Lightbar Highlight: Federal Signal Vista CA Spec
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- Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
- This is my California-Spec Federal Signal Vista, which came onto the market in 1996. As you may have seen in another one of my Vista videos, their unique design was one of the earliest attempts at handling the off-axis 45º intersection warning.
This Vista is significantly different from my red/white Vista. While the other one had only flashers and rotators, this bar is packed with flashers, steady burns, a TCL, rotators (with reversed polarity on the inner rotators), takedowns.... and probably the most unique feature that I have ever seen on a Vista- corner strobes. I really like this bar because of all of the unique features that are packed into the bar. I know LAPD used these "footballs" for a while, and while this IS a CA-Spec bar, I cannot confirm that it was used by the LAPD.
In case you are feeling nostalgic, here is my other Vista bar for your pleasure: • Lightbar Highlight: Fe...
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Easily one of my favorites. It has the perfect combination of strobes and halogens.
Yeah, I really like the corner strobes on this one. So simple but really effective.
@@AdamsLightsdoesn’t California use 1 sold red up front or is that a Los Angeles thing ??
The lightbar that has...everything.
Minus an LED light.... yep!!! :)
Corner strobes: intersection lights w/ the motor removed and halogen bulb replaced with a strobe. Basically. (and a flasher added.) Never seen those and the lower outboard halogens before! Fun fact, my Vista has a traffic advisor and I can power it from my Code 3 RLS. Very nice bar!
I thought it was a cool feature.... you right- essentially intersections lights, without the motor.
I bought one of these the other day for 40 bucks!
Nice! yeah, Vista's dont have a huge market..... a ton of them just go in the trash. Good catch!
I have a Vista Strobe with a Traffic Advisor with the takedowns, alley, and TCL. - It's all Blue and I was told it was removed from a tow truck in Texas. Coming from a Californian it's weird hearing how civilian vehicles can run Blue in Texas. I forgot to hook up the ground when testing my bar and I ruined all the strobe packs, haha. Need to find some new ones.
That interesting. Even in Texas, they are typically Amber/Blue together (which is a weird combo too). All of their DOT trucks run blue/Amber too. Either way, that's a cool find!
I'm from El Paso Texas. Civilians are only allowed all Amber lights (With the exception of rear facing Red turn signals/Brake lights). Tow trucks, TXDOT HERO (Roadside Assistance) Trucks, Some construction vehicles, Highway/Freeway maintenance and Road work may run Amber &/Or Blue. Emergency vehicles of course are always allowed Red & Blue.
Certain Tow trucks may even have Red & Blue Grille lights if they're at an accident and have permission from Police (Not too sure on the laws about that though).
Interesting how the inboard and outboard rotors spin in opposite directions.
That's right! You are the first person to make mention of that!! I'm not sure if that was standard on the Vista's, but BOTH of the Vista bars that I own operate in that same manner. I love the uniqueness of that!! Good eye!!
LAPD didn't use these bars, they went to the MX7000 after the Aerodynics. LASD on the other hand, they have always been an FS stronghold and still run several of these from what I can tell.
Actually, that's not entirely correct. While they may have been short lived, it's actually pretty easy to find Google images and/or YT videos of LAPD vehicles with Vistas. In fact, I learned of the very existence of FS Vista via LAPD vehicles... I had never seen that footballs until then.
@@AdamsLights how about that, I never knew there were bridge years between the Aero and MX...interesting!
@@ryanhealy3074 Ya' learn something new every day!! :)
I can't remember what show it was... it was something like COPS, but that's the first time I ever saw the Vista lightbar, and it was LAPD. I don't know how long they lasted on their cars, but there was at least a BRIEF stint where they were used.
The LASD has never used the vista.
Is the argent just the led version of the vista ? They look so similar in shape .
Pretty much, yep!
I put a spare intersection sweeper in the center of my mx7000 I uploaded the video if it’s ok can you comment on the video and tell me if you liked it and check out my other videos and tell me if they need work or are bad or good . Good video I always liked the shape of the vistas
What are you using to record the videos? That grainy old-looking filter needs to go.
