Thread: How well do GoLights hold up to abuse?

each dip has 3 positions

For those who were questioning the clear protective domes, here is the link for the golight acessories....

http://store.golight.com/index.php?o...0&limitstart=0

http://store.golight.com/components/...79c9d28ee4.jpg

They also make a retorfit kit so the go light can point on a 90 degree angle...

http://store.golight.com/components/...79c9d28ee4.jpg

I have been using golights for about 5 yrs now and can't complain at all.. They are durable and can be used a million different ways from being mounted on the vehicle or just standing on the ground as a spot light. With the super long power cord on the portable model, you can't go wrong!

Using them on the Trans-Alaska pipeline for security rigs.... wasn't impressed.

Troopers also have ongoing issues with them, but on some rigs they're about the only option available and something already in stock.

At least up here, they'd freeze up then have issues with stripping out gears. I also think my unity spots are brighter.

Decent light if you don't have to deal with arctic conditions all the time. Most troopers prefer the unity's, especially since the installers put the go-lights in front of the dang light bar and the troopers hate it.

Speaking of Alaska and Golights, what's up with all of those white ones mounted dead center in front of the lightbars on the Trooper vehicles?

Unrelated - does Havis still make that roof mounted spotlight that was square shaped and folded flat? Wild Justice (California Fish & Game Wardens) showed almost all of the trucks had them and appear to have had a pretty decent light output... Can't seem to find them now...

And in the event you're looking for true garbage - the Code 3 remote spot that came in a variety of mounting options including replacing the center top dome of the MX7000/Excal was notorious for stripping out gears in the cold.

Originally Posted by STT Installer

Speaking of Alaska and Golights, what's up with all of those white ones mounted dead center in front of the lightbars on the Trooper vehicles?

Unrelated - does Havis still make that roof mounted spotlight that was square shaped and folded flat? Wild Justice (California Fish & Game Wardens) showed almost all of the trucks had them and appear to have had a pretty decent light output... Can't seem to find them now...

And in the event you're looking for true garbage - the Code 3 remote spot that came in a variety of mounting options including replacing the center top dome of the MX7000/Excal was notorious for stripping out gears in the cold.

Go-light install location: I don't know what trooper stupervisor spec's their rigs, but I know that there ain't many Troopers happy with the placement.

Havis light: I know exactly the one that you're talking about, and sadly the go-light is more resiliant given snow/ice buildup as well as brighter... looked at one before I put dual unity's on my offroading rig since wheeling in the winter = wheeling with 6 hours of good daylight. having nice light is great when someone else breaks on the trail.

Don't think I've seen that code 3 one you're talking about.

Code 3 Nightprobe was the name I was looking for... OK in areas that weren't subject to extreme heat, wind, dust, fog, humidity, rain, freezing temperatures, snow, sleet, hail, mud, or anything else you might encounter outside of a dealer showroom.

http://www.code3pse.com/public/media...6888_rev_7.pdf

Cool concept and I loved how it fit perfectly in to the highest position on a vehicle (center dome of a lightbar)... Just had too many issues.

Ahhh.. yeah, i recognise that thing. I wasn't impressed with it primarily because the shop I used to frequent had everything wired up so you could compare. When my streamlight puts out more light than a spotlight, i'm not inclined to buy one

Mine no longer goes left or right? Don't worry about the ice but it comes with a cover so when you are not using it you can block it on up.

My local Sheriff's Office mounts them ontop of the lightbar on all their new cars. They see to be happy with them.

Had a chance at a scene to talk with some Dayton Power and Light guys. They have the Go light on everyone of thier trucks on the scene. They liked them and have had few problems with them. No dome covers on any of them. But the older guys still prefer the old unity lights for the brightness.

Originally Posted by Hoser

Had a chance at a scene to talk with some Dayton Power and Light guys. They have the Go light on everyone of thier trucks on the scene. They liked them and have had few problems with them. No dome covers on any of them. But the older guys still prefer the old unity lights for the brightness.

Good to hear. Still considering it. Although my recent vintage kick may put a cog in the wheel.