Flashing third brake light MOD

[frogdog]

I was behind a car coming to a stop light and his 3rd brake light flashed when he applied the brakes, I googled it and found a small module that you splice into the wiring. I would like to do this mod but don't know how to remove the covering on the hatch to get to the light. Any suggestions or how to do's?

[Zoren 370]

Check the DUI....im sorry I mean the DIY section in here!

[kenchan]

imo those blinking lights are very annoying...

[Felix 808]

Originally Posted by kenchan

imo those blinking lights are very annoying...

Yeah but they get you attention don't they

I did a flasher with delay on my fog light. It will only flash when the brakes have not been pressed in over 8 seconds, so in those stop & go situations your not annoying the people behind as much

[Japanjay]

I caught the line at the top of the brake pedal. Wired in a 10hz module that flashes 10x per sec for 2 sec. Makes them all flash. Makes a big difference in people tailgating you. I will also have the JDM third installed this week and that one will do the same.

[Zteve]

Originally Posted by Japanjay

I caught the line at the top of the brake pedal. Wired in a 10hz module that flashes 10x per sec for 2 sec. Makes them all flash. Makes a big difference in people tailgating you. I will also have the JDM third installed this week and that one will do the same.

one light, yeah, all of them not only stupid but begging to get rear ended since those behind you have no clue if you are actually braking or not.

[Trips]

Here you go Op

370z hatch plastic trim removal

[Jordo!]

Originally Posted by kenchan

imo those blinking lights are very annoying...

Agreed.

Also, I found it made it more difficult for me to determine whether the car in front of me was coming to a quick or gentle stop. All it did was motivate me to get in another lane entirely rather than be surprised, or have to maintain an absurdly far distance back.

Side note: I also dislike the "landing strip" turn signals on new Mustangs

Originally Posted by Japanjay

I caught the line at the top of the brake pedal. Wired in a 10hz module that flashes 10x per sec for 2 sec. Makes them all flash. Makes a big difference in people tailgating you. I will also have the JDM third installed this week and that one will do the same.

That's because no one can figure out what you are doing... you are probably more likely to get rear ended by a confused driver than an aggressive one.

Even one flashing, out of sync with the others, is more confusing than informative.

[aszyd]

Originally Posted by kenchan

imo those blinking lights are very annoying...

I have to agree. BMW once had the idea that the light would flash only if the brakes were pressed hard, like a panic stop. I don't mind that.

I was behind a person on the freeway whose lights would flash whenever the brakes were applied. I was quite displeased with this vehicle by the time we were through the traffic. It was annoying as hell!

[RyanWest]

I think this mod is only cool for reversing.

[shika805]

fog light yes! third brake light no... your third break light is the only light that others can tell if your braking. If it was flashing it would be difficult to tell if your were just "tapping" the brake or having it fully depressed.

Just add a rear fog light flasher and call it a day.

[tonybell_57]

I used to have one on my S2000 after getting smacked in the rear while sitting at a traffic light. I got one for my Z, but I haven't installed it yet. Mine flashes 6 times then goes solid. I have gotten a few compliments from people behind me regarding it. They like that they know if I just stopped or have been stopped for a while. Never got hit in the rear again after installing it.

[tonybell_57]

Originally Posted by kenchan

imo those blinking lights are very annoying...

That's the point. It's to get you to pay attention to the car in front of you.

[Japanjay]

Originally Posted by Zteve

one light, yeah, all of them not only stupid but begging to get rear ended since those behind you have no clue if you are actually braking or not.

It goes solid after 2 secs. By the time you read the first sentence of this reply it would be solid.

Originally Posted by Jordo!

Agreed.

Also, I found it made it more difficult for me to determine whether the car in front of me was coming to a quick or gentle stop. All it did was motivate me to get in another lane entirely rather than be surprised, or have to maintain an absurdly far distance back.

Side note: I also dislike the "landing strip" turn signals on new Mustangs


That's because no one can figure out what you are doing... you are probably more likely to get rear ended by a confused driver than an aggressive one.

Even one flashing, out of sync with the others, is more confusing than informative.

unless you are driving a shifter cart you can see over and around the Z as low as the roof line is. Turn signals indicate I a turning so have no fear you will know where I am turning in at. As for not wanting to be behind a car doing that, exactly what I would prefer.

Originally Posted by tonybell_57

I used to have one on my S2000 after getting smacked in the rear while sitting at a traffic light. I got one for my Z, but I haven't installed it yet. Mine flashes 6 times then goes solid. I have gotten a few compliments from people behind me regarding it. They like that they know if I just stopped or have been stopped for a while. Never got hit in the rear again after installing it.

I have gotten numerous people pull up next to me wanting to know how did that or if it comes like that. Say that they really like and it gets their attention. Almost every other crotch rocket has this done from what I have seen up here.

Originally Posted by tonybell_57

That's the point. It's to get you to pay attention to the car in front of you.

Exactly.

You cant tell if they are in sync or out, 20 flashes in 2 secs is faster than your eyes can count or tell.

[RyanWest]

Does anyone have a DIY for the reversing fog light blinking mod?