Flashing third brake light?

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xelderx

Zoom Zoom Boom X 3

• Apr 11, 2003

• #21

Thats the same one you can get from any motorcycle dealer but they only charge $32.00. I forgot to mention the cool think about the Backoff Modulator is that it blinks 3 times, then it stays on for 3 seconds, then it repeats the cycle. Something about that just appeals to me more than it just blinking like a turnsignal. These are also tested and proven to help on motorcycles to keep them from getting hit from behind. If it doesn't help on a car then you were just destined to get hit...maybe it will be a cute girl and she wants to make it up to you.

 

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VPower

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2003.P5

• Apr 11, 2003

• #22

xelderx: I followed your suggestion...I should pick up something at a motorcycles...

off topic, xelderx, you have black head lights? nice rims..

 

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xelderx

Zoom Zoom Boom X 3

• Apr 11, 2003

• #23

Thanks man!!

I do have black headlights. Heres the thread for the how-to

I'll like my rims better when they are sitting closer to the fender.

 

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ELEmental59437

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2002 P5, 1978 F250

• Apr 11, 2003

• #24

https://www.ebay.com (commissions earned)

 

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xelderx

Zoom Zoom Boom X 3

• Apr 12, 2003

• #25

Dag gummit...you guys keep finding the half ass versions. (nuts)
Just Kidding. That basically does the same thing except it doesn't reset itself to repeat the cycle. Somebody tell me if I spelled "dag gummit" correctly. Is that all one word or what?

 

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lazywill

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• Apr 16, 2003

• #26

is this mod street legal?

 

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xelderx

Zoom Zoom Boom X 3

• Apr 16, 2003

• #27

its actually standard on some cars I believe.

 

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VPower

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2003.P5

• Apr 16, 2003

• #28

xelderx said:

its actually standard on some cars I believe.

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yeah, me too, i saw on the chryslers caravan and cheerokee.

 

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VPower

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2003.P5

• Apr 20, 2003

• #29

ok...

how and where am I suppose to look to cut the third brake wire?

I got a black box from a motorcycle shop...should be making my third brake light flash 5 secs...

woooooohhhhhooooooo!!!!!!

 

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Ryan

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03 Spicy Orange MSP

• Apr 20, 2003

• #30

i wouldn't want it to repeat the cycle id want it to flash 3 times and stay on, and how do i go about doing this when my 3rd light is on my wing LOL anyone know?

 

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2002 Mazda Proteg5

• Jun 7, 2017

• #31

@Ryan, I know this thread is ancient, but I recently did this on my P5 with this little gem from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned)
This unit flashes 8 times: 4 fast, 4 slightly slower and then stays steady on until the brake pedal is released and depressed again.
I looked up the wiring diagram for my hi mount stop light and found that it only draws about 5-6 watts so I decided to try it out. It works flawlessly and was fairly easy to install. I'll be getting another one for my wife's P5 soon so I can do a write-up on that if you're interested.

 

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pcb

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2002 MP5

• Jun 7, 2017

• #32

Some cops don't like flashing brake lights...

Still a great idea though... Really draws attention.
I like to tap my brake pedal before a turn to flash the brake lights.

 

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BJII Astina SP20

• Jun 8, 2017

• #33

In Australia, flashing (Adaptive) brake lights on modern cars are only for emergency stops i.e., when the ABS are activated. Illegal otherwise.

What's the law in the US on this?

 

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2002 Mazda Proteg5

• Jun 29, 2017

• #34

JazzySP20 said:

In Australia, flashing (Adaptive) brake lights on modern cars are only for emergency stops i.e., when the ABS are activated. Illegal otherwise.

What's the law in the US on this?

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Regarding stop lamps in Arizona, A.R.S 28-939 states that stop lamps must "Not project a glaring or dazzling light.", but I don't see anything regarding flashing stop lamps, whereas for things like turn signals it states they must flash. I will say I've seen multiple other vehicles with flashing hi-mount stop lamps, including some brand new vehicles where I believe it comes standard, and I've never seen or heard of anyone getting pulled over or cited for it. I've had police drive right behind me multiple times with it installed and haven't been pulled over for it (at least not yet anyway).
Just my experiences.