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The wait is over and Diode Dynamics SS5s are HERE, and we have White Sport Ditch Light kits IN-STOCK at Panda Motorworks! (If you have a previous order, tracking should be updated shortly!) Any order for SS5 White Sport Ditch Light Kits placed before the end of day Friday (2/18 5PM CST) will also receive a FREE Panda Motorworks T-Shirt, just put what size you would like in the order notes!
Sadly we only have SS5 White Sport Ditch Light Kits available at this time. Separate power levels and configurations are still in production and will ship shortly after completion.
TIR Optics
The SS5 joins the Stage Series lineup and follows the same path as other Stage Series products which feature TIR Optics. TIR optics allow the SS5 to focus light more efficiently with minimal loss. TIR optics help collect all of the light from the LED, and directs it only where you need it. This improves the efficiency of the pod while also drastically reducing glare. With different optics to choose from, you can be sure that the light is going exactly where you want it. Since the lenses are interchangeable, you can change up the lighting pattern in a matter of minutes. So as your needs change so can your SS5! Diode Dynamics firmly believes that it is not always about output, but rather how you focus that output. Luckily the SS5 is no slouch so output will never be an issue, even on the entry level Sport model.
Output
While the crown jewel of the SS5 is the Lens, the sheer output of these pods can not be dismissed. For comparison, we will be lining up the SS3 pod to the SS5. We will also compare "Spot" optics as they have the highest output. The product in the Diode Dynamics lineup that held the crown for highest candela before the release of the SS5 was the SS3 Max, which boasted a whopping 251,000 candela! This is no match for the SS5, which has an output of 400,000 candela in the Sport configuration! If you were to stand 6 feet in front of our Bronco with the configuration it has, the combined output of the SS5s alone are literally brighter than the sun! Thats enough to cast light nearly an entire mile ahead of you!
Backlight Function
Even when you are not using your SS5s, they can still help you stand out from the crowd with their backlight function. You can choose between 8 different colors, however white and amber are our favorites! This feature lets you bring out the style of your off road lighting, without the blinding oncoming traffic. You can also use this as a party trick at shows or events, like Cars & Coffee. Other than looking great, there is also a safety point to be made. The backlight function helps make your Bronco more visible to others on the road. This could help inform other drivers that a larger vehicle is headed their way. This is why you see 18 Wheelers and larger pickups, such as the F150 Raptor and Ram TRX, with amber cab lights.
SS5 Ditch Light Kit
This kit allows you to seamlessly install your SS5s in the ditch light position using the OEM accessory mounting points. This is one of the most affordable ways to run SS5s on your Bronco! Even better, the SS5 WILL CLEAR the factory antenna. This was our main concern with mounting the SS5 in this position, but it clears with no interference. The SS5 Ditch Light Kit comes standard with the Combo Optic. This optic combines the Driving and Flood optics to give you the ultimate beam pattern. The Driving optic sends a powerful stream of light downrange while the flood optic helps fill in the surrounding area. This creates a full 70x30 degree light pattern.
Sadly we only have SS5 White Sport Ditch Light Kits available at this time. Separate power levels and configurations are still in production and will ship shortly after completion.
TIR Optics
The SS5 joins the Stage Series lineup and follows the same path as other Stage Series products which feature TIR Optics. TIR optics allow the SS5 to focus light more efficiently with minimal loss. TIR optics help collect all of the light from the LED, and directs it only where you need it. This improves the efficiency of the pod while also drastically reducing glare. With different optics to choose from, you can be sure that the light is going exactly where you want it. Since the lenses are interchangeable, you can change up the lighting pattern in a matter of minutes. So as your needs change so can your SS5! Diode Dynamics firmly believes that it is not always about output, but rather how you focus that output. Luckily the SS5 is no slouch so output will never be an issue, even on the entry level Sport model.
Output
While the crown jewel of the SS5 is the Lens, the sheer output of these pods can not be dismissed. For comparison, we will be lining up the SS3 pod to the SS5. We will also compare "Spot" optics as they have the highest output. The product in the Diode Dynamics lineup that held the crown for highest candela before the release of the SS5 was the SS3 Max, which boasted a whopping 251,000 candela! This is no match for the SS5, which has an output of 400,000 candela in the Sport configuration! If you were to stand 6 feet in front of our Bronco with the configuration it has, the combined output of the SS5s alone are literally brighter than the sun! Thats enough to cast light nearly an entire mile ahead of you!
Backlight Function
Even when you are not using your SS5s, they can still help you stand out from the crowd with their backlight function. You can choose between 8 different colors, however white and amber are our favorites! This feature lets you bring out the style of your off road lighting, without the blinding oncoming traffic. You can also use this as a party trick at shows or events, like Cars & Coffee. Other than looking great, there is also a safety point to be made. The backlight function helps make your Bronco more visible to others on the road. This could help inform other drivers that a larger vehicle is headed their way. This is why you see 18 Wheelers and larger pickups, such as the F150 Raptor and Ram TRX, with amber cab lights.
SS5 Ditch Light Kit
This kit allows you to seamlessly install your SS5s in the ditch light position using the OEM accessory mounting points. This is one of the most affordable ways to run SS5s on your Bronco! Even better, the SS5 WILL CLEAR the factory antenna. This was our main concern with mounting the SS5 in this position, but it clears with no interference. The SS5 Ditch Light Kit comes standard with the Combo Optic. This optic combines the Driving and Flood optics to give you the ultimate beam pattern. The Driving optic sends a powerful stream of light downrange while the flood optic helps fill in the surrounding area. This creates a full 70x30 degree light pattern.
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