Which driving lights should I buy for my dad? Off road use. Lightforce, Hella, etc?

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Originally Posted by landygrl

I just spoke with Paul Alisauskas over at FYRLYT, the MD and designer of the product. Great guy who dealt with my 20 minute grilling very well; he definitely deserves a beer now!

If anyone has any questions about FYRLYT I highly suggest that you call them for a chat :). I contacted them via their website and they got back to me within half an hour (may have even been faster than that, as it took me 30 minutes to check my email) and answered all of my questions on the light specifics, lumens, globe lifespan, seals, price and so on.

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Nice work, i am interested in knowing what globe life with them would be and total current draw for a pair if you found that out?

Hope my Daughters are as generous as you when they grow up! :)

Mick Visit there page on facebook they have recently done a video covering all that info they are from what I can tell, brilliant lights

if you go on their page and ask the questions I'm sure they would be more than happy to answer them

An overview on the design process of FYRLYT Driving Lights - YouTube

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Originally Posted by cal415

Nice work, i am interested in knowing what globe life with them would be and total current draw for a pair if you found that out?

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Cal415

Amps = Watts / Volts Therefore 150/12.7 (running voltage) = 11.81a each or 23.62a per pair.

Dont let the current draw bother you - even a 70's Cruiser can power that just fine.... :)

Cant find the figures for globe life, but I carry a couple in the glove box just in case... As I have with every light / vehicle I've owned.

I suggest you visit their web page and have a good look. Watch the video with Paul presenting...

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Originally Posted by brenno

Check out the IPF 900XS. I can't fault them. I have a set, and they are water and mud proof. I have tested this on numerous occasions. :twisted:

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I'm with brenno, I've had Lightforce 170's, Hella Rallye 4000's and IPF's..... The IPF's are the only ones I still have.....

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Originally Posted by cal415

Everything i have heard about the greatwhites is they have a very wide beam like a spread but great range like a spot, they are not adjustable i dont think. But i am still told the HID is better over longer distances but who needs to see more then 1km ahead!

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When we first got them at work we set up camp out on the loading dock and fired up a selection pointing off into the scrub, pretty decent spread but still a noticable hot spot in the middle, even with the flat bar style lights

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Originally Posted by Tombie

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Dont let the current draw bother you - even a 70's Cruiser can power that just fine....

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A '70's landie comes with a 36A alternator. An '80's or early '90's 4BD1 powered landie comes with a 40A alternator.

A new hitachi 70A alt for a 4BD1 costs more than a pair of fyrlyts...

For many, that is a good argument for going the light bar (or HID) route if it saves an alternator upgrade.

Current draw is only a worry with me cosidering running several roof mounted spotties(4 lightforce 170s HID), 2 on the bar(XGT HID) and a light bar on my county, but it has a 120amp LS1 alternator

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Originally Posted by isuzurover

A '70's landie comes with a 36A alternator. An '80's or early '90's 4BD1 powered landie comes with a 40A alternator.

A new hitachi 70A alt for a 4BD1 costs more than a pair of fyrlyts...

For many, that is a good argument for going the light bar (or HID) route if it saves an alternator upgrade.

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I found a British web site selling them.. £115.20 ($175.00 AU)

In stock... 70A Hitachi. Wood Auto Supplies Ltd :: LR170401

Still better than *decent* HID or Light Bar units ;)


Thanks for the insight - amazing considering a D4 runs 180A :D

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Originally Posted by cal415

Current draw is only a worry with me considering running several roof mounted spotties(4 lightforce 170s HID), 2 on the bar(XGT HID) and a light bar on my county, but it has a 120amp LS1 alternator

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My TD5 ran 4x 100w LF at 33A without issue, plus headlights, TD5 engine management, Radios, Fridge and no problems so you'll be fine...



Now, I keep saying this phrase but no one notices the comment and discusses it... USABLE LIGHT OUTPUT.

Hot spots everywhere aren't helping anyone!

I really need to get out and take some photos.... :cool:

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Originally Posted by Sprint

I'm with brenno, I've had Lightforce 170's, Hella Rallye 4000's and IPF's..... The IPF's are the only ones I still have.....

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Not saying you're wrong, and whatever suits you is what you should keep..

But I'm surprised... IPF are not a premium grade light... I would have thought the 4000's would have impressed you better...

Which IPFs are you running? And what bulb?

Most people start with IPF (get them fitted with the Bar etc) and then 'upgrade' as they get more 'serious'