Ivylog Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 Sorry headlights seem to be the norm. I installed led bulbs knowing they wouldn’t increase the sight distance… wanted to decrease the amps through the VIP controller. Experimented with various led spotlights and the cheapest one were definitely the best plus they are adjustable in all 3 axis… needed for mounting on the curved front cap. Mounted them next to the mirror mounts at the max legal height of 55”… second and third pictures. 4th picture is OEM high beams… you can see the neighbors landscape light too. 5th the new spot lights and the center of its beam is 6” lower then the high beams. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cherry Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 NOW...that is COOL. My DOT approved Headlights are boxed into a contraption that you would have to be a contortionist to change the bulbs. They are the PITS. No way to mount any of the LED bulb with the fans or the heat sinks. I have seen MH with Light Bars that would light up a landing pad for a Huey... Your solution is great. Now, can you explain the install a little more? Are they relay controlled or direct wired? Are they on a separate dash switch (like the old Highway Patrol Spots)? OR, are they wired into the High beams? Would appreciate it if you could elaborate on the method and logic of the wiring. Thanks again....Good Job... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivylog Posted January 28, 2023 Author Share Posted January 28, 2023 OK, I screwed a old style foot switch to a wooden block glued to the floor. Powered it with a 12V that’s only on when the key is on. Ran a single wire through the rubber boot at the bottom of the steering column to the left light. Loosen a adel clamp on the firewall and put the ground wire under it. Ran 2 wires to the light on the right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cherry Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, Ivylog said: OK, I screwed a old style foot switch to a wooden block glued to the floor. Powered it with a 12V that’s only on when the key is on. Ran a single wire through the rubber boot at the bottom of the steering column to the left light. Loosen a adel clamp on the firewall and put the ground wire under it. Ran 2 wires to the light on the right. Nothing like simplicity....BTW...did you had a PONY emblem somewhere....LOL Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivylog Posted January 28, 2023 Author Share Posted January 28, 2023 I did measure the amps these draw… a little less than 4 amps for the pair. They also appeared to have the beam pattern as pictured in blue when I tested them on the front of my SUV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinvz Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 So these LED lights can be activated at any time without the headlights being on high? Is that legal in any way or did I read your solution wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivylog Posted January 28, 2023 Author Share Posted January 28, 2023 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Martinvz said: So these LED lights can be activated at any time without the headlights being on high? Is that legal in any way or did I read your solution wrong? As long as the key is on, yes tapping the foot switch turns them on. Not sure why you think that’s not legal??? I’ve ordered a small red indicator led light that will come on too…will probably mount it at the bottom of the dash. Edited January 28, 2023 by Ivylog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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