How bright are KC Flex Era Lights?

[MDbeachguy]

I was thinking about putting these on the A pillar as ditch lights. However they are large and "expensive".

some questions.

1. They are so expensive that they can likely be stolen very easily. Am i missing something are they attached with anti theft hardware? If not i might have to skip

2. How bright is a single light compared to the rest of the KC line? for example the pro 6? Is this overkill for a ditch light?

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[AK SNO RIDER]

Doesn't matter if they are attached with anti theft hardware. Thieves just cut them off. If you wanna make sure to keep your lights your options are to mount them where they can't be accessed, or don't leave the vehicle unattended.

 

[604Bronco]

I have my light bar on my roof of my Grand Cherokee secured with special locking nuts that require a key. Sure, I’m sure they can be cut off with a grinder or something, but it’s to deter thieves - They just want an easy getaway.

I’m not considering the ditch lights for that same reason, unless you can get locking bolts for that. Too easy to walk away. I felt the most “secure” on my Silverado, when I had some LED pod lights installed behind the grill. Not only did it look good and protect them, but it would have been much harder to steal… but frankly, most people didn’t even know they were there to even be tempted by them.

 

[MDbeachguy]

seems like ditch lights would be the most "sane" light mod especially if the headlights are good.
but 500 bucks for a set of little pods is alot

How often are people walking away with these things are they are big target?

 

[jasonf]

I am doing a similar set up pro6 up top flex 4 spot as ditch light with badassmounts able to turn and another set flex 4 combo beam in with bumper - kc has a few locking nuts on website.

 

[MDbeachguy]

I am doing a similar set up pro6 up top flex 4 spot as ditch light with badassmounts able to turn and another set flex 4 combo beam in with bumper - kc has a few locking nuts on website.

how are the pro 6 compared to the flex 4? it seems like some people are spending big $$$$$ to daisy chain the flex 4's as a roof light

 

[jasonf]

how are the pro 6 compared to the flex 4? it seems like some people are spending big $$$$$ to daisy chain the flex 4's as a roof light

how are the pro 6 compared to the flex 4? it seems like some people are spending big $$$$$ to daisy chain the flex 4's as a roof light

Here is a great video showing differences

 

[MDbeachguy]

Here is a great video showing differences

holy shit that is 1 light on an A piller?

sold

 

[MrGreen55]

Dumb question and sorry to put this here but why cant you just install small light bar on both sides?

 

[MDbeachguy]

Dumb question and sorry to put this here but why cant you just install small light bar on both sides?

what do you mean? both sides of the car like on the roof? people do that with custom roof racks with 360 degree lighting

 

[MrGreen55]

what do you mean? both sides of the car like on the roof? people do that with custom roof racks with 360 degree lighting

Right next to the mirror were you would install these light on the bronco. Why would you go for a pod light over 2 small wide angle light bars.

 

[MDbeachguy]

Right next to the mirror were you would install these light on the bronco. Why would you go for a pod light over 2 small wide angle light bars.

where would they be mounted? on the mirrors?

I dont think they make "lightbars" that small

 

[MrGreen55]

That were they go on the mirrors. That's a big area that why i said why pod light over a small wide angle light bar i saw them some were but cant find them right now.
Found a link something like this https://www.bajadesigns.com/products/S8-LED-Light-Bars-Product-Page.asp. There my be better i just saw those when i look at the sponsors page.

 

[Chrome_Pony]

Dumb question and sorry to put this here but why cant you just install small light bar on both sides?

Nothing stopping you. But the focus pattern of 99% of those 6" lightbars is nowhere near as encompassing as a dedicated quality brand pod light. You will also get a lot of light scatter from the hood from a lightbar because it's focused in a flat plane aimed right at the hood.


As for OP, I'd pick up a set of BD Squadron Pros, more affordable, not obtrusive with logos and anodized rings and such, and small form factor.

 

[TRMFAM]

I have a pair of BD LP4's I would like to put on the mirrors...but may be too big?

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