Roo Lite spotties
Submitted: Wednesday, Feb 27, 2008 at 18:58
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JAS095
Has any one got a set of these Roo Lite spooties on their bus. They seem to be quite resonablly priced and was looking for some
feedback to how they perform.
link to onlie store selling them
Reply By: Member - Olcoolone (S.A) - Wednesday, Feb 27, 2008 at 19:12
Wednesday, Feb 27, 2008 at 19:12
I think I would pay the extra and buy Lightfource...Austrlian made not Chinesse CR&P.
The Lightforce are only $55.00 each more and if you look at it over 5 years thats only $22.00 per pair per year extra.
But it's your choice.
Regards Richard
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Follow Up By: Member - Dennis P (Int) - Thursday, Feb 28, 2008 at 05:14
Thursday, Feb 28, 2008 at 05:14
Not sure where you are getting your prices from but the Roo Lite is almost half the price of Light Force and comes complete with loom, switches and very clear instructions.
I have both and without a magnifying glass it is a bit hard to tell the difference just looking at them.
Performance wise, no difference.
Much as I would love to buy Australian made only, my wallet tells me differently.
Dennis
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Follow Up By: Member - Olcoolone (S.A) - Thursday, Feb 28, 2008 at 08:36
Thursday, Feb 28, 2008 at 08:36
Dennis have a look at the link JAS095 had in his post.
Roo Lite $228.95 and Lightforce 170's $339.98.
Where can you get Roo Lites for around $120.00 a pair.
On Ebay the going price is around the $300.00 mark for lightforce.
I would sooner pay $110.00 more and buy a brand name product that is known for being good quality and you know in years to come they will still work.
Regards Richard
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Follow Up By: Axel [ the real one ] - Thursday, Feb 28, 2008 at 09:34
Thursday, Feb 28, 2008 at 09:34
READ the packaging /instalation / fine print on your beloved " Australian made lightforce" ,, about Australian as osama bin laden.
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Follow Up By: Member - Olcoolone (S.A) - Thursday, Feb 28, 2008 at 16:35
Thursday, Feb 28, 2008 at 16:35
Don't have lightforce so have never read the package.
According to Lightforce then selves, they manufacture the lights at Hindmarsh here in S.A
Axel what does it say?
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Reply By: Footloose - Wednesday, Feb 27, 2008 at 20:08
Wednesday, Feb 27, 2008 at 20:08
Yes, I have a set. They appear to be a copy of the Lightforce ones. Probably not as good, but they are a serious light that I'm happy with.
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Reply By: Member - Brad S (SA) - Wednesday, Feb 27, 2008 at 20:10
Wednesday, Feb 27, 2008 at 20:10
I have a set of Roo Lite 180s. So far no problems and these work
well enough for me. Others I know who have Roo Lites are happy with them too. The price difference is significantly more than $55 if you
shop around...
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Reply By: Mal58 - Wednesday, Feb 27, 2008 at 22:12
Wednesday, Feb 27, 2008 at 22:12
Hi,
I have a set of Roo Lights too. They are a Lightforce copy.
For the price, you get the lights, but the wiring harness, relay, switch, fuse and all connectors.
I paid $220 for them 18 months ago.
For the occasional use I give them, I think they are fine.
While I like to buy Australian, I could not justify the price of the Lightforce 170's and the associated wiring loom that you are supposed to buy.
When I looked 18 months ago, the equivalent Lightforce 170's were $359 plus the wiring harness was $60. This was close to $200 more (almost double).
Prices may have changed since then due to competition, but I would tend to say the Roo Light is good value for money.
Cheers,
Mal
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Follow Up By: Mal58 - Wednesday, Feb 27, 2008 at 22:28
Wednesday, Feb 27, 2008 at 22:28
Typo,
It should read,
For the price, you get the lights, and the wiring harness, relay, switch, fuse and all connectors.
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Reply By: arrano - Thursday, Feb 28, 2008 at 08:35
Thursday, Feb 28, 2008 at 08:35
i have a set of Roo lite 180XP on the front of my 'Trol.
I'm very happy, they are a great light.
I paid $195 for these just before Xmas.
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Reply By:- Thursday, Feb 28, 2008 at 16:44
Thursday, Feb 28, 2008 at 16:44
It was my understanding that the person who designed the Roo lites for Night Stalker used to be the designer at Lightforce but there was a parting of the ways but this is heresay so it could be wrong.
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Reply By: LZ_Pan - Tuesday, Mar 18, 2008 at 22:18
Tuesday, Mar 18, 2008 at 22:18
I have just installed a set of roo lights 220's on my truck. I am more then happy with the light output they produce, and for the limited night driving that i do, i am more then satisfied. I only paid $200 for the lot and that's great. What really bugs me is the quality of their mounting fixtures. No matter how much you tighten them, they are still moving around, and if you go over the limit you will snap the bolts of course. Has anyone had similar problems and if so how did you overcome them with your roo lites?
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