I'm still trying to get my Explorer set up the way I want it. I removed the wig-wag unit from the truck because A) it flashed 90fpm, which didn't let the bulb reach full brightness before it went out again, and B) it constantly caused the computer to tell me I had a headlight out (and yes, it was a solid-state unit that the brand-name manufacturer said would work). I've got Vertex (vertices?) in the driving lamps, and two Whelen TIR3s in the center top of the grill. All of those are white - the Vertex alternate, and the two TIR3s flash simultaneously.
But it still needs something large and white alternating at about 60fpm near the headlights to really catch someone's eyes as I approach. I'm considering two PAR-36LEDs in clear, mounted to the bumper just below and inside the head lights. Not sure what brand yet if anyone wants to make recommendations. I'm also thinking Tomar RECT-14s (since they don't make a RECT-16) beside each of the headlights in the grill. They ought to fit horizontally between the slats just fine.
Looking for pros and cons to each approach, as well as recommendations for bulbs. I'm leaning towards the Tomars because of the clear, non-fluted lenses. A microman 6 LED setup on either side would also probably work, now that I think of it. Only downside would be an external flasher as opposed to the built-in one on the Tomars, but then again I could have a 6 head unit on either side instead of a 4 head with the Ts.
Discuss.
But it still needs something large and white alternating at about 60fpm near the headlights to really catch someone's eyes as I approach. I'm considering two PAR-36LEDs in clear, mounted to the bumper just below and inside the head lights. Not sure what brand yet if anyone wants to make recommendations. I'm also thinking Tomar RECT-14s (since they don't make a RECT-16) beside each of the headlights in the grill. They ought to fit horizontally between the slats just fine.
Looking for pros and cons to each approach, as well as recommendations for bulbs. I'm leaning towards the Tomars because of the clear, non-fluted lenses. A microman 6 LED setup on either side would also probably work, now that I think of it. Only downside would be an external flasher as opposed to the built-in one on the Tomars, but then again I could have a 6 head unit on either side instead of a 4 head with the Ts.
Discuss.
