DIY: EVO-R Foglight Install

Bonzo · 11-11-2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by scottIN

I'm in the same boat. About the time I think I've got it figured out, I read the next post in a DIY and I'm all confoozed again because everyone's doing different stuff with it. Wish there was a DIY for just 'it lights up when you push the pedal in the middle'.

Or for us too lazy to drive a stick folks (that's me by the way), the pedal on the left.

Has anyone out there just hooked this thing up normal? A.K.A No flashy flashy boom boom?

MattP725 · 11-11-2011, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Svre46

Just use a 12V time delay relay. Basically when you brake the relay energizes and starts the flash. After a set amount of time (let’s say 5 seconds of being energized from hitting the brake) it disengages causing the flash to stop.

Something like this
DC 12V Delay Timer Time Relay 0~30 Second AH3-3 & Base | eBay

Those are exactly what I was looking at... some have a timed on, others have a timed off... kinda bulky but hopefully it would do the trick. I'd rather find a small board with just jumpers or something that I can neatly tuck away but the variability in the settings is nice too.

Svre46 · 11-11-2011, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MattP725

Those are exactly what I was looking at... some have a timed on, others have a timed off... kinda bulky but hopefully it would do the trick. I'd rather find a small board with just jumpers or something that I can neatly tuck away but the variability in the settings is nice too.

There are numerous other ways. Some companies make a programmable flasher relay (just wire to the constant on the light). It does the flashing for you and then stops. Similar to some motorcycle lights. I figured the timer relay is the most cost effective way for people and you can tuck the relay behind the plastics in the hatch. Plus they have great adjustability. If I still had my Z I would do a full write up. Most people here who are remotely electronically savvy can figure it out. Maybe EVO-R will see everyone’s comments and design the "next generation or another model with different options for people.

gurneyeagle · 11-11-2011, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Svre46

There are numerous other ways. Some companies make a programmable flasher relay (just wire to the constant on the light). It does the flashing for you and then stops. Similar to some motorcycle lights. I figured the timer relay is the most cost effective way for people and you can tuck the relay behind the plastics in the hatch. Plus they have great adjustability. If I still had my Z I would do a full write up. Most people here who are remotely electronically savvy can figure it out. Maybe EVO-R will see everyone’s comments and design the "next generation or another model with different options for people.

Here you go:

Blinking Smart Stop - Flashing Brake Light

Blade · 02-20-2012, 07:20 PM

Recently installed the EVO-R Rear Fog Light from the Z-Store: The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts: EVO-R Rear Fog Flashing LED Kit, 09-12 370Z

Definitely notice that people tend to keep their distance now ;-)

370z_F1StyleRearFogLight.mp4 - YouTube

BeemaaZ · 02-20-2012, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Blade

Recently installed the EVO-R Rear Fog Light from the Z-Store: The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts: EVO-R Rear Fog Flashing LED Kit, 09-12 370Z

Definitely notice that people tend to keep their distance now ;-)

370z_F1StyleRearFogLight.mp4 - YouTube

PaulZ370 · 02-22-2012, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Blade

Recently installed the EVO-R Rear Fog Light from the Z-Store: The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts: EVO-R Rear Fog Flashing LED Kit, 09-12 370Z

Definitely notice that people tend to keep their distance now ;-)

370z_F1StyleRearFogLight.mp4 - YouTube

Just finished installing my EVO-R Flashing light. Too late for a drive and I am just too grungy to get into the beautiful leather seats anyway. I can definitely say that it is worth it - it looks AWESOME. Flashing Brake Light and on with Tail Lights. No additional wiring harnesses or switches. Tapped into the Driver side Tail Light Harness, and ran the wires down to the EVO-R light, The nuts that everyone seems to have issues with came off without any issues - I WAS ECSTATIC to say the least when they just spun off - I did twist very carefully and very slowly.

Can't wait till tomorrow... test drive definitely if the weather is not bad...

