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The car didn't come with door keys as I found out shortly after purchasing it...so I couldn't open it till I had keys made....so ya I got screwed on that one.
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on the quality of lou's work... i bought from rounds 2 and 4 still going strong and getting wonderful compliments. keep it up lou. both cars love it!
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I still have my unit from way back when stephen was selling them. These things are awesome. Im glad your making them again as I might have to buy me a set for this camaro im looking at picking up. Also does anyone know where I can get some LED red bulbs for the rear that are plug and play? I'll do a search later just thought if someone had the answer I wouldnt have to look.
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this video is with the stock 1157 bulbs with the 552 flasher
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1KJUkOtcmc
this video is with 1157 LED bulbs and the 552 flasher
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOZbOkXkOsA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1KJUkOtcmc
this video is with 1157 LED bulbs and the 552 flasher
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOZbOkXkOsA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKXJSbYKgkg
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i got the same flasher but mine still flash fast and it is turned down as slow as it will go, how did you get yours to flash slower
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKXJSbYKgkg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKXJSbYKgkg
I'm using the stock 552 hazard flasher for the turn signals.
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But isn't there 2 separate flashers? 1 for the turns, 1 for the hazards?
I'm pretty sure I've pulled my turn flasher out & the hazards still worked. So if I'm right, you'll need 2 slower flashers to make it all work slower.
I'm pretty sure I've pulled my turn flasher out & the hazards still worked. So if I'm right, you'll need 2 slower flashers to make it all work slower.
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When I did mine, the hazards worked fine with the stock flasher, turn signals did not.
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can you put me on the list, and didn't see it, but any ETA estimates?
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Added you to my list, Hornick.
If you'd like to purchase a unit, just visit the STS unit page for information, instructions and payment options. I can build your unit tonight and ship it tomorrow morning.
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If you'd like to purchase a unit, just visit the STS unit page for information, instructions and payment options. I can build your unit tonight and ship it tomorrow morning.
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Btw, our F-bodies have two flashers. One for the standard turn signals (clipped to the side of the fuse box) and one for the hazard signals (plugged into the "convenience center"). They are separate flashers, the hazard flasher should be definitely slower (since it handles higher current loads).
The one problem that might occur (depending on vehicle and flasher) that if you use the hazard flasher in place of the turn signal flasher, the turn signal might not flash, it might just stay on (or one side will flash slowly, the other one will stay on). This is due to the design of the flashers - these are electro-mechanical LOAD-dependent flashers, not the newer style electronic no-load flashers.
Hope this helps.
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The one problem that might occur (depending on vehicle and flasher) that if you use the hazard flasher in place of the turn signal flasher, the turn signal might not flash, it might just stay on (or one side will flash slowly, the other one will stay on). This is due to the design of the flashers - these are electro-mechanical LOAD-dependent flashers, not the newer style electronic no-load flashers.
Hope this helps.
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Just ordered mine! Can't wait to put em on
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Just got mine in, works like a charm, very satisfied, and apparently i have the wrong flasher in there, but not complaining. My turn signals are really slow (perfect speed for these sequentials) and my 4 ways are rediculously fast, so i need to get another slow one for my hazards and i'll be 100% happy. Thanks Lou!
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Here's mine with 3 bulbs...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lW-4vIS7XA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ss6LN...eature=related
Here's mine with 2 bulbs...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUGWT9uFlxU&NR=1
had issues at first but none after I figured out how to keep water out of the unit...All my bulbs are led...not autozone crap either. 3rd brake lights bulbs in the 2nd vid were just some ones i tried out, didn't work well in the day, got better ones.
Adjustable no load flasher was necessary for me, so there was enough time for bulbs to complete a cycle.
Painting the lenses didn't last long for me, maybe I did it wrong, don't care. Had them wrapped in vinyl. Reverse lights are 2 led strips on the bottom of the plate.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lW-4vIS7XA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ss6LN...eature=related
Here's mine with 2 bulbs...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUGWT9uFlxU&NR=1
had issues at first but none after I figured out how to keep water out of the unit...All my bulbs are led...not autozone crap either. 3rd brake lights bulbs in the 2nd vid were just some ones i tried out, didn't work well in the day, got better ones.
Adjustable no load flasher was necessary for me, so there was enough time for bulbs to complete a cycle.
Painting the lenses didn't last long for me, maybe I did it wrong, don't care. Had them wrapped in vinyl. Reverse lights are 2 led strips on the bottom of the plate.
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Just got mine in, works like a charm, very satisfied, and apparently i have the wrong flasher in there, but not complaining. My turn signals are really slow (perfect speed for these sequentials) and my 4 ways are rediculously fast, so i need to get another slow one for my hazards and i'll be 100% happy. Thanks Lou!
Very glad to hear you are happy. That's why I make these.
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That can be solved easily. I got one sitting on my shelf and will be making more next week. If you'd like one, just go to my STS page for ordering information and I can ship yours Monday morning.
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Would any of you kind souls share some part numbers for
the different kind of flashers referenced above, i.e. fast, slow,
adjustable, circuit specific, etc.?
kk
the different kind of flashers referenced above, i.e. fast, slow,
adjustable, circuit specific, etc.?
kk
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Not sure of numbers at this moment, but your four way flasher is slower than your actual turn signal flasher. If you replace the turn signal flasher with one designed for the four ways you will have the slower flashers I do. Not sure, age of the flasher may attribute some of the slowness, which works out greatly.
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The stock turn signal flasher for my 91 bird was a 225 flasher. and the stock hazard flasher is a 552 flasher. The 225 flasher was way to fast for the incandesent bulbs. the 552 flasher slowed it down but was still a bit to fast the last bulb didn't have enough time to burn bright like the inner two. i switched to LEDs and that fixed the problem. I have a no load adjustable flasher for sale if anyone is interested.
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The stock turn signal flasher for my 91 bird was a 225 flasher. and the stock hazard flasher is a 552 flasher. The 225 flasher was way to fast for the incandesent bulbs. the 552 flasher slowed it down but was still a bit to fast the last bulb didn't have enough time to burn bright like the inner two. i switched to LEDs and that fixed the problem. I have a no load adjustable flasher for sale if anyone is interested.
Did you use it before switching to LEDs?
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When i had ordered the adj. flasher i did not see where it said that there is a 15% restocking fee so instead of spending and losing money on this thing i'll find someone to buy it from me.
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I put mine in (got it through Amazon).
I installed it. Turned on the flasher. Walked to the back to look. Too fast to me, so I got back inside. Shut it off. Adjusted the screw all the way down. Turned it back on. Got out to look at the speed...Nothing. Wouldn't fire up again no matter what I tried. Needless to say, I sent it back. Amazon got it yesterday & I'm waiting for the refund to be applied to my account now.
Still looking for another one, because I've never seen an LED bulb that could light up the complete lens good without looking like a small circular light behind the big red lens. That & I'd need 8 bulbs for my car. At (give or take) $10 each? I'm not gonna spend $80 on bulbs!
I installed it. Turned on the flasher. Walked to the back to look. Too fast to me, so I got back inside. Shut it off. Adjusted the screw all the way down. Turned it back on. Got out to look at the speed...Nothing. Wouldn't fire up again no matter what I tried. Needless to say, I sent it back. Amazon got it yesterday & I'm waiting for the refund to be applied to my account now.
Still looking for another one, because I've never seen an LED bulb that could light up the complete lens good without looking like a small circular light behind the big red lens. That & I'd need 8 bulbs for my car. At (give or take) $10 each? I'm not gonna spend $80 on bulbs!
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Hey there Mr. Lou, I'm placing an order for one now. How soon do you think it could be here? I only ask because I am moving this weekend, and want to know if you would need the new address as well. Your STS will be going on a 1979 Z28. I can't wait!
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Hello Adam, I received your payment in perfect order, thank you (I like it when a payment is made properly!) and your unit is going out first thing in the morning. Since you are in Houston, you should have the package on Wednesday. Thursday at the latest!
I would DEFINITELY ask you to post up some pictures of the 1979 Z28 tail lights when you're done, that would be SWEET!
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I would DEFINITELY ask you to post up some pictures of the 1979 Z28 tail lights when you're done, that would be SWEET!
Thank you
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Hello Adam, I received your payment in perfect order, thank you (I like it when a payment is made properly!) and your unit is going out first thing in the morning. Since you are in Houston, you should have the package on Wednesday. Thursday at the latest!
