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03-30-2023, 07:57 AM | #1 |
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"New" option for turn signals
I have never installed electronic turn signals on my Model A. For the last 48 years of ownership, I have just waved my arm out the window to my bewildered fellow motorists signaling my turns, sometimes only to get a return "wave" back! I never had the desire to install another taillight assembly on the passenger side rear fender nor did I want any more aftermarket electronics or wiring on my Model A.
That being said, more and more often, I have noticed an increased need to relay my driving intentions to cars around me. Every year it seems that traffic is getting faster and faster and when my old jalopy saunters over in a lane, some mindless clown goes speeding by on my right, nearly missing me! Soooo, I wanted to inform you all of a "new" option.....USB rechargeable battery powered wireless turn signals....better than sliced bread!!! I bought and installed two sets, one for my Model T and another for the Model A. I have driven with them and am very pleased. A very well engineered and thought out product in many respects. I have provided a link below to what I bought on Amazon, total price of about $65 delivered. They are really neat, are easily installed, readily removable (no mods, held on by O-rings), bright enough in daylight, don't leave any marks, no wires, and really work! While they were designed for bicycles, motor scooters, etc., they are readily adaptable to our Model As, or anything else that needs turn signals. https://www.amazon.com/Antfire-Recha...78299793&psc=1
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03-30-2023, 08:06 AM | #2 |
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Re: "New" option for turn signals
Hi Mike
The Amazon link does’t work. |
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03-30-2023, 08:13 AM | #3 |
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Re: "New" option for turn signals
Go to Amazon and search for:
Antfire Bike Tail Light with Turn Signals, USB Rechargeable Bright LED Safety Warning Bike Rear Lights, Wireless Remote Control Waterproof Bike Turn Signal LED Light for Mountain Bike, Road Bicycle
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03-30-2023, 08:51 AM | #4 |
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Re: "New" option for turn signals
The link worked perfectly for me. Thanks for letting us know about this.
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03-30-2023, 11:32 AM | #5 |
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Re: "New" option for turn signals
Jay Leno had a battery powered set on one of his vintage cars but I can't remember which one. The ones he had looked like they were made for the car. I did a little googling but never could find anything like them.
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03-30-2023, 12:19 PM | #6 |
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Not a bad item, especially for $60. |
03-30-2023, 04:31 PM | #7 |
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Thanks for the heads up. Altho I have turn signals I will pass it along.
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03-30-2023, 04:38 PM | #8 |
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Re: "New" option for turn signals
Cool. One could glue magnets on the indicators to enable them to be mounted almost anywhere. A little pad of material would protect the paint from being scratched by the magnets. Super strong magnets are available on the internet.
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03-30-2023, 05:32 PM | #9 |
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03-30-2023, 06:25 PM | #10 |
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Since they are USB charged you can just wire in a usb charger to keep the battery up to snuff - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2q2ndf7jmY
I saw one thread where the guy mounted them in the back window since the remote does not have much range. I bought a $10 set off Fleabay to try. I'm going to cut the housing and extend the wires so I can put a signal on each side and move the receiver closer to the transmitter which I'll stick on the dash with a magnet. Here is a 4 light one - https://www.ebay.com/itm/12580704349...Bk9SR4Sbg83mYQ |
03-31-2023, 10:51 AM | #11 |
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Looking at the items on Amazon, it appears you have to charge each light and the unit individually. Is there any indication when a light needs charging? Being out of view, I see this as a potential problem while on the road depending how long the charge lasts? Charge them every night??
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03-31-2023, 12:01 PM | #12 |
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Re: "New" option for turn signals
I purchased the same ones from Amazon, but I removed them because they would not hold a charge very long and even after recharging sometimes one or two would not even work. I am now in the process of installing the logo lights system. More reliable.
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03-31-2023, 12:30 PM | #13 |
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I put a $15 wireless turn signal in the back window of my pickup. It works great and last a long time on a USB charge.
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03-31-2023, 01:09 PM | #14 |
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ndnchf, is that held on by suction cups? What activates the 3 intentions (L, R, Stop)?
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03-31-2023, 01:42 PM | #15 |
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03-31-2023, 02:22 PM | #16 |
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Here is the turn signal mount I made for my '31 pickup rear window. Easily removed by 2 screws if needed. The controller is on the dash with 2-sided tape. The controller flashes and is self-cancelling and automatically shuts off after 30? min of non use. I'm very pleased with it.
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03-31-2023, 03:13 PM | #17 |
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03-31-2023, 03:20 PM | #18 | |
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03-31-2023, 03:21 PM | #19 |
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Here is a short video I made about my turn signals.
https://youtu.be/hGvcT9tlc5E |
03-31-2023, 04:57 PM | #20 | |
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