Cordless LED Trouble Lights on eBay

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  • Axxe
    No R3VLimiter
    • Aug 2004
    • 3355

    #16
    I have a flourescent one from princess auto. I also have an old school bulb type lamp, but I use one of those flourescent screw in bulbs. Works great.


    Keep it slideways!!

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    • e9nine
      E30 Mastermind
      • Oct 2003
      • 1890

      #17
      Not only do the regular ones that heat up burn the shiet outta you, they most importantly serve as a heater when working in the cold

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      • 92 mtechnic cabrio
        Honesty is not the best policy!
        • Dec 2003
        • 4907

        #18
        Originally posted by Ryan Stewart
        The flourescent doesnt get hot, which is why I use them. They are also less likely to start a fire if I dropped them, which I have.
        Flourescent is bomb, when you're working on somebody's suspension at three in the morning, and it's 40 degrees (or colder) outside, you can grip it to warm up your hands, and it's not too hot.
        R.I.P 07/01/09 - 04/23/10 :(

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        • nando
          Moderator
          • Nov 2003
          • 34827

          #19
          Originally posted by e9nine
          Not only do the regular ones that heat up burn the shiet outta you, they most importantly serve as a heater when working in the cold
          haha, for sure! I remember changing the torsion bars and tranny mounts on my dart in the cold (talk about a bitch!), and being very thankful for the blazing heat of my light.
          Build thread

          Bimmerlabs

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          • Beej '86 325es
            R3VLimited
            • Feb 2004
            • 2639

            #20
            I got my dad a corless LED trouble light for christmas. It's pretty bright, and for the areas he needs it, a cord can be a hassle.

            I've got a florescent one, it's annoying. Not a good light to work with. I far prefer my 500Watt halogen worklight.
            -Brandon
            '86 325es S50
            '12 VW GTI Autobahn DSG
            '03 540i M-Sport (sold)
            '08 Jeep SRT-8 (sold)

            For sale:
            S50 TMS chip for Schricks

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            • royalflush313
              R3VLimited
              • Mar 2004
              • 2070

              #21
              Originally posted by Beej '86 325es
              I got my dad a corless LED trouble light for christmas. It's pretty bright, and for the areas he needs it, a cord can be a hassle.

              I've got a florescent one, it's annoying. Not a good light to work with. I far prefer my 500Watt halogen worklight.
              did you get the one on eBay?

              I'd pick up a flourescent one, but I don't think I've seen a cordless one.
              ~ Go Canucks Go! ~

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              • CGDoig
                Grease Monkey
                • Nov 2005
                • 348

                #22
                i just bought a flourescent one, but i also have an LED headlamp. Straps around your head and is directional, one of the better investment i've made.

                '05 Jetta TDI
                '87 325iS: Facelift, Hella Smoked Ellipsoids (RIP)
                '80 320i: 500lbs lighter, Rally/Drifter (SOLD!:( )
                '90 Jetta: Stock Daily Driver (SOLD)

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                • Brew
                  No R3VLimiter
                  • Oct 2003
                  • 3060

                  #23
                  I used that LED light a lot for under-dash work at the dealership, but other than that they are pretty worthless. Not enough light output, IMO. I prefer the corded flourescent drop lights.
                  This the best fucking light ever for engine work: http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog
                  '91 318is
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                  • Joe318is
                    R3V OG
                    • Sep 2005
                    • 6451

                    #24
                    Trouble Lights

                    BTW, ive used that same one pictured, its very bright.


                    Originally posted by vlad
                    Do you know anybody else who built that many bad ass E30s?

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                    • Beej '86 325es
                      R3VLimited
                      • Feb 2004
                      • 2639

                      #25
                      Originally posted by royalflush313
                      did you get the one on eBay?

                      I'd pick up a flourescent one, but I don't think I've seen a cordless one.
                      I got it through my brother who can get me tools and stuff at cost. It's called a "Sabre" or something.

                      The problem I've got with flourescent trouble lights is that it puts off a wierd light. I think incadescent is the way to go.
                      -Brandon
                      '86 325es S50
                      '12 VW GTI Autobahn DSG
                      '03 540i M-Sport (sold)
                      '08 Jeep SRT-8 (sold)

                      For sale:
                      S50 TMS chip for Schricks

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                      • AndrewBird
                        The Mad Scientist
                        • Oct 2003
                        • 11892

                        #26
                        Originally posted by Jordan
                        I have a HID droplight.
                        Damn, that must be bright. Where did you get it? I am assuming you made it?

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