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05-21-2019, 10:39 PM | #1 |
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Turn Signal ideas
I like the idea of turn signals (or rather, the drivers round about me do), but dislike the between-the-bumper mounted kits, due to their being too low to the ground, and practically invisible. So, what are some other ways you have mounted lights? I'm looking for ideas of places to mount turn signals that would be highly visible.
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05-21-2019, 10:48 PM | #2 |
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Re: Turn Signal ideas
I like using cowl lights for turn signals.
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05-21-2019, 10:53 PM | #3 |
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Re: Turn Signal ideas
The next time it will be era correct fog lights clamped to the bumper arms as shown on a car I photographed at a show. Of course the bulbs will need to be appropriate for a turn signals.
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05-21-2019, 11:40 PM | #4 |
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Re: Turn Signal ideas
It's cowl lights with amber lenz for me.
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05-22-2019, 04:57 AM | #5 |
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Re: Turn Signal ideas
I use the tail lights, cowls and parks. LED in the rear.
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05-22-2019, 06:04 AM | #6 |
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05-22-2019, 07:32 AM | #7 |
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Re: Turn Signal ideas
Still 6 volt and I use the cowl and taillights, but even though it is nor "original" I also have a low profile led third brake light in the rear window. Folks are so busy staring at the car that they sometimes overlook those cute little brake lights that just came on. Chap
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05-22-2019, 08:05 AM | #8 |
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Re: Turn Signal ideas
Hallo,
that is mine. In the rear 3 bright heavy duty LEDs.
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05-22-2019, 09:38 AM | #9 |
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Re: Turn Signal ideas
My CCPU doesn't have cowl lights, so I mounted aftermarket lamps on the headlight bar.
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05-22-2019, 11:31 AM | #10 |
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Re: Turn Signal ideas
What are the red things on each side ogthe rear window? They look like lights, but on the inside?
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05-22-2019, 11:37 AM | #11 |
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Re: Turn Signal ideas
Here's a few
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05-22-2019, 11:41 AM | #12 |
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Re: Turn Signal ideas
My only OP is; if you are going to install turn signals, put them where people expect to see them and use bulbs that put out some light. I am sure most states would be the same, once installed must be used and in working order.
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05-22-2019, 12:19 PM | #13 |
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Re: Turn Signal ideas
I use my fog lights in the front and between the bumper in the rear.
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05-22-2019, 12:31 PM | #14 |
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Re: Turn Signal ideas
I kave a set of, I believe are BMW, LED parking lights mounted between bumpers.
They are so bright they can't be ignored. but aren't noticeable if not in use. Got them off of e-bay motors.
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05-22-2019, 06:27 PM | #15 |
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Re: Turn Signal ideas
Still 6v. I think I bought them at Tractor Supply. I blacked out part of the front ones just because......I liked the look on the front better.
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05-22-2019, 08:10 PM | #16 | |
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Re: Turn Signal ideas
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My front turn signals are in the headlights using the running lights socket in the reflector. You can just see the amber bulb. In the rear I have these lights with LEDs in them. |
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05-22-2019, 08:57 PM | #17 |
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Re: Turn Signal ideas
All my lights are 6vdc LED's which includes the headlights. I have a solid state turn signal control made by Electro-Tech. I also have an LED 3rd brake light mounted at the base of the rear window in my coupe. This light is wired to the brake and the L&R turn signal control. The turn signals are operated using using a momentary switch mounted under the dash. The cowl lights, tail lights and the 3rd brake light are used as turn signals. The Electro-Tech signal controller has many features such as on time adjustment, audible on signal, turn signal remains on when brake is depressed, and emergency flashing (all lights). Turn signals work when the cowl and tail lights are turned on. I installed the controller inside the drivers kick panel making the turn signal system completely hidden.
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05-22-2019, 09:01 PM | #18 | |
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What brand headlamps are you using? |
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05-22-2019, 09:45 PM | #19 |
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Re: Turn Signal ideas
I am using Logo Lights LED's. They do not replicate the original light pattern projected by incandescent lamps reflecting off the parabolic reflector then projected through the lens. There are technical reasons for this difference which I will not discuss here. I do not do much night driving but the LED's are much brighter than the incandescent lamps and most of all they do not dim with change in engine speed. My original 6volt generator is very happy.
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05-22-2019, 11:20 PM | #20 |
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Re: Turn Signal ideas
A couple of these, only in red, magnetic mount, they're just "parked" there.
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