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Norcal Spotted and BS Thread

Discussion in 'Northern California' started by PreRunnerSeth, Sep 23, 2009.

  1. Jun 17, 2020 at 8:14 PM
    Taco-Obsessed

    Taco-Obsessed Wildlife Peeping Tom

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    Better to just not use them on road. You basically have to drive with your hand on the switch constantly to flip off immediately. The issue is if you get popped by law enforcement that officer is more likely to target the rest of us for having uncovered lights, even though we only use them for their intended use off road.

    You have brights for a reason. No need to use offroad lights, on road.
     
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  2. Jun 17, 2020 at 8:22 PM
    T4RFTMFW

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    It’s alright. They’re CaliRaised so they’re not very bright anyway. :stirthepot:
     
  3. Jun 17, 2020 at 8:25 PM
    Spizike231

    Spizike231 Pickin’ & Grinnin’

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    I hate being blinded by high beams myself, so I’ll make it clear I never planned on being the asshole running them past cars or even with a visible car coming and like “I’ll turn them off when they get closer.”

    Ive been on 50 after 11PM in those mountains and it’s really one car every few minutes, extremely dark, and winding roads. I’ve been up in the mountains on small roads with deer signs and stories of deer jumping in front of vehicles, extremely dark, where side shooting LED’s would help as well as a bit forward too.


    Same thing - one car every few minutes, if that. Which isn’t a big deal to flip things on / off, especially when you’re being aware and keeping an eye on the road coming ahead of you.
     
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  4. Jun 17, 2020 at 8:26 PM
    Spizike231

    Spizike231 Pickin’ & Grinnin’

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    I’ll shoot em at ya if we pass each other no issues then?

    :D Jk don’t hurt me haha
     
  5. Jun 17, 2020 at 8:28 PM
    nDub

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    I like to aim them into the cab so everyone can see how cool I am while I drive.

    Can I also wheel with you?
     
  6. Jun 17, 2020 at 8:32 PM
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    Hell yeah. Let's get a Niagra Rim trip together. I still haven't run that damn thing. Iol
     
  7. Jun 17, 2020 at 9:09 PM
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    Too many, See Build
    Run them. But keep your hand on that switch so you can turn off as soon as you the beam pattern on the opposite end. Ps. Dont let let a cop see you tho. So probably not a good idea.

    Eh. I run mine on dark ass back roads. Dark roads matter. My retros and high beams dont do it for me

    This

    Also...dont be a jerk with your offroad lights.....or, be a jerk to people running high beams and dont turn them off after a fair warning
     
  8. Jun 17, 2020 at 9:11 PM
    Anderson

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    I wish I had a nice set of retros on my truck. Someday...
     
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  9. Jun 17, 2020 at 9:15 PM
    Whitebutler

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    Fuck it ima be a dick! I'm parking in on coming lane at my house with ditch lights straight forward. Also going to sit outside the truck and have a beer.
     
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    Spizike231

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    Thanks Fernando.

    I think I’ll try to only use them on road when I think I really need to for safety and when no one else is consistently passing by.

    Aka

    I like your style.. minus the multiple midgets and dildos (not for me personally more for you tho) and the being pepper sprayed at a corner store. :cheers:
     
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    Haven’t forgotten I still owe you a cold one man. Hopefully soon!
     
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    My ditch lights are facing forwards :) #followingwrongtrends

    That being said, they are side shooters and light up everything from my mirrors and on.
     
  13. Jun 17, 2020 at 9:20 PM
    Whitebutler

    Whitebutler No need to compensate!

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    Hey I forgot that there's nobody on our street anymore, so I can be as big a dick as I want. Only person it will piss off is my wife.
     
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    Eh. They look cool. But mine are covered in mud and i cant see shiet


    Lmao. Oh boy..... I did say that huh? I need to stop drunk tw'ing

    Fuck yea man. I owe you one too
     
  15. Jun 17, 2020 at 9:30 PM
    Whitebutler

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    Sometimes I wonder about the chain of "I owe you a beer."
    How many people could the one beer cover if it would just get handed off the the next guy that was owed? Is it possible it could be like a chain letter and seemingly never end?
     
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    Spizike231

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    *awaits rocks to be thrown*
    :rain:
     
  17. Jun 17, 2020 at 9:33 PM
    Don5352

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    If no one is around, and it helps, I do it. It's rare, though.
     
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    Spizike231

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    Maybe we’ll do a chain beer a day in the mail and see how long you get beers every day
     
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    Spizike231

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    Thanks Don. Good to know I wasn’t the only one with the thought or want at least.

    I’ll practice the rarity and only when truly needed idea.
     
  20. Jun 18, 2020 at 12:04 PM
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    Some flags and center console divider... lots of things on the wanted list.
    :wave: Going under the knife July 21st for a disc replacement... This'll be fun. Likely easier to recover from than the knee surgery, I hope.

    Anyone have a C6/7 replaced?
     
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