What did you do with your Z today II

happytheman · 03-21-2012, 03:02 AM

Alcheng - It seems all the other industries are slacking and need to get themselves similarly awesome mascots as well don't you think?

Ok, off to bed with me! Good night my fellow Z-ers.

alcheng · 03-21-2012, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZScr3am

I just realized when I posted this that it looks like a few LED's are out, but when I hit the brake it looks fully illuminated. Is it suppose to look like that?

Mr.ZScr3am, your LEDs are absolutely fine, there's nothing to worry.

What happen is LEDs are just like other kinds of electric light source, it flashes at a very high frequency which is too fast for human eyes to see, therefore we see it as a solid.

However, when using a camera/video-cam to shoot it, the speed of the shutter sometimes is faster than the flash-rate of the LEDs, therefore the camera will 'catch' the moment when some of the LEDs is 'off'.

Another example is if you video shoot an old CRT TV, you will see a black-line going from top to bottom on the screen in the video, it is the same idea.

To make sure you understand, take a look at the video, right from the beginning the first 10s, the LEDs on the headlight are 'flashing', in real life, you won't see the 'flashing' but the camera caught it because the shutter speed was faster than the flash-rate of the LEDs.

Same thing at 0:53 to 0:58, then 3:59 for 2 seconds.

Your LEDs are absolutely fine...

note: the 'flashing' in this post means high-frequency of on-off illumination of the LEDs, NOT the kind of "flashing" you get from a flat-drunk chic.

alcheng · 03-21-2012, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

bridgestone mascot..(?) really? kiroy moonlighting daytime job?

Quote:

Originally Posted by happytheman

Alcheng - It seems all the other industries are slacking and need to get themselves similarly awesome mascots as well don't you think?

Ok, off to bed with me! Good night my fellow Z-ers.

Happytheman,

with you, tonight when I google "Bridgestone brother", this guy popped-up:

Well, at least the yellow one looks more high-tech....

Good night bud!!

GaleForce · 03-21-2012, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

Just finishing up my SC will start it tomorrow after work.

Nice!

gurneyeagle · 03-21-2012, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by happytheman

Meh, I'd like to have it flash when braking and reversing, otherwise off. I haven't yet seen anyone else do it that way.

Mine is wired to come on solidly with the brake and flash in reverse. There's some debate here in Texas whether it is legal to have a flashing brake light.

Since I could never get a definitive answer, I just went the solid brake light route. It's like the front license plate debate - some folks have gone years without ever getting pulled over for no plate, and others seem to collect tickets.

It's easier to just say "WTF" and goose step with the lemmings.

Good Morning All!

GaleForce · 03-21-2012, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by happytheman

Hey Mr. Onzedge, I'm digging your new Avatar! I got to tell you, everytime you go and change it...I have to re-learn who this dude is that keeps posting!

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

Thanks -- I just picked up a re-mastered version of the album (along with some nice live goodies and demo versions). I almost forgot how good it is. Everyone raves about Dark Side of the Moon -- which is phenomenal, but Wish You Were Here is great as well.

Yes! Diggin the Avatar. One of my all time favourite albums. Reps in 24 hours, I've over spent again...

onzedge · 03-21-2012, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaleForce

Yes! Diggin the Avatar. One of my all time favourite albums. Reps in 24 hours, I've over spent again...

ZScr3am · 03-21-2012, 09:09 AM

Thanks alcheng I appreciate the schooling that puts me at ease. As far as the light being legal it is not a moving violation so they will just make u change it.

happytheman · 03-21-2012, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

Mine is wired to come on solidly with the brake and flash in reverse. There's some debate here in Texas whether it is legal to have a flashing brake light.

Since I could never get a definitive answer, I just went the solid brake light route. It's like the front license plate debate - some folks have gone years without ever getting pulled over for no plate, and others seem to collect tickets.

It's easier to just say "WTF" and goose step with the lemmings.

Good Morning All!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZScr3am

Thanks alcheng I appreciate the schooling that puts me at ease. As far as the light being legal it is not a moving violation so they will just make u change it.

Hmm, interesting. Here in Florida I have seen a lot of brake lights that flash on motorcycles, especially those that belong to the police.

Oh I very nearly forgot: Good morning everyone. Getting a bit of a late start this morning due to a scheduled downtime at work last night.

I must again say how nice it is to cruise the streets at 2:30am when no one is about, except for the damn deer that come close to the road! Those guys freak me the fark out when I come 'round a bend and they're right next to it!

ZMan8 · 03-21-2012, 10:21 AM

Good morning to all!

gurneyeagle · 03-21-2012, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by happytheman

Hmm, interesting. Here in Florida I have seen a lot of brake lights that flash on motorcycles, especially those that belong to the police.

Apparently, that is the issue; only emergency vehicles are supposed to have flashing lights. I honestly and seriously doubt that I'd ever get pulled over for it, but it would only take one overly zealous tech performing my State inspection to flunk because of it.

Like the license plate debate here in Texas, yeah, you eventually would probably win, but I'm not interested in being the test case.

alcheng · 03-21-2012, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZScr3am

Thanks alcheng I appreciate the schooling that puts me at ease. As far as the light being legal it is not a moving violation so they will just make u change it.

No problem man, anytime.

Good morning Mr.happytheman, night ride is my favorite too!!

Good morning Z fellows!!!

dAvenue · 03-21-2012, 11:12 AM

Good morning everyone.

ZMan8 · 03-21-2012, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dAvenue

Good morning everyone.

Good morning

I didn't mention earlier but it's 82 in chicago today....in march!?

onzedge · 03-21-2012, 11:21 AM

Good morning, everyone --

03-21-2012, 03:02 AM	#5041 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Alcheng - It seems all the other industries are slacking and need to get themselves similarly awesome mascots as well don't you think? Ok, off to bed with me! Good night my fellow Z-ers. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

03-21-2012, 09:09 AM	#5048 (permalink)
ZScr3am Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nashville Posts: 118 Drives: 11 370z 6MT Rep Power: 14	Thanks alcheng I appreciate the schooling that puts me at ease. As far as the light being legal it is not a moving violation so they will just make u change it. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT-19" Vertini Riviera Wheels-Swift Spec R-15mm F and 20mm R spacers-Stillen Gen 3 Powder Coated Red-F.I. 18" Res CBE-Berk HFC-UpRev-Tommy Kaira Heavy Baby Knob-GTR Start Button-Pioneer Avic Z130-Image Dynamics CXS64 v.2, IDQ10 V.3 D4& i5800- 5% Tint-Gloss Black Vinyl roof-Evo-R Fog Light and Mirrors... More to come!

03-21-2012, 10:21 AM	#5050 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 659	Good morning to all! __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

03-21-2012, 11:12 AM	#5053 (permalink)
dAvenue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: present Posts: 1,971 Drives: angry Rep Power: 49	Good morning everyone. __________________ Takeda \| Stillen \| Z1 \| Invidia \| Mishimoto \| CSF \| Megan Racing \| Koni \| Eibach \| SPC \| Forgestar \| Seibon

03-21-2012, 11:21 AM	#5055 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	Good morning, everyone -- __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Got Z? I did today!	dharvison	New 370Z Owner	17	12-14-2011 05:45 PM
PSA for today	USMCASA	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	6	08-29-2011 08:08 PM
New Z today!	dbvato	Introduction	16	10-06-2010 06:13 PM
look what I got today!!! :)	irishboy	Australia/New Zealand	16	07-31-2009 01:54 AM
New as of today	prodigyz	New 370Z Owner	1	04-14-2009 01:42 AM