JermTheElf Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 My Christmas project, installing these Amazon Tuff LEDz flood lights. They do exactly what I want, fill the road when driving up for snowboarding trips on mountain roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveWilson Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 really diggin this man ^ whatd you do? drill holes and stick threaded rod all the way through the bumper bar? and how'd you get the piece that your lights are connected to attached to the pieces going inward towards your radiator? Yeah, the threaded rod goes all the way through the bumper beam. The plate on top is welded to the rod so all I have to do is tighten the nuts on the bottom. The light bar is welded together but I'm sure you could bolt one together if you didnt have a welder. Thanks for the comments! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13fido13 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Just a recommendation for anyone planning on building their own light bar. Fab it up, seal as many ends as possible, and get it powder coated. This will all help to prevent rusting. I have built several light bars and used several different products to try to prevent rusting. Powder coat is the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritch2.5 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Fabbed it up about a week or two ago. Simple but so far seems to hold up fine. I didn't like the wide look too much so I've takin out the bar (wasn't a fan) and moved them a little close. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/11/a7e4y9ab.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/11/ume5yjuq.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/11/7adaby5e.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjo Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Ritch2.5, do they bounce around/vibrate much? I used to had some KC's on my old impreza, mounted to the topside of the bumper and they vibrated quite a bit. Ended up putting my larger lights on the roof, only problem with that is that my sunroof shade has to be closed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritch2.5 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Andyjo, surprisingly they don't. I was surprised myself. No more bounce than the headlights when going over hills/bumps but everything looks natural while driving. My buddy actually just did over head lights too http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/12/epy3azeq.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.NetSubie Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Just mounted these today. Where do you guys mount your switches? http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/13/avu7evu8.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjo Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 I have a switch behind the drivers fuse panel hatch thing. For higher power lights I'd suggest using a solenoid so you don't burn out the switch. I've debated adding a other switch on the lighting control lever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritch2.5 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Those look good man And the pictures shitty but I left room for a future button and used the fuse panel cover. Easy enough routs and replaceable if I decide to get rid of it. I was originally making my own switch box for miscellaneous mods but got sick of it and went away with it. This was when I first started it http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/13/vetydenu.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/13/y7u3arag.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.NetSubie Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Nice, i think ill go with the fuse pannel cover. Ive got navigation so the cubby switches are out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritch2.5 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 im just going to do the cubby pods instead. but that cover is practically useless considering you have better vision from just popping off the side cover anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dahoseman Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 My bull bar and light assembly. I have a tow-plate installed behind the bumper. This bolts into the front attachments where the tow-bar connects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboboost Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I'm thinking of running an LED light bar (a la Rigid Industries, Totron, or even the new TRS) in the lower grill area.. Does anyone have any experience with light output, installation, and wiring? I'd like to run a switch inside by the windshield wiper defroster button that enables the light bar to turn on/off independently and in conjunction with high beams. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.NetSubie Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I'm thinking of running an LED light bar (a la Rigid Industries, Totron, or even the new TRS) in the lower grill area.. Does anyone have any experience with light output, installation, and wiring? I'd like to run a switch inside by the windshield wiper defroster button that enables the light bar to turn on/off independently and in conjunction with high beams. Thoughts? Check out this thread http:// http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=214709 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritch2.5 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Made them yellow. Thoughts ? http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/24/qy7a6ema.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13fido13 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 IMO, adds more rice and makes it more noticeable. I would have gone for yellow bulbs. But I don't like the yellow lens look as a personal choice. Just like I don't like the smoked lens look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dahoseman Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 I'm thinking of running an LED light bar (a la Rigid Industries, Totron, or even the new TRS) in the lower grill area.. Does anyone have any experience with light output, installation, and wiring? I'd like to run a switch inside by the windshield wiper defroster button that enables the light bar to turn on/off independently and in conjunction with high beams. Thoughts? I may switch over to LED's also. My setup sucks a lot of power when I have it on. I used the Harbor Freight $10 lights and replaced the bulbs with Sylvania XtraVision http://www.harborfreight.com/6-inch-off-road-light-system-95811.html I have a switch in one of the empty slots by the power mirror button. I had to drill out the JDM junk behind the dead switch to allow wires through. The switch is wired in connection to the Brights so that the switch is only active when the brights are on. When switched on, the offroad lights go on with the brights. When switched off, the car is like stock. I used two paralleled Bosch relays (due to power consumption) using a standard wiring diagram in reverse (because lights on these cars are constant positive with switched ground.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjo Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 A buddy of mine picked up some 100watt LEDs... They are BRIGHT! I think they 8$ a piece, but just the led. They make a ton of heat so we hooked them up to an old CPU heat sink and fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraysonSubaru Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Previous Legacy 3.0R: http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b487/6500hughwillis/LED%20Lights/rigid3_zpscae686ce.jpg http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b487/6500hughwillis/LED%20Lights/rigid4_zpse43390cd.jpg Current WRX set up (Probably will move the two smaller ones inside and slightly angle out. The current angle is pointless and points too far to the side) http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b487/6500hughwillis/LED%20Lights/car1_zps054f051e.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13fido13 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I know you're a dealer for Rigid, how much better are your prices than MSRP or are you pretty close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraysonSubaru Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 We used to be a dealer for them, but they went to another system that they only use high volume whole sale companies. Being a car dealership, it was obviously not high volume enough for what they wanted in their network. Even at wholesale, there isn't a ton of difference in the pricing. They are pretty strict on what the minimum pricing they allow anyone to sell them for is. These most recent ones I have were bought on autoanything.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraysonSubaru Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Lights on mine: Middle is a 20" E Series Combination light Others are 6" E Sereies Combination lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboboost Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Lights on mine: Middle is a 20" E Series Combination light Others are 6" E Sereies Combination lights. Just wanted to say, your 3.0 set-up was what made me look at light bars to begin with. Where did you wire a switch (if at all) inside? Or did you just tap into the highs/fogs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraysonSubaru Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 On the Legacy, I installed the switches on the dash above right above the mirror switch. I drilled 2 small holes in the silver dash trim right there and mounted them there. I think I am going to do a pendant switch type on the WRX so I don't have to drill...or at least until I find exactly where I want the switches to live. It was easy to find a spot on the Legacy to do it. I have 3 on the WRX and the dash area doesn't really have a spot that stands out to mount them that I have found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13fido13 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 You can also consider putting switches right beside the shifter in the console. That way if you want to get rid of the switches it'll only be one small piece to replace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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