Driving lamps (additional) - Revision history

Bosanek: Some cleanup

2020-02-26T06:46:18Z

Some cleanup

Bosanek: Added a new link

2020-02-26T06:45:17Z

Added a new link

Bosanek: Added pictures of positional testing of a driving lamp on a Jimny 3 front bumper

2019-07-29T11:24:44Z

Added pictures of positional testing of a driving lamp on a Jimny 3 front bumper

Bosanek: Added a new embryo chapter about el. wiring

2019-05-16T08:48:42Z

Added a new embryo chapter about el. wiring

Bosanek: Typos

2019-02-27T07:25:34Z

Typos

Bosanek: Reprocessed the article to clearly indicate which content refers to Jimnys gen3 and which refers to Jimnys gen4

2019-02-26T14:52:18Z

Reprocessed the article to clearly indicate which content refers to Jimnys gen3 and which refers to Jimnys gen4

Bosanek: Category adjustment

2019-02-21T13:52:47Z

Category adjustment

Bosanek: Moved the article into the Accessories category

2019-01-04T10:14:35Z

Moved the article into the Accessories category

Bosanek: New chapter on lamps on bull bars

2017-02-03T19:29:24Z

New chapter on lamps on bull bars

Bosanek: Some small wiki code adjustments, and a new intro note

2017-01-25T19:08:50Z

Some small wiki code adjustments, and a new intro note

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 === Front bumper ===
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 Read the chapter on nudge bars further down below.
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 #* ''Someone should elaborate more on this solution from their practical experience.''
 #* Known ready-made aftermarket mounts in existence:
-#*# [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ESPT7LA Chinese-made metal carriers]];
+#*# [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ESPT7LA Chinese-made metal carriers];
 #*# [https://www.lrchallenge4x4.co.uk/product/suzuki-jimny-spots-light-mounting-brackets-mounts-bolt-on-no-drilling-led-bar/ LRChallenge's mounts];

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 === Front bumper ===
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 # Reinforce the top of the bumper (from the inside) so that it becomes thicker / stronger / stiffer and does not vibrate and wobble. This is typically done by applying one or two layes of special plastic net soaked into thick epoxy resin (that's what vehicle bodywork restorers do when they fix damaged plastic vehicle panels). However, this solution might not entirely fix the vibration issue, depending on the weight of the driving lamps.
 # Fabricate and install / weld your own metal mounts behind the front bumper, which would hold onto the chassis. The mounts should end right below the top of the bumper. Then drill two holes in the top of the bumper just above the mounts. This will enable the driving lamps to be screwed into the mounts, and the bumper will have no weight bearing function whatsoever. This solution has been proven as a stable platform in practice, and completely eliminates the vibration / wobble issue. However, any future removal of the front bumper requires prior removal of the driving lamps.

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	In the case of a petrol Jimny 3 with 2nd gen. front bumper (2006-2012), installation of additional lamps in side ventilation grille holes in the front bumper should not incur significantly negative effects regarding proper engine cooling (apart from possibly looking ugly), it is a viable option.		In the case of a petrol Jimny 3 with 2nd gen. front bumper (2006-2012), installation of additional lamps in side ventilation grille holes in the front bumper should not incur significantly negative effects regarding proper engine cooling (apart from possibly looking ugly), it is a viable option.
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		+	<gallery widths="500px" heights="281px" class="center" perrow="2" caption="Driving lamp Hella Comet 450 position-tested in four potential positions on a Jimny 3 with 2nd model front bumper">
		+	File:Suzuki Jimny 3 - auxiliary driving lamp positioning test - A01.jpg
		+	File:Suzuki Jimny 3 - auxiliary driving lamp positioning test - A02.jpg
		+	File:Suzuki Jimny 3 - auxiliary driving lamp positioning test - B01.jpg
		+	File:Suzuki Jimny 3 - auxiliary driving lamp positioning test - B02.jpg
		+	File:Suzuki Jimny 3 - auxiliary driving lamp positioning test - C01.jpg
		+	File:Suzuki Jimny 3 - auxiliary driving lamp positioning test - C02.jpg
		+	File:Suzuki Jimny 3 - auxiliary driving lamp positioning test - D01.jpg
		+	File:Suzuki Jimny 3 - auxiliary driving lamp positioning test - D02.jpg
		+	</gallery>

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 == Lamps mounted on nudge bars (bull bars) ==
 {{Gen3|}}{{Gen4|}}
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 Read the wiki article [[Bull bar (nudge bar)|'''"Bull bar (nudge bar)"''']] for more information.

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 {{Gen3|}}{{Gen4|}}
 Since most Jimnys 3 have factory longitudinal roof rails, the best way to mount the lamps on the roof is to attach any universal transverse roof rail(s) onto the longitudinal roof rails and then mount the lamps on transverse roof rail(s).
-Since Jimnys 4 do not have longitudinal roof rails, they require the use of purpose-built transverse roof rails (their feet must be made especially for Jimny 4) and them mount the lamps onto those rails.
 In any case, a DIY solution is required to install the wiring from the engine bay or from the passenger cabin all the way up to the roof, as neither Jimny generation has a factory preparation for any sort of wiring on the roof.

