TSiWRX Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 ^ 10K. That's great! Priceless addition to an otherwise great discussion thread. No, MarkV, that's not the idea of the Rayzer at all. The Rayzer is actually trying to be more useful, and not intended to make an aesthetic statement. To the best of my knowledge, there's no "pseudo-cop-car chic" in Rice culture, and for those who prefer cleaner lines, this certainly does present some visual clutter - so it's a negative when both sides of the "fashion" question is considered. Even the most powerful lights fitted to the "high beam" location/application will not equal the Rayzer, which is, for one thing, designed to take advantage of the high-mount location to offer more illumination down-road. Unless you'd like to put your high-beams on two struts/stalks and get them up there, sticking some 2 ft. above the hoodline...well....you're just not going to get the same. ---- DrCloud - I have no doubt that this light would be illegal for public highways, particularly here, stateside. I think that the highway/roadway codes local to erito may be different, though, but even if still road-illegal there, I still do think that in terms of "off-road" usage, the Rayzer may truly prove very useful. I only wish I had (1) enough money to try it and (2) the road-conditions, locally, necessary to use/test it! <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkV Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 ^^^ Hey I have no complaint to the pun, nor to the correction, I merely misunderstood the videos(maybe the swedish accent) but anyways, I love my HID's, yea I know, 10k its a little over board for the high beams, but like I sed, all for show on my part..... But I take ur rebuttle with high regards good sir I've Crashed My ROFLChopper into a LOLCanOhttp://legacygt.com/forums/image.php?type=sigpic&userid=16939&dateline=1230531251 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrCloud Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Unless you'd like to put your high-beams on two struts/stalks and get them up there, sticking some 2 ft. above the hoodline... This is the best idea so far -- perhaps someone would be so kind as to Photoshop a picture. They could even be made to swivel around, like some kind of science-fiction creature! And with separate on/off switches, they could "blink". Dang, I gotta have it! HPH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 This is the best idea so far -- perhaps someone would be so kind as to Photoshop a picture. They could even be made to swivel around, like some kind of science-fiction creature! And with separate on/off switches, they could "blink". Dang, I gotta have it! HPH ^ :lol: I demand royalties! But seriously....you're right, separate "extension/retraction," per side, would add even more utility! One of outahere's cited articles pointed to the utility of "non-symmetrical lighting" for snowplow drivers in inclement-weather..... --- Hey I have no complaint to the pun, nor to the correction, I merely misunderstood the videos(maybe the swedish accent) but anyways, I love my HID's, yea I know, 10k its a little over board for the high beams, but like I sed, all for show on my part..... No harm, no foul. As with most aftermarket HIDs, even ones of what might be "excessive" blue-violet coloration, you're probably seeing quite well simply because there's SO MUCH light - and that in and of itself is not only compensating for the color, but also actually even allowing you to see "more" than with conventional halogens in its place. This high-beam application is perhaps the best example of such, as there's just soooooo much light to harness. Just be sure you use it safely/responsibly, so that you don't accidentally blind an oncoming driver so much that they run smack into you! <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkV Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 ^^^hahahaha true true I've Crashed My ROFLChopper into a LOLCanOhttp://legacygt.com/forums/image.php?type=sigpic&userid=16939&dateline=1230531251 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erito Posted August 15, 2008 Author Share Posted August 15, 2008 Sorry about the crappy photos, but i only used my phone-camera. And yes, my car is really dirty I have not installed them yet, but it gives you an idea about size and look. And here is mounted and with photoshop light-on: http://www.visualeyes.se/images/stories/Rayzer_Subaru.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 ^ Oh, cool!!!! Night-time roadway/beam-shots!!!!! <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutru01 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 in for pics of this HID phenomena.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonLGT Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Why not just use your highbeams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erito Posted August 15, 2008 Author Share Posted August 15, 2008 high beams is ok, but not enough in black swedish winter... these really make a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutru01 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 black swedish winter... That sounds interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 ^ You guys should really see the extent to which some of our Swedish car-loving brothers go to, to insure sufficient lighting in the backwoods, in the winter. There's one of a Volvo, on one of the speed-detection countermeasures Forums that I frequent, that carries a bank of aftermarket lights below its center grill, integrated into the lower radiator opening, with the entire assembly shielded from road-debris by a plexi cover. <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsdzine Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 A few things: 1. In inclement weather, wouldn't a high mounting position have an adverse affect of making the drivers visibility worse, not better? I can see how this would be great on a clear night, but rain/snow seems like it would have a negative affect on visibility. I assume that the OP, when stating "black swedish winter", means exactly that - pitch black conditions, sans inclement weather. 