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Old 15-02-2021, 08:33 PM   #1
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Default LED Driving lights ?FG grill

time has come to get rid of ugly rectangular light bar in front of FG utes grill.

been thinking/toying with an idea then telling myself dont be such a dopey assss.
My thinking FG11 XT ute lower grill....cut 2 neat circle holes in and fit these Lightforce Venom recessed lights 3" deep and 7" diameter. Would have to go narrow European number plate across the front

sort of Eleanor Mustang

whats your thoughts
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Old 15-02-2021, 08:40 PM   #2
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I've driven Trucks with 4 LED spotlights and they were great.......................... for about 100metres.

Cibie Super Oscars are still my favourite
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Old 15-02-2021, 08:44 PM   #3
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I’d go with Franco’s recommendation of mid-grade Fyrlights. Maybe an extra one at the back for tailgaters.
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time has come to get rid of ugly rectangular light bar in front of FG utes grill.

been thinking/toying with an idea then telling myself dont be such a dopey assss.
My thinking FG11 XT ute lower grill....cut 2 neat circle holes in and fit these Lightforce Venom recessed lights 3" deep and 7" diameter. Would have to go narrow European number plate across the front

sort of Eleanor Mustang

whats your thoughts
Would look great
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time has come to get rid of ugly rectangular light bar in front of FG utes grill.
been thinking/toying with an idea then telling myself dont be such a dopey assss.
My thinking FG11 XT ute lower grill....cut 2 neat circle holes in and fit these Lightforce Venom recessed lights 3" deep and 7" diameter. Would have to go narrow European number plate across the front
sort of Eleanor Mustang
whats your thoughts
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Old 16-02-2021, 12:45 PM   #6
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Default Re: LED Driving lights ?FG grill

thanks for info so far.
Ive never done the lower grill any damage and with poly carbonate lens covers that should provide protection from wildlife, otherwise insurance will.
I like the lightforce as they are slim and can attach to grill without any bars or plate to be added to hold them in place.
But I also hear the comments about HID v LED, trying to find something suitable in HID is proving difficult.
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thanks for info so far.
Ive never done the lower grill any damage and with poly carbonate lens covers that should provide protection from wildlife, otherwise insurance will.
I like the lightforce as they are slim and can attach to grill without any bars or plate to be added to hold them in place.
But I also hear the comments about HID v LED, trying to find something suitable in HID is proving difficult.
How strong is the grille, and what sort of vibration would the lights get?
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Old 16-02-2021, 01:00 PM   #8
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think its strong enough, if I cant find better option then time will tell.

Had a Wedge tail eagle try to get inside the ute this morning through the windscreen, fortunately for me he failed. I hope he is OK but I wasnt in the mood to assist.
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