gjb89 Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 I have a 15' sport and im thinking about adding one of those single row bar of leds in the grille such as http://www.rigidindustries.com/led-lighting/22000 I noticed that there are shutters behind it. does anyone know when these open or close? Think I would run a chance over over heating if i removed the shutter and installed a bar in the yellow location? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beezz Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 The shutters close on startup and open when the ecm decides the coolant is warm enough(depends on the ambient temp aswell) . They will also close at higher speeds to increase areo efficiency, and open when more cooling is required. You should be fine with installing it there, you might not even have to remove the shutter. Overheating would be highly unlikely as there is still air flowing around the light bar, unless you really go for a long hard drive, in which case you might want to monitor the coolant temp with a obd2 device. An alternative would be wiring some led strips (super bright ones) but it probably won't look as clean or be as bright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjm623 Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 I say go full truck mode and mount it to your roof rack! Maybe go with the four circular ones with the smiley face caps when not in use You'd definitely be able to pick your edge out in the parking lot. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Halstead Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 what purpose would this serve? Do you do a lot of off roading in your edge, because no sane person would drive on public roads and use these as a source of light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjb89 Posted August 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 I live out in the country and drive an hour at 3am to work every day. I'll pass maybe 15 cars tops during my commute in the morning. Thats why. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beezz Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 (edited) ^ / ^^ out in the country these lights are super useful, especially when your're driving through farming areas, or gravel roads. Animals come out of nowhere, sometimes the roads bend without signs. Sure its illegal to use these types of lights on public roads (most places), as long as it is quick and easy to turn off, no harm no foul. Also, I've purchased many products from KAWELL, you can find their stuff on amazon. Its actually great, and affordable. I have 5 bars on a zero turn and they output crazy amounts of light. Edited August 25, 2016 by Beezz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjm623 Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 I'm all for light output, if you can kill them quick. These things are beyond blinding I've seen quite a few people driving on the highway with it on. Not cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beezz Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 LOL those people are idiots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjb89 Posted August 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 Does anyone know of write up on how to remove the front cover/grille? I would love to see what's behind the grille before ordering parts or stripping it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beezz Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 Nick has pictures of it removed on another post, if you want the service guide I can send you the link for the applicable files. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjb89 Posted August 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 That would be amazing if you could. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beezz Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 (edited) https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3KiK2mnNJqFb0hEdTFmVk9nUnc https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3KiK2mnNJqFRDFQaERyTmJPSkU Edited August 25, 2016 by Beezz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjb89 Posted August 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 Thank you! So it looks like you have to remove the bumper just to get the grille off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beezz Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 No problem, yeah it appears that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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