2. In the "movies" shown by visualeyes, the light output seems to be a very high temperature. I know, like my car, the HIDs have to warm up to the desired temp, but these lights look extremely blue (something over 6k). Would they be better off running at a lower temperature, i.e. 5k max, or even a 4300 which is right about pure white. (I assume they offer different light outputs, but didnt' catch that on the site.) 3. other than the above, i think these are a great idea. Here in the states, I think only 1-2% of us on the forum would actually benefit/need something like this. Even here in the mountains of CO, I rarely run my high-beams (then again, I rarely drive at night outside of town). If I lived in the more backwoods areas, these would be great - I can see a benefit for the OP, but little to no benefit for us American LGTers living in or near a town. brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speddmn Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 I'd love a set for deer dodging in BFE nebraska. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 1. In inclement weather, wouldn't a high mounting position have an adverse affect of making the drivers visibility worse, not better? I can see how this would be great on a clear night, but rain/snow seems like it would have a negative affect on visibility. I assume that the OP, when stating "black swedish winter", means exactly that - pitch black conditions, sans inclement weather. I would imagine so. I truly think that this is a very, very "selective-use" item. That the end-user has to be smart enough to only engage it in the proper circumstances, or it may actually make things worse, instead of better. I'd imagine that such blizzard/white-out conditions would be one that you'd want to avoid trying to use this kind of auxiliary lighting, as you would also try not to use any other kind of dedicated "driving" lights, for fear of increasing back-glare so much that you'd blind yourself, more than light the roadway ahead. 3. other than the above, i think these are a great idea. Here in the states, I think only 1-2% of us on the forum would actually benefit/need something like this. Even here in the mountains of CO, I rarely run my high-beams (then again, I rarely drive at night outside of town). If I lived in the more backwoods areas, these would be great - I can see a benefit for the OP, but little to no benefit for us American LGTers living in or near a town. ^ My thoughts, precisely, too. I can see having these as an "oh wow" kind of thing, on my car. But truly, I'd probably get to use them once, maybe twice, per year...... Still a very cool idea, though, for a very specific problem. <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erito Posted September 4, 2008 Author Share Posted September 4, 2008 more info for those who are interested: http://www.visualeyes.se/images/stories/ProdSheetSUBARUswe.pdf http://www.visualeyes.se/brands If you're driving alot in dark places with risk of elk, deer, unknown terrain = Just love these! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator GT Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 So, erito, how has this gone for you? I love the concept behind these (windshield cleaned by wipers for illumination clarity, security of being in the car, lines of car are kept clean, mounted high) but the glare from precipitous drives and cost are big deterents for me. Thanks for being 1 of the first Subies to jump into this and post it online. I love new solutions! They are like muses to me sometimes. "If we are to guard against ignorance and remain free, it is the responsibility of every American to be informed." - T. Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erito Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 As for what i've tested, they are great. No problems with glares etc at all BUT ofcourse you can not use them at heavy snowfall or fog. Pictures will come, but i have two little ones (girls, one 3months and one 2yrs) to take care of aswell so there is not much time left I will report problems if they occur, but all i know so far is that some unit have been burnt due to some construction failure on the first shipping of rayzer. New ones will also have ability to control output power with new hid ballasts. Some other upgrades and add-ons will come later too. Yes they are abit pricy, but since they are inside and removeable to my next vehicle i guess they are worth at least quite a bit more than regular HIDs you place in the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator GT Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Thanks erito! "If we are to guard against ignorance and remain free, it is the responsibility of every American to be informed." - T. Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 ^ +1. If I ever get enough cash together.... <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erito Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 If you are into the Facebook thing, try to search for 'rayzer' in facebook and become a fan. Rayzer has it's own page now inside view without Rayzer: http://photos-d.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-snc1/v2118/228/31/1301941547/n1301941547_30284603_1755.jpg inside view with Rayzer: http://photos-e.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-snc1/v2118/228/31/1301941547/n1301941547_30284604_3020.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Damn!!!!! that thing really works. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Nice. Looks like a good set of high beam halogens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erito Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 yes they really do work, and they are avalible now. Here in sweden they cost about 900 USD.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madjik_Man Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 cool idea but is it street legal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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