Shift light(s), looking for opinions on which to get
Shift light(s), looking for opinions on which to get I'm looking for opinions on the different shiflights out there. I guess mostly about how well it works, did it hold up (meaning it did not brake 6 months latter), ease of the install, your overall satisfaction with the light, ect... I am looking into getting one and doing a little homework on the different brands....
For example, the harlan shift light can be install in an air vent, how well did this work? ECT....
For example, the harlan shift light can be install in an air vent, how well did this work? ECT....
Originally Posted by Linxs
I'm looking for opinions on the different shiflights out there. I guess mostly about how well it works, did it hold up (meaning it did not brake 6 months latter), ease of the install, your overall satisfaction with the light, ect... I am looking into getting one and doing a little homework on the different brands....
For example, the harlan shift light can be install in an air vent, how well did this work? ECT....
For example, the harlan shift light can be install in an air vent, how well did this work? ECT....
http://www.harlan-engineering.com/store/store.html
Raptor one is nice, but $110 for blue leds? Ouch!
Raptor one is nice, but $110 for blue leds? Ouch!
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Originally Posted by shouldaboughttheZ
http://www.harlan-engineering.com/store/store.html
Raptor one is nice, but $110 for blue leds? Ouch!
Raptor one is nice, but $110 for blue leds? Ouch!
I love mine
cheap too.
Love my harlan, plain and simple, I couldnt justify buying the raptor when the only difference is a few more LED's. I have a red one mounted into the defrost vent, out of the way, but easily seen when it activates.
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Well... there's the functionality of the raptor that allows you to turn a dial to set the RPM resistance instead of looking up dip switch settings on a chart and having to push this button that button, etc. I don't think it really matters as far as which one is better, I've heard people argue the functionality vs cost thing all the time. Raptor is easier to use, Harlan costs less blah blah blah. Although I remember there were some complaints of the earlier Harlan versions going out after a few months. Both fit in the A-pillar vent, both are plenty bright, both work just fine, all that really matters is how you want to use it. If you think the ease of the raptor is worth a little more go for it, if you're more cost minded then go with Harlan. I've been running a raptor light for over a year and no complaints here. 
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Originally Posted by txhorns281
I got the Harlan red led one, I really like it, very lightweight and nice simple construction. I mounted it in the ac vent and you wouldnt tell its there when its not lit. The dip switches you have to look up but the chart that comes with it is very easy to follow. Ive never changed my rpm pt since I set it so the switches are of no problem to me. it lights up bright, even back in the ac vent and I can see it during the day. Personally, I wanted to buy this light to support the guy who makes them. He offers a nice product for a very good price and I like what he's doing.
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Originally Posted by BigSteele
Personally, I wanted to buy this light to support the guy who makes them. He offers a nice product for a very good price and I like what he's doing.
