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11-29-2021, 05:39 AM | #41 |
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Re: Decided against turn signals.....what about this idea?
At night, a strobe right turn signal may not look very different from a left turn to a 21st century driver.
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11-29-2021, 08:40 AM | #42 |
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Re: Decided against turn signals.....what about this idea?
Being very rural I'd probably use what came on the car or add signals. I drove a truck and I've worked where the traffic had to be controlled and one thing you can count on is that you CANT count on people to be aware of their situational position. I was standing with a stop sign in my hand with a state trooper beside me with maybe ten vehicles stopped. Here comes a car around everyone and keeps going until my friend (state trooper) turned on lights he couldn't miss. Some people are stupid and some, I have no idea about but people don't see things the way most of us do. Motorcycles get hit by other vehicles because people's brains don't accept them being there, vs hitting an eighteen wheeler, their brain accepts that. It's not that your idea is stupid and without seeing it myself it might work but I'd not chance it. With an original tail light that is dim already the light could very well confuse a young person or person we all know.
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11-29-2021, 08:48 AM | #43 |
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Re: Decided against turn signals.....what about this idea?
Isnt there some sort of magnetic base light that you could add when you want to go for a drive. I am with you on originality but my safety trumps that. Too many distracted drivers, and people in general that just should not be driving. Im afraid I will get rear ended in my new f150, let alone a slow moving vehicle with no lights. With LED even a small, unobtrusive light will be very effective.
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11-29-2021, 11:37 AM | #44 |
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Re: Decided against turn signals.....what about this idea?
Tractor Supply has lights that are magnetic mounted for trailers. Put something soft but thin on the magnets so they don't scratch the paint. Or you can make your own using high strength magnets from McMaster Carr.
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11-29-2021, 11:44 AM | #45 |
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Re: Decided against turn signals.....what about this idea?
If you want effective turn signals, use turn signals. If you want something that will further distract other drivers, use your strobe light.
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11-30-2021, 05:36 AM | #46 |
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I am with you David- if going to make a change, keep it period. |
11-30-2021, 05:51 AM | #47 |
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Re: Decided against turn signals.....what about this idea?
The 30 Fordor I drive doesn't have turn signals, and I have been using hand signals for about 2 years. Almost all is daytime driving, so that helps. Also do a lot of rural driving, but do have to go thru a city of 100k to get out of town, and have had no mishaps. I think any LEO who saw the strobe light would think...."that's better than just hand signals".
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11-30-2021, 09:59 AM | #48 |
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Re: Decided against turn signals.....what about this idea?
i have turn signal system on my sedan. i have two tail/brake lights,the right one is an add on. the system uses the brake light system for the rear signals so no ugly lights back there. the front signals are the cowl lights which were added to my car. the car looks correct. the system works good and they are really helpful when driving in city mayhem.
so here is a thought, why don't you run this sort of signal light system, you don't have cowl lights but you could use the park light bulb in the head light, put a red bulb in there.
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11-30-2021, 10:30 AM | #49 |
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That's a great idea......only, wouldn't it be more appropriate to use an amber bulb up front in the headlight housing?
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11-30-2021, 10:38 AM | #50 |
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Re: Decided against turn signals.....what about this idea?
www.turnswitch.com is the one I use.
I have the switch hidden under the dash at the door pillar. You cant see it unless you look under the dash. Cowl lamps are the front lights and the rears use the brake light. You can adjust how long to leave them on for, or automatic self canceling. As long as your foot is on the brake pedal, the time wont start, then I have it set to turn off after 15 seconds. |
11-30-2021, 08:24 PM | #51 | |
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your title says "what about this idea?" i am going to tell you exactly what i think. your worried about period correct looking car well the strobe won't look period correct sticking out the drivers window in your hand. as far as the park lights being used for your front signal it's just an idea you could put what ever color light you want in there, makes no difference, it will still be better than some IDIOT sitting at a traffic light with his arm out the window with a flashing strobe light. my honest opinion.
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11-30-2021, 09:11 PM | #52 |
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https://www.extremetacticaldynamics....tes/california I understand your intent but is it safe?? steering, downshifting looking for the strobe in the cab, people stopping in front of you because of a red strobe etc. Turn signals can be hidden in the headlight bucket, cowl lights, tail lights or?? Yes, they used hand signals years ago but I'm guessing few people recognize their meaning in today's world. Cars travel at a higher rate of speed and drivers are eating, reading and talking on their cell phones. Be careful out there wouldn't want anyone or your car to get injured. As a retired first responder I present this with all due respect. Yes, I have LED turn signals front and back, I try to get my car on the road as much and as safely as possible. |
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12-01-2021, 12:09 AM | #55 |
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These are the led's I have in the front, back is led's in two tail lights
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12-01-2021, 07:21 AM | #56 | |
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12-01-2021, 10:35 AM | #57 |
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Those are pretty! How bright are they? I’am thinking they are 12 volt?
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12-01-2021, 02:52 PM | #58 |
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Re: Decided against turn signals.....what about this idea?
EOC,
If you plan on interacting with any other traffic, I would suggest you find turn signals that don't stand out unless they are turned on. I have built a few Harley choppers and found that over the years, I needed more and more lights on the back to be seen by other drivers. Between poor driver's training and modern distractions like fancy displays on audio and cell phone usage, anything smaller than an 18 wheeler is unseen. The rest of us on the Barn, would hate to hear of your early demise due to driver inattention. Besides your flashlight may be mistaken for a Molotov Cocktail depending on where you are. |
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12-01-2021, 09:01 PM | #60 |
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I understand your thoughts on the turn signal but you need to check with the authorities in your state. As a retired Law Enforcement officer I can tell you that the first time you put that strobe light out for a turn signal there is a good chance you will meet some local Law enforcement. Looking original is good but I chose to drive safer as I don't think most new er drivers have any idea what hand signals are
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