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Bill
Dodge Dakota
10/10/2001
20:49:12
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Hey,
I was thinking about putting strobe lights on my Dakota just for fun. Does anybody know of any good ones? If so, has anyone used them on theirs? I was hoping to find some that would work as the strobe light and a regular headlight, kind of like police cars. Thanks!
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Bill
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xplikt
Dodge Dakota
10/11/2001
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I know Galls sells them, for around $60-70 a bulb if I remember right. A basic strobe system can be had for around $250 last time I researched it. Also very cool and good idea to wire this into your alarm.
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Jake
Dodge Dakota
10/11/2001
17:49:25
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Bill, if you search on ebay motors using "dodge dakota" as your search word, there are several kits on sale for a dakota. Most of them are running for around $20. Hope this is what you're wanting.
Jake
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Bill
Dodge Dakota
10/11/2001
18:15:51
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I did the Ebay check after I posted my post on here. I found the strobe lights. Not exactly what I wanted. I was hoping to find some that replaced the stock headlight bulbs, so i could use the headlights at night and the strobes whenever I wanted, without having two sets of lights. The set on ebay looks like something you would mount on the grill. Thanks for the help!
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Bill
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nbfdexp901
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10/11/2001
21:45:07
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Bill...just FYI, they do not make an actual "Strobe Light Headlight Bulb"...I am on the Fire Department here in New Berlin, and all we can get is kinda like the kits on eBay...you have to drill a hole in your headlights, and drop the strobes in there.
If your gonna pursue doing this, just remember NOT to use them on the roads...or anywhere where a cop can see you. It is a BIG fine (I think somewhere around $1,000) for impersonating an officer, and there is a possibility that your vehicle will be confiscated...I was told this before I joined the department and started installing my lights and stuff...so just be careful!!
Brad Sippel
Black '98 SLT 3.9 V6
Thunderform with 500W Legacy Amp
K&N Filtercharger, Dual Exhaust with Rhino Muffler
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Bill
Dodge Dakota
10/11/2001
22:26:26
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Brad,
I think you are probably right. I don't think I want to go to all the trouble to drill into my headlights, especially with the chance of getting in major trouble should they come on accidentally. Thanks for the info.
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Bill
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xplikt
Dodge Dakota
10/12/2001
01:29:49
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A good friend of mine is an LEO and his expedition has them, very fun to look at. 700/min. is damn cool. You can see these from a long ways off and these are great wired in your alarms, they are just a pain. oOu can hear the power supply charge and discharge in the back.
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big ray
Dodge Dakota
10/16/2001
22:00:09
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yea they are big time ileagal. but like they al say they are kool to look at but they are a pain. this place were i live and shop could get em for u but they are around 50 a bulb think check into it www.tkoauto.net
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Dakota
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10/18/2001
08:57:59
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I have many strobes on my Dak. Im on the FD as well, but installed them long before I joined. I used them for shows. If you want to do it, do it right. DOnt get the 40/pair ones from AutoZone or Pepboys. Go get a Whelen set, or even Tomar. (Im partial to Whelen) They are more expensive, but WELL worth the money.
Go to my homepage, and click on "How To" section and three article down is a link to "Strobe Lights" that I put togethere. YOu can see what I have, and some animation of the lights at the bottom of the page.
-Dakota
Http://dakota2.4mg.com
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Bill
Dodge Dakota
10/18/2001
10:05:28
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Dakota,
I was very impressed with your setup. A little more than I was looking to get. Thanks.
Bill
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Dakota
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10/18/2001
10:31:55
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LOL.... i know its a bit much... Just wanted to point out some options for you..thats all.
Im a bit of a electronic nut...and got acrried away. Oh well. Sure is fun at shows though!
In seriousness, there are many options for you. A simple 4 head setup (2 in the front, 2 in the rear, complete with all cables, a switch, 4 strobe heads [lamps], and power pack) will run you about $250. You can get multiple patterns, and even some have high/low switch for intensity.
-Dakota
Http://dakota2.4mg.com
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Bill
Dodge Dakota
10/18/2001
12:44:24
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Dakota,
Thanks for the information. Not sure what I will do yet, but your suggestions are really appreciated!
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Bill
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Dave
Dodge Dakota
10/18/2001
12:59:35
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i got busted for having Knightrider lights on my car when i was a kid...
they gave mea warrning and a week to remove them. I had to go down to the police station to prove they were out. I handed them the thing and said "See". they still looked under the hood and grill...
They gave me the 20Q's on all the stuff i had under the hood of my car (a festiva at the time)...
lol
i had like stereo stuff, noise filters, 4 gague wirse running.. ect.
back in the day...
haha
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Dakota
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10/18/2001
13:22:35
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Yaa... the only reason I get away with that many strobes....plus a Siren with P/A, as well as scanner and CB, is becasue im on the FD and all the state troopers know me (CT State Police Dept. Troop K is housed accross the street from the FD)... When I go to other states it gets kinda tricky with lights. I usually change all the lenses to Amber and dont worry about it...
-Dakota
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Harvy
Dodge Dakota
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10/30/2002
19:57:11
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i think you are to obsessed with stuff. you'll probubally get pulled over if you use them anyway.
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chris
Dodge Dakota
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10/30/2002
21:05:48
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How do you go about wiring them into your alarm system?
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Dakota
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10/31/2002
20:54:06
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Just find the output wire on the alarm system and tap it into the input wire for the strobe pack. when your alarm is set off...the lights will go off.