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 == Introduction ==
+{{Gen3|}}{{Gen4|}}
 Installing some additional driving lamps (either for forward or reverse driving) is on most people's wish list.
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 == Lamps mounted on the roof ==
-Since most Jimnys have factory longitudinal roof rails, the best way to mount the lamps on the roof is to install transverse roof rail(s) and then mount the lamps on transverse roof rail(s).
+In any case, a DIY solution is required to install the wiring from the engine bay or from the passenger cabin all the way up to the roof, as neither Jimny generation has a factory preparation for any sort of wiring on the roof.
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 == Lamps mounted on or near the bumpers ==
-In case of the rear bumper, (very small) driving lamps can be installed only in the bumper itself (by cutting a hole in it somewhere near the rear lamps). Mounting anything on the bumper is out of the question, unless you don't plan to ever open the rear door.
+''Info needed in case of the rear bumper on Jimny 4 ...''
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-In case of the front bumper, it is not advisable to mount anything in the bumper holes where there are factory ventilation grilles (except for very small lamps), because that might severely restrict the air flow towards the engine heat radiator, and towards the intercooler in case of 63 kW K9K diesel engine.
+==== Inside the bumper ====
-One pretty solution is to install a metal "bull bar" ("nudge bar") in front of the front bumper, and then mount the driving lamps on the bar.
+Read the chapter on nudge bars further down below.
-One simple solution (in theory) is to simply drill two holes on the top of the bumper (in front of the hood) and mount the driving lamps on the bumper itself. However, as the bumper is made of thin plastic, it vibrates and wobbles during driving, and so will the lamps that it would carry. Unless you fancy looking at the "dancing lamps" in front of your vehicle while driving, you might quickly get sick of that annoyance.
 The vibration issue can be remedied by one of two methods:
 # Reinforce the top of the bumper (from the inside) so that it becomes thicker / stronger / stiffer and does not vibrate and wobble. This is typically done by applying one or two layes of special plastic net soaked into thick epoxy resin (that's what vehicle bodywork restorers do when they fix damaged plastic vehicle panels). However, this solution might not entirely fix the vibration issue, depending on the weight of the driving lamps.
-# Fabricate and install / weld your own metal mounts behind the front bumper, which would hold onto the chassis. The mounts should end right below the top of the bumper. Then drill two holes in the top of the bumper just above the mounts. This will enable the driving lamps to be screwed into the mounts, and the bumper will have no weight bearing function whatsoever. This is the best solution, and completely eliminates the vibration / wobble issue. However, any future removal of the front bumper requires prior removal of the driving lamps.
+# Fabricate and install / weld your own metal mounts behind the front bumper, which would hold onto the chassis. The mounts should end right below the top of the bumper. Then drill two holes in the top of the bumper just above the mounts. This will enable the driving lamps to be screwed into the mounts, and the bumper will have no weight bearing function whatsoever. This solution has been proven as a stable platform in practice, and completely eliminates the vibration / wobble issue. However, any future removal of the front bumper requires prior removal of the driving lamps.
-Bull bars are excellent mounting points for driving lamps. In fact, that is their most useful role. Both the front and rear bull bar could be used as a mount for the driving lamps. However, bull bars have several disadvantages.
+However, nudge bars have several disadvantages. Two main disadvantages are that they are illegal in certain world regions and that most nudge bars significantly reduce vehicle's ground clearance (specifically: approach and departure angle respectively).
 Read the wiki article [[Bull bar (nudge bar)|'''"Bull bar (nudge bar)"''']] for more information.

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 {{Edited}}
 [[Category:Electrical]]
-[[Category:Accessories]]
+[[Category:Electrical - gen3]]

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 One more solution is to buy these Chinese-made metal carriers, or fabricate your own of a similar design:
 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ESPT7LA/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2HV3IE0U1KMYR&coliid=I3GD3CGAAQVM1D&psc=1 Link]
 {{Edited}}
 [[Category:Modifications]]

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-= Introduction =
+{{intro-notes}}
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-Beware that installing additional external lamps on a vehicle might be illegal in some regions of the world, or may require that the vehicle goes through some recertification process.
+{{warning|Installing additional external lamps on a vehicle might be illegal in some regions of the world, or may require that the vehicle goes through some recertification process.}}
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-= Lamps mounted on the roof =
+== Lamps mounted on the roof ==
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 * They give off a prominent glare from the bonnet, reducing your forward vision
 = Lamps mounted on or near the bumpers =
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-== Rear bumper ==
+=== Rear bumper ===
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-== Front bumper ==
+=== Front bumper ===