F1 Style Rear Blinker

370Ztune · 04-17-2009, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 355890

I would rather it blink when braking.

MCR is getting many different requests for this rear light; I cannot say for sure but it is possible that they might offer different versions in order to appeal to different enthusiasts.

eXo5 · 05-05-2009, 01:31 PM

interested.

KillerBee370 · 05-05-2009, 08:34 PM

sounds cool enough but I would rather have a rear camera mounted behind it (with smoked plastic not black obviously)

Minicobra1 · 05-09-2009, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 355890

I would rather it blink when braking.

+1 me too, this would probably be the most useful for street.

If I were to design the ultimate rear fog, this is what I'd want.

1. Able to stay on with regular lights (same brightness as the rears) as to not upset other drivers when they are behind you.

2. Blinks when brakes are applied (4 times) then gets brighter like the brake lights.

3. Turns White when put in reverse.

4. Switch to disable

5. Oil slick, to disable closing in drivers. (ok, maybe I've gone too far now)

wow, this thing does a lot

spearfish25 · 04-19-2009, 03:28 PM

The reality is that the Z taillights alone are very bright and probably negate the need for a rear fog light. The blinking reverse light is a nice touch given that rearward views in the car are terrible and the blinking light might be helpful for other drivers to notice the Z backing up. I'm not sure having that light blink while braking is street-legal...and again it's redundant. I'm loving the reverse blinking idea though.

CBRich · 05-03-2009, 07:47 PM

Any update on this old post 370ZTune? Definitely interested.

370Ztune · 05-04-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CBRich

Any update on this old post 370ZTune? Definitely interested.

Thanks for your interest

. Currently MCR is still doing R&D for this light. We will be updating everyone as we receive more info.

Chupacabra · 05-05-2009, 03:52 PM

Any way in making work only when its raining and or foggy out. as in how the real f1 light is used for. i would like that.

theDreamer · 05-05-2009, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Chupacabra

Any way in making work only when its raining and or foggy out. as in how the real f1 light is used for. i would like that.

The way I would use it is just tether it to the lights, if I turn my lights on the fog light is one.

Robert_Nash · 05-05-2009, 04:24 PM

I’m not expert on this issue but it’s my understanding that the reason why U.S. spec. 370s don’t have a functional real fog light is because the fog light provided for Euro and Can spec vehicles don’t confirm to U.S. regulations.

Now, as a practical matter, I doubt anyone would get pulled over by a LEO if they are using a rear fog light as a true rear fog light (that is, turned on in foggy/low visibility conditions, etc.). However, I would be cautious about using the rear fog light as an additional brake light or other use that may attract attention you don’t want.

I've got the J-spec light and am waiting on a switch from Japan (to mount in the center counsel in the empty space between the two heated seat switches) so that I can turn the light on/off manually as desired...hopefully that will work out as intended.

CBRich · 05-05-2009, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

The way I would use it is just tether it to the lights, if I turn my lights on the fog light is one.

Precisely why they don't supply these types of things in the U.S. We're lucky we even get brights the way these people around here are.

theDreamer · 05-05-2009, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by CBRich

Precisely why they don't supply these types of things in the U.S. We're lucky we even get brights the way these people around here are.

CBRich · 05-05-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Not trying to knock you or anything like that. This light is pretty bright. It would most likely be a distraction to drivers under normal driving conditions with clear weather. It isn't really made to be an always on thing for that reason.

355890 · 05-09-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

The way I would use it is just tether it to the lights, if I turn my lights on the fog light is one.

The fog Lamp is way to bright to just turn on every time you turn your normal tail lights on.

It is a fog Lamp designed to cut through FOG, it is a very bright light. It would be to distractive to have on all the time.

You really need an on/off switch for it to be effective and utilized for it's designed purpose.

FricFrac · 05-28-2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 355890

The fog Lamp is way to bright to just turn on every time you turn your normal tail lights on.

It is a fog Lamp designed to cut through FOG, it is a very bright light. It would be to distractive to have on all the time.

You really need an on/off switch for it to be effective and utilized for it's designed purpose.

It is brighter but its not THAT much brighter that I don't have mine turned on all the time. Its definately and attention getter and a conversation starter not to mention it definately increases visibility....

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Robert_Nash Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Middle TN/Savannah GA Posts: 762 Drives: '14 Q60IPL/'14Armada Rep Power: 19	I’m not expert on this issue but it’s my understanding that the reason why U.S. spec. 370s don’t have a functional real fog light is because the fog light provided for Euro and Can spec vehicles don’t confirm to U.S. regulations. Now, as a practical matter, I doubt anyone would get pulled over by a LEO if they are using a rear fog light as a true rear fog light (that is, turned on in foggy/low visibility conditions, etc.). However, I would be cautious about using the rear fog light as an additional brake light or other use that may attract attention you don’t want. I've got the J-spec light and am waiting on a switch from Japan (to mount in the center counsel in the empty space between the two heated seat switches) so that I can turn the light on/off manually as desired...hopefully that will work out as intended. __________________ Robert -My Basset Hound Is Smarter Than Your Honor Student and Barack Obama - Last edited by Robert_Nash; 05-05-2009 at 04:26 PM.

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KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 53 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 323	sounds cool enough but I would rather have a rear camera mounted behind it (with smoked plastic not black obviously)

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spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1858	The reality is that the Z taillights alone are very bright and probably negate the need for a rear fog light. The blinking reverse light is a nice touch given that rearward views in the car are terrible and the blinking light might be helpful for other drivers to notice the Z backing up. I'm not sure having that light blink while braking is street-legal...and again it's redundant. I'm loving the reverse blinking idea though.

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