2004 Ford Explorer. Update w/videos 3/08/14

[Mr911]

I received mine but have not been able to get them installed yet...

 

[Eric1249]

Any ideas how you are going to mount them?

 

[NYBLS]

Waiting on getting the Whelen PAR's to see if I can get them to work in the dring lights

New dash light?

 

[Eric1249]

I got a Feniex Cobra 200. I threw it up in the windshield. I can run either the dashlight or the SNM on the roof. I got the Cobra to see if I want to use them in my side windows. I just need to figure out a way to mount them


I also got a new SOS HLF. I got the one with 7 patterns

 

[Storm4200]

i know you said you just threw the dash light in there, but im not a fan. I like it so much better without.

 

[Eric1249]

i know you said you just threw the dash light in there, but im not a fan. I like it so much better without.

I am normally not a fan of a dashlight with a lightbar. The other morning I ran with just the dashlight in the fog and one of my friends said he could see it down the block. Other then the HLF that is the only clear I have to the front. I have given thought to taking the SNM off the roof and maybe putting it in the back.

 

[Storm4200]

I am normally not a fan of a dashlight with a lightbar. The other morning I ran with just the dashlight in the fog and one of my friends said he could see it down the block. Other then the HLF that is the only clear I have to the front. I have given thought to taking the SNM off the roof and maybe putting it in the back.

dont you DARE. that SNM stick looks great there. Have you mounted the stick that was in your rear window on the roof rack yet?

 

[Eric1249]

All I have in the rear is a pair of nforce on the rear plate, SOS leds in the tail lights. The LEDs in the tails flash like a taillights flasher. Nice and simple.

 

[Eric1249]

opinions on a spotlight?

 

[Storm4200]

Just do it already. I'm about I pull the trigger myself. I already have the unity, and the led drop-in is only $100

 

[Mr911]

Any ideas how you are going to mount them?

Yes...I ordered new driving light housings online...the plan is to gut the assembly-remove the factory lamp housing, modify it to accept the flush-mount Whelen and reuse the brackets and mounting screws; connect the warning 12v+ wire and ground wire to the existing wires feeding the TIR3; connect the driving light wire to the existing factory 12v+ wire and hopefully all will work as it should. I'll let you know how it goes...I also plan on taking lots of photos when I do the process and make it into a little tutorial how-to.

 

[Eric1249]

I ordered one PAR for now to see if I can get it to work. I look forward to seeing your progress

 

[Mr911]

As far as the spotlight goes...if you do it, you can't change it back easily if you don't like it or want a change...I can't wait to make progress on my lights either but the darn weather won't cooperate...guess I have to be patient

 

[Eric1249]

I am supposed to help a guy on my FD with his install and the weather hasnt been great. And 3 fires in a week.


I just found out there is a local shop that stocks Whelen products and he has the PAR's. I just hope that having a dealer so close wont cost me too much lol.


I just cant make my mind up on the spotlight

 

[acala91]

You won't catch me drilling holes like that in my POV. Not worth it IMO. If you really need a spot light, mount a Go Light on the roof.

 

[acala91]

Or another option would be to mount some Feniex Python 100s on the roof rack facing out and sides of the brush guard. With the offroad lights up front, and the dual color nForces all around you would have plenty of 360 degree scene lighting without drilling a huge hole on the vehicle.

 

[Eric1249]

The Nforce are single color. The only dual colors are on the rear. I regret not getting dual colors.


I am not too worried about holes. Truck has 105,000 miles and its paid for

 

[acala91]

I guess if you don't have a problem with it, it does look pretty cool.

 

[Eric1249]

Thanks for posting that pic. It looks pretty good. I always liked the TN cars for some reason

 

[Eric1249]

Some of the changes so far. Avenger red/clear in windshield. Dominator 6 on the brushguard. I am waiting for the PAR's for the driving lights. I still can't make up my mind on the sides and the rear?

 

[FreshDave04]

I'm sorry, I'm sure I missed it.. what other available products do you have at your disposal?

 

[firefighter7017]

As good as that looks, I still think the bar on the roof rack was better.

 

[Eric1249]

I'm sorry, I'm sure I missed it.. what other available products do you have at your disposal?

I can get Whelen and Rigid products.

 

[FreshDave04]

I can get Whelen and Rigid products.

Ok... so nothing personally on hand, other than what's currently on the vehicle and the PARs that are on order?

 

[Eric1249]

I never really used the bar on the roof. I think once I get the PAR's it should be more then enough. I added red/clear IONs onthe sides of the brushguard. Still have 2 Nforce on the running boards and one in the side window. Might go with D4 in the side windows. In the rear window I was thinking of a D8 TA with reds on the ends. I have some other thoughts.

 

[Storm4200]

put a pair of MICRO PIONEERS on the front BG. get a SYNC avenger, and sync every single light in the front. Ions included


what TA for the rear? TIR, DOM+ with LINZ6? what ?


there are CUDA OHPs in the classifieds for $65

 

[strobecrazy]

put a pair of MICRO PIONEERS on the front BG.

Yep, I'll help you feed his lighting bug.

http://youtu.be/EJYwPkpsc8c


(Not my install, but wish I had this.)

 

[Eric1249]

put a pair of MICRO PIONEERS on the front BG. get a SYNC avenger, and sync every single light in the front. Ions included

what TA for the rear? TIR, DOM+ with LINZ6? what ?


there are CUDA OHPs in the classifieds for $65

I plan on syncing everything once it is all on. I was thinking Dominator TA for the rear. Amber with red ends.

 

[Pyron]

I plan on syncing everything once it is all on. I was thinking Dominator TA for the rear. Amber with red ends.

On a side note: Jealous of the siren. Sounded awesome today

 

[Eric1249]

On a side note: Jealous of the siren. Sounded awesome today

LOL. I am glad I got that siren

 

[julietbravosierra]

Yep, I'll help you feed his lighting bug.
http://youtu.be/EJYwPkpsc8c


(Not my install, but wish I had this.)

That is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. Perfect pattern too.

 

[Mr911]

I have a TA with blue ends in my Ex...and like it

 

[Eric1249]

I have a TA with blue ends in my Ex...and like it

I have the SNM E66 in the back for now. It looks good. I still need to decide if I should keep it or get a Whelen?

 

[acala91]

I say put the red E66 back on the roof rack and get a dual color red/amber E66 for the rear. No sense in paying almost twice the price for a Dominator when the E66 is just s bright and more capable.

 

[Eric1249]

I say put the red E66 back on the roof rack and get a dual color red/amber E66 for the rear. No sense in paying almost twice the price for a Dominator when the E66 is just s bright and more capable.

I really didn't use the E66 when it was on the roof. I do some work for someone that sells Whelen. So I get better prices.

 

[acala91]

Still, I doubt that you could get it even for close to the price of an E66 and the E66 still has more functionality.

 

[Eric1249]

I finally got my Whelen Par's. (interleaved) Just one of the few changes that I have made. There are a couple changes yet to come. Maybe once it is done (is it ever really done?) I will have a friend make a video.

 

[Storm4200]

weve been waiting months for these. dont hold back on a video noW!

 

[Eric1249]

I want to get a couple more things done before the video. I am going to change the Ions on the sides of the brush guard to a solid color. I was thinking clear? The side rear windows will be D2's that will be synced. And either a SOS Pinnacle or an Inner Edge?

 

[NYBLS]

You change your lights more than I change my underwear.