New additions to my XTZ

Darryl89 · 10-30-2009, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Desertcat

Thanks for the feedback on the wheel spacers. I am sure a lot of members find this interesting.

I agree, thanks Terry. Those look like just what I need for play riding and duning...

4WD CJ7 · 10-30-2009, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Darryl89

I agree, thanks Terry. Those look like just what I need for play riding and duning...

I don't know exactly if you guys are serious or just being a little indulgent? I hope it's the former. I sometimes go too deeply into something that does not need to be. I did do a lot of comparison shopping before I decided on this vendor.

prowlerbob · 10-30-2009, 06:33 PM

Any researched information is always good. We appreciate it. Keep up the good info. Did you have to add a battery and isolator for the lights?

4WD CJ7 · 10-30-2009, 09:48 PM

Okeydokey, I wasn't sure...

As far as the lights go, thet require extremely lttle current. If my math is correct, it would take 7 VisionX Solo Solstice LEDs to equal the draw of the 2 OEM headlamps.

I am away from home (and my notes), but here goes from memory:

The AC XTZ has a 300 watt alternator. An estimate based on past experience is that the unit will use about 80 watts just to operate itself. That leaves 220 watts to use for other things. The OEM headlamps draw 70 amps (total). That leaves 150 watts for other things. The VisionX Solos use just under 10 watts each. I have 7 for a total of 63 watts - leaving a balance of 87 watts. The 2 PIAA fog lights draw 70 amps (total) leaving me with 17 watts to spare. My CB draws 4 watts, leaving 13 watts to spare. My green LED chase lamp uses an immeasurable, miniscule, amount of current. End result = I think I am okay as is.

Now to the spacers. While not having driven my XTZ with spacers, I did have 1" front spacers and 1.5" rear spacers on my RHino. I felt a greater sense of stability at the expense of increasing my turning radius and adding just a slight increase in steering effort.

Desertcat · 10-31-2009, 09:37 AM

Using up all the alternator capacity will cause that baby to really work if you have most of them on at the same time

4WD CJ7 · 10-31-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Desertcat

Using up all the alternator capacity will cause that baby to really work if you have most of them on at the same time

I don't expect that I would ever have them all on at once. I used the total watts drawn just as a safety feature so I know I am within the maximum possible output. All my lamp modules are individually switched. I can pick and choose which I want and when I want.

After seeing the Vision X Solo LEDs at work, I can't think of a reason to even use the PIAAs or the OEM headlamps, except to maneuver in a campground or when someone is coming directly at me. That said, my trail riding will be 95% in daylight. The lamps are for the 5% remaining.

Desertcat · 11-01-2009, 01:06 AM

Great work sounds like you have done your home work. Thanks for sharing your info, I am sure it will help out others.

4WD CJ7 · 11-21-2009, 10:45 PM

New additions:

CB antenna mount &
Oregon Scientific ATC2K video camera

Mustanggeek · 11-22-2009, 05:43 AM

I like the video camera. Can we expect some videos soon?

4WD CJ7 · 11-22-2009, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Mustanggeek

I like the video camera. Can we expect some videos soon?

Probably not for a while. I work 7 days a week and am only off on really bad weather days. I have to work on the Prowler outside, in my driveway, for most mods / upgrades. I still have to dismantle the front end, install the UTVCRAP front frame reinforcing tubes, the UTVCRAP A-frame reinforcing pieces, and the Prestige Motorsports tie rods. Once these are completed, video will follow.