F1 Style Rear Blinker

TipsZ · 05-09-2009, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

I'd be in depending on price. I get worried while backing up, so the more visible the better.

Can you PM me the prices please?

355890 · 05-09-2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

The way I would use it is just tether it to the lights, if I turn my lights on the fog light is one.

The fog Lamp is way to bright to just turn on every time you turn your normal tail lights on.

It is a fog Lamp designed to cut through FOG, it is a very bright light. It would be to distractive to have on all the time.

You really need an on/off switch for it to be effective and utilized for it's designed purpose.

Minicobra1 · 05-10-2009, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 355890

I would rather it blink when braking.

+1 me too, this would probably be the most useful for street.

If I were to design the ultimate rear fog, this is what I'd want.

1. Able to stay on with regular lights (same brightness as the rears) as to not upset other drivers when they are behind you.

2. Blinks when brakes are applied (4 times) then gets brighter like the brake lights.

3. Turns White when put in reverse.

4. Switch to disable

5. Oil slick, to disable closing in drivers. (ok, maybe I've gone too far now)

wow, this thing does a lot

Arizona Z · 05-10-2009, 12:17 AM

I'm in! The blinking back-up sounds GREAT! Anything is better then BLANK!!

SoCal 370Z · 05-10-2009, 12:21 AM

I would like the 3rd brake light as part of the blinking reserve as well. The lower fog light is just that—low on the car. With the addition of the 3rd brake light it would really alert others that you are backing-up, especially if they were coming down a lane in a parking lot as you are backing out of your parking space.

lww · 05-10-2009, 01:41 PM

The spot is so large, I think I would make a multi-use out of it. A superbright white LED cluster for backup, a 1157 superbright red LED cluster for tail-light/braking and a backup camera. The LED's could be shoe-horned into the opening and easily tapped off the existing brake light wiring harness, then all you need to do is run the wires for the backup camera up to the console and connect it to your display/video input. (obviously aftermarket as well...)

370Ztune · 05-13-2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerBee370

sounds cool enough but I would rather have a rear camera mounted behind it (with smoked plastic not black obviously)

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Originally Posted by tampatip

Any update on this yet? I am interested in doing SOMETHING with that blank patch in the back .. perhaps rear camera / brake light / blinking back-up light ??

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Originally Posted by frost

I'd be in depending on price. I get worried while backing up, so the more visible the better.

Feel free to check out this thread:

Rear Camera

Robert_Nash · 05-18-2009, 02:41 PM

I'm happy to report that my working J Spec rear fog light has been installed and is working quite well.

I had a dealer do the actual work but it was a fairly painless - we ordered a spare "heated seat" switch to put in the center (unused) space between the driver and passenger heated seat switches and it works perfectly.

The light came from motorsportauto.com plus the cost of the switch (about $17) and about two hours of labor.

I don't know how often I'll ever actually use the rear fog but the real thing is a lot more attractive than the dummy unit our American spec cars get plus it's nice to know the light is there if conditions warrant using it.

>135I · 05-18-2009, 03:12 PM

I am interested in the light for reversing and I think it would be a bonus if we had the to turn it on for when the conditions apply for needing a fog light..

Robert_Nash · 05-18-2009, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by >135I

I am interested in the light for reversing and I think it would be a bonus if we had the to turn it on for when the conditions apply for needing a fog light..

I'm sure it can be wired up to do both or either...it just depends on how much you want to get into your car's wiring...I decided to simply make it a functional rear fog light!

Robert_Nash · 05-25-2009, 03:53 PM

This is the "dummy unit" that was removed. The differences between the dummy unit and the functional unit is primarily the lens itself and the bulb assembly.

The "center" switch is the switch that controls the rear fog - it is a "heated" seat switch and occupies a space that is usually empty (covered by a "blank" switch cover - no cutting was required).

Functional Unit installed but turned off

This is the unit turned on - it will only operate if the car is running.

These images were taken with my camera phone and not in the best lighting conditions but hopefully they are good enough to give everyone an idea of what the unit looks like installed and turned on!

WShade · 05-25-2009, 05:56 PM

You are a pioneer. Thanks!

spearfish25 · 05-25-2009, 06:02 PM

Nice work. +Rep

Can you describe what avenue you took with the wiring? Did you use the ECM bus that some other guys routed the foglight wiring to, or did you just wire the light and switch to the ignition?

