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Need opinions on my future light bar setup

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ROGU3 PR3DATOR, Jan 31, 2013.

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Which Light Bar Setup?

Poll closed Mar 2, 2013.
  1. (2) Rigid Industries 10" SR Series Bars

    5 vote(s)
    33.3%
  2. (1) Rigid Industries 20" SR Series Bar

    10 vote(s)
    66.7%
  1. Jan 31, 2013 at 1:37 AM
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    ROGU3 PR3DATOR

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    I need some help with my next mod. Not sure If I want 2 10" Rigid Industries SR Series bars or just one 20" Here are some photoshop pics of what I have in mind. Thoughts?

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  2. Jan 31, 2013 at 5:54 AM
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    nimrod712

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    I say one. Looks cleaner to me.
     
  3. Jan 31, 2013 at 6:10 AM
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    dan33900

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    I like the one bar.
     
  4. Jan 31, 2013 at 7:46 AM
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    I like two and think you will get more light coverage the way you have 2 mounted vs the one?? Just my opinion
     
  5. Jan 31, 2013 at 7:50 AM
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    I think the single bar looks cleaner. No idea on the light output between the 2, just speaking purely from an aesthetics stand point.
     
  6. Jan 31, 2013 at 8:14 AM
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    Everyone seems to have confirmed my own opinions on the matter. I think that the single bar looks cleaner, yet I like the look of the two and would think I would get a slightly wider coverage of light having them spaced apart. Lumen output would be the same between the two options. And it is something I have not seen done. Hence my indecision.
     
  7. Jan 31, 2013 at 8:18 AM
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    I like the look of one, but like you said, you can space out 2. If both options are the same price, go with 2. It's different and still looks clean. Plus it might be helpful with beam width. Like you said also. That's my 0.02.
     
  8. Jan 31, 2013 at 8:21 AM
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    X2^
     
  9. Jan 31, 2013 at 8:30 AM
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    Price is about the same. Two would be slightly more expensive than one, but I dont see it as an issue.
     
  10. Jan 31, 2013 at 8:32 AM
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    Okay. Then get 2! More options with 2. Plus you can angle them a LITLLE for even more beam width.
     
  11. Jan 31, 2013 at 8:40 AM
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    Hadnt really thought about having them both slightly angled but it seems like a good idea if I have the space to do it.
     
  12. Jan 31, 2013 at 8:43 AM
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    I like both but I agree would give you a little wider coverage.
     
  13. Jan 31, 2013 at 8:45 AM
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    two SR series Specter optics would be great.
     
  14. Jan 31, 2013 at 8:46 AM
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    Yes. But if you do this, make sure they aren't angled out too much, or there won't be any light in the middle. I would figure out angles at night with them on before mounting
     
  15. Jan 31, 2013 at 8:57 AM
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    Good call on the night thing, but I was thinking the same on being careful of the angle. As for the optic version, I was thinking the hybrid option rather then the Specter though.
     
  16. Jan 31, 2013 at 10:29 AM
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    Get the 20" in the middle and a 10" on each of the wings angled out. The best of both worlds! :D
     
  17. Jan 31, 2013 at 10:55 AM
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    If you are worried about coverage, I'd get the two bars and angle them out slightly like others have said. (Maybe even just 1-5 degrees would do the trick).

    I like the look of just one bar better though.

    Matt
     
  18. Jan 31, 2013 at 10:59 AM
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    I had considered this as an option. but I dont think that they will fit.
     
  19. Jan 31, 2013 at 11:15 AM
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    I know the 20" isn't available with the Specter, but if you did go with the 10, whats your reasoning for the hybrid?
     
  20. Jan 31, 2013 at 11:36 AM
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    Figured it would cast more light over a wider area. Im not looking to light up everything for a mile straight in front of me. Figured just half a mile with a wider coverage would be enough.

    Is there a reason I should go for the Specter if I go with the 10s?
     

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