Led bar installation

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speedtechlights
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Led bar installation

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Hi guys, I'm a newbie and I was thinking of installing a LED bar on my Buggy, did any of you guys installed one before? Do you have any recommendations?

Thanks
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5150bossman
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Re: Led bar installation

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You want to make sure that it clears what ever you have on the buggy. I've seen some where the light is mounted toward the rear, and slightly below the middle roll bar/roof which will block much of the light you need, or illuminate the wrong side of the windshield. If you mount over the windshield, be sure that it is either mounted forward of the windshield, or you have some sort of light shield preventing the light from hitting the windshield as any dust will get super illuminated, and you won't be able to see anything else in front of you. We mounted two 4.5" LED's from M-4 Products in the San Fernando Valley http://www.m4products.com/ on the front bumper. Super fast shipping, they work great, and are super bright. What ever brand you buy, just be sure to look at the specs so you can compare one to another. Another good place is Superbright LED's https://www.superbrightleds.com/ While the LED's take less power than conventional bulbs or HID's, just be sure you're alternator/generator can handle the load if you go for lots of lights. And even though the current is lower than other bulbs, still be sure to use a relay so the power is drawn from the battery and not from the switch.
speedtechlights
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Re: Led bar installation

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Cool!

What do you guys think about these LED bars: http://www.speedtechlights.com/LED-light-bars ?
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Mike-Presley
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Re: Led bar installation

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Now that we look at the web site we realize this is just an attempt to advertise your product. We aren't using cop, fire, or tow truck bars on our buggys.
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5150bossman
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Re: Led bar installation

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Speedtechlights, I can only compare what I have. The 4 1/2" light we have from M-4 Products is a brighter light for less money than the one you carry in your off-road section.
BTW, if you are buggy enthusiasts, you are welcome to stay. If you are just hyping your company, please go elsewhere.
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