Center Brake Light Blinker>>>easy upgrade - LotusTalk

YELOTUS · 08-23-2005, 07:11 AM

Thought I share this... anything to make the Elise more visible to the unobservant, cell phone talking, make-up putting on, eating and drinking, watching kids and 'oh it such a small car I didn't see it' crowd

works for me. Installed a center light blinker module and works great...really gets peoples attention. Product from>>>
Blinker Module

Install very easy and will take you about 1 hour...not rushing anything. Here are a few install pics>>>

Remove entire center brake light unit... two 8mm bolts and unplug

Module comes with everything you need, but instead of using the supplied wire nuts I use crimp wire connectors.

Here is the module wired up

Here is the final install...I placed a piece of non-absorbent styrofoam around module to hold in place...probably could leave this off but I am always looking to improve install. Module comes with wire tie wraps to bundle wires and could use to hold module too.

Side view of installed module

That's it...just plug back in and reattach using the (2) 8mm bolts.

When you press brake pedal the center brake light blinks 3 times then stays on full...nice feature is the blinking will only occur after 10 seconds of not applying brakes so if you are in stop and go traffic the center light won't keep doing the blinking unless there is a 10 sec lapse from last brake application.

Cheap insurance to me
Michael

Randy Chase · 08-23-2005, 07:41 AM

Awesome. And as always, great instructions Michael.

fitfan · 08-23-2005, 09:18 AM

I was thinking about this as i have been rear ended 2 tines in northern va traffic (in other cars) my buddy added "flickering" brake lights on his motorcycle so as to be better seen when stopping, and it does draw your attention!

JLElise · 08-23-2005, 02:05 PM

Excellent write up...looks like I may do this mod before I swap out the speakers

scottyb · 08-23-2005, 02:11 PM

Which Blinker Module did you buy?

YELOTUS · 08-23-2005, 02:34 PM

There us actually only one blinker module the BLP-1 there other ones noted are the blinker module with a car specific wiring harness (Corvette, PT Cruiser)
Michael

LNZ_YELO · 08-23-2005, 06:19 PM

Had it and loved it on the Miata. Thanks, Michael.

Chococar · 08-23-2005, 07:26 PM

Nice!

JimNOLA · 08-23-2005, 07:44 PM

Judging by that last photo, you may spend as much money at Griot's Garage as I do.

Ground Loop · 08-23-2005, 07:47 PM

Heck yes.

In for one.

just bob · 08-23-2005, 08:22 PM

Cool! I've had something similar (called "Back-Off") on an extra brake light built into the license plate frame of my HD Road King for awhile.

I also like the DRL's... seems like an easy way to add some visibility to my Storm Titanium car here in the land of cataracts.

Chococar · 08-24-2005, 03:22 AM

I'm convinced -- I just ordered one...

Thanks again!

Stan · 08-24-2005, 05:13 AM

Is the device documented as legal for road use? I think it would help but could imagine that if you were rear ended, the other driver might take the position that you had brake lights that were not functioning according to the law or to factory specs. Still, it seems like they'd tend to help.

Stan

kbonnel · 08-24-2005, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stan

Is the device documented as legal for road use? I think it would help but could imagine that if you were rear ended, the other driver might take the position that you had brake lights that were not functioning according to the law or to factory specs. Still, it seems like they'd tend to help.

Stan

When I bought my 99 TJ, the dealer ship was selling the 3rd brake light blinker as a saftey add on. I didn't want to pay, and they gave it too me for free. I liked it, but it burned out my light bulb a couple of times. I don't think it will cause any issues. The one I had blinked for about 5 seconds, and then the light went full on.

Kimo

darkSol · 08-24-2005, 09:07 AM

I just ordered one - and I don't even have the car yet (47 hours to go!)

I do believe the 3rd brake light is composed of an array of LEDs, so "having the light burn out" is unlikely to happen.

YELOTUS · 08-24-2005, 09:24 AM

I know MB is going to make the blinking third brake light standard on their cars for MY06... and have heard several other Euro manufacturers following suit... so to me it would have to be DOT compliant.
Michael

shay2nak · 08-24-2005, 09:35 AM

yelotus the pictures you posted aren't showing. Am I the only one?

YELOTUS · 08-24-2005, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shay2nak

yelotus the pictures you posted aren't showing. Am I the only one?

So far you be the only one...if you have a particularly aggressive firewall might be problem...

try clicking on this and see if it opens>>>

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...andwirecut.jpg

Michael

shay2nak · 08-24-2005, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YELOTUS

So far you be the only one...if you have a particularly aggressive firewall might be problem...

try clicking on this and see if it opens>>>

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...andwirecut.jpg

Michael

doesn't work, I'll check this thread when I get home. thanks.

CXRK · 08-24-2005, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LNZ_YELO

Had it and loved it on the Miata. Thanks, Michael.

I have one on my MINI and ironically, I have just ordered one yesterday! Love it and it truly is a easy and worth while install!

