2013 Tahoe Fire Chief's Ride

[cajunblitz]

Well I'm just wrapping this rig up on a Sunday afternoon...and thought I'd post it before I head home. Equipment choices were mutual between myself and the department. I posted a video of this one since everyone is begging for it...please don't make me regret it! :nono: .....Enjoy!


EQUIPMENT


2- Fedsig AS124 Speakers / 2- Fedsig ES-100 Speakers / Rumbler Speakers


Whelen IONs -grill / Whelen PAR36 / Able2 HAW LEDs in DRL spots


Whelen IONs -mirrors / Fedsig ILS Interior bar


Whelen IONs - Running Boards / Fedsig ViperS2 Duals, rear side glass


First Responders Stinger Tahoe Rear Wing Light Bar


Whelen Ions - Hatch, Hatch Gap, Tow Hitch Spot


Whelen Vertex Upper Tails


Unitrol Omega 8001 w/ Dual Omega 90 amps


Fedsig Rumbler


Troy Console


Kussmaul AutoCharge w/Auto Eject - Charge Status Display in Rear Side Glass


Whelen Perimeter LED light inside rear hatch on mercury switch with manual bypass


Unity Par46 LED Replacement Spotlight

 

[nerdly_dood]

I know I'm not the only one who's not a fan of slicktop lighting on a marked vehicle. But that's the customer's choice, and it's excellently done. :thumbsup: I'd like to see more amber in back, but I love the little shot of blue.

 

[Muxlow]

4 speakers and a rumbler.. This thing must be rather loud

 

[firefighter31]

Heres what I have to say bad about this ride: Absolutely nothing!!! Another amazing install by cajun!!! I hope they pay you well for the work you do because it is spectacular!

 

[cajunblitz]

heres what i have to say bad about this ride: Absolutely nothing!!! Another amazing install by cajun!!! I hope they pay you well for the work you do because it is spectacular!

like like like like like like!!!!!!

 

[StEaLtH2]

Spectacular Indeed..!.!.!.! :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:

 

[acala91]

Awesome install. Great light head placement and sync as well as no split fail. A+ in my opinion.


The only thing I could even think of changing is adding another Ion to the sides of the front bumper for intersection warning.

 

[tsquale]

Lighthead mounted to the speaker. Clever, very clever. :hail:

 

[Storm4200]

love it ALL. Especially the rear blues. i personally wouldve rather seen an outterEdge....but thats just me.

 

[theroofable]

Is that something you made for the auto charge indicator? I wish I had the capability to make those custom covers and other goodies you make. Oh, rumbler and dual omega 90s? I hope the full sweep is set for those beauties. Nice work

 

[strobecrazy]

Awesome install as always. I think the Chief will have to wear some hearing protection when powered up.

 

[cajunblitz]

love it ALL. Especially the rear blues. i personally wouldve rather seen an outterEdge....but thats just me.

Aw, I know you're having a love affair with the Outer Edge, and of course I like it too, but I developed the Stinger for customers that have complained about how the Outer Edge is too bulky and looks like a pair of Andy Rooney eyebrows on the back of the truck....


The Stinger has become the talk of my area and everybody is clamoring to get one....especially since it costs them less than the Outer Edge, is lower profile ( like Katy Perry eyebrows), and performs as well as the OE and also offers more function.


I take nothing away from the Outer Edge, but there are 31 Flavors at Baskin Robbins for a reason

 

[MEVS06]

This is an effing sweet install as always. Glad your back in the game Cajun

 

[twodogs603]

Looks good. I think the back is a little too busy--I counted 18 lights flashing-- but overall a sweet set up.

 

[Doug]

This is, by any means, any slam against you, but I think the back is a bit of overkill, between the TLF, hide-a-ways and lights by the trailer hitch (never been a fan of that - seems to me it's too low). But you do what the customer wants (and you do it exceptionally well)!

 

[GTRider245]

The only thing I would change is the pattern on the LAWs. They are just twinkling instead of flashing with a purpose.


Awesome install. Good idea on the Kussmaul display. Autoeject?

 

[ryanm]

What are the rear cupholders venting? The charger?

 

[Kevin K.]

Awesome, awesome install!


Will the Stinger be available in a self-contained housing? I'd love to have this mounted in the cap of my Sierra.

