Drilling the bar for lights...?

OK, so new problem. I just had a look at the dimensions of the Lightforce lights. I can find specific information on the Fyrlyts but they look similar.


The lights stick out backwards from the mounting bolt 70mm.
They won't fit on the bumper of the LR. so if you put the LR mounting brackets on you are limited in what you could mount which is probably the reason for the ordinary lights they sell.


I saw in this thread http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/...ng-lights.html that they are PIAA 80Pro XT. or at least they were back then. Those lights don't protrude backwards.


Anyone got any ideas for a better light that doesn't stick out far at the back.


cheers

Fyrlyts have a reversible mount, so the bolt that goes from mount to light can be positioned towards the front of the bar. From what I can remember this makes them a lot "flatter" at the back for mounting in a spot that hasn't got a lot of room behind. I'm at work at the moment, but can update the thread tonight with measurements etc. for the mount and light on the standard bar if you want?

That would be good if you could put up the measurements thanks Will.

Thought a couple of pics of Fylyts in place might help. As you can see they extend about 45mm past the back of the mount.

HTH
Martin

http://www.aulro.com/app/data/500/me..._Extension.jpg

http://www.aulro.com/app/data/500/me...Extension1.jpg

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Originally Posted by dindsy

OK, so new problem. I just had a look at the dimensions of the Lightforce lights. I can find specific information on the Fyrlyts but they look similar.

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They do look similar as the same guy designed both lightforce and FYRLYT........FYRLYT came about as he thought he could design a better package.

I buy them for our work cars.....I didn't realize the mount could be reversed. I wouldn't mind a set but I just don't do enough night driving......my front bar come with a light bar which works well enough.

Thanks for the pics. I still the the LR mounts through the bumper wouldn't be strong enough for lights that big.

So does any one have FYRLYTS and have they had something else to compare them to and what do they think of them as opposed to LED or HID?

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Originally Posted by letherm

Thought a couple of pics of Fylyts in place might help. As you can see they extend about 45mm past the back of the mount.

HTH
Martin

http://www.aulro.com/app/data/500/me..._Extension.jpg

http://www.aulro.com/app/data/500/me...Extension1.jpg

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These photos show the mounting foot with the light mounting hole at the rear. This places the back of the light further rearward. The foot can be turned around with the light mounting hole at the front, which will move the light futher forward and allow more clearance for a grille, but will protrude the light forward and make it the most forward part of the vehicle.

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Originally Posted by dindsy

Thanks for the pics. I still the the LR mounts through the bumper wouldn't be strong enough for lights that big.

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Bear in mind that even though they are fairly big, they are quite a bit smaller that Lightforce 240s or XGTs, and are very lightweight.

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Originally Posted by nat_89

So does any one have FYRLYTS and have they had something else to compare them to and what do they think of them as opposed to LED or HID?

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Haven't had LED or HID but had Rallye driving lights on my last car. The Fyrlyts are better than those IMO. One of the reasons I bought Fyrlyts was that all parts are replaceable including the front lens. Check out their web site for full info if you're interested. I hadn't heard of them before this forum but am happy with them. BTW they can be changed from driving to spot by turning the silver dial at the rear of the casing.

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Originally Posted by nat_89

So does any one have FYRLYTS and have they had something else to compare them to and what do they think of them as opposed to LED or HID?

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No comparison :cool:

LED dont have the "punch" but are very bright up close.

HID are glare making machines at best... Delay as they fire up and produce a light much harsher to the eye.

Most people who do seriously long miles at night, suffer eye strain as the light from HID causes "startled" like behaviour in their eyes - its how we process the wavelength...

HID colour rendering also falls away as the bulbs age, so the light changes over time.

I've had 'Filament', HID, LED and now run Fyrlyt with a LED bar for slow work.

Wired properly Fyrlyt has got it sorted :cool: