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trailerpup 08-09-2007 04:24 AM

Offroad or Marker Lights?
 
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Should I get the OEM Offroad lights or the marker lights (you know the OEM "bar" that goes just above the windshield). I'm still a little sketched about drilling holes in my roof. I wonder if I get offroad lights and I end up not liking them, if the holes for the marker lights would match up? I'll go with which ever gets the most votes. :grouphug:

What do you think?

H3slate 08-09-2007 05:18 AM

Re: Offroad or Marker Lights?
 
marker lights.

FutureBeachBum 08-09-2007 05:33 AM

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Marker lights, just be prepared for a little more wind noise ..... so you might as well get a roof rack while you're at it!

3Hummer 08-09-2007 05:36 AM

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Marker lights, i know some people will tell you more wind noise, but there isnt, i didnt notice any difference so far i had mine 3 months no marker lights then i got em installed and ive had it three months since then and didnt notice any difference. Another reason id get the marker lights is cause look at the H1 and the H2 they both have it, they belong on it, it completes the "Hummer" look. I would do that and then get the PIAA lights on the grill!

Sungkyo 08-09-2007 01:54 PM

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Be different and get the off road lights. Everyone has the marker lights and I really like the off road lights. Especially the oem twin rectangular lights.

ChiHummer3 08-09-2007 02:01 PM

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Get the marker lights! :D

Viet Nam Vette 08-09-2007 04:33 PM

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The Off Road lights are cool... But the Amber Marker lights look cooler to me. Plus, there on at night and it makes the 3 more noticable.It breaks up the roof line nicely.

There is no wind noise with the new factory fix. I had mine installed at the dealer and he used the new sealing kit which runs about $15.00. No Noise...and I've had my 3 up to 80 MPH.

Also the amber lens color contrast's the body color nicely especially your color ..

:beerchug:

usetosellhummer 08-09-2007 06:06 PM

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Marker (I have them) then put off road ones on your rack or brush guard

SteveRH 08-09-2007 08:14 PM

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Go with the marker lights. Mine make zero noise and look awesome! It really completes the H3, if you already have the brush guard...

BST1YET 08-09-2007 08:35 PM

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get the markers

bobopotato 08-09-2007 10:22 PM

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Get a combo of both!! :dancingbanana:


H3less 08-09-2007 10:23 PM

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Marker lights, then you get a rack and put the off road on that! Best of both, cake and eat it!:dancingbanana:

wpage 08-10-2007 12:12 AM

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get the mini offroads for the roof. Smart:)

bonzaiii 08-10-2007 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by bobopotato
Get a combo of both!! :dancingbanana:


Agreed!!!

wpage 08-10-2007 02:08 AM

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The answer is what you want. Markers are for to be seen by others. Offroads are to see. On my rig they see me with factory lights. I put lower twin mini's on the bottom with a extra set of big beams on my aux bumper rach. I have a set of twin 55 watt mini on the roof with sep switch 3 sets of switches total for looking out...:beerchug: So look out in the woods here we come!!!

bobopotato 08-10-2007 02:28 AM

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Hi Bonzaii!

How's your offroad / marker lights combo coming along? Did you manage to figure out the electrical tap off from the front yet? :excited:

3Hummer 08-10-2007 04:20 AM

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soooo make a decision yet???

trailerpup 08-10-2007 05:55 AM

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Looks like a bunch of votes for the markers, and a couple for the offroad lights. I put the GM grill offroad lights in tonight, will finish the wiring tomorrow after work. I am also putting the JKS disconnects in and swaping out my front fox shocks for the congitos this weekend. I am leaning towards the markers and going with the gobi lowpro. Then I can mount some offroad lights, high lift, and what-not on the gobi. I thought I would decide by the time I get back from wheeling on Sunday. Lot's of good thoughts here though. Has really go me thinking.

I asked my girlfriend and she said I am crazy to drill holes in my roof, she says "why don't you have Bam and Billy Idol just cut the damn roof off." So, I grabbed a beer and headed back out to the garage. :OWNED:

BST1YET 08-10-2007 04:01 PM

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gotta say marker lights and I like the idea of getting a rack and putting off-road lights there.
BTW your ride looks real clean with the painted grill and mud-terrains, should make for a real nice rig once all is said and done

usetosellhummer 08-10-2007 05:43 PM

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You let her talk like that to you and your not married?
you:OWNED:

wannabeH3 08-10-2007 05:59 PM

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bonzaiii 08-10-2007 06:01 PM

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Nope, haven't even had a chance to look at the wiring. I'm still waiting for my 2 additional outside marker lights to arrive, then I'll tackle the last of the wiring, If I can't easily fing the hitch wires leaving the fuse box I'm just going to tap into the rear marker lights.

Viet Nam Vette 08-10-2007 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by wannabeH3
offroad lights



Nice Pic..!!! Cool.. But Your Missing UBP & RR ...WTF..:D

algy 08-10-2007 06:44 PM

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Glad you got the offroad lights... I've got them too and come in handy. Markers are for F150s and 18 wheelers.

Hunner 08-10-2007 09:42 PM

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Marker lights are bling. You can't see with them. If you get some be sure and also get curb feelers with purple lights on the end. Street Queen equipment. Just kidding get what you want to show your style.
Now if you explore at night or go on long trails and get delayed winching Jeeps or something you will like the roof lights. I think it is a classic Hummer thing as well for the offroad crowd.
Markers are ok on trucks, pickups that tow oversize loads in fact are required on some. Just like air scoops if ya gotum use um.

Hunner 08-10-2007 09:47 PM

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If you want lights to see and run in the woods the ones sticking up above a roof rack better laydown but that makes it hard to use them. I guess that is for the wide open desert.

usetosellhummer 08-10-2007 09:48 PM

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hay

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markers are cool.
I didn't want them but the dealer wouldn't take them off for credit:crying:

Mudd 08-10-2007 09:52 PM

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Marker.:jump: :jump: :jump:

trailerpup 08-10-2007 10:46 PM

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You let her talk like that to you and your not married?


She bought me the H3. And she's gonna get me the lights. 'Nuff said. ;)

H3slate 08-11-2007 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by trailerpup
swaping out my front fox shocks for the congitos this weekend.


What fox shocks did you have? Were they the rod hall shocks? What was wrong with them? Not enough travel?

trailerpup 08-15-2007 03:04 AM

Re: Offroad or Marker Lights?
 
I'm so confused. Marker lights, and rack with real offroad lights are the way to go, I guess. But, I kinda like the GM offroad lights.. :crying:

I think I'll get the offroad lights first and then swap them out when I get the gobi. It looks like the holes are the same!

I have the Rod Hall Fox shocks on all 4 corners... put them on a few weeks ago. I am putting Sway A Way torsion bars on this weekend, and cranking up the front end. Got the Samco shackles for the rear. Should I look for a place that has aligned H3's before, or will any old place do?

If the Fox shocks are too short, I'll go with the Cognitos (somebody got me a couple of them for being so cool). If the Fox shocks end up being long enough, I'll keep them. I've been thinking about going in a whole new direction with the front shocks, anyway. Either way, I'll have some shocks for sale pretty soon.


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