167fc6be2=\"Icepuck72\"]If you're going for a LED dashlight...definitely look at the Predator II. I personally like that better than the Talon, but this is my preference. I have found that the vertical viewing is better than the talon...horizontal is just as good on both.

Posted: Tue 15-Nov-2005 15:41 Post subject:

Pat - the one that I saw when doing the comparison didn't have the flashback on it...so I'm not sure...maybe someone will chime in.

Posted: Tue 15-Nov-2005 19:17 Post subject: impala

i just did a impala for someone.....it should be in your price range without labor if you install yourself.. (2) gen 1 slimlighters red/red cost about $250.00 for both on rear deck (2) tir 3 in grill $110.00 for both (1) split talon $140.00 on front dash or you can out 2 tir3 on the rearview mirror..i did that to another slicktop last week...

Posted: Tue 15-Nov-2005 19:26 Post subject: Re:

[quote:1b39997b5b=\"bisho1p\"]They do make mirror beams and they look great, but would kick the price up significantly.

Posted: Tue 15-Nov-2005 21:22 Post subject:

Thanks guys, that all great advise. I found a strobe power supply from a member in my department so I am going to put some strobes on my back deck. I think I may go with 2 slimlighters or two talons on the headliner. and Tir3 mounted to the side in some way for the extra light while clearing intersections. Since I am a fire chief I need to put more warning power up front.(I need people to get out of my way when im coming up behind them not when I have already passed them). So for this reason I think the deck strobes and the tail light strobes will work just fine. What are your opinions on the Tir6 ultra slimlighters vrs. the dual talons? All your input is greatly appreciated.(Even the occasional comic relief).

Posted: Tue 15-Nov-2005 21:28 Post subject:

I hope people see it for exactly what it is...comic relief! thanks

Posted: Tue 15-Nov-2005 22:14 Post subject: Re:

[quote:727e4293f3=\"Jfire1\"]What are your opinions on the Tir6 ultra slimlighters vrs. the dual talons?

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