Matty B Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Hi, my name is Matt and I have a problem. I am addicted to bright lights. Its been getting worse, they are never bright enough. I started off with this.. They were dim and yellow, so I put some H4s in there. Then Fatz's mighty L sedan donated some Hella 181s Got a little brighter, not enough, not by a long way. A pilgrimage to Rising Sun in Adelaide saw me upgrade to some good copies of Cibie Oscar spots, Starting to get somewhere now. Those suckers are good, but there was still dark areas. So... I scored a set of PIAAs for $70 on ebay, then another set for $62.50 aaaaaagh then I knew,, I am sick! I put a set on and they did the job, no doubt. Bright blinding white filled all the gaps down low and wide. But... how long were they going to last mounted here??? Not very long with the amount of wildlife around here! SO, This weekend I rebuild a set of old Cibie Oscars (original spreads) and mounted them in front of the inner factory lights, slightly behind the spots and evenly spaced accross the front ( ala WRC cars). Have I gone too far?? _________________ 1986 Wonder Brumby Walks the Walk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 put some lights on the roof bar. then put in GM alternator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty B Posted March 27, 2006 Author Share Posted March 27, 2006 Cant do the roof bar, I have T tops and I hate lighting up the bonnet (hood) with overhead lights. My alternator is fine thanks. (EJ25 90amp unit) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 put a strip of tape on the bottom of the lenses of the lights for the roof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 you skipped the third eye, my favorite and most satisfying paint the hood black, it really helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffast Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 no way that is badass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 would you even see the third eye with the lights on the grill?hows the cooling with the lights infront of rad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75subie Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 man i think you've gone off the deep end:lol: ............. Brat looks great btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ple1ades Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Nice BRAT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeshoup Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 That's pretty sweet looking. But yeah, you do need a light bar on the roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 *schwing* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chazmataz Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 DUDE, that is a nice looking Brat. Nice job on the lights too, looks awesome. But I'm with everyone else put some lights on top too. Man, i wish we could get those Bumpers with the Bull/Roo Guards here :-\ , might have to make a copy . Thanks for the close up pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REXSPEEDWORTHY Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 you skipped the third eye, my favorite and most satisfying paint the hood black, it really helps YeaH THE third eye is the best. But quite a nice rack you have....of lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty B Posted March 27, 2006 Author Share Posted March 27, 2006 Thanks guys, its been a 3 year labour of love. Sooo much fun, But if I read it right, you guys are actualy encouraging me to put more lights on! Bloody hell, its like getting Alcaholic Anonomous advice at a liquor store. I am unsure of how I will go keeping the T tops operational and still getting a strong mounting for a light bar, Anyone got one set up I can look at. I have 4 PIAAs (3 spots and a spread)...I may as well put a whole kilowatt of light out there!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSteel Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 you still have room for 2 more in front of your last 2 headlights or if youre keen to go rally style, hows about a light pod for the bonnet im gettin pretty good with the fibreglass these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty B Posted March 27, 2006 Author Share Posted March 27, 2006 OOOOOOOOhhhhh Johnnie your bad! Yes please.!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 make a light bar for the very back of the brumbly cab just before camper. Voila space for more lights! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Thanks guys, its been a 3 year labour of love.Sooo much fun, But if I read it right, you guys are actualy encouraging me to put more lights on! Bloody hell, its like getting Alcaholic Anonomous advice at a liquor store. I am unsure of how I will go keeping the T tops operational and still getting a strong mounting for a light bar, Anyone got one set up I can look at. I have 4 PIAAs (3 spots and a spread)...I may as well put a whole kilowatt of light out there!! High roll bar. That would leave room for seats in the back and not interfere with t-tops Looks very nice how it is though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbh Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Light bar on roof! Light bar on roof!! :D Another six of those on top of the roof, man, you'd be a portable runway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86ruguy Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 nice lights man, i gots bunches too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 <3 <3 <3 only thing that could make it better.....is more lights!!!! Don't mount them ON the roof, but more like behind it, on the/a roll bar (I can't tell if you have one already or not). Then it'll be far enough that it won't light up your hood or windsheild. And if it gets bad on the t-tops, a strip of tape across the bottom will virtually completely eliminate that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstSubaruGLwagon Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Absolutly awesome Sube! I think i will move to Tazmania . It looks very pretty there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty B Posted March 28, 2006 Author Share Posted March 28, 2006 Wilmington North Carolina is a bloody nice spot as well Mate. Not too far from the Outer Banks for when the king fish are running. Lovely beach driving to be done down there. Tassie is a beautiful spot no doubt. I love it here, the relaxed pace suits me (much more than North Carolina did!) Burlington NC 1998 - 2001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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