led knight rider light

riceandpho · 07-19-2009, 02:11 AM

hey guys, since i cant go on t4r.org since its down, im asking all your guys opinions, i just bought a led knight rider scanner light, it has a wireless remoe and it was cheap, so now come to mounting, i have 2 location o mout this thing, i have opened the hood scoope on my 07 4runner sport, and it seems to be a nice place to put, another place is the bumber right under neath the grill, well if u open the hood up, i can mount it on the cumper and it will show just under but behind the grill at the bottom, also this look will be stealth, i just want to know where should i mount this thing? behind the grill in the scoope or on the bumper behind the grill?

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riceandpho · 07-19-2009, 02:14 AM

ebay item 280366739322

**aviator** · 07-19-2009, 11:50 AM

Hood scoop would be interesting but can the light handle the heat off the engine and would the hood reflections prove distracting?
stealth grill location might be best... remember though there are restrictions in most jurisdictions on showing a red "flashing" light forward, if a cop pulls you over you could receive a ticket.
BTW be prepared to take a lot of heat for this very ricey mod

**Tofer** · 07-19-2009, 12:43 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-5...mZ280366739322

be prepared to get a huge ticket for that....

x2 on the rice... its kinda tacky IMO

riceandpho · 07-19-2009, 01:15 PM

Its only on, when my alarm is armed. I hace the blue one and it does match my blue leds i jave now.

**4x4Fink** · 07-19-2009, 01:17 PM

As long a the light is not on while you're moving you should be fine, in most states.
I know at the department I work for, if you have a flashing/strobing blue light on your vehicle while you're moving you are definitely getting pulled over.
Probably won't get a ticket from most but you will have to take it off or next time you'll be having a date with a judge.

Sounds like it will only be on when the vehicle is parked and the alarm is on so you should be fine.
If for some reason you really wanted it to be on while you were driving you might try and find a white LED version - not many states have laws against those.

Fink

**aviator** · 07-19-2009, 09:25 PM

Just saw the link if you got that 53cm wide one then I think it is probably too wide for the hood scoop if memory serves it is narrower then that.
That yota in the pic does'nt look that bad, but the install could have been much better. If you go for a grill mount I'd mount the thing behind the grill from the back side so it looks more professional. As Fink noted if you are only using it while parked about the only thing you need worry about is vandals lol.

riceandpho · 07-19-2009, 11:32 PM

when i close the hood, the buttom of the grill where it meets the bumper, have enought space for it, it was perfect , so im thinking of leaving it there, u can barley tell its there, also when i mounted on the hood scoop, it was a little to loong, like im missin 3 leds from each side but it still works too, well ill mount this under the grill behind it but at the bumper lip, it fits perfectly, also in that ebay pic of the toyota, its a china version of the us camry.

**aviator** · 07-20-2009, 08:23 AM

don't forget to post a pic of the install once you get her done...

ocdropzone · 07-20-2009, 09:21 AM

those zip ties in the ebay pic make for one clean installation

just like my old one:

actually I kind of think they would make some cool turn signals & the price is not too bad.

**Tofer** · 07-20-2009, 05:01 PM

they could only work for rear turns... front have to be amber...

riceandpho · 09-15-2009, 06:14 AM

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**aviator** · 09-15-2009, 08:58 AM

looks good rice... I took down the goofed posts for you...
nice looking mod... you ever get cops hassling you with those blue lights flashing?

riceandpho · 09-15-2009, 03:21 PM

Its only on when my ride is armed, its only illegal is its on while driving

07-19-2009, 11:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
aviator Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: COTKU,Ontario,Canada Posts: 7,469	Hood scoop would be interesting but can the light handle the heat off the engine and would the hood reflections prove distracting? stealth grill location might be best... remember though there are restrictions in most jurisdictions on showing a red "flashing" light forward, if a cop pulls you over you could receive a ticket. BTW be prepared to take a lot of heat for this very ricey mod __________________ Silver 1994 Hilux Xtra cab 4x4 3.0 K&N cone filter, ported MAF, advanced timing, oversize exhaust, free flow cat, "rumble" muffler custom covered SR5 seats, map lights, factory AC tv4184 style black interior conversion started mods to come... header, custom centre console, stereo upgrade tinted windows Founding member 1972TLC fan club - Get well soon Mary Toyota Hilux... Get in or Get out of the way.

