Sequential Turn Signal
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From: Bolingbrook, IL
Sequential Turn Signal Does anyone have this, I think it is kind of cool. I remember some older Mopar's or Chrysler's having this type of turn signal.
http://www.ledss.com/blinkfirebirdinfo.htm
Let me know your opinions.
http://www.ledss.com/blinkfirebirdinfo.htm
Let me know your opinions.
Looks pretty cool 
, although I wouldn't really want my brake lights to be sequential. Down here there a soooo many complete idiots driving around that they'd probably get confused and ram you 
, although I wouldn't really want my brake lights to be sequential. Down here there a soooo many complete idiots driving around that they'd probably get confused and ram you I have them on my TA - they are awesome! Of course, if you really want them to look right, you have to modify the outer bulb on each taillight to change it over to the blinker style bulb. This entails using a dremel to cut out the socket opening in the taillight housing to fit the new larger socket/bulb.
You will also have to buy a HD Electronic Flasher in order to make all (3) bulbs on each side flash correctly.
-Jay-
You will also have to buy a HD Electronic Flasher in order to make all (3) bulbs on each side flash correctly.
-Jay-
Originally Posted by 1QUIKWS6
I have them on my TA - they are awesome! Of course, if you really want them to look right, you have to modify the outer bulb on each taillight to change it over to the blinker style bulb. This entails using a dremel to cut out the socket opening in the taillight housing to fit the new larger socket/bulb.
You will also have to buy a HD Electronic Flasher in order to make all (3) bulbs on each side flash correctly.
-Jay-
You will also have to buy a HD Electronic Flasher in order to make all (3) bulbs on each side flash correctly.
-Jay-
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From: Chicago Heights, IL
I had these on my car for a while and although I did like them, I had a problem with my brake lights not working. I dont know if its related because the brake lights stopped working about 3 months after installing them, but it bothered me nevertheless, so I took them out.
Should be able to get them at any Auto Parts store - I got mine at Advanced Auto. You need to get the HD Electronic Flasher. The problem is the original flasher uses a bi-metallic strip that once heated by the amperage draw of the lights, it breaks contact for a second, then relatches - hence the flashing effect.
Now that you have added (2) more lights to the system the strip heats up all that much faster and the new outer bulbs that you installed only flash for a brief millisecond - which doesn't give the desired sequential look. The electronic flasher uses circiutry to make & break the contact and is rated for a heavier amperage draw in order to control more lights. With this relay the lights sequence perfectly!
Of course, if you go the easy route and don't install the optional outside blinking bulb/socket on each side, and only go with the existing (2) bulbs on each side - you won't need the HD Flasher. IMO it's a waste of time doing this mod if you don't add the extra bulbs as two lights flashing on each side has no where near the desired effect.
I never had any problems with my brake lights...
-Jay-
Now that you have added (2) more lights to the system the strip heats up all that much faster and the new outer bulbs that you installed only flash for a brief millisecond - which doesn't give the desired sequential look. The electronic flasher uses circiutry to make & break the contact and is rated for a heavier amperage draw in order to control more lights. With this relay the lights sequence perfectly!
Of course, if you go the easy route and don't install the optional outside blinking bulb/socket on each side, and only go with the existing (2) bulbs on each side - you won't need the HD Flasher. IMO it's a waste of time doing this mod if you don't add the extra bulbs as two lights flashing on each side has no where near the desired effect.
I never had any problems with my brake lights...
-Jay-
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Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Chicago Heights, IL
I dont think its possible to have them only be on the turn signals and not the brakes. The reason I say this is because the brakes are activated off the same wire as the left turn signal.
And I wanted to be clear, Im not blaming the sequential tailights on my brake light problem, Im just merely stating that it happened and I dont know what caused it.
And I wanted to be clear, Im not blaming the sequential tailights on my brake light problem, Im just merely stating that it happened and I dont know what caused it.
