Atlas Welding Posted February 25, 2021 Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 Trying to find a rain light to add to the car. Ran Sebring in the rain, and felt like we had a target on the back of the car. Any help will be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Bill Strong Posted February 26, 2021 Administrators Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 here is one of our sponsors rain lights. http://www.lifeline-fire.com/rainlight.aspx Quote Developed for international and national motorsport use, this High Intensity Rear LED Rain Light is homologated for competition use by the MSA and FIA. It can be found in various LMP2 and GTE vehicles in WEC to Prototypes, GTLM, and GT3 vehicles in IMSA. With a light output of 3269cd (more than 3.5x the competition), this light is intensely bright and extremely visible. The 4Hz flash mode meets the latest FIA standard, flashing between full power and 40% to ensure constant visibility. The Lifeline LED Rain Light has an estimated 35,000 hour life - approximately 3.5 times more than the typical competitor. Made with an engineered aluminum heatsink base and 100% weatherproof connectors, this piece is designed to last in the most demanding conditions. Flashing rain lights are now mandated by several North American racing series and are highly recommended when stalled on the grid, driving slowly with a misfire or puncture, or during a safety car or red flag period to aid in visibility and prevent impact. Main features include: Extremely high brightness Lightweight Energy efficient Robust Submersible / Waterproof Vibration resistant Overheat protected Replaceable protective screen Specification Part number: 421-100-005 Homologation No: MSA/RWL/36/14 Display: Light Emitting Diode Number of LEDs: 11 Number of Circuits: 3 View Angle: +/- 20 deg Light Output: 3269Cd Average Operating Temperature: -25 to + 60 degC Fixing: M6 Bolt Dimensions: 62 c 100 x 21.5mm Weight: 230g Power Supply: External 9 to 14 Vdc Power Consumption: 8.4W, 700mA @12v Flash: 4Hz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalHombre Posted February 27, 2021 Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 Just an FYI, we purchased this rain light and installed just before Road Atlanta; I think a few drivers were complaining that it was TOO bright. We're gonna see if maybe we can add a tint or something. Guess the ad copy claiming it was "intensely bright and extremely visible" should have been our first clue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Infiniti Posted February 27, 2021 Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 1 hour ago, MalHombre said: Just an FYI, we purchased this rain light and installed just before Road Atlanta; I think a few drivers were complaining that it was TOO bright. We're gonna see if maybe we can add a tint or something. Guess the ad copy claiming it was "intensely bright and extremely visible" should have been our first clue! How about a little downward tilt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindspin311 Posted February 28, 2021 Report Share Posted February 28, 2021 10 hours ago, MalHombre said: Just an FYI, we purchased this rain light and installed just before Road Atlanta; I think a few drivers were complaining that it was TOO bright. We're gonna see if maybe we can add a tint or something. Guess the ad copy claiming it was "intensely bright and extremely visible" should have been our first clue! I think that's the point of the light.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Coan-Burningham Posted February 28, 2021 Report Share Posted February 28, 2021 Here we go again. I was one of the people that complained about them at Road Atlanta. Just like we did the previous year for the same reason. Ok so here is my point of view. I drove just as it was getting dark and to the end of the race. I was in a pretty fast car so I caught up with a few cars that had these. At night they were bad from an overtaking car point of view. So, if you install one have it where you can turn it off when it is dark. They are not needed then. There are plenty of people who drove in bad conditions during daylight stints that want them required because they had trouble seeing cars as they came up on them, especially those with poor tail lights. That is their point of view, seems prudent to do something to improve visibility of cars due to their experience. These lights are one of a couple of solutions. So, if you buy one and install it please keep both points of view in mind and rig it up accordingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalHombre Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 On 2/27/2021 at 10:03 PM, Burningham said: So, if you install one have it where you can turn it off when it is dark. They are not needed then. Makes sense, didn’t even think to turn it off at night, duh. Lesson learned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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