 

[efdny2003]

This is an awesome install all around. I admit I'm not a fan of slick top fire vehicles, but to each his own. Looks like its perfectly set up to be visible all around (minus intersection) and not blind someone. Also love the graphics. Only thing I would change is removing the lights by the trailer hitch, as Doug said just seem to low really to be visible; do love the touch of blue in there, but maybe a little amber whether by the tailgate or even in the Stinger up top. Other then that, great work.

 

[cajunblitz]

What are the rear cupholders venting? The charger?

Yep. You got it.

 

[cajunblitz]

The only thing I would change is the pattern on the LAWs. They are just twinkling instead of flashing with a purpose.

Awesome install. Good idea on the Kussmaul display. Autoeject?

Yep...white cover left rear quarter panel bumper fascia.

 

[cajunblitz]

Awesome, awesome install!

Will the Stinger be available in a self-contained housing? I'd love to have this mounted in the cap of my Sierra.

No, the Stinger is vehicle specific only. We are working on one for the new Ford NGPI Utility at this time, and then maybe the Durango if we see it become popular as a PPV. I thought about designing the Stinger as a self contained light stick, but it would be just a little too large.

 

[Black Hoe]

Excellent Install! I especially love the Unitrol siren set-up with the Rumbler. My only complaint is that it needs more blue in the rear.

 

[smso966]

Hey Cajun, Do y'all have those AS124 brackets for sale?

 

[hitman38367]

ALL HAIL THE CHIEF....OF INSTALLS!!!!! Holy crap, bro. Sweet install is an understatement!!!!

 

[Harbor Patrol]

love it ALL. Especially the rear blues. i personally wouldve rather seen an outterEdge....but thats just me.

+1, i agree!

 

[Kevin K.]

No, the Stinger is vehicle specific only. We are working on one for the new Ford NGPI Utility at this time, and then maybe the Durango if we see it become popular as a PPV. I thought about designing the Stinger as a self contained light stick, but it would be just a little too large.

Understood.


Perhaps some thought can be given to offering the Stinger as a dual-head unit? I actually like the larger footprint of this unit, and using this with a slow flash pattern would be perfect for rear visibility applications. A dual-head unit would not be as "huge" as a lightstick, but would be more than adequate for this purpose. Also, not being vehicle-specific opens up the market significently for sales.


Food for thought.

 

[emtanderson51]

That is sawheeeeeet!! Nice job!!

 

[cajunblitz]

Is that something you made for the auto charge indicator? I wish I had the capability to make those custom covers and other goodies you make. Oh, rumbler and dual omega 90s? I hope the full sweep is set for those beauties. Nice work

I wish that I could take credit for that housing, but it's available from Kussmaul. I did modify it to fit the contour of the panel though. Oh yeah, the Rumbler is blasting Sweep Mode! :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes:

 

[cajunblitz]

Hey Cajun, Do y'all have those AS124 brackets for sale?

We sure do. They are $49.95 for the pair, and I'll ship them to you UPS at no additional charge. PayPal me if you want a set.

 

[cajunblitz]

Excellent Install! I especially love the Unitrol siren set-up with the Rumbler. My only complaint is that it needs more blue in the rear.

Fire departments here were just approved not too long ago to run blue on apparatus, but there are limitations. Blue here is normally for law enforcement only.


I'm not sure if they're even supposed to have blue on non-apparatus, but they're putting it on anyway, but not too heavy so they don't buck the system too much.

 

[cajunblitz]

Understood.

Perhaps some thought can be given to offering the Stinger as a dual-head unit? I actually like the larger footprint of this unit, and using this with a slow flash pattern would be perfect for rear visibility applications. A dual-head unit would not be as "huge" as a lightstick, but would be more than adequate for this purpose. Also, not being vehicle-specific opens up the market significently for sales.


Food for thought.

Weirdly enough I got a phone call today from my partner in design about doing a stick version of the Stinger, and we are tossing around the idea of doing it. Stay tuned, you just might see it come to life.

 

[AZEMT]

The exterior charge display is awesome. I am a big fan of these installs.

 

[hitman38367]

Cajun, I know that you prefer the ILS as far as "brightness", so I have a question for you. I already have a Tahoe specific Pinnacle. Would it be worth the money to sell it and get an ILS instead? I am having trouble deciding because I like my Pinnacle but I have always wanted and ILS. Just wondering if it would be worth the extra money and hassle to trade them out. You have seen them both in working situations so I figure you could better answer my question.