GreenJalapeno · 05-25-2009, 06:52 PM

awesome! i want one!

Robert_Nash · 05-25-2009, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

Nice work. +Rep

Can you describe what avenue you took with the wiring? Did you use the ECM bus that some other guys routed the foglight wiring to, or did you just wire the light and switch to the ignition?

Well, keep in mind that I didn't do it...the lead tech at a local dealership did it. The wiring harness already includes the wiring for the fog light so all the tech had to do was wire it from the BCM in the cabin (at least that's the way he was supposed to and was planning to do it

).

05-10-2009, 12:21 AM	#35 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	I would like the 3rd brake light as part of the blinking reserve as well. The lower fog light is just that—low on the car. With the addition of the 3rd brake light it would really alert others that you are backing-up, especially if they were coming down a lane in a parking lot as you are backing out of your parking space. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

05-10-2009, 01:41 PM	#36 (permalink)
lww Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SF Bay Posts: 69 Drives: '09 Red Sport 6MT+ Rep Power: 16	The spot is so large, I think I would make a multi-use out of it. A superbright white LED cluster for backup, a 1157 superbright red LED cluster for tail-light/braking and a backup camera. The LED's could be shoe-horned into the opening and easily tapped off the existing brake light wiring harness, then all you need to do is run the wires for the backup camera up to the console and connect it to your display/video input. (obviously aftermarket as well...) __________________ Must resist...

05-18-2009, 02:41 PM	#38 (permalink)
Robert_Nash Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Middle TN/Savannah GA Posts: 762 Drives: '14 Q60IPL/'14Armada Rep Power: 17	I'm happy to report that my working J Spec rear fog light has been installed and is working quite well. I had a dealer do the actual work but it was a fairly painless - we ordered a spare "heated seat" switch to put in the center (unused) space between the driver and passenger heated seat switches and it works perfectly. The light came from motorsportauto.com plus the cost of the switch (about $17) and about two hours of labor. I don't know how often I'll ever actually use the rear fog but the real thing is a lot more attractive than the dummy unit our American spec cars get plus it's nice to know the light is there if conditions warrant using it. __________________ Robert -My Basset Hound Is Smarter Than Your Honor Student and Barack Obama -

05-18-2009, 03:12 PM	#39 (permalink)
>135I Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Radcliff, KY Age: 42 Posts: 409 Drives: 2003 Cobra Rep Power: 16	I am interested in the light for reversing and I think it would be a bonus if we had the to turn it on for when the conditions apply for needing a fog light.. __________________ I will miss my Z. I hope she goes to a good home.

05-25-2009, 03:53 PM	#41 (permalink)
Robert_Nash Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Middle TN/Savannah GA Posts: 762 Drives: '14 Q60IPL/'14Armada Rep Power: 17	This is the "dummy unit" that was removed. The differences between the dummy unit and the functional unit is primarily the lens itself and the bulb assembly. The "center" switch is the switch that controls the rear fog - it is a "heated" seat switch and occupies a space that is usually empty (covered by a "blank" switch cover - no cutting was required). Functional Unit installed but turned off This is the unit turned on - it will only operate if the car is running. These images were taken with my camera phone and not in the best lighting conditions but hopefully they are good enough to give everyone an idea of what the unit looks like installed and turned on! __________________ Robert -My Basset Hound Is Smarter Than Your Honor Student and Barack Obama -

05-10-2009, 12:17 AM	#34 (permalink)
Arizona Z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ. Posts: 42 Drives: 2009 370Z 7AT T/S Rep Power: 16	I'm in! The blinking back-up sounds GREAT! Anything is better then BLANK!!

05-25-2009, 05:56 PM	#42 (permalink)
WShade Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 765 Drives: 09 370Z T/S/N Rep Power: 188	You are a pioneer. Thanks! __________________ Q50S Q60 RS400

05-25-2009, 06:02 PM	#43 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Nice work. +Rep Can you describe what avenue you took with the wiring? Did you use the ECM bus that some other guys routed the foglight wiring to, or did you just wire the light and switch to the ignition?

05-25-2009, 06:52 PM	#44 (permalink)
GreenJalapeno Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: La Canada Flintridge Posts: 355 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 291	awesome! i want one!

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