driving lights

hiya darren.

besides the obvious of driving at night, what do you want them for?
offroad or just on the bitumen?
and what sort of car are you putting them on?

rick

A recent Aust 4X4 mag article tested 9 different manufacturers lights. The result of their testing was that the Narva Ultima 175 was the best performer and out performed other more expensive brands. They were a matched pair with one being a driving light the other being a spot. They came ready wired and were priced at RRP $190 for the pair. I'm personally running a pair of Hella Rallye 4000 with xenon globes and modified reflectors, expensive at over $200 per light if you purchase retail but with the modified reflectors paired with the high output xenon globes are awesome. Value for money i'd go with the magazines recomendation.

I had Rally 2000's one spot one spread, now have lightforce 240's and would NEVER go back!!!!!

So much different its nuts!

i have liteforce 240's & rate them as the best light for the best price available & they are AUSTRALIAN MADE & they are fully ajustable from spot to spread & i could go on !

go for the Narva 175 but dont pay over $145 or you are being ripped
they are not full on but do a great job when used in combo ie-pencil and broadbeam .

I have the Narva 175, they cost only $130 through repco!

Land Rover use the same light just with their badge on it for there driving light kit. The wiring is a lot more robust with their setup, but it is the same light.

Very good value and compared with a mates Ralleye 2000. The are a fuller and clearer light with more range.

I asked a similar question a month ago!!!!

... and which vehicle is better?
... and which A/T tyre is better?
... and is a PTO winch better than an electric winch, better than a hand winch?
... and ...

Boy Darren, what were you thinking?

Anyway, here's my 2 cents worth. There are good lights and better lights. There are no lights that make your lighting worse. Generally the better lights cost more than the good lights, but not always. So, be honest, what do you really need? A light that gives you improved visibility at moderate speeds in the outback/bush out to about 300 metres, or a light that will let you see a kilometre ahead at high speed highway cruising? Base you decision on the performance you really need, the frequency you'll really need it and the amount you are willing to spend. Then go shopping. When you do, spend a little extra on a high quality, heavy duty, wiring loom to get the most out of whatever light you choose. Good luck.
Be good, or be quick.
Rohan

Sean.
The lights are std 4000 when they start but the reflectors are reshaped here in CHCh to computer specs. The reasoning is that when lights are generally manufactured the design starts at the light. The redesign starts on the basis of where do you want the light to be, then they work back to the light to obtain the correct reflector pattern. The xenon globes are chucked in to give added brightness and penetration. The result is a much improved spread and distance.