-C

08-23-2005, 07:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
YELOTUS Oh Yes! An Elise Driver Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Reston Virginia Posts: 549	Center Brake Light Blinker>>>easy upgrade Thought I share this... anything to make the Elise more visible to the unobservant, cell phone talking, make-up putting on, eating and drinking, watching kids and 'oh it such a small car I didn't see it' crowd works for me. Installed a center light blinker module and works great...really gets peoples attention. Product from>>> Blinker Module Install very easy and will take you about 1 hour...not rushing anything. Here are a few install pics>>> Remove entire center brake light unit... two 8mm bolts and unplug Module comes with everything you need, but instead of using the supplied wire nuts I use crimp wire connectors. Here is the module wired up Here is the final install...I placed a piece of non-absorbent styrofoam around module to hold in place...probably could leave this off but I am always looking to improve install. Module comes with wire tie wraps to bundle wires and could use to hold module too. Side view of installed module That's it...just plug back in and reattach using the (2) 8mm bolts. When you press brake pedal the center brake light blinks 3 times then stays on full...nice feature is the blinking will only occur after 10 seconds of not applying brakes so if you are in stop and go traffic the center light won't keep doing the blinking unless there is a 10 sec lapse from last brake application. Cheap insurance to me Michael __________________ Formerly MichaelTT

08-23-2005, 07:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	Awesome. And as always, great instructions Michael. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

08-23-2005, 09:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
fitfan Regurgitated User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego! Posts: 4,088	I was thinking about this as i have been rear ended 2 tines in northern va traffic (in other cars) my buddy added "flickering" brake lights on his motorcycle so as to be better seen when stopping, and it does draw your attention! __________________ Driving it around!

08-23-2005, 02:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
JLElise Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 485	Excellent write up...looks like I may do this mod before I swap out the speakers __________________ 2005 Elise - Magnetic Blue, Tour, Black, Got Mine 11/04!! 2006 Subaru Baja 2000 BMW 328Ci 1997 Mazda Miata

08-23-2005, 02:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
YELOTUS Oh Yes! An Elise Driver Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Reston Virginia Posts: 549	There us actually only one blinker module the BLP-1 there other ones noted are the blinker module with a car specific wiring harness (Corvette, PT Cruiser) Michael __________________ Formerly MichaelTT

08-23-2005, 02:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
scottyb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,681	Which Blinker Module did you buy?

08-23-2005, 06:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
LNZ_YELO YELOTUS' Alter Ego ;-) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 538	Had it and loved it on the Miata. Thanks, Michael. __________________ 2005 SY Lotus Elise (Touring/Hardtop)

08-23-2005, 07:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chococar #334 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 1,545	Nice!

08-23-2005, 07:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
JimNOLA Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New Orleans Posts: 130	Judging by that last photo, you may spend as much money at Griot's Garage as I do.

08-23-2005, 07:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ground Loop Student Driver Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,191	Heck yes. In for one.

08-23-2005, 08:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
just bob Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 41	Cool! I've had something similar (called "Back-Off") on an extra brake light built into the license plate frame of my HD Road King for awhile. I also like the DRL's... seems like an easy way to add some visibility to my Storm Titanium car here in the land of cataracts.

08-24-2005, 03:22 AM	#12 (permalink)
Chococar #334 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 1,545	I'm convinced -- I just ordered one... Thanks again!

08-24-2005, 05:13 AM	#13 (permalink)
Stan - Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 6,927	Is the device documented as legal for road use? I think it would help but could imagine that if you were rear ended, the other driver might take the position that you had brake lights that were not functioning according to the law or to factory specs. Still, it seems like they'd tend to help. Stan

08-24-2005, 09:07 AM	#15 (permalink)
darkSol Meow!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leawood, KS Posts: 2,576	I just ordered one - and I don't even have the car yet (47 hours to go!) I do believe the 3rd brake light is composed of an array of LEDs, so "having the light burn out" is unlikely to happen. __________________ d.a..v...i....d David Thomas Stewart - davidtstewart@gmail.com TVS Supercharged 2005 Graphite Grey Lotus Elise: 286whp, 1781lbs. Lotus cars aren't made, they're hand built from dreams. If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you've never tried before.

08-24-2005, 09:24 AM	#16 (permalink)
YELOTUS Oh Yes! An Elise Driver Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Reston Virginia Posts: 549	I know MB is going to make the blinking third brake light standard on their cars for MY06... and have heard several other Euro manufacturers following suit... so to me it would have to be DOT compliant. Michael __________________ Formerly MichaelTT

08-24-2005, 09:35 AM	#17 (permalink)
shay2nak I <3 chicken, I <3 liver Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 15,042	yelotus the pictures you posted aren't showing. Am I the only one? __________________ save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp EQ: Y=(190X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 EXIGE S * MY CAR ** VIDEOS! '08 ACURA TSX 6-speed http://www.makeNYNYagain.com

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