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Knight Rider rides again

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Knight Rider rides again

(no pics tonight, sorry)

I finally got around to installing my Knight Rider LED bar under the grille tonight.

Took a while to figure out how to mount the bar, but I settled on drilling holes underneath & using some small black cable ties to hold the bar in place.

Before installing it, I masked off the LED's & painted the housing/plastic covering with Krylon Fusion black to hide all the white plastic it was made of.

It's almost invisible...until I turn it on.

The LED's reflect off the bumper which adds a little extra flash.
 
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screw pics... we need vids
 
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Here's a quick video I made when I first got it:

 
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fuccck thats cool
 
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That's what I would like to replace the older style one I have on my truck. Very sweet
 
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Here's a video at night after installed:



It has a wireless remote that controls on/off, mode & speed. I haven't adjusted the speed yet, seems like it works pretty well as is.
I have the power connected to a hidden mini toggle switch in my console in case I hit a button on the remote... don't want it to come on at the wrong times.

I've wanted one since I first saw Knight Rider on TV as a kid.
 
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That would make a great LED turn signal
 
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ohhh man you know you need to get me one of those :P
 
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I had a small blue one of those in the air damn of a 97 Mitsubishi Eclipse. Somebody actually pulled over to let me pass once. I couldn't figure it out until I realized that the blue light was on.
 
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I had one of those on my '85 ranger... back in 1988.
I got a ticket (illegal flashing lights in the front, also red lights in the front)
cop said if i removed them in front of him, he wouldn't also add "Impersonating a police car" so I yanked them out.
 
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That is sweet!!!
 
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Originally Posted by Machine090767
I had one of those on my '85 ranger... back in 1988.
I got a ticket (illegal flashing lights in the front, also red lights in the front)
cop said if i removed them in front of him, he wouldn't also add "Impersonating a police car" so I yanked them out.
OUCH!

That's another reason I installed a hidden mini toggle switch in the console... to make sure it doesn't come on at an inopportune time.
 
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Where did you get that one ? I'm rocking old skool lol

 
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I think I got it from this seller:

LINK

Came from China or Taiwan, took about a month to finally arrive though.
 
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Couple of pics installed:

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Unless you get down on your knees & know it's there, it almost disappears.
 
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Where can i get the materials to make this happen for my vehicles?
 
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...evilBay...

search for Knight Rider LED, I've seen 'em in red, blue, white & green

it comes complete with wireless remote, LED bar & control box, all you need is a fuse holder, a switch, cable ties & patience
 
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Haha. Ok. I'll take a look.
 
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Scanning Light Effect Products - Knightlight

These guys are pretty expensive but worth taking a look at.
 
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Originally Posted by DSFD506
Where did you get that one ? I'm rocking old skool lol


I think this one looks the most like the original... Having some sort of lenses in front makes it look that way I'd guess..


GB
 
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When I saw the vid, I thought of the old Knight Rider show theme song. HAHA!
 
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Originally Posted by Bird76Mojo
I think this one looks the most like the original... Having some sort of lenses in front makes it look that way I'd guess..


GB
Yeah this is actually the original style they used in the show. I like the patterns that Buggman's bar has.
 
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