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Old 08-17-2009, 03:34 PM
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Lightforce 170 Strikers installed

i got these for $100 dollars via second chance offer on ebay so i couldn't pass them up plus they seller was only a hour drive so i went and picked them up ... there in pretty decent shape not perfect but in not gonna complain .... i had to switch my 99 grill for papa's 98 grill cause the 99 sticks out much more... the lights fit perfect just flipped the mounts around plenty of room also i didn't adjust the lights yet in the pics



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Looks good man!

I also fixed your thread title...small typo.

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OOOHH BABY! Thats the size I have. I had them on my '93 and will probably mount them on my 4runner this next pay check You're going to love 'em
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thinks fink ... i was happy with my hella 700s but ive always wanted some lightforce's
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How much of a difference between the hella 700s and these lightforce lights? Beam patern? Thx. The lights look pretty dang good on your runner.
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ill check back later on when it gets dark out
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ooo i like these alot

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Cool. I converted my hellas to 100 watts. What's the wattage on yours? Are they smaller in diameter?
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there as round as the 700s are and use 100watt bulbs but they do make a diff type of bulb that's the same watt but it increase's the output
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plus they seller was only a hour drive so i went and picked them up
You know, it costs at least a quarter per mile to drive. It's way cheaper to ship things.
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You know, it costs at least a quarter per mile to drive. It's way cheaper to ship things.
with a name like dailydrive i am sure you keep in the driveway
sometimes a guy just wants his stuff

elton nice find on the lights, cut through that coastal mist like butter
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not if you take your motorcycle that get 60mpg
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im thinking about getting the combo filter in crystal blue
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So how is the light output compaired to your old hellas?
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still no night pictures??
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id like to get the combo filters first ...but i love how i can adjust them right now i have it set to spot it throws a ton of light down the road... the hella's are a great light for the money i have no complaints about them
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I have the blue filters for mine. They are awesome in the dark winter snowy nights in Alaska. When its snowing, I throw the blue filters on and no more glare/reflection from the falling snow, and the light is just barely dimmer. Plus, the blue reflects off moose's eyes differently then the white, so its easier to see them.
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yea i thought the blue may make them a touch whiter i might just stick with clears ... as for nice shots ill try i dont no how to make them turn out good
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there should be a setting on your camera for "night scene". Theres one on mine, you have to have a real steady hand when you take em tho.
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I love mine. I also have the 170s (they are 100w bulbs). I've tried the dark blues (for winter), clear, yellow and the amber lenses and I have to say I can see best with the yellows. I have the spot lenses on the inside pair and the combos on the outside.



The blues for the winter are great if in total snow (again, this is for me). But if the road is anything but white I perfer the yellows (even in winter). The ambers are great for on the beach or offroading. No glare back from any objects (trees, rocks and such). I've been told that if you like the clear, if you shift to the light blues, you will never go back. I've never tried them.

I have to say, they are worth every penny!


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