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LED Lightbar on a 2008 prius

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by Acidbass32, Mar 8, 2015.

  1. Ana Hernandez

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    Question: I want to put that bar light on my car I have an 04' would it work on that does anyone know?
     
  2. Acidbass32

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    It should work, its the same chassis code as my 08, just wire it up the same and you'll be set.
     
  3. sidecar

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    hmmm I'm not so sure
    I been thinking about replacing the fog lights with round LED fitments as daytime running lights
    I guess that leaves me open to being pulled over (its a $320 fine here for using fogs in non fog conditions)
    and having to demonstrate to the cop on the spot that these aren't the fog lights he's looking for

    sounds like a plan anyway
     
  4. Acidbass32

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    Well update regarding the lightbar on the front of my car, it has been a little over 6 months since I first installed it and have been pulled over once. Every october since I first got my license I get pulled over, this past 3 days I have been pulled over 2 times ( one for speeding and one for the lightbar). Galveston PD motorcycle cop was more perturbed I had off-road lighting on a prius rather than anything else (he made quite a few passive remarks on how it was useless on a road car since I cannot off-road... little does he know, I use that bar when I am driving on the beach quite often). Anyway, I was let off with a stern warning which I think is BS, just because according to Texas law, the lightbar is legal for me to have on whenever the car is running. So here is a fair bit of advice, hook the lightbar into a rocker switch, so when you see a police officer you can just flip it off real quick.
     
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  5. red07gen2

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    I have mine hooked up to the foglight switch on the left stalk ....I do get hi-beamed every once and a while .....and it is soooo worth the install makes the factory lights look like dim flashlights
     
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  6. Acidbass32

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    Yeah I have the rocker switch and this cop was just being a pain about it.
     
  7. Ana Hernandez

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    HI thanks for the reply! My model doesn't have fog lights and I need some extra light on the street I feel the headlights don't do much specially since I'm tinting my windshield darker, but what brands for this light LED bar do you recommend?
     
  8. Ana Hernandez

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    HI thanks for the reply! My model doesn't have fog lights and I need some extra light on the street I feel the headlights don't do much specially since I'm tinting my windshield darker, but what brands for this light LED bar do you recommend?

    By the way I live in NY I'll find out how the law here is about having LED light bars, hopefully I'll be alright, these lights are needed since I also do lots of night driving.
    Thanks again!!
     
  9. Acidbass32

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    I got a CREE combo spot beam lightbar on amazon for 50 bucks (affordable and does the job well), and the wiring harness with the rocker switch for 20 bucks. All on amazon, state laws regarding AUX lighting usually require that the lighting does not blind oncoming traffic and hits 75 FT in front of the car (at least that is the rules for Texas). Good luck to you!
     
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  10. Justdidit

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    I originally started off with this $75 32" Curved 180W "CREE" LED light bar. It had both spot and flood leds. Mounting was simple and wiring was quick. It looked ok...

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    But i was unsatisfied with the beam pattern and power output so I sold it for $100 to a local and bought a $125 32" 300W Philips "4D lensed" Curved LED light bar.

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    I'll try to get an output shot someday. It's pretty bright. Definitely worth the price difference. I'm sure both the wattage increase with addition of the optic lens for focusing the light made the difference. I even passed Alberta out of Province inspection with this light mounted....
     
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  11. Acidbass32

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    Looks great! I am definitely considering a larger light bar, or keep the 20" I have and just add some LED pods. Not sure yet.
     
  12. Justdidit

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    Just to give you an idea... this is just my 8" led reverse light.

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  13. red07gen2

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    WOW!!! mine is only 24" and 120watts and lights up the night ...Justdidit 300watts?!?!?! pity the fool who high beams your prius!!
     
  14. Sillywizard

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    I've been thinking about buying this same Philips lightbar; now that you have had it awhile, what is your overall opinion? I like how nicely it fits behind the lower grill, are there any disadvantages with this arrangement? What about airflow obstruction of the inverter cooler?

    Speaking about LED lightbars, I would like to mount a reverse lightbar so I can utilize my back camera even at night, what lumen rating is your lightbar in the picture above? It looks awesome!

    Anybody else with input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
     
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  15. Justdidit

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    The 300W Philips was definitely worth the price difference. Feel the beam is better too. Hopefully I can find time to post pics but I'm working on a new fog light retrofit in the mean time. As far as mounting it anywhere else or any airflow restrictions, I haven't tried or noticed my temps going up over normal.

    My rear was a DDM 30W 8" SP LED bar rated at 3600 lumens.

    Was very bright but the beam was more spot than flood. Flood was what I was looking for. Recently swapped it for a 13" 60W 4800 lumen rated Flood. Will post output pix of that as well. Threw in an additional switch which allows me to turn the back LED bar at random if needed without putting the car into reverse.
     
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    Thank you Justdidit, you answered my questions perfectly!
    Besides buying the 300w Philips (30,000 lumen), I'll be on the lookout for a similar 4,800 lumen flood for a reverse light.

    I probably will have cause to ask about wiring of the lightbars, but I'll hold off until I need to.
     
  17. chiman

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    hello, may i ask how did u connect the power source on 300w ones? by the jump-start terminal or wire to the rear 12V battery? your answer would be much appreciated since i cant find the info elsewhere
     
  18. Tommy Leonard

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    You have to remove the wiper collar to get real access to the grommet to pass a wire through. See how on You Tube. I used after market LED bulb replacement for back up lights. Helps a lot. I also replaced the factory fog light bulbs with LEDs from Morimoto. LED is all some. Replaced all my interior lights with LED. Bright idea :):):) There is a fuse made with a tail that you can plug into the high beam fuse location and just wire up to that if voltage matches.