Results 1 to 8 of 8

Thread: To nudge or not to nudge that is the question?

  1. #1
    Ride
    VZ Exec Wagon

    Join Date
    Jun 2005
    Location
    Perth, WA
    Posts
    135

    Default To nudge or not to nudge that is the question?

    Guys im seeking some advice, I would like to fit some HID spotties to the front of my VZ exec but Im not sure whether to go for a light bar or a nudgie (are nudgies gay? you dont see too many nowadays) Has anyone fitted a nudge to their vz id appreciate some pics to see the different styles that are out there.

    Also what size spotties should i be looking at, my mate who is a keen 4wd'r said something about light force 170's with self contained ballasts can anyone offer buying advice for the spotties.

    cheers ta much
    VZ Wagon (dual fuel)
    Lowered on lovells springs
    VE SSV rims
    2 1/2 stainless exhaust with DD exit

  2. #2
    Ride
    VZ Executive - Clubsport Conversion

    Join Date
    Jun 2009
    Location
    Castle Hill, Sydney
    Posts
    408

    Default

    i wouldnt put a nudgie bar on mine
    HSV Clubsport VZ Body Conversion - Mace CAI - 2.5" Walker Single Catback - Red Neons - Custom Dash

  3. #3
    Ride
    VE HSV GTS , VZ UTE, VL GROUP A

    Join Date
    Feb 2007
    Posts
    108

    Default

    East coast bullbars have a great web site with loads of photos of all the different model commodores including VZ with different styles and sizes of nudge bar.

  4. #4
    PaulSV6's Avatar
    PaulSV6 is offline CHE Tuned 156.8rwkw
    Ride
    VZ SV6 M6, MY10 VE SV6 Sportswagon & MY03 XC SRI

    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    Castle Hill
    Posts
    1,380

    Default

    Depends on what ur preference is. Light bars are likely to vibrate when drivng, making up a bracket the sit behind the light bar inside the bumper bar, to provide more strength.

    Drivers | Hella Australia Pty Ltd
    The Blue One



    Quote Originally Posted by buddaboy1990 View Post
    bahahaha i thought u meant an actual turtle shell.... im such an idiot....
    Quote Originally Posted by STEALTHY™ View Post
    Quoted for truth

  5. #5
    TVR-190's Avatar
    TVR-190 is offline SkyFall
    Ride
    WK Statesman LS1

    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    Sutherland Shire N.S.W
    Posts
    2,065

    Default

    well price is a factor

    50 bucks:

    or 150+ for a full size nudge:

    if you only want something to hold lights, id go a light bar, as you can easily remove it when its not needed.
    The Black Beauty



  6. #6
    BullittSV6's Avatar
    BullittSV6 is offline Donating Member
    Ride
    2005 VZ Commodore SV6

    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Adelaide, South Australia
    Posts
    427

    Default

    Lightforce are from what I hear great quality and suffer from little vibration courtesy of some clever South Australian design and manufacturing techniques. I think you'll be right if you stick with them, although I am not an expert by any stretch of the imagination. There are some bad chinese imitations that look similar but vibrate like hell, so buy good quality

    I contemplated getting a nudge bar when I lived in the country as I had a few close calls with Skippy but now I've moved to the city there's no need.

    If you are doing serious time out bush go for something with complete frontal coverage like a bull bar.

  7. #7
    Ride
    VZ Exec Wagon

    Join Date
    Jun 2005
    Location
    Perth, WA
    Posts
    135

    Default

    Well just an update i fitted some light force 140's today on a light bar I will see how i go with the light bar, though i love the look of that nudgie on the blue VZ above. My car looks like an undercover cop car now
    VZ Wagon (dual fuel)
    Lowered on lovells springs
    VE SSV rims
    2 1/2 stainless exhaust with DD exit

  8. #8
    Ride
    2007 SVZ Wagon

    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    Murray Bridge
    Posts
    842

    Default

    Whatever you do, don't put large round driving lights onto your car. They look crappy. As your car has rectangular lights. I would suggest rectangular shaped d/l's. You shoudn't notice any drop in performace so long as you buy quality. Hella, Bosch, etc. When installing a relay, remember that the switching is EARTH switching NOT POSITIVE switching. They should be wired to activate when high beam is selected and off when high beam deactivated. Don't forget to have an independent switch so that you can disable them when using high beam particularly in built up areas - WITHOUT adequate street lighting.

Similar Threads

  1. [SA] WTB Nudge bar
    By -Jonno- in forum Swap / Wanted to Buy / Trade
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 08-03-2010, 08:01 PM
  2. nudge bar...
    By Tyson23 in forum VY Holden Commodore (2002 - 2004)
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 06-01-2009, 12:46 PM
  3. Nudge bar
    By ianf in forum VR - VS Holden Commodore (1993 - 1997)
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 12-04-2008, 06:13 PM
  4. VZ SV6 and/or Ute Nudge Bar?
    By XLR8_SV6 in forum VZ Holden Commodore (2004 - 2006)
    Replies: 10
    Last Post: 22-07-2006, 07:56 PM
  5. I'm looking to buy a nudge bar...
    By Hairy Eater in forum VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 08-01-2006, 04:06 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72