Starting over. 2009 Explorer

Surgicalcric · Feb 19, 2015

Like it a lot. Those Light Force's look really good too.

I would set the 600 to something different but complimentary (scan) to the rest of the front lighting.

FusionWolf · Feb 19, 2015

Looks great. Definitely sync her up

Eric1249 · Feb 19, 2015

I changed the fogs to red. Not sure if I like it better or not. Sometimes I wish I was one of those guys that was happy with just a dash light lol.

TritonBoulder47 · Feb 19, 2015

Eric1249 said:
I changed the fogs to red. Not sure if I like it better or not. Sometimes I wish I was one of those guys that was happy with just a dash light lol.

The struggle is REAL... lol

Eric1249 · Feb 21, 2015

Light Force are wired up. A white and red Cobra dummy's are also on and wired up. Red's are synced and white are used like alley lights. I am impressed with the output of the white.

I ordered a red Cobra 600. So I have two. One I removed the flasher and can be synced up and they other I will leave the flasher in it. And I put red Cannons in the fogs and I am not sure I like them. So I need to pick one of these options:

1. Leave the red in the fogs (they are synced with interior bar) and put the 600 on the brush guard on either a random pattern or sync it up.

2. Same as above and put the new Cannons in the turn signals and have them flash white.

3. 600 on brush guard (random or synced) and put the white Cannons back in the fogs.

tsquale · Feb 21, 2015

So uh...whatcha doing with those PowerArcs?

Eric1249 · Feb 21, 2015

The way I change things I might keep them. Just not sure yet.

TritonBoulder47 · Feb 22, 2015

Always keep stuff... I've been kicking myself for getting rid of certain things over the years... lol

FusionWolf · Feb 22, 2015

Since you don't have a HLF I'd say put the cannons back in the fogs. The white is a good breakup to all the red, and being another color is a good one to set to a non sync pattern. Sync the cobra up with everything else.

Or

Or another option is leave the red in and sync the 600 cannons and whole expo, but either put cannons in the light force or if possible hook them up to an HLF.

laws in the turn signals are kind of pointless IMO due to the small housing

You have all your bases covered with this install but I definitely think some white to the front would be a good break up to the sync and also be a great attention getter

acala91 · Feb 22, 2015

Bring back the power arcs!

hfdemt4095 · Feb 23, 2015

Eric1249 said:
The way I change things I might keep them. Just not sure yet.

How many lights do you have lying around your house.. Be honest here...

Eric1249 · Feb 23, 2015

hfdemt4095 said:
How many lights do you have lying around your house.. Be honest here...

This made me laugh. All I have is a couple of Cannons and the Power Arcs. I think most of my Dept has something on

there vehicle that was mine at some point.

hfdemt4095 · Feb 23, 2015

Eric1249 said:
This made me laugh. All I have is a couple of Cannons and the Power Arcs. I think most of my Dept has something on

there vehicle that was mine at some point.

You are my hero.. And a role model

Eric1249 · Feb 27, 2015

I am not liking the red Cannons in the fogs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VoSACpen08&feature=em-upload_owner

tsquale · Feb 27, 2015

Eric1249 said:
I am not liking the red Cannons in the fogs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VoSACpen08&feature=em-upload_owner

Me either

Eric1249 · Feb 27, 2015

Already changed back to white. But still need to be wired up.

Eric1249 · Feb 28, 2015

600 is mounted and synced to the other lights. And white Cannons are back in the fogs. They are not synced. I did a video I could upload but it is at night.

Position 1 is just my rear lights, (waiting on another 600)

Position 2 adds the rest of my red light

Position 3 adds the white in the fogs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyTWuQDDVRo

tsquale · Feb 28, 2015

Looks much better with the white fogs

And I like the sync with the fogs not being included in that. Looks good.

Eric1249 · Feb 28, 2015

Everything is now on the brush guard.

Eric1249 · Feb 28, 2015

~~https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvugptrrm0k~~

tsquale · Feb 28, 2015

Looks great!

Are the Intersectors turned more forward facing versus out to the sides? Doesn't seem to have much flash to the rear, although it was hard to tell from the last video.

Eric1249 · Feb 28, 2015

tsquale said:
Looks great!

Are the Intersectors turned more forward facing versus out to the sides? Doesn't seem to have much flash to the rear, although it was hard to tell from the last video.

They are turned a little. I wanted them to sit level. Otherwise the OCD would have kicked in lol. And to accomplish that I had to turn them more forward.

The g/f was thinking I should add some lights to the running board.

tsquale · Feb 28, 2015

Eric1249 said:
They are turned a little. I wanted them to sit level. Otherwise the OCD would have kicked in lol. And to accomplish that I had to turn them more forward.

The g/f was thinking I should add some lights to the running board.

Ah gotcha. As for the running board lights, I am not a fan. If anything. I would put something tucked in with the roof rack along the side. A R/W N-Force perhaps for a little bit of extra punch.

C17LVFD · Mar 1, 2015

Sorry Eric the Cannons in the fogs just don't work for me. I understand why you put them back but my personal feeling is you need a better pop of white. Thoughts on putting a HLF on the spot lights on the brush guard??

Otherwise the truck looks wicked sick!! Strong work!!

Seth

Hochberger · Mar 1, 2015

Sweet build. I like it the way it is.

TritonBoulder47 · Mar 1, 2015

Looks good bro... I like the slow wig-wag on the cannons in the fogs...

