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<blockquote data-quote="RipReturns" data-source="post: 1346301" data-attributes="member: 22866"><p>I recently purchased the Baja Designs "sportsman" package (from Offroad Alliance, a/k/a FordRaptorLights.com) - Baja Design Squadron Sport (spot) + Baja Design Squadron Sport (Driving Combo) + Baja Design S2 Sport (Wide cornering) for my 2018 Raptor fog light pockets on the bumper. While the OEM headlights are very good, I thought the OEM high-beams were lacking definition and far reach. This, plus a close encounter with stalled out tractor-trailer blocking the entire back country road, prompted me to get the Sportsman kit. I have since moved the S2 Sports to the rear bumper because their output - while good - is no better than the headlights (and they pale next to the Squadron Sports...makes sense as those are 3150 lumen each and the S2 sports are only 1150 lumen each). I then installed a third pair of BD Squadron Sport (Wide cornering) up front.</p><p></p><p>After driving in remote Arkansas, Oklahoma and urban Dallas, I can honestly say the following:</p><p>1. The BD Squadron Sport in Driving Combo is my favorite. It is essentially a replacement for headlights and fog lights in a single pair of lights. Aimed properly, I haven't had a single complaint and THEY ARE BRIGHT. </p><p>2. I'm glad to I "Upgraded" my wide cornering to the BD Squadron Sport. These are fog lights, so not distance, but they do a good job of BRIGHTLY lighting up the immediate surroundings without blinding oncoming drivers. Combined with OEM headlights, I have no complaints (other than my OEM LED headlights now seem pale).</p><p>3. If you are going to get Spots, they need to be mounted higher than the bumper. They work well in the bumper - but the down range lighting at far distances, they only augment the OEM high beams instead of overpowering them. Mounted higher (e.g., on the hood hood or over roof), they would do a better job farther out. To visualize, take a mag light (or other aimable flashlight) and focus to spot and then take a walk on a dark night with the light down at your side (hip level = bumper level, about 25" above ground). Then hold the same light overhead and angled down. You'll get much better down-road visibility.</p><p></p><p>Not to bury the lead, but are they worth it? YES. So much so that I didn't hesitate to buy the extra Squadron Sport (for the front) and move the S2 Sport to the rear bumper for augmented back up lights.</p><p></p><p>One last comment: you can buy them anywhere - I researched lighting for a year before buying through Tyson @ FordRaptorLights.com - but I'd strongly recommend you look at them for phenomenal customer service - at all hours - before, during and after the sale. I say this merely has happy customer.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RipReturns, post: 1346301, member: 22866"] I recently purchased the Baja Designs "sportsman" package (from Offroad Alliance, a/k/a FordRaptorLights.com) - Baja Design Squadron Sport (spot) + Baja Design Squadron Sport (Driving Combo) + Baja Design S2 Sport (Wide cornering) for my 2018 Raptor fog light pockets on the bumper. While the OEM headlights are very good, I thought the OEM high-beams were lacking definition and far reach. This, plus a close encounter with stalled out tractor-trailer blocking the entire back country road, prompted me to get the Sportsman kit. I have since moved the S2 Sports to the rear bumper because their output - while good - is no better than the headlights (and they pale next to the Squadron Sports...makes sense as those are 3150 lumen each and the S2 sports are only 1150 lumen each). I then installed a third pair of BD Squadron Sport (Wide cornering) up front. After driving in remote Arkansas, Oklahoma and urban Dallas, I can honestly say the following: 1. The BD Squadron Sport in Driving Combo is my favorite. It is essentially a replacement for headlights and fog lights in a single pair of lights. Aimed properly, I haven't had a single complaint and THEY ARE BRIGHT. 2. I'm glad to I "Upgraded" my wide cornering to the BD Squadron Sport. These are fog lights, so not distance, but they do a good job of BRIGHTLY lighting up the immediate surroundings without blinding oncoming drivers. Combined with OEM headlights, I have no complaints (other than my OEM LED headlights now seem pale). 3. If you are going to get Spots, they need to be mounted higher than the bumper. They work well in the bumper - but the down range lighting at far distances, they only augment the OEM high beams instead of overpowering them. Mounted higher (e.g., on the hood hood or over roof), they would do a better job farther out. To visualize, take a mag light (or other aimable flashlight) and focus to spot and then take a walk on a dark night with the light down at your side (hip level = bumper level, about 25" above ground). Then hold the same light overhead and angled down. You'll get much better down-road visibility. Not to bury the lead, but are they worth it? YES. So much so that I didn't hesitate to buy the extra Squadron Sport (for the front) and move the S2 Sport to the rear bumper for augmented back up lights. One last comment: you can buy them anywhere - I researched lighting for a year before buying through Tyson @ FordRaptorLights.com - but I'd strongly recommend you look at them for phenomenal customer service - at all hours - before, during and after the sale. I say this merely has happy customer. [/QUOTE]
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