Jan Van Needs Rally Lights; Need Oppopinions (Update: let's make a decision on KC lights)

"i86hotdogs" (i86hotdogs) 06/17/2020 at 08:15 • Filed to: None

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I’ve got my first night rallycross event next month. As is perdition, I figured I should get some extra wattage to light up the course.

Not as obnoxious as this; only slightly less obnoxious as this

As with almost everything on the Transit Connect, there are no kits made for it. So I’ll have to whip something up together. Should I do LED bar(s)? Circle lamps? Flood lights vs spot lights? Amber or white?

I’ll probably install them on the front bumper or the hood, but I do have a weird interest in slapping on some KC lights (or similar) on the roof like you’ve all seen on trucks. I’ll wire a separate switch to turn these on, that way I’m not blinding everyone on the road during everyday commuting.

I’ve never messed with light bars or rally lights before, so any recommendations for a decent brand or set up would be great.

Update

Narrowed it down to KC lights. The retro Daylighters or their new Pro-Sport line.

The Daylighters can be set up to be either spot lights or driving lights, the Pro-Sport comes in the wide-40 configuration. Seems like the only major difference besides the beam pattern is a poly-carbonate construction on the Pro-Sports vs. a stainless steel construction on the Daylighters .

vondon302 > i86hotdogs 06/16/2020 at 13:11

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KC lights on the roof?

Hell yeah

i86hotdogs > vondon302 06/16/2020 at 13:15

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I almost feel obligated to get them

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > i86hotdogs 06/16/2020 at 13:16

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00318JTCS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is what I have on the Mini. The kit comes will all the wiring necessary, along with a switch and relay.

And I was able to install them myself.

i86hotdogs > ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability 06/16/2020 at 13:21

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The kit you bought, is it halogen or LED? I can’t seem to figure out your setup

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > i86hotdogs 06/16/2020 at 13:23

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Spend the money, get Baja Designs. Pods are better than bars IMO.

or, if you are rich...Lazer lights out of the UK. They are Transit specialists

https://www.lazerlamps.com/home/vehicle-integration/ford/ford-transit-connect-2018-grille-integration-kit

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > i86hotdogs 06/16/2020 at 13:23

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I bought the halogens...but the LEDs should be similar I think.

If you buy 4 of those lights, they should be more than sufficient imo

i86hotdogs > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 06/16/2020 at 13:39

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I’m leaning towards pods or round lights.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > i86hotdogs 06/16/2020 at 13:44

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BD is the best quality, but highest price.  Rigid is a good middle ground I hear.

shop-teacher > i86hotdogs 06/16/2020 at 17:35

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KC Daylighters with smiley face covers > all

They'd fit the 90's theme of the Jan Van quite nicely too.

shop-teacher > i86hotdogs 06/16/2020 at 17:36

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Do eeeeeet!!!

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > i86hotdogs 06/16/2020 at 17:36

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I recommend Rally Christmas lights!

i86hotdogs > shop-teacher 06/17/2020 at 08:04

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I’m all in on the KC’s. Next question is spot lights or wide-40's?

Future next gen S2000 owner > i86hotdogs 06/17/2020 at 08:30

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Go old school, candles and some mirrors.

Turbineguy: Nom de Zoom > i86hotdogs 06/17/2020 at 08:36

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So this is the latest trend in brodozers? Stadium lighting? Just another reason to hate on those things, I guess.. 

shop-teacher > i86hotdogs 06/17/2020 at 08:47

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Daylighters. No question. The Jan Van deserves them.

i86hotdogs > Turbineguy: Nom de Zoom 06/17/2020 at 09:04

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No idea, just typed “obnoxious light bars” in google and this popped up.

Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo > Turbineguy: Nom de Zoom 06/17/2020 at 10:09

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Yes. All bro trucks must have a light bar. Light bar must be on at all times.  I think it is in the bible or something.