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New England B.S. Thread

Discussion in 'North East' started by mach1man001, Feb 16, 2012.

  1. Mar 5, 2013 at 2:37 PM
    evanmb31

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    That thing is badass, i have never seen someone with one, for you guys who haven't seen it...


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    Thats only the 12" there is a 17" also
     
  2. Mar 5, 2013 at 2:46 PM
    emelianenkov

    emelianenkov Santa/Alex Emeliahoweveryouspellhislastname

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    You haven't seen one cause he's testing it. He might be carrying it soon
     
  3. Mar 5, 2013 at 2:51 PM
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    I just hope it works for everyone involved and we get a killer deal. Wow I loved that light and the versitility but there was no way I could drop that kind of money.
     
  4. Mar 5, 2013 at 2:55 PM
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    Is that a spot/flood combo?
     
  5. Mar 5, 2013 at 2:56 PM
    emelianenkov

    emelianenkov Santa/Alex Emeliahoweveryouspellhislastname

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    Yes! Just like my 42" but it's selectable. You can run spot, flood, or both. Mine is just a spot/flood combo in one
     
  6. Mar 5, 2013 at 2:58 PM
    Boston10Taco

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    looks sweet. sounds expensive
     
  7. Mar 5, 2013 at 2:58 PM
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    Well i mean i haven't seen any other light bars like it, i have never seen a rigid or blitzpro quad row
     
  8. Mar 5, 2013 at 3:00 PM
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    Yep, he said the 12" will retail for $479. Which still isn't crazy expensive compared to a rigid LED light bar
     
  9. Mar 5, 2013 at 3:03 PM
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    :der: That is crazy $ to me although I realize that is the going prices. I could use that for other things
     
  10. Mar 5, 2013 at 3:07 PM
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    They will prob be cheaper in a few years. Its the hot new thing right now.now.
     
  11. Mar 5, 2013 at 3:07 PM
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    My 42" bar was only $329 with the group buy discount

    It's funny how fast $1,000 worth of lights adds up
     
  12. Mar 5, 2013 at 3:11 PM
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    Ya it already seems like they are getting cheaper, there are a lot of company's popping up like treklights that offer lights at a much better price than the big names.
     
  13. Mar 5, 2013 at 3:17 PM
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    It all comes down to quality
     
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    Mike, I have a question. Do I NEED to run a relay for my LED lights? I know I'm supposed to, but as long as its a fused power source and the switch can handle that amperage, is that ok? I just hate having to wire up those fucking relays
     
  15. Mar 5, 2013 at 3:51 PM
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    Im in the same boat. As awesome as the lights look mounted behind a grill or on a plate bumper, I just cant justify it yet
     
  16. Mar 5, 2013 at 3:53 PM
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    We need this added
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  17. Mar 5, 2013 at 4:00 PM
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    Just like PnP HIDs they are all the same besides a few good brands. Many of the cheap LED bars are offering the same products just different company names.
     
  18. Mar 5, 2013 at 4:09 PM
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    Yes but I can definitely note a difference between Trek Lights and jasper offroad's lights. We are being approached by a few people about carrying our product line as authorized resellers. Pretty sweet!
     
  19. Mar 5, 2013 at 4:26 PM
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    If you're sure the switch can handle the power and it's fused power, you don't NEED a relay. A relay lets you make it so you can have multiple triggers for a set of lights and also makes it so you can have a switch only use a very small amount of power but control a very large amount of power output. If the switch can indeed handle the power required by the accessory, not using a relay will not impede function in any way.

    Short answer, no, not required, just highly recommended :)
     
  20. Mar 5, 2013 at 4:34 PM
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    Forgot to metion it. I got 16.9 MPG last tank. :woot:


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