POV lights First install
- Thread starter fire9508
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egriggs
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Not bad, just seems like there is a lot going on in the grille area.... Maybe cut down on the amount of lights and bring them forward a bit....
Your install would benefit from some insight found here: http://elightbars.org/forums/f13/good-lights-ruined-split-flash-8530/
lafd55
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I like it except for the grille. You should move the pair of lights in the grille and move them to either the side windows or the side of the toolbox.
emt.micah
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Loving the strobes in the front turn signals. Gives you "non-emergency" warning capability to the front. Looks good.
I will be adding some new lights to the back and side of toolbox.
I'm still debating on some thing for back window
I'm still debating on some thing for back window
Flashguy
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Thanks y'all I will slow down the grille lights.
Every thing on this install Is knock off accept the strobes and tir3s
Every thing on this install Is knock off accept the strobes and tir3s
Eric1249
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I slowed down the grille lights. I still got to install my 8head Lin r/c bar
I haven't desided front or back yet for the bar
I haven't desided front or back yet for the bar
NFD-102
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fire9508 said:
Sell it...you have plenty of lights. If it was red/amber I'd say the rear. If you want it up front remove some grill lights and the dash light.
970tahoe
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lafd55
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970tahoe
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No I'm not that will be coming and getting replaced with a 800mhz radio
Because my fatheris chief till end of December and he's retiring
Because my fatheris chief till end of December and he's retiring
970tahoe
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So you are going to be the chief? Is it your Dad's truck and he responds in it? Nonetheless, it still makes it illegal for you to even posses a siren. I am finding this all a little odd...
No im not going to become chief im a firefighter and i just got this truck from my dad that was the chief im going to be redoing the truck they way i want it. and the sirens being replaced with a airhorn and 800MHZ radio for my other dept.
Im going to order 4 Red Surface mount lights for the back and side of the toolbox, i dont know what im going to do for intersection warning yet
firefighter7017
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970tahoe said:
What? Yes, sirens are illegal, but hide-aways? What are you talking about?
They only thing that people can not have are modulated headlights(wig-wags), and sirens. You may have a siren if you are a Chief or Assistant Chief. There is no provision that allows Chief officers to have modulated headlights.
GPC
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970tahoe said:
Uhhhh do what?
Sirens are illegal if you are not a chief or assistante chief.
HAW on the other hand are perfectly legal the only thing not is a HLF aka Wig Wags.
lafd55
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Did you slow down the lights on the tool box any? Not trying to critique to badly, but off time is just as important as on time.
People need to be able realize they're approaching a flashing light and not a glowing one. I would put more rear and sides warning
as well but I don't know your specific needs, while you do.
People need to be able realize they're approaching a flashing light and not a glowing one. I would put more rear and sides warning
as well but I don't know your specific needs, while you do.
Tlauden
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At first i thought those lights on the front bumper pointing out were steady burns, maybe take away that split flash. Also maybe slowing down abd synching your toolbox lights would be more effective and not as disorienting. Just my $. 02
I'd recommend using a flasher...the patterns are all over the place. With a good pattern from a central flasher, that setup could be kickass.fire9508 said:
I will be looking into that im replaceing some lights when i get the chance to im going to start my final install as soon as everything is orderd and here
philyumpshus
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I love the truck, those Fords are my favorite body style. Besides slowing the patterns down, don't flash the clear with the red because then it comes out pink.
NC lawdog
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Not a bad install for your first. Speaking from experience, finding the perfect pattern for all your lights can take some time. Just have fun with it. Also keep in mind that these are just courtesy lights. I know quite a few firefighters who only have one light on the dash or a mini bar on the roof. Remember brother, you need to arrive alive to put the wet stuff on the red stuff. Stay safe.