Driving Lights

[HotRodPilot]

I like my PIAA 540s a lot, and they aren't too expensive even though I got them as a christmas present. Dan from Grassroots Garage in Thomasville installed them for me for somewhere around $200-$300. I can't remember :p

They work great, and come as a kit with everything included, with proper wiring, etc.. Compliments the highbeams nicely as I can aim them towards the sides of the road to keep on the lookout for parked vehicles, deer, cops. :D


http://www.tarheelminis.org/gallery/files/2/1/100_0109.JPG

[HotRodPilot]

I have to say I didn't think the lights were as powerful as I thought they would be before they were installed. But, I've read that more powerful bulbs can be installed quick and easy, with no problems with the wiring.

[onefastmini]

Thanks for the plug, HotRod. The labor was $268, and I now can sell this light kit for $260+tax.(used to be $300, but I found a better source).
Do You mind if I use your pic for my website?(shoot me an e-mail)
I also have brackets that mount to the inner bumper to locate the lights lower. Here are some pics, they are $160 for a pair and an additional $40 labor.

[onefastmini]

I also wanted to mention that I recently installed the Alta light bar on our fearless leaders car (twister), and it was a pretty miserable job . In fact, I would hate to be a DIY guy in my home garage installing this. It involved some re-engineering of their kit to make it fit.

[TWISTER]

But it looks fantastic!

[onefastmini]

YEAH,
It does look good. I think we got lucky that it ended up straight ;)
I may have to charge extra to install them however :eek:

Trick , to answer your ?, It is totally a matter of personal taste. I like the PIAA's myself. They install closer to the factory lights than any of the others. I think they are easy, but I also have 300+ installs under my belt.
--Dan

[simplygriff]

I really like the look and placement of these...
http://www.tarheelminis.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=18&stc=1

But I'm not so sure I want extra lights any time soon.
-G

[HotRodPilot]

There are some pictures here of my PIAA kit that Dan did an excellent install of:

http://www.tarheelminis.org/gallery/browseimages.php?c=1&userid=21

Dan, feel free to use any of those pictures that I have...

[onefastmini]

Trick,
Let me know, I'll take good care of ya

--Dan