brianjhall31 Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 I fitted a Car Builder Solutions LED High Level Light without affecting any of the existing fixtures. Admittedly it is not up there on the Roll Bar but it is the same height you find on an Audi TT or MX5. Using the adaptor loom to connect in to the existing wiring the routing is very easy, up thru the fuel tank filler and around the chassis frame to route up around the top tube and under the boot cover to the Light mounting tee piece. Still allows Tonneau Cover to be used and is below the area obscured by a Half Hood. Dead easy to do and one of the cheapest options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CtrMint Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Following advice from others, I'm also looking at a high-level brake light, however, I was wondering whether to upgrade to the JAL LED taillights first. In an ideal world I'd do both, but don't particularly want to spend spend spend on the 7. My logic is that JAL taillights are supposed to be significantly brighter than standard items, and thus will grab the attention of the driver behind regardless of location. I also wonder whether the driver behind the immediate car would see a highlevel brake light on a 7, which is one of the principal benefits of the high-level brake light.Just a thought... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collidog Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Plus have JAL LEDs. This is a CBS flush mounthttps://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/surface-mount-slimline-led-third-brake-light-red-lens-280mmWire pretty discreet running along roll bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 "and thus will grab the attention of the driver behind regardless of location." ..... unfortunately not if they are driving a tall SUV or truck ... and your low tail lights are hidden by the front of their vehicle as they are driving too close !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David aka Blue7 Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 >>"My logic is that JAL taillights are supposed to be significantly brighter than standard items"No supposed about it, they much brighter and so are the indicators. Doug used to have a video on his JAL website, which I can't find now, however, when I met him at Donington 60th at start of the run to the Lancaster bomber, he was parked in front of me with brake lights on and the 7 on the left had just reversed up and braked. Just compare the two.I can't comment on trucks tailgating you, given the hight of the cabs I doubt if they would see the roll bar if they are that close ... you could always attach a led rear cycle light to a selfie stick for those guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted April 12, 2019 Leadership Team Share Posted April 12, 2019 The JAL conversion is much brighter (I have them fitted) but they're nothing like as "in your face" as the Hella high level light mounted on the rollbar, go for both! I used a Caterham supplied loom on my 1999 car which I'm sure just fitted in at the o/s light unit connecting plug without making any mods.Tom ... use a length of helicopter tape to secure the wire on the underside of the rearward stay, you'll not even notice it.Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CtrMint Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 My logic for motorway miles in the Exige has always been to be in the outermost lane driving a quickly as I can (within reason here) without tailgating myself. I find this reduces the amount of interaction with larger commercial vehicles. I appreciate that doesn't always work.I do understand and accept the view though, and it's something I'm concerned about as we'd like to attend the Taffia fishnchip run this year, which means driving down the M6 from Lancaster beforehand. I also need to get the 7 from Lancaster to Oakmere too. So that's more M6 driving.Collidog, With regards the routing of the wire, was there enough cable length to connect it up, or did you need to extend the wires? I'm assuming you plugged it into the existing loom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted April 12, 2019 Leadership Team Share Posted April 12, 2019 Don't use the M6 ... there are other roads available Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collidog Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 Plenty of cable for the job - in fact I discarded some and still enough left the bundle up behind the fuel filler pipe cover in the boot. Yep, plugged into the existing loom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr.harry Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Hello allI've just fitted one of these to my top roll barhttps://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07DC2VJ19/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1Cheap and cheerful, seems quite brightAnd I can always put another one below it if I want to double the brightnessHarry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCol Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Have a link on me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted December 28, 2019 Member Share Posted December 28, 2019 Did you wire the turn indicators as well as the brake circuit?Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Geoff Brown Posted December 28, 2019 Area Representative Share Posted December 28, 2019 Recently fitted Car Builder Solutions rain light (93mm x103mm - 56 red LEDs) mounted to roll over bar diagonal with P clip. The pitch of the threaded studs allows vertical fitment over the diagonal join.https://www.carbuilder.com/uk/rectangular-high-intensity-led-rain-light-93mm-x-103mmI utilised some high density small diameter gloss black fuel proof plastic tube as a cable conduit attaching it to the lower offside cruciform with upvc double sticky tape & weather proofing edges with No Nonsense builders black silicone! Very bright. It does not greatly inhibit rearward view due to its size & will not be obstructed by half hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 These fit perfectly on the cross of the diagonals on the FIA roll bars and cages too...good price and comes with the resister too.https://www.competitionsupplies.com/budget-motorsport-led-rain-light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincslotus7.club Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Just be aware that if you mount the light under the top roll bar hoop, it just may be obscured if you have a hood or half hood fitted. Or if mounted too low might be covered by an E bag. I went for a 'Rain Light' mounted on the 'X' & just live with some poor reward vision, but at least it really can be seen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevehS3 Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 I have a LED strip mounted in the centre of the top roll bar and it shows through clearly with the SBFS half-hood on. I don't use the standard weather gear so can't comment on that. Worth choosing an E marked one IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_ Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Partridge Green kit for me, one of the neatest in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 the round 52mm rain light does not obscure you rearward vision at all if mounted on the diagonal cross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterM Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 #42 Cheers Mark. Didn't realize PGM had this new product available; just what I've been looking for so ordered one today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_ Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 No problem! Is hould be on comisison with them lol....I just think its the neatest solution to the problem currently available.....HNY, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 As # 39but even cheaper now on eBay.... complete with resistors too.https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MSA-Approved-50-LED-Motorsport-Ultimate-Rain-Light-Round-52mm-Diameter/301976541833?hash=item464f345a89:g:g9gAAOSwsZZdly7O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil220 Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Regarding #28 by CollidogHow did you fix this to your roll bar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr.harry Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Sorry JonathanJust saw thisPresumimg you are asking about my post #28, yes I did wire in the indicators, tooNo problem with MOT, if that means anything Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted September 1, 2021 Member Share Posted September 1, 2021 Thanks.Including turn indicators seems very sensible. Any others out there?Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil220 Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 I think extra indicators are illegal and there is legislation that says how far in from the outside of the vehicle (not far) and how far apart ( not far), so the unit mounted in the middle isn't legal.(It's 12 years since I dealt with automotive electrical regulations so I can't remember specific details!)It's probably fine for motorcycle regulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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