I would DEFINITELY ask you to post up some pictures of the 1979 Z28 tail lights when you're done, that would be SWEET!
Thank you
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I would DEFINITELY ask you to post up some pictures of the 1979 Z28 tail lights when you're done, that would be SWEET!
Thank you
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I put mine in (got it through Amazon).
I installed it. Turned on the flasher. Walked to the back to look. Too fast to me, so I got back inside. Shut it off. Adjusted the screw all the way down. Turned it back on. Got out to look at the speed...Nothing. Wouldn't fire up again no matter what I tried. Needless to say, I sent it back. Amazon got it yesterday & I'm waiting for the refund to be applied to my account now.
Still looking for another one, because I've never seen an LED bulb that could light up the complete lens good without looking like a small circular light behind the big red lens. That & I'd need 8 bulbs for my car. At (give or take) $10 each? I'm not gonna spend $80 on bulbs!
I installed it. Turned on the flasher. Walked to the back to look. Too fast to me, so I got back inside. Shut it off. Adjusted the screw all the way down. Turned it back on. Got out to look at the speed...Nothing. Wouldn't fire up again no matter what I tried. Needless to say, I sent it back. Amazon got it yesterday & I'm waiting for the refund to be applied to my account now.
Still looking for another one, because I've never seen an LED bulb that could light up the complete lens good without looking like a small circular light behind the big red lens. That & I'd need 8 bulbs for my car. At (give or take) $10 each? I'm not gonna spend $80 on bulbs!
that burns red, burning white will make your taillights pink.
You need light to shine around the whole inside of the housing. Mine have over 30 leds on each bulb. I spent $30 per pair...x 3 pairs...just for tails/turn signals. everything else in the car is led too.
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Just as an FYI, I still have plenty of units left. I have a list of about 40 members who wanted one badly and so far shipped about 20 units.
So if y'all still want some, I got plenty left over.
At this point, all reservations are off and these are available on a first-come first-serve basis.
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So if y'all still want some, I got plenty left over.
At this point, all reservations are off and these are available on a first-come first-serve basis.
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The stock turn signal flasher for my 91 bird was a 225 flasher. and the stock hazard flasher is a 552 flasher. The 225 flasher was way to fast for the incandesent bulbs. the 552 flasher slowed it down but was still a bit to fast the last bulb didn't have enough time to burn bright like the inner two. i switched to LEDs and that fixed the problem. I have a no load adjustable flasher for sale if anyone is interested.
I got mine installed today (I think mine was from the first or second batch, way back when) and had a number of problems, none of them related to the actual unit (though at one point it did seem that way). My '87 TA is wired like the GTA instructions, but the outside and middle bulbs were swapped. I got myself into trouble assuming "I have a TA, I'll just follow those directions and swap the location of the sockets."
First I ended up with the lights running backwards (towards the inside rather then from the inside out), then when I rewired it looked like it wasn't working at all. I finally figured out that the flasher was running so fast that it was only lighting up the inside bulb.
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A couple of other things:
- If it looks confusing look at the universal instructions, those are easy, the how to do it for a specific TA/GTA instructions are confusing.
- Don't leave the center filler someplace hot. I took my taillights apart Thursday night, and my center panel sat in the car under the hatch all yesterday. The front face actually melted- there is some carpet stuck to it and the bottom is all warped, it doesn't fit back correctly and is really obvious looking at it from the top or the side.
- If it looks confusing look at the universal instructions, those are easy, the how to do it for a specific TA/GTA instructions are confusing.
- Don't leave the center filler someplace hot. I took my taillights apart Thursday night, and my center panel sat in the car under the hatch all yesterday. The front face actually melted- there is some carpet stuck to it and the bottom is all warped, it doesn't fit back correctly and is really obvious looking at it from the top or the side.
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Unit shipping will be on hold for a week from today (6/15-6/22) because I will be out of town.
However, if you'd like, you may still submit a payment (per instructions on my STS page) and I will ship your unit immediately upon my return.
Btw, I have only 9 units left, gentlemen.
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However, if you'd like, you may still submit a payment (per instructions on my STS page) and I will ship your unit immediately upon my return.