Eric1249 · Mar 7, 2015

I did a couple more videos. When I watch then on Youtube they seem fine. But when I watch them on my computer the lights cut out and it doesn't show pattern well. When you guys watch it does it look ok? They are set to a comet flash.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShqhA08B1K4

Do I have enough to the sides?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agMp7jpqc1g

tsquale · Mar 7, 2015

Front video seems goofy, the one to the side works though.

Also, new front plate??

Eric1249 · Mar 8, 2015

Not sure what to do to correct the video?

The front plate is from a burn camp for kids. It isn't legal lol

Surgicalcric · Mar 9, 2015

I think your side warning is as perfect as you could ask for. The front/brush guard intersection T6's provide good coverage as you make entry into the box; under mirror SOS lights provide good mid body warning and the rear side glass provides good strong rear/side warning. The overall side warning is excellent.

I wight consider adding some separation between the red and white/clear T6 in order to negate some of the washout of the red and wiring them to flash as well as steady burn for alley lights.

Overall i have enjoyed watching your truck lighting evolve since I started here...

Good job.

Hochberger · Mar 18, 2015

Saw the video you posted of the T3's. Moving the 600?

Eric1249 · Mar 19, 2015

Hochberger said:
Saw the video you posted of the T3's. Moving the 600?

I was just messing with the T3's. I love the effectiveness of the 600 on the brush guard but I am not sure I like the look? I have a pair of black covers coming for the Lightforce. I was messing around with the T3's and some Cobra heads. I could get them behind the grill (believe they would fit) and they would still be visible behind the Lightforce.

pdk9 · Mar 19, 2015

Not gonna lie Eric...although the 600 looks good, I miss the powerarcs (I don't like trucks that are all powerarc, but I love a combination of them and flashing LEDs up front).

Are you considering an Apollo 600 stick at some point down the road to give u some off-axis? (With the light force lights, I don't think you'd need R/C apollo heads, unless u wanted to flash clear)

, but I think the apollo would look good in place of the cobra stick

Eric1249 · Mar 19, 2015

pdk9 said:
Not gonna lie Eric...although the 600 looks good, I miss the powerarcs (I don't like trucks that are all powerarc, but I love a combination of them and flashing LEDs up front).

Are you considering an Apollo 600 stick at some point down the road to give u some off-axis? (With the light force lights, I don't think you'd need R/C apollo heads, unless u wanted to flash clear)

, but I think the apollo would look good in place of the cobra stick

Yesterday I had to respond from the GF's house and it is clear across town. Morning rush hour traffic. And I don't think I swore at anyone in my head lol. It cleared traffic great. The Power Arcs were effective but I think the 600 did better. I will say that since I converted the Pegasus to a Cobra it made a big difference as well.

The Power Arcs were great but I didn't like the look so much

Here is an off topic question. I been debating different rims. Go with a satin or keep it gloss? I have two dierent sets in mind. They will fit truck and trailer.

Speaking of trailer. I ran hot with it the other day. I avoided/waited till I got through some busier intersections. There are no lights on it yet. No problems. G saw me and said it needs lights lol

hfdemt4095 · Mar 19, 2015

Eric1249 said:
I was just messing with the T3's. I love the effectiveness of the 600 on the brush guard but I am not sure I like the look? I have a pair of black covers coming for the Lightforce. I was messing around with the T3's and some Cobra heads. I could get them behind the grill (believe they would fit) and they would still be visible behind the Lightforce.

You have the sexiest explorer man.. If only I had the money, time and the patience to to buy and wire all of the lights you have..

Eric1249 · Mar 19, 2015

Thanks for the compliments. I am sure things will change around a bit yet. lol I have black covers coming for the Lightforce.

Surgicalcric · Mar 20, 2015

Eric1249 said:
Here is an off topic question. I been debating different rims. Go with a satin or keep it gloss? I have two dierent sets in mind. They will fit truck and trailer.

Eric,

I am generally a solid color rim guy, preferring black to chrome. However, given your black on grey/silver color scheme the dual tone rims look really good in my opinion. The brushed aluminum really matches the color of your Explorer well.

I would leave your rims as is.

I am thinking of changing my Pegasus up to a cobra Pegasus.

Eric1249 · Mar 20, 2015

Surgicalcric said:
I am thinking of changing my Pegasus up to a cobra Pegasus.

Is Feniex going to have a Cobra bar for your truck/car? With a little patience you can convert yours. And you can sell the heads on here or ebay. I used all dummy heads since everything is on an external flasher.

I have a set of black covers coming for the Lightforce. So my thought was two maybe 4 Cobra dummys behind the grill. The two red Cannons in the fogs all synced. The amber/white Cannon 360's in the turn signals and the white would be in place of a HLF. Opinions?

hfdemt4095 · Mar 20, 2015

Eric1249 said:
Is Feniex going to have a Cobra bar for your truck/car? With a little patience you can convert yours. And you can sell the heads on here or ebay. I used all dummy heads since everything is on an external flasher.

I have a set of black covers coming for the Lightforce. So my thought was two maybe 4 Cobra dummys behind the grill. The two red Cannons in the fogs all synced. The amber/white Cannon 360's in the turn signals and the white would be in place of a HLF. Opinions?

No more white cannons in the fogs? I think that looked great... IMO if you go put Amber/whites in the turn signals and 4 t6's in the grille it would be too clustered towards the grille area

Surgicalcric · Mar 20, 2015

Eric1249 said:
Is Feniex going to have a Cobra bar for your truck/car? With a little patience you can convert yours. And you can sell the heads on here or ebay. I used all dummy heads since everything is on an external flasher...

Yeah I am going to do to mine what you did.

Starting over. 2009 Explorer

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