Smart Stop Break Lights?

2012-370Z · 08-18-2012, 03:32 PM

Anyone have Smart Stop Break Lights on their 370? I do. Apparently the dealer I bought my Z from installs it on all of their new vehicles. If you don't know what this is, it makes the break light in the spoiler flash 3 times when the break is depressed. It's supposed to reduce rear end collision. Kinda cool I guess. I got rear-ended in my Maxima a few months ago so if it helps reduce rear end collision I'm good with it. Just thought I'd share. Might be a cheap mod for anyone interested.

nmjaxx9 · 08-18-2012, 05:04 PM

I would think that would give someone a seizure and then they crash,

nah but its a cool idea though, any idea how much it costs to put in?

2012-370Z · 08-18-2012, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

I would think that would give someone a seizure and then they crash,

nah but its a cool idea though, any idea how much it costs to put in?

-The dealer already had it installed when I bought it. Listed on sticker for $300. I can't imagine it would cost anywhere near that if you did it yourself.

nmjaxx9 · 08-18-2012, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 2012-370Z

-The dealer already had it installed when I bought it. Listed on sticker for $300. I can't imagine it would cost anywhere near that if you did it yourself.

ic im going to inquire about this next time I stop by at nissan.

Roadster4Us · 08-18-2012, 05:39 PM

It's just a module you wire your 3rd brake light into. The module is about 25 bucks.

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nmjaxx9 · 08-19-2012, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Roadster4Us

It's just a module you wire your 3rd brake light into. The module is about 25 bucks.

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ahh good find.

robones · 08-20-2012, 10:01 AM

Yeah. its really good. Keeps people about 5-7 feet away when you break. I have it installed on my fog light. I use my fog light as a 4th Break light and this relay makes it blink (like an Indy Car) when I press my brakes

Super cool effect.

wstar · 08-20-2012, 10:47 AM

Ah neat, I didn't know someone had a cheap module for this. Ordered one

gbrettin · 08-20-2012, 11:09 AM

Very nice find. I'm getting one as well. I'll work with my brother (a mechanic) and get a DIY completed for this.

UNKNOWN_370 · 08-20-2012, 11:22 AM

Mine does this. I could have sworn all Z's come with this standard from 2010 and up????

Kingbaby · 08-20-2012, 11:26 AM

^^^

Lol

Stealth36 · 08-20-2012, 12:47 PM

This is a great find! I was going to wire something like this up for my fog light but I'll buy this instead.

UNKNOWN_370 · 08-20-2012, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Kingbaby

^^^

Lol

Dude, seriously? All the Z's that aren't 09's do the triple blink shyt in my area.

2011 Nismo#91 · 08-20-2012, 01:43 PM

Its a good idea, but in my area I know someone will sue/make you at fault for having it if you get rear ended. Personally I'd like to have one that changes the blink rate based on the rate of deceleration. I just know some ahole will claim they had a seizure just so sue you.

1st · 08-20-2012, 01:45 PM

I think this would be a nice feature on the rear fog light not the 3rd break light.

08-18-2012, 03:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
2012-370Z Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 20 Drives: 2012 Red 370Z Rep Power: 13	Smart Stop Break Lights? Anyone have Smart Stop Break Lights on their 370? I do. Apparently the dealer I bought my Z from installs it on all of their new vehicles. If you don't know what this is, it makes the break light in the spoiler flash 3 times when the break is depressed. It's supposed to reduce rear end collision. Kinda cool I guess. I got rear-ended in my Maxima a few months ago so if it helps reduce rear end collision I'm good with it. Just thought I'd share. Might be a cheap mod for anyone interested.

08-18-2012, 05:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
Roadster4Us A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 1,328 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Rep Power: 16	It's just a module you wire your 3rd brake light into. The module is about 25 bucks. Products __________________ Greg 2013 Camaro ZL1

08-20-2012, 10:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	Ah neat, I didn't know someone had a cheap module for this. Ordered one __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

08-20-2012, 12:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
Stealth36 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Chester, PA Posts: 41 Drives: 09 370Z M6 Rep Power: 14	This is a great find! I was going to wire something like this up for my fog light but I'll buy this instead. __________________ 09 370Z Touring/Sport MT6 - Show: GTR Push Start, Evo-R Fog Light w/ Kahtec, Nismo Shift Knob, Paint matched engine cover - Performance: Fast Intentions CBE 18" resonators

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08-18-2012, 05:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 26	I would think that would give someone a seizure and then they crash, nah but its a cool idea though, any idea how much it costs to put in?

08-20-2012, 10:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
robones Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami Posts: 357 Drives: 2011 - Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 14	Yeah. its really good. Keeps people about 5-7 feet away when you break. I have it installed on my fog light. I use my fog light as a 4th Break light and this relay makes it blink (like an Indy Car) when I press my brakes Super cool effect.

08-20-2012, 11:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,284 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	Very nice find. I'm getting one as well. I'll work with my brother (a mechanic) and get a DIY completed for this.

08-20-2012, 11:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	Mine does this. I could have sworn all Z's come with this standard from 2010 and up????

08-20-2012, 01:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,401 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40569	Its a good idea, but in my area I know someone will sue/make you at fault for having it if you get rear ended. Personally I'd like to have one that changes the blink rate based on the rate of deceleration. I just know some ahole will claim they had a seizure just so sue you.

08-20-2012, 01:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,710 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	I think this would be a nice feature on the rear fog light not the 3rd break light.