Keep in mind that strobe packs do take a small amount of juice..so if there is a possibility of having the alarm set off for long periods of time...beware on the amount of battery juice you have left when trying to start your vehicle. could easliy be done for only two strobes though.
-Dakota
3" Body Lift
Quick D Intake
Dynomax Race Magnum Exhaust
33x12.5x15 Super Swamper Thornbirds
Dakota.4mg.com
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92dakotahd
GenII
11/01/2002
13:23:10
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I was curious as to the legality of them. I know that you can't have them while on the road but can't you run them while your parked? As long as your not pulling people over. I thought as long as you weren't on the road they're fine to play with.
K&N, '01 wheels, Window Tint, Harley-Davidson badging, red underbody kit, ext.
Window covers, Harley-Davidson mudflaps, custom cat-back exhaust,
head/taillight covers, ventshades side and rear, ram air on the way. Autolite 3923s, 180 T-Stat
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DakotaJeff
Dodge Dakota
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11/01/2002
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I know in jersey its illegal to use them while moving..and i heard if they're spotted by inspection ppl.they'll fail you..but no expierience yet..i have them in headlights and foglights...clear strobes...i use them for shows and firecalls..(it helps to be a fireman).i got the package from a local store.(vineland n.j.)..its the whelen 660 c..4 strobes cables a 6 pack controller...cost about $220.
Jeff
south jersey car and truck club
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Bill
GenIII
11/01/2002
18:11:27
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I think you're right Zach. You can have them on as long as you aren't driving, like at shows or just sitting in your driveway for a good time. Still haven't gotten any, but the thought is still there.
Bill
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92dakotahd
GenII
11/02/2002
08:41:16
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I know it's probably overkill but I want 6 strobes total. I want them head lights tail lights and two in the hood scoop that my truck will soon have. I think that's cool.
K&N, '01 wheels, Window Tint, Harley-Davidson badging, red underbody kit, ext.
Window covers, Harley-Davidson mudflaps, custom cat-back exhaust,
head/taillight covers, ventshades side and rear, ram air on the way. Autolite 3923s, 180 T-Stat
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DakotaJeff
Dodge Dakota
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11/02/2002
09:20:47
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well zach...the hood scoops will prolly be the hardest..you have to make an housing for them so they're out of the weather
jeff
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Dakota
GenIII
11/02/2002
19:14:00
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6 strobes? Thats is? LOL Actually that would be plenty. And to get them in the hood scoops would not be all that hard. Good Luck.
by the way..I only have 18 strobes in mine...
-Dakota
3" Body Lift
Quick D Intake
Dynomax Race Magnum Exhaust
33x12.5x15 Super Swamper Thornbirds
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92dakotahd
GenII
11/03/2002
10:48:02
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Thanks, and I bet you could charge people to watch the light show your truck puts on. lol
K&N, '01 wheels, Window Tint, Harley-Davidson badging, red underbody kit, ext.
Window covers, Harley-Davidson mudflaps, custom cat-back exhaust,
head/taillight covers, ventshades side and rear, ram air on the way. Autolite 3923s, 180 T-Stat
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blkquad01
Dodge Dakota
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11/04/2002
23:19:23
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Here's an idea for you.. I am also a volunteer fireman... I put my blue stobes in, my back up lights... and the clear section of my marker lights... that upper corner peice with nothing in it... looks great... gets your attention too.. Just and idea... haven't got the money yet to go buy whelen strobes, so I just used the Advanced Auto ones(same as streetglow).... they look good.. but not as bright as I'd like...
Chad
'01 Quad, 4.7, Auto, 3.55 LSD, Volant Intake, Rhino muffler with duals out a street scene holie rollie pan, Carbon Fibre Euro's, Clear corners
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R/Tinker
Dodge Dakota
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11/05/2002
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I have a set in my 02 CC R/T front and rear and i'll tell you what i love em. My ? to you is do you have an Autozone around you? If you do go there and get them. I got mine for about 10 bucks a set and that comes with everything switch included. I have mine stuck in from the inside of the headlight(cause i'm too lazy to take it out and drill the hole close to the bulb) and I also put my rears in the clear backup spot in the tails. Looks real good at night but as a tip. When you drill the holes for them drill it so the gromets are really tight cause if they get wet you have to put a new set in... I drilled mine tight and have had no probs. They come with all kinds of sleeves for the stobe. I have green on mine to match the neons but it comes with blue, red, purple, white, green, and i think there is one other color but i'm not sure. If you have an ?'s email me I like the fact that you can adjust the speed on these.
Doc
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Bryan
Dodge Dakota
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11/06/2002
11:46:12
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Just A thought, I mounted A set of clear strobes in my wife's car and wired them in with the reverse lights. So the strobes come on when the car is in reverse. Oh yeah ,, I mounted the strobes next to the reverse lights. it makes A good attention getter when my wife backs up.
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92dakotahd
GenII
11/06/2002
14:07:25
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Excellent plan. Just don't back up on the streets, may get in trouble.
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Bryan
Dodge Dakota
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11/06/2002
17:10:25
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No kidding !!! I saw it as A saftey issue. like backing out of A parking spot, people walking by might have A better chance of noticing the car and not getting in the way.I think this would be better that those annoying beeping alarms.
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robert inif
Dodge Dakota
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11/14/2002
03:13:32
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i got blue strobes in my clear front blinker
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robert inif
Dodge Dakota
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11/14/2002
03:18:40
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where i live in hawaii cops dont care.
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