Tired of being ignored

greasytshirt · Apr 15, 2014

The Japanese have a solution.

zorry · Apr 16, 2014

Is that a truck or a slot machine ?

greasytshirt · Apr 16, 2014

zorry said:
Is that a truck or a slot machine ?

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Yes.

cheri1122 · Apr 16, 2014

KickStarter6 said:
Why do people put those lights on their trucks? Is it like a rule or a style thing?

Why do people put lights on their houses [and shrubs, trees, fire hydrants] at Christmas?
Because we can, lol.

cheri1122 · Apr 16, 2014

Moot said:
Its kinda like if you own a Harley or think you own a Harley, the required attire is a black Harley T-shirt and doo rag.

One drawback to LED brake and running lights is there is no heat generated to melt snow from the lens. Incandescent bulbs usually produce enough heat to at least melt enough snow in the center of the lens making it visible.

I gots me some chickin lights on my lil ol van but no chain drive wallet, yet.

You've got chicken lights on your wheel chocks - admit it!
I always wanted to put a train horn on the cargo van, lol, but the big googly eyes [in the 0's of the 800 phone number] were kind of fun, too.

Moot · Apr 17, 2014

I don't believe any amount of lights would have prevented this nut from rear-ending this tractor/trailer at 80 to 100 mph. Both the driver and front seat passenger were killed. Speculation is it was a murder-suicide. Miraculously a 2 year old in a kiddy seat in the rear escaped with minor injuries.

cheri1122 · Apr 17, 2014

Hightech_Hobo said:
... Was out in the fog the other day and REALLY appreciated the truck in front of me with multiple...and bright LED's...

... I also put LED's computer chip brake lights on my straight and really notice a difference in how quickly other drivers reacted to brake lites and turn signals after install...

... sooo it seems that while I think most folks do it just for style statements...the safety advantages are there to back the decision...

... On a CMV tho..if you add the lights...you better make sure they all work ...all the time..

That last statement is one I've heard before, but if one is cited for nonworking lights, the LEO must cite which lights, which they can't do for lights that aren't required.
Yeah, I know, they'll write it up anyhow, but a good safety department/person should be able to get it removed.

zorry · Apr 17, 2014

Re: That worked well

I always thought 100% had to work.
My theory was if a bad wire was an issue it may cause a fire or at least a bigger light failure due to fuse/switch issues.

On more than one occasion I've had inspectors doing a level one tell me they don't care about non-required lights.

I do. If 100% don't work I've failed my own personal inspection.

ground-pound · Apr 28, 2014

Yea bring it on over there power plant....enjoy your ride an keep the bugs off your glass, and the bears off your assistance there...10-4. (Language used before my trucking days) lol