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LED Light Bars

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by ToyotaKTMracing, Oct 17, 2012.

  1. Oct 6, 2016 at 8:10 PM
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    Thanks for the input!
     
  2. Oct 6, 2016 at 9:07 PM
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  3. Oct 6, 2016 at 9:29 PM
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    I gotta check. Idk if I do. Been so busy just using it and it works so well I havent bothered. Lol we get out pretty often too.. Majority of the time at night. It has done its job VERY well.

    Just the lightbar. Shining down to a building about 100 yards away.

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    These were before I aimed it. It was throwing low. Raised it up, and it's perfect. Just enough scatter that I dont miss my 50" radius (plus I have ditch lights now) and a nice hot center that goes the distance.

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  4. Oct 6, 2016 at 9:32 PM
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    Those look great! So you can switch between amber and white?
     
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  5. Oct 6, 2016 at 9:36 PM
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    Yessir!

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  6. Oct 6, 2016 at 9:37 PM
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    Do you still have the info on where you purchased it? That looks great! You can run both simultaneously right?
     
  7. Oct 6, 2016 at 9:42 PM
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    I actually bought this one from a member here.. In a GB. That ship has since sailed, but you can find them all day on ebay. For example..

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/121847681023
     
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  8. Oct 6, 2016 at 9:45 PM
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    Yup that looks dang good mang! Awesome output. I'd say it's probably better than my vision x clone!
    So do you not have any flood optics on the white ones? Just spots? Then the ambers on the outside. Which were supposed to be flood optics but you got one with Amber yeah? I bet youd have a ton more flood/scatter to the sides of they were floods instead of Amber. Almost tempted to switch mine out for all those, but got different plans. They actually make double rows of the vision x but, the biggest they make is 20". I am contemplating doing two 20" on the roof. Ha.. Was gonna double stack two 42".
     
  9. Oct 7, 2016 at 7:05 AM
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    Thanks man! I am definitely impressed with it. and it takes a beating too. From the rough roads (sometimes at higher speeds, cuz boost. lol), getting smacked with branches, and from me washing the truck and spraying directly on the bar, it hasn't had a single issue.

    I actually special ordered this one ALL SPOT. Even the Ambers. Normally, they come in Spot(white) Flood(Amber) combos. SO, it would have more scatter. I really like my all spot though. the ambers through far as well.. and with those and my hood pods switched to amber, I'm good in dust.
     
  10. Oct 7, 2016 at 10:43 AM
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    You are correct about us using Cree LEDs. We use top of the Line Cree LEDs ranging from 2.5W (XBD) up to 20W (XHP-50) with many in between. All of our Lights are at 5000k Color Temperature for maximum performance and terrain recognition.

    One thing to note about the "BD Clones" and Other Lights posted above is often times they aren't using REAL Cree LEDs. Chinese Manufactures have found a way to knock off the LED to give it the look of a Cree. We have tested many of the Clones and found that almost all tested were using counterfeit LEDs that are being run at 50-70% output.

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    OnX6, 30" Dual Control (Amber/White) Shown ^

    There is definitely a big difference between Baja Designs (BD), other companies, and the off brand LED Light Bars. This includes the LEDs, Circuit Boards, Housings, and other components. If you would like some more information please let me know.

    www.bajadesigns.com - (800)422-5292x114 - bailey@bajadesigns.com

    Thank You,
    Bailey, Baja Designs
     
  11. Oct 7, 2016 at 10:58 AM
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  12. Oct 7, 2016 at 11:31 AM
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    No hate on BD here! :cheers: just too pricey for my needs.

    plus.. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery right? lol
     
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  13. Oct 7, 2016 at 11:32 AM
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    No Worries! Definitely didn't think anyone was hating. Just wanted to clarify on some information. :thumbsup:

    Cheers,
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    Thank you for the response. Really. It just goes to show your commitment with your continued involvement in the forums here. Shows just how little we know. I knew that the quality and performance would certainly not be matched or even close to the real deals, but not to that amount.. You guys should do a write-up and get it stickied. Of the comparisons you've done regarding clones. Like compare yours to a clone and maybe a couple others that are more popular with the budget minded folks that people have bought here, and show us why your products are unmatched And worth it to save for. Thatd be a great read for all the newbs who look at nothing but the price tags;) Thus being something for us to refer them to And be aware of the differences when they ask about budget lights;)


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    Direct link?
     
  16. Oct 10, 2016 at 7:14 AM
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  17. Nov 22, 2016 at 6:35 PM
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    Castin some shadows after some time at the range. Found this great spot. Been here before but was pretty barren last time. They've done a bunch of dozin since. Lots of mounds and junk for some good shots. Took these kinda quick with my phone. Gonna have to bust out the actual camera one night out here. Wished I had a friend to take some professional shots with a dslr. Oh well, these came out pretty good, even tho it wasn't pitch black out yet.
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    Does anybody know if Chevrolet upper windshield mounts for s curved 50 in light bar will work on my 2014 Toyota Tacoma
     
  19. Nov 24, 2016 at 8:03 PM
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    Hey guys I had the craziest drive to southern Utah. It started dumping and I have led bulbs in my headlights so the snow stuck and I didn't jump out like an idiot to knock the ice off. I need something better for snow. You think a caliraised combo w amber cover would be good in the bumper 31.5 in? I have a 3rd gen. I can't do a drive like that again it was sketch lol.
     
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