My 3rd mod: Landing lights

[gakman]

Got the front of the Expy all wired up today. Those are "for off-road use only" KC 6x9 100W driving lamps. Can't wait to flash those idiots who drive with high beams on.

I am a bit concerned about the real estate of these gadgets blocking free air flow to the radiator. I guess I will monitor the water temp to see if it runs hotter than before.

 

[Grasshopper]

I wouldn't worry too much about the air flow. These trucks have plenty to spare, IMO.

When I had my Thunderbird, I had way over half of my radiator blocked by a tranny cooler, among other things...It did just fine. I think you'll be just fine.

 

[AvroAero]

Your all over the place, are those predator's I see?

 

[gakman]

No Avro, those are "STL Grille Pro" from SpeedTech Lights, a company in Richardson, TX. Their stuff is fairly well built and MUCH more affordable than the typical Wheelens. All the emergency stuff in my truck is from there.
http://www.speedtechlights.com/

I got the lead from the motor pool chief on base here who maintains all the Navy road vehicles. They have switched to this company (from the typical GSA suppliers) a few months ago and saved a s-load of money. So far I am happy with their products. They are built overseas though you can tell by the bad english on the instruction sheets.

 

[AvroAero]

Wow those are more than half the price I paid for used equivalents. If they're as good this might be bad, I've already got tons of stuff that needs to go on I can't add to it!

 

[SG1NUT]

Speed tech lights are nowhere near the quality as the more expensive lights such as Tomar, Whelen, Sound-Off, etc. I would never buy from them, especially because they knock off the designs of other lights.

 

[gakman]

You are probably right that SpeedTech is inferior in quality to the real professional stuff - it is at a much lower price point. But the stuff I have gotten from them seems well made and I am happy with them.

But then again, I use them for novelty it is not like I turn them on everyday like a cop would. And I certainly don't want to pay the price of a Whelen or Tomar.

 

[SG1NUT]

I understand. The bigger brands cost a lot more than equivalent Speed Tech lights, especially Tomar. But, if you like them, thats what matters.

 

[gakman]

BTW, SG1NUT you should know these products really well right? Didn't you say you install these on vehicles? Do you do it as a living? A sideline? Or a hobby?

 

[SG1NUT]

Yes, I sell emergency lighting as well as install it onto vehicles for customers. I am a dealer for Tomar, Nova, and Whelen.