OK, so I have wanted to ditch the halogen lights for a bit. Decided I would do a combination of HID and LED. Well, found some of the Kragen HID at a fair price and I now have two of the 7" on the car. So, off to LED shopping I go.
First off - doggies these bad boys are pricey. Near as I can tell, there are two main players in the market and a third minor player at the current time. They are "Vision X," "Rigid Industries" and "K(yle) B(rown) Customs."
So, first I looked at my application - figured that a 20" bar would be about right for me, and given the cost issues would be about as big as I could fit into my wallet this year.
When compared to HID cost with hoops, etc the cost is about the same as HID, might even be a savings, but the price will come down once more folks start making them. In the meantime we have:
22" Vision X is $750.00
20" Rigid is $699.00
22" KB is $760.50.
Every potential buyer knows that the price will come down in a few months. I would like a bar now, just did not want to swing at $800.00 for one. There is no clear winner in the price department assuming all are equal, but I think one of the above is better than an other.
That is the Rigid model - why? Well, from my research, it appears that there isn't a brighter LED light anywhere. The optics are so efficient that they operate at almost half the watts and are much brighter than all of the others. (Charts, etc on other boards I visit.) The reflectors can be reconfigured to all spot, all flood, or a combination of the two. They are virtually indestructible. Have you seen the movies? Here you go......
http://www.rigidindustries.com/product_p/rgdl20.htmSo, for me the Rigid was the clear winner.
But still - hang up on the price. So, what to do? Well, wait. Really the year has not been that good.
So, I keep digging and I run across "Pete." Pete is well respected member on other boards that I frequent and he has the light I want for...... Wait for it.........
$575.00. Yea, I know, not cheap, but damn sure not $750.00. And about the price of two higher end HID lights. So, the cat and I sat down, counted up the loose pocket change (See below) and I have pulled the trigger.
Once I get it in, and on, and tested, I will be back to this thread. In the meantime, figured I would post up his contact in and price info for anybody who is thinking of LED bar.
Pete - AKA "LovesDunes"
Hot Shot Racing
619-729-7325.
Give him a call for the hook up.
4" Light Bar $260 - - - 5.5" Total Length
6" Light Bar $305 - - - 7.5" Total Length
10" Light Bar $370 - - - 11.5" Total Length
20" Light Bar $575 - - - 21.5" Total Length
30" Light Bar $780 - - - 31.5" Total Length
40" Light Bar $1050 - - - 41.5" Total Length
50" Light Bar $1250 - - - 51.5" Total Length
