The Code 3 XL 5000 has been Discontinued what a bummer

[Jesse Volanti]

:sadcry:

 

[CrownVic97]

It was only a matter of time before the XL bit the dust. The last of Code 3 metal rotator bars goes off into the sunset.


Start buying parts now if you can afford it!

 

[Hoser]

With everyone wanting LED these days doesn't surprise me at all. Still lots of vehicles out there that have them.

 

[EHFD_Tower_751]

thats the one with the force 4 looking rotators right???


If so........im holding onto my clear domed one (even if i have to still get 2 more rotators for it, along with filters)

 

[stansdds]

Well, it is 2012, maybe the Mayans knew more than we thought.

 

[Jesse Volanti]

One of my favorite bars next is gone and what ever code 3 has made for it self as a company was always the way of unique shapes and lighting. Well I hope one day I can get one from you all and the a 9000 and a 5000 for memories of my childhood. :cry:

 

[JohnMarcson]

The last code 3 metal rotator bar. Sad. Order your domes now guys.

 

[towman88]

Aww they looked good on fire trucks. My FD has 3.

 

[jdh]

The last code 3 metal rotator bar. Sad. Order your domes now guys.

They are $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

 

[Hoser]

Aww they looked good on fire trucks. My FD has 3.

Lots of Engines around here have them.

 

[JohnMarcson]

Lots of Engines around here have them.

They were, IMHO, the best full sized halogen bar on the market...


They should do what Federal Signal does and fill the housing with LEDs...

 

[Hoser]

They were, IMHO, the best full sized halogen bar on the market...

They should do what Federal Signal does and fill the housing with LEDs...

I agree John, they have been a very popular bar in the fire service. IMHO the taller bars look better up high on a truck and are seen better than the low profile of the LED bar. They made them in all kinds of length's too.

 

[Jesse Volanti]

Code 3 are just too proud too put LEDs in any of there old bars there is a plus to this there still selling the XL 5100 in the amber market and the 550 or 555 and there still selling the MX 7000 LP 6000 I have a 555 - 2001 and a 420 - 2004 amber I bought new from AWDirect


I wish I could find the metal rotators instead of the free form.

 

[Hoser]

Code 3 are just too proud too put LEDs in any of there old bars there is a plus to this there still selling the XL 5100 in the amber market and the 550 or 555 and there still selling the MX 7000 LP 6000 I have a 555 - 2001 and a 420 - 2004 amber I bought new from AWDirect
I wish I could find the metal rotators instead of the free form.

I dont think pride has anything in it. Just the way the market is going with LEDs. The MX series was very popular and the lower portion is still being used in the LED market. Just another change in technology.

 

[shues]

The MX series was very popular and the lower portion is still being used in the LED market.

It is? In what model?

 

[jdh]

Code 3 are just too proud too put LEDs in any of there old bars there is a plus to this there still selling the XL 5100 in the amber market and the 550 or 555 and there still selling the MX 7000 LP 6000 I have a 555 - 2001 and a 420 - 2004 amber I bought new from AWDirect
I wish I could find the metal rotators instead of the free form.

It will only be a matter of time before they discontinue them as well. The LP and MX were excellent bars, but since C3 put them damn plastic free forms rotators in them, not so excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[7d9_z28]

It is? In what model?

I believe they called it the Ranger. Same thing they did with the Excalibur base and whatnot, uses the 2100 tops IIRC

 

[shues]

I believe they called it the Ranger. Same thing they did with the Excalibur base and whatnot, uses the 2100 tops IIRC

That's interesting! I wonder why it wasn't terribly popular.

 

[7d9_z28]

That's interesting! I wonder why it wasn't terribly popular.

I wanted to put 2100 domes on my MX7000 base and make an LED bar.. But I think it looks a bit bulky for LED. Especially since the corners bulge out.

 

[nerdly_dood]

I can see why some people think Elvis is still alive.

 

[Jesse Volanti]

Well I'll just go with Federal Signal AeroDynic at least you can still get parts and rotators or just buy the SLR with a few saved pay checks But I liked the XL but now I have no other choise but go with a company that sell good quality equipment. The free form rotators don't have the best quality as the metal rotators and the same goes for there gear drive motors noisier than federal but it is what it is. So let it be writon so let it be done.

 

[JohnMarcson]

Well I'll just go with Federal Signal AeroDynic at least you can still get parts and rotators or just buy the SLR with a few saved pay checks But I liked the XL but now I have no other choise but go with a company that sell good quality equipment. The free form rotators don't have the best quality as the metal rotators and the same goes for there gear drive motors noisier than federal but it is what it is. So let it be writon so let it be done.

Hands down the aerodynic is the way to go if your lightbar plan includes high profile halogen. Too bad they discontinued the meteor TCL.

 

[stansdds]

At least as long as the 5100 remains in production, parts will be available. FedSig continues to produce the Aerodynic in halogen rotator and LED form. As long as FedSig can sell enough of them, they will continue to produce them. None of these companies are going to produce things that they can't sell.

 

[ERIC6913]

How many spare parts they will stock is another question as well. Most companies in today's economy consider "stocking space" a premium and only make room for so long. Eventually they will get tossed as well. I would definitely recommend buy parts in the near future if you have an outstanding XL project.

 

[Jesse Volanti]

D Tech is discontinued as well :yes:

 

[EL1998P71]

D Tech is discontinued as well :yes:

It's an interesting concept, but terrible for light output. Like putting a 10 watt bulb in a regular rotator.

 

[pvfdham]

I dont think pride has anything in it. Just the way the market is going with LEDs. The MX series was very popular and the lower portion is still being used in the LED market. Just another change in technology.

code 3 is putting led's in the mx7000 lightbar. its called the RMX lightbar.

 

[Hoser]

code 3 is putting led's in the mx7000 lightbar. its called the RMX lightbar.

Thanks we couldnt put a name to it. Just like Federal using the same lower on the arjent as the vista. It wouldnt supise me if the Aero has limited time on the marketing.

 

[shues]

code 3 is putting led's in the mx7000 lightbar. its called the RMX lightbar.

Thank you sir!