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Any beam pattern comparisons between CaliRaised and Rigid light bars?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by jkcashin, Nov 18, 2016.

  1. Nov 18, 2016 at 6:31 PM
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    jkcashin

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    Sub'd for videos or pics!

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  3. Nov 21, 2016 at 5:48 PM
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    Guess not :(

    Was really hoping to get an idea of if the CaliRaised is good bang for the buck. Can't believe there's no other threads on the forum with this info. I know the Rigids are good and am about to pull the plug, but if the CaliRaised is 50% as good for 20% of the price, then it's a good deal.
     
  4. Nov 21, 2016 at 5:50 PM
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    Dunno, but I'm leaning towards the Rigid Midnight since I don't think anyone else makes a midnight bar. Prefer to not have that white bar on me Pro.
     
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  5. Nov 21, 2016 at 5:51 PM
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    I have rigid pods and cali pods, light output is identical.
    Also have a 20" rigid light bar and 32" cali. Comparable light to size ratio... I find the calis to be very good for the pricepoint.
    Cant get pics of cali pod output but i can get pics of the rigid duallys and cali 50/32 lbars.
     
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  6. Nov 22, 2016 at 11:01 AM
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    We would show pictures of our output, but the plain fact is that the pictures just don't do it's justice. I have taken pictures and they like NOTHING like what it really is in real life. It's a bumper but when you see the output in person you'll be blown away.
     
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    Note a similar note, how much light output is lost if one were to use the amber lens covers you offer?
     
  8. Nov 22, 2016 at 11:46 AM
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    The magnetic cover acatully don't lose a lot of light at all.
     
  9. Nov 22, 2016 at 7:09 PM
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    I wish I could... or see some comparisons taken using the same camera in the same situation. Being in Canada, I don't know anyone who has the lights. Member Broccoli's post gives me something to go on though. Thanks for the reply.
     
  10. Nov 22, 2016 at 7:29 PM
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    I have the CaliRaised stealth 4D and it's bright.

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  11. Nov 22, 2016 at 7:31 PM
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    Im in alberta canada !! Wooooohoooooohhohohhhoooo!
     
  12. Nov 22, 2016 at 7:32 PM
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    Well, people certainly seem to be happy with them... have not seen any complaints. I will talk to my spouse/financial director and see if I can get a "go". If I don't like them I can probably sell them for what I paid for them!
     
  13. Nov 22, 2016 at 7:33 PM
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    Damn.... bloody easterner here... worst kind of easterner too, I'm in Ottawa... land of the politician.
     
  14. Nov 22, 2016 at 7:36 PM
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    Ottawas not that bad, visited last summer! I wore my old trucker hat with the trudeau salute!! Got epic stare downs all vacation lol
     
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    Every light looks bright as hell when you're taking the picture facing the light.... :anonymous:
     
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  18. Nov 22, 2016 at 9:31 PM
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    Get the Caliraised/ Apex combo. I have that setup with the stealth mount. No issues lighting up the hill behind me and seeing the houses 1/8 mile away! Very cost effective/ performance balance. IMG_7642.jpg
     
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  20. Nov 22, 2016 at 9:38 PM
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    Would love to, but phone cam doesn't represent it very well as it auto focuses and dims things a bit sometimes.

    Here's one..... LOL. It's not against any forward object that can render the lighting ability.
    IMG_7645.jpg
     

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