550 Roof Lights Installation

[Dane]

[Dane]

The camera settings may be different for each set of photos so only make comparisons between each group of three. And, in all cases I could see better than the photos show. I had to tone down the exposures because the LED's are so bright.

In conclusion I'd have to say these LED lights are great! I have no experience with other LED driving lights but considering the speed of the 550 the hybrid spot pattern seems perfect. Before this test I had plan B in the back of my mind to add an LED long range light bar in the center for higher speed driving at night but I don't think it's necessary. I still find it hard to believe they do it on so little power. Driving home from these photos I found the stock headlights not needed and ran only with the LED's.

[gatordear]

Dane.... Very nice write-up with pictures. Our gator has the same options (protection package) as yours... but, with no windshield and now no led lights on the roof... The other day, I got caught in a super strong thunderstorm (lottsa rain). Boy, did I need a windshield. And those lights, you really did do a great job! My first big mod was hanging a $14 rear view mirror. Good luck.... gatordear

[Dane]

Thank you for reminding me. I need to look for a rear view mirror.

[Dane]

Here is my latest Gator light addition. Since I did this thread I've added a Rigid SR light bar to the center of the roof with the LED's in a spot/flood mix. The LED's in the center are spots straight ahead for long range then the ones on the outer ends of the bar are floods. Then I have my original Dually LED's floods on each side aimed even further to the side for better peripheral vision when picking through the forest.

[vanderrt]

Very detailed Thank you Dane. Looks great and nice work. Again Thanks. Hows that Honda working for you?

[Dane]

It continues to run well. I do have something going on though when advancing the throttle from idle. It's hard to make a smooth transition off of idle. It jumps to a fast idle and then has perfect throttle control. At first I thought it was a sticking throttle cable but now I think it's something in the throttle/governor linkage and it's adjustment. It's a rather complex system and I'm really not in the mood pull the body panels off to access the area. Maybe if I get a long rainy weekend I'll get bored enough to look into it.