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LED light bar rant

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by wayne0, Jun 9, 2022.

  1. Jun 9, 2022 at 1:31 PM
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    wayne0

    wayne0 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    What is it with you nitwits (well, maybe not you) that drive on the street with the light bar wired to the headlights, blinding all oncoming traffic!!?? WTF!
     
  2. Jun 9, 2022 at 1:33 PM
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    Skydvrr

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    The only suitable answer is to fight fire with fire.:notsure:
     
  3. Jun 9, 2022 at 1:36 PM
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    Tacospike

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    Was it wired to the headlights or just on with the headlights?
     
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  4. Jun 9, 2022 at 2:16 PM
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    CT Yankee

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    Only aesthetic mods so far Leer 180 cap & Clazzio covers on order.
    I second that thought.
    Also - how about those who turn their fog lights on and NEVER turn them off? IMHO fog lights should be wired such that when you should your vehicle off, the fog lights also go off and have to be manually turned back on - WHEN IT'S FOGGY!
    (Thursday rant)
     
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  5. Jun 9, 2022 at 4:56 PM
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    wayne0

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    Yup!
     
  6. Jun 9, 2022 at 4:57 PM
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    There's a difference?
     
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  7. Jun 9, 2022 at 5:01 PM
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    Tacospike

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    Yes
     
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    Rock Lobster

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    On it.

     
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    R3b3lSon82

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    My lightbar counteracts all the OBNOXIOUS LED headlights that blind me.
     
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  10. Jun 9, 2022 at 5:07 PM
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    0xDEADBEEF

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    Oddly enough, nobody else on the road sees it that way
     
  11. Jun 9, 2022 at 5:08 PM
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    wayne0

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    Wired to the headlights so it comes on with the headlights. OK? Didn't think I had to explain it.
     
  12. Jun 9, 2022 at 5:10 PM
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    Now it's a Friday thread.

    Repeat after me:

    Light. Bars. Should. Never. Be. On. When. Your. Wheels. Are. Touching. Pavement.


     
  13. Jun 9, 2022 at 5:10 PM
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    wayne0

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    +1
     
  14. Jun 9, 2022 at 6:47 PM
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    I don't see the problem
     
  15. Jun 9, 2022 at 7:50 PM
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    soundman98

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    does it really matter? they don't light up the road, so they're just accent lights and a selling point anymore anyways!
     
  16. Jun 9, 2022 at 7:52 PM
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    OmahTako

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    Like "rock lites"? For the hoverboard look.
     
  17. Jun 9, 2022 at 8:35 PM
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    1taco2motos

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    That reminds me of Fred Flintstone carrying a rack of brontosaurus ribs home on the roof of his ride... Lol
     
  18. Jun 9, 2022 at 8:39 PM
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    crazysccrmd

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    Nah, just not when there are other vehicles around. If you live where it’s dark sometimes headlights, especially older halogen lights, just aren’t enough.
     
  19. Jun 9, 2022 at 8:46 PM
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    this. if people aren't blinding others its not a problem.
     
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  20. Jun 9, 2022 at 8:51 PM
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    slowlane

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    Is the rant about the light bar or the drivers?
     
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