 

[smso966]

We sure do. They are $49.95 for the pair, and I'll ship them to you UPS at no additional charge. PayPal me if you want a set.

It's Chase.


I'll be going pass by the shop this week. Any ETA on my Mini controller you ordered?

 

[11b101abn]

Aw, I know you're having a love affair with the Outer Edge, and of course I like it too, but I developed the Stinger for customers that have complained about how the Outer Edge is too bulky and looks like a pair of Andy Rooney eyebrows on the back of the truck....

The Stinger has become the talk of my area and everybody is clamoring to get one....especially since it costs them less than the Outer Edge, is lower profile ( like Katy Perry eyebrows), and performs as well as the OE and also offers more function.


I take nothing away from the Outer Edge, but there are 31 Flavors at Baskin Robbins for a reason

Pattern and color options for that bar?

 

[Kevin K.]

Weirdly enough I got a phone call today from my partner in design about doing a stick version of the Stinger, and we are tossing around the idea of doing it. Stay tuned, you just might see it come to life.

That's terrific news! I really do think you'd do well in sales with this version of the Stinger. There'll be a much broader application for the stick version, and obsolecence won't be an issue as vehicles go through its model cycles. The business case for this product seems sound.


Please keep us posted. I'd be happy to buy the first unit!

 

[ryanm]

That's terrific news! I really do think you'd do well in sales with this version of the Stinger. There'll be a much broader application for the stick version, and obsolecence won't be an issue as vehicles go through its model cycles. The business case for this product seems sound.

Please keep us posted. I'd be happy to buy the first unit!

And, if you are still using the same lightheads... you can port the guts from shell to shell as needed!

 

[cajunblitz]

Cajun, I know that you prefer the ILS as far as "brightness", so I have a question for you. I already have a Tahoe specific Pinnacle. Would it be worth the money to sell it and get an ILS instead? I am having trouble deciding because I like my Pinnacle but I have always wanted and ILS. Just wondering if it would be worth the extra money and hassle to trade them out. You have seen them both in working situations so I figure you could better answer my question.

Still very partial to the ILS in terms of fit, finish and brightness. If I have one gripe it's the connector design from board to board that piss me off sometimes because they go bad and then you have a whole section out. I like the Pinnacle, and we do sell quite a few, but the ILS is my personal favorite. That being said, Whelen is introducing all new Inner Edges, complete with all new light heads AND metal housings, so they'll be as low profile as the aforementioned....I'm giddy waiting to see how they look and perform....because if they are anything like that new Legacy bar, the ILS better hold on to its hat!


I would say if you would spend no more than $200.00 to upgrade, then do it. Anything more IMHO, isn't worth it.

 

[cajunblitz]

Pattern and color options for that bar?

Right now, the Stinger is available with 6 Full Size High Output Modules (6 diodes per), or 6 Full Size Economy Modules (3 diodes per). Colors can be any combination of 6 RED, BLUE, AMBER, or WHITE and you can even order with colored lenses if you choose(not stocked, factory ordered).


We will be offering a configurable option to install up to 12 Half Size Modules and/or a combination of Full Size and Half Size Modules in the near future.


Flash Patterns, Warning Modes


1) OFF


2) COMBINATION ** DEFAULT SCROLL FLASH


3) INBOARD OUTBOARD


4) LEFT RIGHT


5) ALTERNATE


6) RANDOM


7) SINGLE OUTBOARD


8) DOUBLE OUTBOARD


9) SINGLE INBOARD


10) DOUBLE INBOARD


11) (not available on 6 lamp versions)


12) SWEEP


Flash Rates (All Versions):


1) SINGLE FLASH


2) DOUBLE FLASH


3) NEOBE FLASH


4) SCROLL FLASH WARNING PATTERNS


Flash Patterns, Traffic Direction Modes:


1) 6 LED TRAIL ARROW *** DEFAULT SINGLE FLASH


2) 6 LED FILL ARROW


There are 4 purchasing options for the Stinger in any 6 Full Size module color combo mentioned above.


OPTION 1: Aluminum powder coated housing, high output (6 diode led modules) $699.95


OPTION 2: Steel powder coated housing, (a little heavier ) high output


$599.95


OPTION 3: Aluminum powder coated housing, Economy output (3 diode led modules)


$549.95


OPTION 4: Steel powder coated housing, Economy output


$499.95


All units are shipped UPS, FREE


I'm working on the installation instructions right now and hope to have them done very soon.


PM me for purchases if you choose.