Turn for the better?

[old phart]

So I've been building up to my latest project. Had a 70 Mercury Cougar convertible in college and always loved the sequential turn signals. When I got my Aston I thought that was just what it needed. Here's my mock up. Purchased a used turn signal on Ebay to practice with.

Sequential LED strip off Amazon. This is with only a 9v battery for power.

I'll post a how to when I'm done.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVWCe90fvJA

[RichB]

that's fun.

[Sump]

Would that pass an MOT?

[RichB]

The Old Phart is in the USA so I doubt he's bothered.

[Impasse]

We used to have that sort of thing back in the 80s. My Mk111 Cortina looked awesome.

[old phart]

RichB said:

The Old Phart is in the USA so I doubt he's bothered.

I'm assuming MOT is some kind of inspection. All we ever have to worry about is our smog certificate. Might be a VIN check when you sell it. I have to say you seem to have a lot more you have to put up with over there and it isn't just with vehicles.

Off topic - but I have to say I wish I had as lively a group over here as you do.

Edited by old phart on Sunday 26th April 00:58

[8Tech]

That system is also on the new top range Audis A8/R8 so it must be both legal and MOTable, unless they bring out some regulation that it must be OE fit, like HID lighting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVkRxPMnVzQ

Edited by 8Tech on Sunday 26th April 00:43

[KarlFranz]

karlfranz is intrigued.

[TuonoPants]

8Tech said:

That system is also on the new top range Audis A8/R8 so it must be both legal and MOTable, unless they bring out some regulation that it must be OE fit, like HID lighting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVkRxPMnVzQ

Edited by 8Tech on Sunday 26th April 00:43

The latest Mondeos have this as well, Ford claim that it's a safety feature although I'm not sure how.

Looking forward to seeing the how-to on this.

[Ikobo]

Yes, saw an Audi with this recently. I don't know what stuck with me more, the fact I thought it was kind of cool in a geeky way, or the fact someone in an Audi actually indicated.

[JohnG1]

brilliant.

You are Michael Knight and I claim my prize!

[Quinny]

New Ford Mustang uses the same system

[W1111AM]

watching with great interest,
I like the gradual full indicator illumination of the Audi Spyder, so the LED's stay illuminated as they turn on.
Great fun keep us updated

[KarlFranz]

W1111AM said:

watching with great interest,
I like the gradual full indicator illumination of the Audi Spyder, so the LED's stay illuminated as they turn on.
Great fun keep us updated

I agree. I think this would look even better.

[RichB]

KarlFranz said:

W1111AM said:

watching with great interest,
I like the gradual full indicator illumination of the Audi Spyder, so the LED's stay illuminated as they turn on. Great fun keep us updated

I agree. I think this would look even better.

Indeed, and yo could even make each led a slightly darker tone of red as it moves across the light. starting with a shade of orange and progressing to an intense red.

[Sump]

Old Phart, how did you get on ?

[old phart]

Update. Looking into how to slow down the turn indicator relay. Stock 'blinks' too quickly and the lights only travel about half way across.

[Sump]

No point in me pretending how to do that but all the best as I'm very interested in this project of yours

[bloodfire]

Just wondering if the OP has any updates.

[W1111AM]

bloodfire said:

Just wondering if the OP has any updates.

Good call, any updates?