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

I took this photo just now. I am in the process of fitting my new bar. I have a pair of Fyrlyts ready to go, so I will comment soon. Having said that I reckon for $500 for a pair they will be hard to beat.

I have a light bar on my D1, and as much as I like it, it is not a substitute for a good set of driving lights.

Originally Posted by VladTepes

Saw this thread - must be time for an update... what's the best value for money for spotlights these days?

(assuming an LED light bar wouldbe used for close to middle distance....)

Do the fyrlytes still stand up or are there better options now?

Hard to beat HID converted Lightforce/Hellas for bang for buck.

I had 70w HID LF Genesis on my 110 and they were pretty good - replaced by $$$ LED driving lights now

I'd still go for the Fyrlyts.

I have got FyrLyts on the Vogue and HID converted Hella Rallye 4000s on the Classic. Both are excellent, although different to drive behind. A bonus of the FyrLyt is not having to mount a ballast somewhere (the front of the Vogue is very tight for space).

And being 2 lights in one. Simply adjust for spot or spread beams.

Originally Posted by BigJon

I have got FyrLyts on the Vogue and HID converted Hella Rallye 4000s on the Classic. Both are excellent, although different to drive behind. A bonus of the FyrLyt is not having to mount a ballast somewhere (the front of the Vogue is very tight for space).

It would be great to hear more from yourself owning both FyrLyts and HID converted Rallre 4000s.

I have always sworn by the HID Rallye 4000 but many say the FyrLyts are better.

How are they different and what do you think are better for what situations?

Happy Days.

Originally Posted by joel0407

How are they different and what do you think are better for what situations?

The light from the HID Hellas is very white, whereas the Fyrlyt have a definite yellow look to them, especially compared with the standard HID lights on the Vogue.

I run the Frylyt in spot mode. I haven't tried the spread beam but I wouldn't be surprised if it isn't very good. Any change from spot to spread which just changes the position of the globe relative to the reflector is flawed (in my opinion, one day I will try it).

The HID lights do take a while to come up to full brightness when first turned on, but they are pretty quick once warmed up. I do notice that when going back to low beam the HID lights go out instantly but the halogen Fyrlyts fade out as the filament cools.

Originally Posted by BigJon

The light from the HID Hellas is very white, whereas the Fyrlyt have a definite yellow look to them, especially compared with the standard HID lights on the Vogue.

I run the Frylyt in spot mode. I haven't tried the spread beam but I wouldn't be surprised if it isn't very good. Any change from spot to spread which just changes the position of the globe relative to the reflector is flawed (in my opinion, one day I will try it).

The HID lights do take a while to come up to full brightness when first turned on, but they are pretty quick once warmed up. I do notice that when going back to low beam the HID lights go out instantly but the halogen Fyrlyts fade out as the filament cools.

Thanks for the reply mate.

Are you Hella 4000s spot or spread? My brother has the spots and I think the Hellas with the HID bulbs give a reasonable amount of spread due to the longer bulb than the standard halogen.

Yeah. Time delay when turning on will always plague HID but i dont think the instant off is an issue.

Some have said the yellow light of the FyrLyt is less strenuous on the eyes. Whats your opinion on that?

Happy Days.