What about the lower clear center lights?
You know, I never even noticed that I forgot them in this video until you mentioned it! They are just standard Takedown lights... nothing fancy. Good catch!
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Was this the predecessor to the arjent?
The Vista in general was definitely the predecessor to the Arjent. There were several different models of the Vista (check out my other Vista video too),but the series as a whole was the original version of "football shape", which eventually led to the Arjent models. Thanks for watching!
They made a version of this bar where the rotators are totally replaced by strobes, you can see this if you watch the older videos by Crown Rick Auto
Correct, it's a Vista strobe. Those we pretty common. Less common however, were halogen bars with "corner strobes" in the intersection area of the bar. Thanks for watching!
@@AdamsLights Love the videos, it's especially nice you have some unique ones, wish I had some bars myself, but cool! Also, nice catch finding a Tomar 930N, one bar I really wish I had XP
@@EnderShadowborne Thanks Bob! I really like how diverse my collection is. I know there are guys who have larger collections than I do, but I appreciate the depth of my collection. In addition to that Tomar 930N, I ALSO have a 930L, who's video hasn't come out yet. Stay tuned for that one!!! Thanks for watching!!
@@AdamsLights The Scorpion series is pretty nice too, look into one XP
My first Lightbar is the Vista and it's still on the original vehicle. It's almost fully populated, but lacks the take downs. If I put them in, will I have to run another wire out of the Lightbar and into the car, or would it have still been included in the harness? Also, since there is one empty slot on each end of the traffic advisor, would brake or backup lights be feasible?
To answer your questions, there are almost ALWAYS extra wires in the harness, especially in those bars. If not, depending on how yours is wired, you might be able to double other things up to gain a spare. This could be the case for the brakelights as well.
@@AdamsLights Thanks! I wish I looked into this when I first got it. I love these Vistas and how easily you can change the domes and filters for your custom needs. Just out of curiosity, did FS ever make mini Vistas without the center section?
@@ml9867 No worries! I am not aware of a Mini Vista. I do know that they made really LARGE Vista's, with 2 center sections, but I don't believe I've ever seen one without.... might be a cool custom build!
@@AdamsLights Mine has the 2 center sections and I call it the Double-Wide.
what would be the part number of the controller for this bar? I have a same one but no controller, need help
You can literally use any controller, nothing specific required. Mine is ran by. Federal Signal SW300, which you can usually find used for around $40 online.
@@AdamsLights Thanks! and what kind of power supply do you recommend?
@@paulwrobel2994 I have a whole series of videos that talk about power supplies- check out the rest of my channel!
Takedowns..... Am I a joke to you ????? Lol
HAHAHA!!! Someone else just mentioned that too!! I don't know how I forgot those! Well, just close your eyes, and imagine someone shining two brand new flashlights in your face.
Boom. There are your takedowns.
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And also the arjent has similar takedowns
And there are your takedowns
De que año son esas luces?
Federal Signal lanzó estas barras de luces en 1996.
@@AdamsLights se miran del 2000
I have several Vista's and finally found a longer one with 2 center sections. I want to load the lower side with Tri-optic Cuda LED which I have many in different colors. Can we change the color of the cudas ? I have about 80 red ones and I have no use for the red. I have about 15 blue, 12 amber and 15 green but have no use for the green either. Also how hard would it be to put the LED's on the top side to replace the halogen rotators ? I like the work you have done, I subscribed to continue following.
Trying to change the color of a CUDA is going to be more expensive and time consuming than just buying the new module. I'm positive you could easily sell and/or trade the colors you dont want, for the colors you do.
Also, when you say replace the halogen rotators with LED... do you mean putting an LED bulb in the rotator? If so, that can certainly be done. It's not NEARLY as bright, and I would definitely NOT suggest it if you are using the lightbar in-service on a vehicle.
@@AdamsLights I know the LED bulbs are no good on rotators, I was thinking of LED light heads in place of the rotators but parts are not easly found. I have new clear domes I can use as well. I know halogen rotators give a better " pop" effect but they never really looked good in the vista.