Thread: Light Bar for my RRC

Originally Posted by bacicat2000

So legal in Queensland, and I believe most or all the same rules apply in Vic, but I have yet to find or be shown the equiviland standard. I am basing the legallity on a bit of heresay, and that no one I know that has these now or in the past (Including myself) has been hastled by the Police about them - I suppose only time will tell. If someone does know where to find the relevent Vic standard, I'm happy to be corrected on this if it is not the case. I also doubt it is the most illegal mod I have ever had on a vehicle ...

I'm suprised I have created a thread that has caused so much discussion - from both sides, but I'm glad to be of service.

Cheers - Gav.

I am not sure it is legal in Qld. Quote from the modification handout from Qld Transport

"Vehicle accessories and equipment.

It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure all accessories and equipment attached to a motor vehicle are designed and fitted in a manner which reduces the risk of injury to pedestrians and other road users making contact with the vehicle when the vehicle is parked or in motion. Driving lights/brackets must not protrude forward from the front face of any bumper or above the top of any bull bar."

Originally Posted by pop058

I am not sure it is legal in Qld. Quote from the modification handout from Qld Transport

"Vehicle accessories and equipment.

It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure all accessories and equipment attached to a motor vehicle are designed and fitted in a manner which reduces the risk of injury to pedestrians and other road users making contact with the vehicle when the vehicle is parked or in motion. Driving lights/brackets must not protrude forward from the front face of any bumper or above the top of any bull bar."

You don't seriously think that pedestrian strike regulations are relevant for roof mounted accessories? What about roof racks?

Originally Posted by BigJon

You don't seriously think that pedestrian strike regulations are relevant for roof mounted accessories? What about roof racks?

it is a quote from the handout and I read it as a blanket statement

Originally Posted by bacicat2000

Looks good .... I'ld paint the checker plate black tho ..

Originally Posted by bacicat2000

... and put a bigger alternator in....

I'm VERY interested to see your selection of alternator too

Those lights are the 150w sealed globes versions? ... I have 2 of them on my bench also


cheers
Mike

Not sure if they are 100 or 150 watt, but they are bloody bright, and throw their light a long way - just been down the back of the estate 'spotlighting' with one to check it out. Alternator choice will come down to what I can scrounge from work - preferably a 120 amp version, but more likely 80 amp. After only spending a few bucks on the lights, I don't want to lash out hundreds to run them. I'll keep you posted on what ends up going in...

As for pop058's comments on pedestrian strike, If I had just been cleaned up by a rangie fast enough for the light bar to do me an injury, I think it would be the least of my problems... But I see your point on how the powers that be may interpret it.

Cheers - Gav

Originally Posted by mike 90 RR

Those lights are the 150w sealed globes versions? ... I have 2 of them on my bench also

Just checked with my multimeter - 0.95 ohms, so 150 watt units.

You may be right about the black paint as well.

Cheers - Gav.

Originally Posted by bacicat2000

Just checked with my multimeter - 0.95 ohms, so 150 watt units.

You may be right about the black paint as well.

Cheers - Gav.

Hah! Filament resistance rises LOTS with temp! Connect to a battery and check the current draw and multiply by 12 to get nominal watts.

Originally Posted by bee utey

Hah! Filament resistance rises LOTS with temp! Connect to a battery and check the current draw and multiply by 12 to get nominal watts.

Cool - will do.