07-19-2009, 12:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tofer Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 6,902	http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-5...mZ280366739322 be prepared to get a huge ticket for that.... x2 on the rice... its kinda tacky IMO __________________ 94 4runenr: all the good stuff....... 89 4runner: 3.0, Auto, 5.29 lockright f/r. 31x10.5 wildcountry ATs. 81 2wd pickup: 22R \| 5-sp \| long bed \|Civic SI seats \| LockRight \| Hella 500s pacific-crawlers.com For all your Trail-gear and HID lighting Solutions Needs check out yotaworks.com Online store coming soon :)

07-19-2009, 01:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 5,952	As long a the light is not on while you're moving you should be fine, in most states. I know at the department I work for, if you have a flashing/strobing blue light on your vehicle while you're moving you are definitely getting pulled over. Probably won't get a ticket from most but you will have to take it off or next time you'll be having a date with a judge. Sounds like it will only be on when the vehicle is parked and the alarm is on so you should be fine. If for some reason you really wanted it to be on while you were driving you might try and find a white LED version - not many states have laws against those. Fink __________________ 1985 4Runner 22RE 4WD "Ratchet" 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA "My work number is 9-1-1." Last edited by 4x4Fink; 07-19-2009 at 01:18 PM.

07-19-2009, 09:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
aviator Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: COTKU,Ontario,Canada Posts: 7,469	Just saw the link if you got that 53cm wide one then I think it is probably too wide for the hood scoop if memory serves it is narrower then that. That yota in the pic does'nt look that bad, but the install could have been much better. If you go for a grill mount I'd mount the thing behind the grill from the back side so it looks more professional. As Fink noted if you are only using it while parked about the only thing you need worry about is vandals lol. __________________ Silver 1994 Hilux Xtra cab 4x4 3.0 K&N cone filter, ported MAF, advanced timing, oversize exhaust, free flow cat, "rumble" muffler custom covered SR5 seats, map lights, factory AC tv4184 style black interior conversion started mods to come... header, custom centre console, stereo upgrade tinted windows Founding member 1972TLC fan club - Get well soon Mary Toyota Hilux... Get in or Get out of the way.

07-20-2009, 08:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
aviator Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: COTKU,Ontario,Canada Posts: 7,469	don't forget to post a pic of the install once you get her done... __________________ Silver 1994 Hilux Xtra cab 4x4 3.0 K&N cone filter, ported MAF, advanced timing, oversize exhaust, free flow cat, "rumble" muffler custom covered SR5 seats, map lights, factory AC tv4184 style black interior conversion started mods to come... header, custom centre console, stereo upgrade tinted windows Founding member 1972TLC fan club - Get well soon Mary Toyota Hilux... Get in or Get out of the way.

07-19-2009, 02:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
riceandpho Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 59	ebay item 280366739322

07-19-2009, 01:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
riceandpho Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 59	Its only on, when my alarm is armed. I hace the blue one and it does match my blue leds i jave now.

07-19-2009, 11:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
riceandpho Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 59	when i close the hood, the buttom of the grill where it meets the bumper, have enought space for it, it was perfect , so im thinking of leaving it there, u can barley tell its there, also when i mounted on the hood scoop, it was a little to loong, like im missin 3 leds from each side but it still works too, well ill mount this under the grill behind it but at the bumper lip, it fits perfectly, also in that ebay pic of the toyota, its a china version of the us camry.

07-20-2009, 09:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
ocdropzone Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PDX, OR Posts: 4,701	those zip ties in the ebay pic make for one clean installation just like my old one: actually I kind of think they would make some cool turn signals & the price is not too bad. __________________ ~Robb '81 Trekker The B4Runner Build TREKKER Forum Mini FAQ/Misc Ideas Thread TRY THESE SEARCH LINKS GOOGLE FOR TOYOTA WEBSITES LINK TO ONLINE FACTORY SERVICE MANUALS Drive a real 1st Gen Wheel Responsibly, Don't Screw It Up for Others

07-20-2009, 05:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
Tofer Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 6,902	they could only work for rear turns... front have to be amber... __________________ 94 4runenr: all the good stuff....... 89 4runner: 3.0, Auto, 5.29 lockright f/r. 31x10.5 wildcountry ATs. 81 2wd pickup: 22R \| 5-sp \| long bed \|Civic SI seats \| LockRight \| Hella 500s pacific-crawlers.com For all your Trail-gear and HID lighting Solutions Needs check out yotaworks.com Online store coming soon :)

09-15-2009, 08:58 AM	#13 (permalink)
aviator Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: COTKU,Ontario,Canada Posts: 7,469	looks good rice... I took down the goofed posts for you... nice looking mod... you ever get cops hassling you with those blue lights flashing? __________________ Silver 1994 Hilux Xtra cab 4x4 3.0 K&N cone filter, ported MAF, advanced timing, oversize exhaust, free flow cat, "rumble" muffler custom covered SR5 seats, map lights, factory AC tv4184 style black interior conversion started mods to come... header, custom centre console, stereo upgrade tinted windows Founding member 1972TLC fan club - Get well soon Mary Toyota Hilux... Get in or Get out of the way.

09-15-2009, 03:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
riceandpho Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 59	Its only on when my ride is armed, its only illegal is its on while driving

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