05-29-2004, 07:09 PM
|
#1
|
|
Registered User
|
|
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Birmingham, AL
Age: 53
Posts: 8,445
Real Name: Morris
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Birmingham, AL
Age: 53
Posts: 8,445
Real Name: Morris
|
Finally mounted my Hella Lights....not sure if I like 'em or not...
I finally got everything worked out on the bolt issue and got the brackets made for the lights. I haven't wired them up because I am still not sure I like 'em mounted like this. I almost wish the bracket could drop down a little after they come out in front of the bumper. Anyway, let me know what you guys think, and be honest. Everything is a work in progress.
Here it is with the covers on....
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
05-29-2004, 07:10 PM
|
#2
|
|
Registered User
|
|
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Birmingham, AL
Age: 53
Posts: 8,445
Real Name: Morris
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Birmingham, AL
Age: 53
Posts: 8,445
Real Name: Morris
|
and with the covers off....
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
05-29-2004, 07:26 PM
|
#3
|
|
Elite Member
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Hoodbridge, Virginia
Age: 43
Posts: 5,078
|
|
Elite Member
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Hoodbridge, Virginia
Age: 43
Posts: 5,078
|
Momo,
I kinda wish they were centered in the grill area there. Can you take a side profile shot?
July
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
05-29-2004, 09:18 PM
|
#4
|
|
Registered User
|
|
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Birmingham, AL
Age: 53
Posts: 8,445
Real Name: Morris
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Birmingham, AL
Age: 53
Posts: 8,445
Real Name: Morris
|
I'll take some more shots in the morning.
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
05-29-2004, 09:43 PM
|
#5
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: May 2004
Location: College Station, Texas
Posts: 497
|
|
Member
Join Date: May 2004
Location: College Station, Texas
Posts: 497
|
I think they look nice. they're high enough that they'll provide good light, but low enough that they're cool lookin'. I'd say I like 'em out farther as it'll give you a more even light in a wider arc prolly.
my only concern would be that there's nothing to protect them from the other stupid people in parking lots/etc...I'd almost say it'd be worth it to put some sort of bar so that if someone were to bump into you they'll hit the bar and not the lights...
Looks very nice, tho!
Kev
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
05-29-2004, 09:48 PM
|
#6
|
|
Registered User
|
|
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Birmingham, AL
Age: 53
Posts: 8,445
Real Name: Morris
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Birmingham, AL
Age: 53
Posts: 8,445
Real Name: Morris
|
Thanks. The good thing is that I work out of my house, so there is hardly any time I am parked in a parking lot. When I have meetings or go out to run errands I am very selective in my parking, so I am not too concerned with that happening.
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
05-29-2004, 09:56 PM
|
#7
|
|
Super Moderator
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: New Jersey
Age: 37
Posts: 4,814
|
|
Super Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: New Jersey
Age: 37
Posts: 4,814
|
I like them. I would keep them the way they are. What don't you like about them?
__________________
Mark
2005 4Runner Limited 4X4 V8 since 6/15/05 Titanium Silver with Grey Leather
Nav, XREAS, Adjustable Ride Height, Sunroof, Side Curtain Airbags, Rear Spoiler, Double Deck Cargo, Chrome Exhuast Tip, Bug Shield, All Weather Mats, Driver Side Assist Handle, Audiovox Remote Starter, 2006 Skid Plate, LED lighting- interior and running boards, USA-Spec PA-15
Click For Pictures of My Current 2005 Limited, Detailed LED Conversion Instructions, Click For Pictures of My Retired 2003 Sport
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
05-29-2004, 10:02 PM
|
#8
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Brooklyn NY
Posts: 75
|
|
Member
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Brooklyn NY
Posts: 75
|
i like the way they look. but if i had them i wouldnt give them more then a month before someone crushed them. I am very very selective of where i park but the idiots still seem to find me. Chris
__________________
http://www.br00klyn.com/4runner/
Click on New pics
2003 Black Limited V6 4runner
20's with Toyos
Lots more
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
05-29-2004, 10:52 PM
|
#9
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: D.C. Area
Posts: 61
|
|
Member
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: D.C. Area
Posts: 61
|
I agree they might look even better centered on the lower grill. Just an opinion though. Nice work!
__________________
'04 Galactic Grey SR5 V8
Dynomax exhaust + K&N
Sylvania SilverStars
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
05-30-2004, 02:18 AM
|
#10
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Los Angeles
Age: 50
Posts: 637
|
|
Member
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Los Angeles
Age: 50
Posts: 637
|
IMO I don't like them there. They look kinda akward, like they dont belong.
__________________
Victor
08 FJ TT
94 FZJ80
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
05-30-2004, 03:15 AM
|
#11
|
|
Guest
|
Momo-
I shot ya an email...check it. Personally I think they fit the style and setup of your runner perfectly. A bar would help to protect them, but may not be the cleanest route...I included in the email another way to protect them. Cant wait to touch base with you one of these days...peace.
Billy
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
05-30-2004, 10:56 AM
|
#12
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 220
|
|
Member
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 220
|
Hmmm, I don't like 'em. They look out of place being the only round things on the front end. I guess it's just not my style.
I think they might look better a little further apart.
__________________
=Steve=
2003 V-8 SR5 4x2 4Runner
2003 BMW 330i 6sp
1965 Mustang (in Bondo and pieces)
1998 Jayco Eagle10UD tent trailer
Surefire Aviator
I'm SteveM and I approve this post.
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
05-30-2004, 11:11 AM
|
#13
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Posts: 581
|
|
Member
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Posts: 581
|
All it takes is one careless moron backing into you (or you accidentally edging up too close to something in the front (or sliding into it in the winter) and kiss the lights goodbye. I'd prefer to mount them in a bull bar to protect the lights (and the front bumper) from damage...
__________________
Black 2003 SR5 V6 4WD (Option Pkg C) ClearBra, painted pinstripes Mods: Rear glass limo tinted/ fronts 27%, Sunroof Deflector, Auto Dimming Mirror, VVT-i emblem, Homelink, Valor Tip -- Aftermarket: Weathertech Deflector, AVS Ventvisors & Tailshade tail light blackouts, Silver Star bulbs, 7.2" Widescreen TV/DVD, PNI Wayfinder Compass, K&N Air Filter (Part #33-2281), Husky Cargo Liner, Wood Trim Kit, Third Brake Light Flasher, Amber Whelen Slimlighter (aux. rear hazard warning) Rear foglamp housings modifed for aux. tail/brake/signals/hazard (See Rear Fog Mod Thread here : http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showth...threadid=1137)
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
05-30-2004, 07:12 PM
|
#14
|
|
Guest
|
IMO, they are in the wrong place.
They are vulnerable to the smallest bump from parking Helen Keller-style,
that area is the most high-pressure area on the entire vehicle so rock
and debris damage is going to be the worst,
they don't look right (looks better with the covers off but still wrong to me).
I like the spot RLemke has on TOP of the bumper. It seems like the right spot for the lights and looks good while still out of the way of parking damage.
If you want lights down low, maybe inside the grill area (where the Hellas are currently) with rectangular shaped lights to match the OEM fogs and bumper shapes
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
05-31-2004, 08:00 PM
|
#15
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: University Place, WA
Age: 53
Posts: 192
|
|
Member
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: University Place, WA
Age: 53
Posts: 192
|
Hey momo.75
I was looking at your new avitar and noticed your new rooftop box.
Question: what type is it and where did you get it?
We will be departing the Upstate NY AO shortly, and have not been able to find a rooftop box that will conform with Toyota's limitations for the max weight capacity of the support beams.
Thanx for the help.
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|