Need 2006 Charger lighting upgrade ideas...

[Lt. Dino]

I'm looking for some front lighting upgrade ideas for my 2006 Charger. For some reason, my current lighting setup isn't that effective... Even though I thought it should be, but it just isn't working. I've got 2 red - Whelen 500 series TIR6 behind the grille, HLF, and Whelen TIR6 Slimlighter R/R above the RVM. I'd rather not put LED PAR36 lights because I like having the fog lights. Any ideas? Money is very tight, so I might not make many changes, but if I can work some deals, I want to change things.


*Since this video was taken, I have added intersection lighting... I have two Tomar RECT13's on my front license plate bracket. They work great!*


Ideas are appreciated!

 

[mike]

my initial thought is that your current package is perfectly fine. you might try playing with patterns (changing them from fast to slow and viseversa) Also play with the hlf speeds if it is adjustable. try steady burn. chp basically has this setup on their chargers and it is plenty effective


chect to make sure the slim and the grillelights are aimed correctly. a slight tilt up or down can make a drastically different light output.


if all else falis, first start with a dual avenger below the rvm, if that doesnt work i would try an interior bar

 

[Lt. Dino]

Thanks Mike- That was pretty much my thoughts. The only thing I though of was to mount the 500 series on the outside of the grille, but I've got them aimed pretty well. Just wanted to make sure I'm not missing something here.

 

[cory y]

have you considered putting some HAW in the fog lights? that way you keep your stock lights and now have some high intensity white light to add... or put some LAW's (NOT VERTEXES!) instead of strobe?

 

[mike]

haws and par 36 in the fogs arent really gonna be effective.


try switching the tir 6 in the grille gor 500 series lin 6 or m4's mounted to the outside of the grille in a alternating solid flash 90 pattern. the off axis gives a wide footprint

 

[FDNY 10-75]

or put some LAW's (NOT VERTEXES!) instead of strobe?

Why not Vertex's?

 

[cory y]

i just dont like vertexes, they dont stick into the housings far enough to propertly spread the light out enough


besides the universal LAWs from whelen have more diodes and are brighter

 

[RL1]

Vertex's suck any direction other than heads on in my experience.


I would say to start simple first. Try either moving the Slimlighter to the dash, or to the side and add another light to the other side, or leave it where it is and add a dash light. For some reason, it just doesn't seem to have a lot of punch in the video.

 

[mike]

here is a link to my truck with a similar setup


synced avengers up top


tir 6 in grille


lin 6 low grille


http://s664.photobucket.com/albums/vv8/ ... I_2436.flv


this is a good comparison to judge by. since ive changed the patterns. ill post another vid tomorrow

 

[VolEms]

MIrror beams would add a lot. As well I would add a Tomar 200s HP on the dash.

 

[pdk9]

i would add SOS intersectors; they'd provide front, intersection (since your grill and dash light don't help that much, IMO, since they're TIRs), and side visibility (which i think u can use in addition to the rect13s) for u, while allowing u to keep more of a "low-profile" look that you have than the mirrorbeams would).


i wouldn't use any LAWs in the front charger headlight housings b/c i have yet to see LAWs that truly work well (IMO) with that housing.


i would def. consider making the wig-wag pattern on your HLF a faster alternating speed.


and obviously, u can always consider upgrading to a full-size interior lightbar (ie pinnacle or edge) but it sounds like money is a bit tight right now, so i think just stick to the intersectors and playing with the speed of the HLF for now

 

[opskmallory]

I'd agree that moving your TIR6 to the front of the grille would help. Maybe swap them for LIN6's or M4's to enhance your angles. Mirror beams would be good, but as indicated above, you would lose some covertness. But that would also happen if you move your grille lights too.


Either add another slimlighter and mount one on each side, or sell it, and put the money towards an interior bar.

 

[dynastar666]

MIrror beams would add a lot. As well I would add a Tomar 200s HP on the dash.

+1 for the MirrorBeams, I had them on my Mountaineer and they're one of the best pieces of warning equipment i've ever had.

 

[aberfitchguy2472]

I agree that Intersectors would help you out. They would give you side, intersection, and some forward coverage. If you don't have the money for a full interior bar, I would either get a second Super Slimlighter like someone suggested or sell it and get a different dash light to mount below the RVM. An avenge/talon, Dual Predator II, or Viper should do the trick. Of course they aren't going to provide you with the warning power or footprint of an interior bar, but I understand money is tight...I think everyone is in the same boat right now.

 

[chono]

I would say add some white or red soundoff intersectors. Maybe swap out the slimlighter for a viper s2. And if you can get your hands on some inner beams those would help too. A trooper that lives by me and they seem to be highly effective.

 

[aberfitchguy2472]

You could also try doing one of the TDWL 24s in red on the front windshield to give you more of an interior lightbar. You would just have to make custom brackets and order a flashshield. $225 plus $12 shipping is a great deal for one and the same price as a new Avenger or dual Predator II. Let me know if you are interested ASAP because I only have two avaliable. http://www.elightbars.org/forums/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=7258


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