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Different size lights

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Rellik01, Jun 14, 2012.

  1. Jun 14, 2012 at 3:10 AM
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    Rellik01

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    When mounting lights of different sizes (hella 1000 and hella 500) do most people typically put the larger lights to the inside and the smaller lights to the outside. I understand this is probably purely aesthetics just curious how other members do it.
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  2. Jun 14, 2012 at 3:13 AM
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    Small lights to the outside imo
     
  3. Jun 14, 2012 at 4:35 AM
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    It doesn't make a damn bit of difference and I've seen it both ways. I think larger lights in the middle looks better but it's personal preference.

    Personally, I had mis-matched lights and changed so I have 4 of the same.

    Technically, you probably want the longer range lights in the middle and lights with more of a spread pattern toward the outside.
     
  4. Jun 14, 2012 at 7:57 AM
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    Rellik01

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    Thanks, I was thinking large on the inside purely for aesthetic reasons.
     
  5. Jun 14, 2012 at 10:43 AM
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    What beam patterns are the lights?

    Rule of thumb is do the floods on the outside and spots in the middle
     
  6. Jun 14, 2012 at 11:12 AM
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