Btw, I have only 9 units left, gentlemen.
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Re: Sequential taillights
[quote=83 Crossfire TA;4948998]You've mentioned this a few times now, what LED bulbs did you use?[quote]
Cause i keep getting asked the same questions
http://www.jamstrait.com/
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...ier=343447_0_0_
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Cause i keep getting asked the same questions
http://www.jamstrait.com/
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...ier=343447_0_0_
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just wanted to give thumbs up to Lou - bought an sts unit from him a little over a week ago. plenty of communication of the order status, quick shipping. can't wait to get everything wired up and be on the road!
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Re: Sequential taillights
One unit can sequence TWO tail lights separately, with up to 3 bulbs in each.
You mentioned that you have 4 bulbs per side. You could:
a) remove one bulb and sequence only 3
b) connect 1 & 2 (counting from the inside), they would light up together and then you can sequence 3 and 4. So the sequence would go 1&2, 3, 4. At the flashing speed, it's pretty un-noticeable.
c) if you wish, you could buy two units and sequence each tail light with one unit, giving you the full 4-bulb sequencing effect.
I believe I have already received your payment (if your mailing street number is 115).
If you would like a second unit, please let me know ASAP, otherwise I will be shipping your unit in an hour or two.
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Gentlemen, I am now down to last 2 units so ....
AT THIS POINT, PLEASE CONTACT ME FIRST TO MAKE SURE I HAVE A UNIT AVAILABLE BEFORE SUBMITTING A PAYMENT.
A PM is sufficient to reach me.
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AT THIS POINT, PLEASE CONTACT ME FIRST TO MAKE SURE I HAVE A UNIT AVAILABLE BEFORE SUBMITTING A PAYMENT.
A PM is sufficient to reach me.
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Re: Sequential taillights
im definately getting one for my camaro.two questions.the stock camaro has one brake light on each side.using this kit will i still have one brake light on each side or three?question number two.i have a buick that has three combined brake/turn lights per side.will this work on it?
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Re: Sequential taillights
Depends on how you wire it up and how you modify your tail lights. There are numerous options and it really depends on which way you'd like to go.
You can either keep the brake light separate from turn signals (possible but uncommon) or you can integrate the brake lights and turn signals to work just like on a GTA (most common) when sequencing the tail lights.
You'll probably want to change the amber lens to a red lens which is done two ways: by replacing that section of the plastic lens or by spray painting it with Candy Apple Translucent Red made by Testors (available at SprawlMart for $7, IIRC).
There are multiple threads about those modifications on this board. I'm sure you'll find a good answer there.
Yes, this unit is NOT specific to third generation F-bodies. It will work on ANY standard 12V vehicle with common negative ground. I have it on my Mustang, people have put it on old 1960's Chevies, on old Fords, old Pontiacs, I've seen them on Corvettes etc.
Hope this helps.
Lou
P.S.: If you'd like 1 or 2 units, be QUICK, I am almost out.
My STS page with all the info you might need.
You can either keep the brake light separate from turn signals (possible but uncommon) or you can integrate the brake lights and turn signals to work just like on a GTA (most common) when sequencing the tail lights.
You'll probably want to change the amber lens to a red lens which is done two ways: by replacing that section of the plastic lens or by spray painting it with Candy Apple Translucent Red made by Testors (available at SprawlMart for $7, IIRC).
There are multiple threads about those modifications on this board. I'm sure you'll find a good answer there.
Hope this helps.
Lou
P.S.: If you'd like 1 or 2 units, be QUICK, I am almost out.
My STS page with all the info you might need.
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Re: Sequential taillights
I installed one of the STS units on my Camaro over 2 years ago and it is still going strong. The instructions are a little confusing for an install on a Camaro but Lou helped me figure them out and I'm sure he'll help you too.
I even bothered to wire in the front turn signals so my brake lights don't come on in sequence. Works great!
I even bothered to wire in the front turn signals so my brake lights don't come on in sequence. Works great!
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Re: Sequential taillights
idk maby i wasnt paying attention to the threas good enuff I WANNA SET for my 82 that looks awesomly fantastical! i would love to kno how to build these not for marketing just to say i made these for my car is all any insight advice or nethg at all would be GREEEAAATT