JDM Fog Light Installed - Blinking Option

joshs09slvrZ · 10-28-2012, 07:18 PM

Hey guys!

I finished the install of my JDM fog light last night. I ordered the light and long harness from Z1, and then ordered the Blinking Smart Stop Delay Version from Kahtec. I've seen a bunch of different ways to wire this up, but what I wanted was to have it only come on when I hit my brakes. So...the way mine works is that it is off until I touch the brakes. Once I hit the brakes...it will blink really quick and then go solid. If I touch the brakes again within 8 seconds (like in stop n go traffic) then it will not blink; but instead go straight to solid. After 8 seconds...the light resets and will blink again.

I really like this way because (just as the 3rd brake light) it's not on with the rest of the taillights and will really catch your attention because it kind of comes out of no where. We're all expecting to see a third brake light...but a fourth brake light...that blinks?!?!?! I like it lol. Here's a quick video of it. Let me know if you guys have any questions on how to wire it up.

XwChriswX · 10-28-2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by joshs09slvrZ

Hey guys!

I finished the install of my JDM fog light last night. I ordered the light and long harness from Z1, and then ordered the Blinking Smart Stop Delay Version from Kahtec. I've seen a bunch of different ways to wire this up, but what I wanted was to have it only come on when I hit my brakes. So...the way mine works is that it is off until I touch the brakes. Once I hit the brakes...it will blink really quick and then go solid. If I touch the brakes again within 8 seconds (like in stop n go traffic) then it will not blink; but instead go straight to solid. After 8 seconds...the light resets and will blink again.

I really like this way because (just as the 3rd brake light) it's not on with the rest of the taillights and will really catch your attention because it kind of comes out of no where. We're all expecting to see a third brake light...but a fourth brake light...that blinks?!?!?! I like it lol. Here's a quick video of it. Let me know if you guys have any questions on how to wire it up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLHLdWCk4RM

Also...if anyone knows how to embed the video into my post...please let me know!

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joshs09slvrZ · 10-28-2012, 07:46 PM

Hmm...for some reason I tried to edit and do that...but it didn't work. Oh well lol.

Figured it out!!

cdoxp800 · 10-28-2012, 07:47 PM

This will fix it

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kellyefields · 10-28-2012, 07:48 PM

nice looking setup. I have the same setup minus the relay. mine just blinks all the time when I hit the brakes

joshs09slvrZ · 10-28-2012, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kellyefields

nice looking setup. I have the same setup minus the relay. mine just blinks all the time when I hit the brakes

I thought about going that route...but I figured that might get annoying to the person behind me; especially in morning traffic lol.

LakeShow · 10-28-2012, 08:12 PM

I want to hook up a switch where I can control when it's on/off/blink. Is that possible? I have the EVOR fog light.

joshs09slvrZ · 10-28-2012, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

I want to hook up a switch where I can control when it's on/off/blink. Is that possible? I have the EVOR fog light.

Yeah that is possible. I think that's the way Simota did it in his DIY; or at least something similar?

DEpointfive0 · 10-28-2012, 11:40 PM

Rep added! Thanks!!!

joshs09slvrZ · 10-29-2012, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Rep added! Thanks!!!

No problem man!

Dustin@Z1 · 10-29-2012, 08:24 AM

Josh,
Nice! Glad to see that the install went well. Run into any unforseen snags during the install?

robones · 10-29-2012, 08:32 AM

Good job Josh. This is by far the best setup. I also have the JDM Fog light hooked up to the 8-second relay. You have the formula 1 effect and you don't annoy the people behind you in rush hour traffic

My video below.

370z Blinking Fog Light - YouTube

joshs09slvrZ · 10-29-2012, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Dustin@Z1

Josh,
Nice! Glad to see that the install went well. Run into any unforseen snags during the install?

Thanks Dustin!! The only snag I hit was trying to get the two nuts off the original plug; as others stated...the nut and stud just spun. I spent probably about 30 minutes cutting them off with my Dremel.

I also used a wire clamp to tap into the taillight harness instead of just cutting it. I think the only thing I'll change is the bulb...I'm going to put an LED in there.

joshs09slvrZ · 10-29-2012, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by robones

Good job Josh. This is by far the best setup. I also have the JDM Fog light hooked up to the 8-second relay. You have the formula 1 effect and you don't annoy the people behind you in rush hour traffic

My video below.

