"New" option for turn signals

[Gene F]

NDNCHF, what is the big button at the bottom of the remote? Do you THINK is will reach the rear window of a sedan?

[ndnchf]

Originally Posted by Gene F

NDNCHF, what is the big button at the bottom of the remote? Do you THINK is will reach the rear window of a sedan?

The big button is the emergency flasher. I think it will reach the tudor rear window. A buddy of mine put the same unit in the rear window of his '38 tudor. It works fine. I think it would not reach behind my tailgate because all the sheet metal in between.

[mngreen]

Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead

Looking at the items on Amazon, it appears you have to charge each light and the unit individually. Is there any indication when a light needs charging? Being out of view, I see this as a potential problem while on the road depending how long the charge lasts? Charge them every night??

Specs per Amazon:

Specification (Turn Signal Light)
Light source: COB LED

Size: 49*65*26mm

Waterproof: IP65

Working hours: 4 hours continuous flashing, 70 days stand by.

Working Temperature: -10-40C

Brightness: 75 Lumen

Specification (Remote Control)
Light Source: LED

Size: 52*50*18.5mm

Waterproof: IP65

Working hour: Standby 200 days

Working distance: Within 10 meters from the light

Soooo, working time while driving should never be an issue. What is an inconvenience is that when you put away the car, the lights gradually lose their charge, so I intend to recharge them before going for a drive or tour.

Also, one needs to understand that these lights use RFID (radio frequency) to pair up, so if there are lots of metal between the controller and the lights then they may lose pairing. They were made for bicycles, not autos after all! If they do lose pairing, a simple button push solves it. For my cabriolet and my T touring this is not a problem since they both have soft tops, not a hard body cab.

Not a perfect solution, but it's sure worth a try for $65!

[Y-Blockhead]

Originally Posted by mngreen

Soooo, working time while driving should never be an issue. What is an inconvenience is that when you put away the car, the lights gradually lose their charge, so I intend to recharge them before going for a drive or tour.

Also, one needs to understand that these lights use RFID (radio frequency) to pair up, so if there are lots of metal between the controller and the lights then they may lose pairing. They were made for bicycles, not autos after all! If they do lose pairing, a simple button push solves it. For my cabriolet and my T touring this is not a problem since they both have soft tops, not a hard body cab.

Not a perfect solution, but it's sure worth a try for $65!

See post #12?

[mngreen]

Ymmv.

[lyleknievel]

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Interesting concept! I think I will get these for my bike!

[Lenny Bruce]

Awesome!!!!!! I’m ordering some right now!! I also didn’t want to add a tail light but wanted more uninvasive safety! Thank you so much for the info you made my day!!

[oldspert]

I bought a set for my 29 coupe. Details in another thread. They work great, self canceling.

[lrf]

About a month ago I suggested www.carrybright.com for turn signals. They charge four at a time in USB with a cable provided. The turn signal remote also charges with the USB. The LED is very bright. They hold a charge throughout the day, well into the night. The charge seems to last about a week before needing recharging. Costs about $60. on Amazon. Very easy to install. I LOVE THEM and am NOT afraid to drive at night, I also have pre-focused LED lights.

[oldspert]

The set I bought is from "carry bright" like lrf mentioned above. Very bright in daylight.

[mhsprecher]

I just got some. I look forward to trying them out on my roadster.