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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 08:17 AM
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Default 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....
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 10:09 AM
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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....
www.raptorperformance.com
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 10:17 AM
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http://www.harlan-engineering.com/store/store.html

Raptor one is nice, but $110 for blue leds? Ouch!
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 11:01 AM
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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!
harlan is a nice piece!

I love mine
cheap too.
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 11:35 AM
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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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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 11:39 AM
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is harlan still making them?
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by TheBlurLS1
is harlan still making them?
yes click on the link I posted.
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 12:31 PM
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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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I have a Raptor shift light. I haven't put it in yet but I've only heard good things
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by txhorns281
Raptor is by far the best. smallest, easiest to adjust, and you'll receive it in a reasonable time period
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 01:45 PM
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setting the harlan up took all of 30 seconds...
a few seconds and a chart or more $.... hrmmmmm
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 01:49 PM
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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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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 01:54 PM
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Just bought a Raptor on the group buy. Easy install, works great.
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 02:04 PM
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I've got a Raptor and love it.
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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.
His customer service is top notch and had done alot around here to help the ls1 guys.
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