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Old Aug 3, 2013 | 02:29 PM
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Driving Light Suggestions

Just got a new to me CM All4 and spent two weeks in the wilds of Maine.
Felt as if I could have used some more light at night
Any suggestions on adding additional driving lights to the CM?
Have the adaptive Xenons but would like a bit more

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Old Aug 3, 2013 | 03:49 PM
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I have the VIP Custom 5.5" light kit. Looks great! Comes a with the oem light covers as well.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2013 | 04:58 PM
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I like my Hella 500 (black magic) on my R53. I used them also in my JEEP. Give you more light and at a great price. The Black Magic were about $105, the normal Hella 500 (not black) are about $85. Includes everything u need to install.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2013 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by MiniLynsk
I have the VIP Custom 5.5" light kit. Looks great! Comes a with the oem light covers as well.
I just bought a strut brace and bar from VIP and was checking their light bars out, and these things look rock solid and extremely well engineered...definitely piqued my interest for a future mod!~
 
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Old Aug 4, 2013 | 03:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Z06_Pilot
I just bought a strut brace and bar from VIP and was checking their light bars out, and these things look rock solid and extremely well engineered...definitely piqued my interest for a future mod!~
I have there strut bar and intake and was very impressed with the quality so I went with then for the light kit. It is very nice! Going to go with their sway bar as well.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2013 | 10:22 PM
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I had the Hella Kit from VIP. I liked it. Install was an easy weekend afternoon. Got it more for looks than function and they certainly made my CM stand out.



I had it hooked to the brights instead of fogs. One thing to know is that while it looks good, the lights bounce a bit on rough roads.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2013 | 01:44 AM
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Originally Posted by FredoinSF
I had the Hella Kit from VIP. I liked it. Install was an easy weekend afternoon. Got it more for looks than function and they certainly made my CM stand out.



I had it hooked to the brights instead of fogs. One thing to know is that while it looks good, the lights bounce a bit on rough roads.
I like the style, but will that affect the air intake or cooling?
 
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Old Aug 5, 2013 | 10:46 PM
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From what I read the CM gets most of the cooling system air from the lower grille. I no longer have the car, but it was not a problem.
 
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