370z Blinking Fog Light - YouTube

You're exactly right! I was really worried about annoying people (not to mention that if it's constantly blinking everytime I hit the brakes, it could cause an accident) in rush hour traffic. This morning was the first time I drove my car since the install and I noticed that the car behind me never followed too closely. Even if someone squeezed in behind me...the first time I hit the brakes made them back off lol.

robones · 10-29-2012, 08:38 AM

Oh that's a normal reaction to the fog light Hooked up as a break light. people will stay clear about 4-5 feet away when they notice the light blinking. You get so used to people staying away far behind that the times when people get close to you (normal) distance you start to panic thinking you are going to get rear ended! haha

10-28-2012, 07:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
joshs09slvrZ Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 547 Drives: 09 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 17	JDM Fog Light Installed - Blinking Option Hey guys! I finished the install of my JDM fog light last night. I ordered the light and long harness from Z1, and then ordered the Blinking Smart Stop Delay Version from Kahtec. I've seen a bunch of different ways to wire this up, but what I wanted was to have it only come on when I hit my brakes. So...the way mine works is that it is off until I touch the brakes. Once I hit the brakes...it will blink really quick and then go solid. If I touch the brakes again within 8 seconds (like in stop n go traffic) then it will not blink; but instead go straight to solid. After 8 seconds...the light resets and will blink again. I really like this way because (just as the 3rd brake light) it's not on with the rest of the taillights and will really catch your attention because it kind of comes out of no where. We're all expecting to see a third brake light...but a fourth brake light...that blinks?!?!?! I like it lol. Here's a quick video of it. Let me know if you guys have any questions on how to wire it up. Dustin@Z1 and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________ Stillen Gen3 CAI\|Berk HFC and CBE\|UpRev\|15mm H&R front spacers\|20mm Ichiba rear spacers\|Stillen front and rear sway bars\|Yokohama S. Drives\|Swift springs\|JDM Blinking Fog\|8000k HIDs\|9% window tinting, 47% on full windshield Last edited by joshs09slvrZ; 10-28-2012 at 07:48 PM.

10-28-2012, 07:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
joshs09slvrZ Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 547 Drives: 09 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 17	Hmm...for some reason I tried to edit and do that...but it didn't work. Oh well lol. Figured it out!! __________________ Stillen Gen3 CAI\|Berk HFC and CBE\|UpRev\|15mm H&R front spacers\|20mm Ichiba rear spacers\|Stillen front and rear sway bars\|Yokohama S. Drives\|Swift springs\|JDM Blinking Fog\|8000k HIDs\|9% window tinting, 47% on full windshield Last edited by joshs09slvrZ; 10-28-2012 at 07:48 PM.

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cdoxp800 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: FL Posts: 1,337 Drives: 2011 Nismo Rep Power: 20	This will fix it Blinker Fluid - $18.95 : KaleCoAuto.com, Your home for the rare, unusual, and hard to find auto parts. __________________ 2011 Brilliant Silver NISMO 370z. #: 0046. PPE LTH \| MillSpec Cats \| F.I Exhaust \| Akuma Intakes \| Rotora 6/4 Brakes

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kellyefields A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington Ky #BBN Age: 48 Posts: 1,164 Drives: Supercharged Rep Power: 17	nice looking setup. I have the same setup minus the relay. mine just blinks all the time when I hit the brakes __________________ MY 2009 SC BUILD.

10-28-2012, 08:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	I want to hook up a switch where I can control when it's on/off/blink. Is that possible? I have the EVOR fog light. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

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DEpointfive0 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17152	Rep added! Thanks!!!

10-29-2012, 08:24 AM	#11 (permalink)
Dustin@Z1 The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NLA Posts: 1,313 Drives: NLA Rep Power: 19	Josh, Nice! Glad to see that the install went well. Run into any unforseen snags during the install?

10-29-2012, 08:32 AM	#12 (permalink)
robones Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami Posts: 357 Drives: 2011 - Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 15	Good job Josh. This is by far the best setup. I also have the JDM Fog light hooked up to the 8-second relay. You have the formula 1 effect and you don't annoy the people behind you in rush hour traffic My video below. 370z Blinking Fog Light - YouTube

10-29-2012, 08:38 AM	#15 (permalink)
robones Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami Posts: 357 Drives: 2011 - Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 15	Oh that's a normal reaction to the fog light Hooked up as a break light. people will stay clear about 4-5 feet away when they notice the light blinking. You get so used to people staying away far behind that the times when people get close to you (normal) distance you start to panic thinking you are going to get rear ended! haha

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