Thread: Bull Bars/Nudge Bars for D4s

I wouldn't hesitate - having done almost 15k now in my D4 without a bar I cannot wait for ARB to start shipping them. I feel kinda naked without one, and find myself on edge as soon as it gets dark, "roo country" or not. I've hit a few (and at least one emu, and more than one sheep) over the years - I reckon its just not worth the stress of going without. Same with decent driving lights - no such thing as too much light!

Bummed out tho to have gone into my ARB dealer today to be told that my "late April" supply was now mid-to-late May...

Originally Posted by Jesse B

I wouldn't hesitate - having done almost 15k now in my D4 without a bar I cannot wait for ARB to start shipping them. I feel kinda naked without one, and find myself on edge as soon as it gets dark, "roo country" or not. I've hit a few (and at least one emu, and more than one sheep) over the years - I reckon its just not worth the stress of going without. Same with decent driving lights - no such thing as too much light!

Bummed out tho to have gone into my ARB dealer today to be told that my "late April" supply was now mid-to-late May...

I don't think they even know ! I was told it could be up to 12 months last week. I cannot believe there is that much difference to the D3. A similar situation with the Safari snorkel.
I have the same feeling driving in the country at dusk. Last weekend I passed a bloody huge red boomer, 20 ft off the road. Fortunately he just looked at me, and did not try bolting for home. I also agree on the lights. I am singularly unimpressed with the Xenon/Halogen combination on the D4. The base Holdens and Falcons have more effective lights. Can't wait to get the spots up front. ( on something )

Originally Posted by ADMIRAL

I am singularly unimpressed with the Xenon/Halogen combination on the D4. ....Can't wait to get the spots up front.

As soon as my halogens stop lighting-up the possums, I'll be converting them to HID to go with my already-mounted HID-converted driving lights.

Originally Posted by ADMIRAL

I don't think they even know ! I was told it could be up to 12 months last week.

Admiral, I actually by-passed the dealers and went straight to ARB's head office. The guy there informed me that it would be "next month" - which I presume to mean May. I'm a bit peeved that they could bring out a bull bar for the new Prado earlier than the D4 - the D4's been on the market longer than the Prado has.
Regards, Ron

Originally Posted by Graeme

As soon as my halogens stop lighting-up the possums, I'll be converting them to HID to go with my already-mounted HID-converted driving lights.

The problem with that is that HIDs take too long to light up and you are unable to flash your lights.

Originally Posted by CaverD3

The problem with that is that HIDs take too long to light up and you are unable to flash your lights.

Not true!

Good quality HID kits with electronic balast will 'flash'
the function is built in.

Mine flash a strong bright pulse and the cool and begin to brighten if left held on.

But I can flash flash flash at full intensity.

Originally Posted by Tombie2

Not true!

Good quality HID kits with electronic balast will 'flash'
the function is built in.

Hi Tombie2, any recommendations for "good quality HID" kits??

Ron

Originally Posted by jonesfam

BTW every time I could drive home, the horse did a lot of damage & I had no lights but still got home.

This for me is the key. Sure, saving expensive damage to the front end, headlights etc is a good enough reason to fit a bar, the real reason for me is, after a strike, not being stranded in the middle of roo country by a busted radiator etc......