97MarkJA
Dedicated LVC Member
Yes it is. It's bright when you have a straight shot at it. I haven't decided if I'm going to tint it at all.
I do know I won't be rear ended for lack of brake lights.
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Yes it is. It's bright when you have a straight shot at it. I haven't decided if I'm going to tint it at all.
I do know I won't be rear ended for lack of brake lights.
97MarkJA
Dedicated LVC Member
94m5
Dmaup's Daddy
This is a damned nice build.
I hope my current 95's project goes this well.
Again,
AWESOME!
I hope my current 95's project goes this well.
Again,
AWESOME!
Don Pfau
Dedicated LVC Member
I like it very much but it looks like the brake light is sequential. I to would think the police would not like that. it could take longer for people to realize your braking ??
I like the sequential tail lights. Saw an LED sequential on a '12 Camaro the other day. First one I ever saw was on a '69 Cougar.
But it is in fact a ticket waiting to happen in California now. People still do the mod anyway.
But it is in fact a ticket waiting to happen in California now. People still do the mod anyway.
97MarkJA
Dedicated LVC Member
It is sequential. The high mount still lights up and the brake light portion is BRIGHT, the sequence happens pretty quick.
I don't know how someone couldn't notice you are stopping.
Does Cali have a law on the books about sequential turn signals? I'm wondering because of cars like the original cougars (I'm sure that get grandfathered in) and the new cars that come with the sequential tail lights. I wonder if they have a switch to turn them off? I'll have to check that out.
Thank you, your car was clean before you started and pulling the drive line makes it much easier. I've seen how nice your work is, I'm sure it will be great!
My motor/trans won't come out until spring, I'll chassis black the underside then, a portion is done now when I put in the chassis rails.
J
ford nut
Local nut case
Yes it is.
I bet he has built this car in his head a hundred times.
If this car gets pulled over It wont be the tail lights he will get a ticket for.
I read somewhere in the California vehicle code - that ......it is permitted for any vehicle to have
.....a device to automatically activate the front turn signal lights to flash simultaneously
and rear turn signal lights to flash simultaneously......
Penalty for such violation is $100.
Code was amended in 1997 and was effective January 1, 1998
A LEO could interpret that in such a way to make it sound like a violation.
I remember looking through the codes after I was pulled over one evening in Palos Verdes and was given a ticket
for having a license plate "not illuminated by a white light".
It might be a good idea to have that extra toggle switch for those times when you
have to cross state lines.:shifty:
.....a device to automatically activate the front turn signal lights to flash simultaneously
and rear turn signal lights to flash simultaneously......
Penalty for such violation is $100.
Code was amended in 1997 and was effective January 1, 1998
A LEO could interpret that in such a way to make it sound like a violation.
I remember looking through the codes after I was pulled over one evening in Palos Verdes and was given a ticket
for having a license plate "not illuminated by a white light".
It might be a good idea to have that extra toggle switch for those times when you
have to cross state lines.:shifty:
97MarkJA
Dedicated LVC Member
thaywood
Dedicated LVC Member
Oh that brings back memories. My '69 Cougar had fully functional sequential turn signals. I actually got pulled one night because the cop just wanted to ask me if the signals were original or aftermarket. I also had a '67 T-Bird with sequential signals. All Mustangs have factory sequential LED's now. I'm planning to do a sequential LED setup on the Cobra...eventually...
Don Pfau
Dedicated LVC Member
Yea I had a 69 Cougar Eliminater. Loved it.
chris2523
93 Mark VIII
turn signals in the 69 cougar don't work... they were sequential when they did though!
sequential lights are awesome.
are they sequential when you hit the brakes?
shouldn't be too hard just to make them all light when you hit the brakes. that's what the cougars do.
they were sequential when they did though!sequential lights are awesome.
are they sequential when you hit the brakes?
shouldn't be too hard just to make them all light when you hit the brakes. that's what the cougars do.
ford nut
Local nut case
http://www.thuntek.net/cougars_unlimited/ts1promo.htmturn signals in the 69 cougar don't work...
sequential lights are awesome.
He wants them to be that way I am pretty sure.
It adds to the unique/different appearance.
97MarkJA
Dedicated LVC Member
If I get pulled over I can always change them, not that big of a deal really. They do look nice the way they are.
ford nut
Local nut case
I like them too.
I do wonder how that Vollong 10W White High Power Linear COB LED link you sent me would work.
Might be a little softer..... Hummm....
I do wonder how that Vollong 10W White High Power Linear COB LED link you sent me would work.
Might be a little softer..... Hummm....
Hot*Mk8
Dedicated LVC Member
Sounds awesome! Looks amazing!! And a fellow Trekkie!
I have the communicator sound for my text messages right now.I second everyone else's opinion! Brilliant car and can't wait to see it! I'm excited and it's not even my car :shifty:. It's just so killer to see someone put SO much love into a Mark VIII
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chris2523
93 Mark VIII
i've seen that link before. but i'm pretty sure its the piece up by the column that is dead. the signal stalk.
i've looked through the wiring. even if the sequential circuitry is dead, the inner most bulb should still light for the turn signal. fail safe mode if you will.
that doesn't happen.
which leads me to believe that no turn signal action is happening at all. also, the clicker doesn't click. and i tested it to be good.
97MarkJA
Dedicated LVC Member
97MarkJA
Dedicated LVC Member
Sounds awesome! Looks amazing!! And a fellow Trekkie!
I second everyone else's opinion! Brilliant car and can't wait to see it! I'm excited and it's not even my car :shifty:. It's just so killer to see someone put SO much love into a Mark VIII
You are correct on the communicator! Good ear.
lobird91
Well-Known LVC Member
11 to 1 with boost, planing on e85?
-Alan
-Alan
Markviiiedrea
Speed Bump
Sounds awesome! Looks amazing!! And a fellow Trekkie!
And I thought I was the only one! My ringer is the stargate dialing sequence. Nerds do run the world.
Unless you act like a complete douche nugget or have some noob out of the academy pull you over, you should be fine.
97MarkJA
Dedicated LVC Member
Yes.. yes I am
I plan on doing the fuel set up this winter as long as they don't send me to China for work.
I was planning on 3 focus pumps or two of the new twin turbine walbro 465 and do away with the fpdm. Now that I've seen the fuel tank mod in the other thread I have some ideas kicking around.
lobird91
Well-Known LVC Member
Let me know what you figure out for fueling, that has been a sticking point for my build as well. I have a spare tank that I was planning to baffle but if I can figure out another way I would rather not have to. I think I will probably be able to get by with a single 465 and a BAP, but that will still suck the stock basket drier than the sahara. Your build is looking awesome by the way
Also my understanding is that our FPDM is not a true variable voltage setup but just a simple high/low deal so removing it should not be a big deal.
-Alan
Also my understanding is that our FPDM is not a true variable voltage setup but just a simple high/low deal so removing it should not be a big deal.
-Alan
SATURN5
Dr. Frankenstang
Excuse me if I just don't get it.... That law makes no sense to me...
Do they mean front to back at the same time or both sides at the same time? A 79-82 Mustang has the turn signal/brake/hazard as the same bulb.....
Cornfuzed.
thaywood
Dedicated LVC Member
...And a fellow Trekkie!
Notice my avatar?
I've got the communicator sound for my ringtone on my phone. And the TOS viewscreen sound for my incoming messagesTurns out there are several of us on here
Live long and prosper!