Overlimit · 10-27-2016, 07:26 AM

I am a little confused, what is the wiring setup to produce this result? I would also like this to function similar to our 3rd brake light. I will also be using the kahtec smart stop delay with the constant on to provide the flashing effect as well as the solid on.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blade

Recently installed the EVO-R Rear Fog Light from the Z-Store: The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts: EVO-R Rear Fog Flashing LED Kit, 09-12 370Z

Definitely notice that people tend to keep their distance now ;-)

370z_F1StyleRearFogLight.mp4 - YouTube

Blade · 02-15-2019, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Overlimit

I am a little confused, what is the wiring setup to produce this result? I would also like this to function similar to our 3rd brake light. I will also be using the kahtec smart stop delay with the constant on to provide the flashing effect as well as the solid on.

2 1/2 years later, I notice this question was directed towards me, lol. Sorry...

From 370z -> EVO-R Foglight:
Green -> Red
Red -> White
Black -> Black

I also soldered bullet connectors to the wires for quick disconnect/alternative configuration.

~Blade

hot370z · 02-23-2012, 08:56 AM

I just order the EVO-R foglight could I just hook up the the one wire to get flashing and one to the license plate wire to turn on when the headlights are on?

PaulZ370 · 02-23-2012, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by hot370z

I just order the EVO-R foglight could I just hook up the the one wire to get flashing and one to the license plate wire to turn on when the headlights are on?

Don't see why not... Hookup wiring is very simple, it's finding the right wires in your harness to do so and running the wires thru to the light... I hooked up to the left tail light harness which I accessed in the trunk area, and ran the wires very simply behind the bumper cover and taped them to the backside of the steel of the bumper...

You will need to hookup the black (Ground) wire too, otherwise it will not work (Three wires total).

hot370z · 02-24-2012, 04:59 PM

Just took off my backing plate do you slide the foglight towawad the muffler? Toward the rear? To get it off. Or you have to unbolt it in the rear bumber? Help Fog light doesn't move at all HELP!!!!!

hot370z · 02-24-2012, 06:21 PM

Ok had no problem getting the srews off. I doublesideed tape the foglight to the bumber do you put back the housing and the backing plate? Or just the backing plate?

PaulZ370 · 02-24-2012, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by hot370z

Ok had no problem getting the srews off. I doublesideed tape the foglight to the bumber do you put back the housing and the backing plate? Or just the backing plate?

Just backing plate. There is nothing for the housing to bolt back to once the fake light is out...

hot370z · 02-24-2012, 08:50 PM

Ok i taped into the orange wire with the RED wire.Then ground with the black wire. I put the white wire to the license plate light I turned on my headlights and the forlight started to blink i thought the only time it blink when you put in reverse. It started to blink HELP.

02-20-2012, 07:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
Blade Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: DelMarVa Posts: 7 Drives: Black Cherry Rep Power: 16	Recently installed the EVO-R Rear Fog Light from the Z-Store: The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts: EVO-R Rear Fog Flashing LED Kit, 09-12 370Z Definitely notice that people tend to keep their distance now ;-) 370z_F1StyleRearFogLight.mp4 - YouTube instroke likes this.

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02-23-2012, 08:56 AM	#10 (permalink)
hot370z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CA Posts: 102 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 18	I just order the EVO-R foglight could I just hook up the the one wire to get flashing and one to the license plate wire to turn on when the headlights are on?

02-24-2012, 04:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
hot370z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CA Posts: 102 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 18	Just took off my backing plate do you slide the foglight towawad the muffler? Toward the rear? To get it off. Or you have to unbolt it in the rear bumber? Help Fog light doesn't move at all HELP!!!!!

02-24-2012, 06:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
hot370z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CA Posts: 102 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 18	Ok had no problem getting the srews off. I doublesideed tape the foglight to the bumber do you put back the housing and the backing plate? Or just the backing plate?

02-24-2012, 08:50 PM	#15 (permalink)
hot370z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CA Posts: 102 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 18	Ok i taped into the orange wire with the RED wire.Then ground with the black wire. I put the white wire to the license plate light I turned on my headlights and the forlight started to blink i thought the only time it blink when you put in reverse. It started to blink HELP.