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Spoke |
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Jerry ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 7,035 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
Are you going to glue the boards into the bulb bases? Yes. I fill the bases with epoxy then install the handle. The epoxy locks the wires in place so they won't work loose from the base. The handles are in rock solid. So installation can be done with a pair of pliers or your fingers. Should make installation very easy. That will work .................. It doesn't need to be very tall. Just enough to grab with fingers or pliers. The size was chosen from a long thin board we had laying around at work that I chopped up to make the handles. The board was about 1 inch wide. |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,900 Joined: 26-January 04 From: Sherwood Oregon Member No.: 1,608 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() ![]() |
My new front LED boards have arrived. A beautiful thing ...............
They slipped right in. I already had new 914 Rubber seals. They had compressed into their new shape. So it was a little tight. ![]() ![]() |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,900 Joined: 26-January 04 From: Sherwood Oregon Member No.: 1,608 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() ![]() |
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Jerry ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 7,035 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
Looks good Cary. Are you using the stock 914 flasher or EP36 or other?
A couple of notes: 1) Great video. So glad to see the LEDs working with your flasher. Keep in mind that the LEDs are pointed directly towards the front and rear of the vehicle to maximizes the intensity of the LEDs towards the other vehicles on the road. 2) The early stock 914 flasher (with L & R dash indicators) seems to work fine if the dash indicators are rewired so the common wire normally from the K lug on the flasher are connected to ground. This little bit of resistive load seems to cause the flasher to flash normally with LEDs front and rear. My 914 is wired this way and the flasher will flash normally even with both front and rear lights removed. Another 914World member with LEDs front and rear got his early flasher to work only after rewiring the dash indicators. 3) I'm adding a 1k ohm resistor across the turnsignal wires on the front and rear boards to add at least a little bit of resistive signature to help flashers see the LED loads. Not sure how much this helps but it's easy to do. 4) Some folks had observed the tight intensity profile of the LEDs. We had been using 15 degree LEDs. For the amber turnsignals, we're now using 30 degree LEDs. The head-on intensity is less but the light pattern is wider. The red LEDs are only available in quantity in the 15 degree packages so we'll continue with the 15 degree red LEDs. |
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Jerry ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 7,035 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
Howdy, I would like to place my order in the queue. Question about the Front Euro LEDs. Are the Amber LEDs lit (on) when the TurnSignal is not engaged? Front: #2, Euro non-blanking LED Rear: #1, Red Brake LED #3, Amber TurnSignal LED Seals: Front bucket seals: $12.50 Rear housing seals: $16.00 Rear lens beads: $5.00 Thanks, --Moe-- PM sent on the seals. On the Euro versions with the white LEDS, the amber LEDs are currently not gently lit with the running lights. I've opted not to do this for fear the flasher would not work since the flasher would see no load below about 7V and may not flash. I'd be willing to try it for you if you're willing to test it out. This could also be done on the rear US red turnsignals. This would provide the 914 with a wider running light profile. One 914world member had issues getting his flasher to flash with the turnsignal LEDs gently lit with the running lights on. |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,900 Joined: 26-January 04 From: Sherwood Oregon Member No.: 1,608 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() ![]() |
I have both the EP36 flasher and have wired both the flasher lamps to the common.
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Michael ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 9,986 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California ![]() ![]() |
Spoke- I like the idea of having the lights gently lit with the running lights - especially in the rear where it gives a wider profile. Great idea.
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GermanCarGuy ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 81 Joined: 13-May 14 From: Rapid City, SD Member No.: 17,346 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() |
[QUOTE] Spoke- I like the idea of having the lights gently lit with the running lights - especially in the rear where it gives a wider profile. Great idea. [QUOTE]
Concur. It's all about visibility. |
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Jerry ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 7,035 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
Spoke- I like the idea of having the lights gently lit with the running lights - especially in the rear where it gives a wider profile. Great idea. Concur. It's all about visibility. Rob, I can make this change to your boards. Let me know. As soon as someone requests this function (amber lights on gently with white running lights on) I will take a video of it in action. |
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GermanCarGuy ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 81 Joined: 13-May 14 From: Rapid City, SD Member No.: 17,346 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() |
Spoke- I like the idea of having the lights gently lit with the running lights - especially in the rear where it gives a wider profile. Great idea. Concur. It's all about visibility. Rob, I can make this change to your boards. Let me know. As soon as someone requests this function (amber lights on gently with white running lights on) I will take a video of it in action. Rears only, please. I'll be okay with the fronts as is. Thanks again. |
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Ha! Finally snuck up on a camera! ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 126 Joined: 28-January 03 From: Santa Cruz Mtns., Ca. Member No.: 203 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
>On the Euro versions with the white LEDS, the amber LEDs are currently not gently lit with the running lights. I've opted not to do this for fear the flasher would not work since the flasher would see no load below about 7V and may not flash. I'd be willing to try it for you if you're willing to test it out.
>As soon as someone requests this function (amber lights on gently with white running lights on) I will take a video of it in action. If you can do this easily, I am interested, even if it costs me an extra $10. Thanks, --Moe-- |
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It Looks Better In Person. . . ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 860 Joined: 17-September 03 From: Carlsbad, CA Member No.: 1,170 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
Hi Mr. Wizard,
Front pair only, Option 3, Euro Version-w/Blanking: $140.00 front euro kit $ 12.50 (front bucket seals) $ 16.00 (rear housing seals) $ 5.00 (rear lens beads) $ 10.00 shipping $183.50 Total Thanks! Watch this space . . . . ![]() |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 399 Joined: 24-September 04 From: Panama City, FL Member No.: 2,820 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
Spoke, cant wait to get mine! No rush, just want you to know that I am really looking forward to your product!
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 510 Joined: 4-March 07 From: Rainbow City, Alabama Member No.: 7,582 Region Association: South East States ![]() ![]() |
I am interested in a full set of the US version (front and back). I'm unclear if you are able to provide the running lights gently on or not but would like this option if it is available.
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 241 Joined: 10-June 08 From: Graham, NC Member No.: 9,158 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
Got my fronts and rear brakes installed this morning. What a difference! Absolutely a must for safety.
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,369 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Sunny FL. Member No.: 226 Region Association: None ![]() |
Are you open to any trades for a few complete sets??
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Jerry ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 7,035 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,738 Joined: 30-March 11 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 12,876 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
Purists and CW's rejoice, this is a 100% non-intrusive upgrade that every owner should consider if funds are available. Totally plug and play...
Damn I am happy with the results!! THANK YOU JERRY! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) |
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Jerry ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 7,035 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
I want to thank all those who purchased LED lights. We're having fun making these and I hope they met and exceeded your expectations. More than that I hope they keep you safe while tooling around in your 914.
This is the last call for LEDs if interested. We have a few board sets in progress and a couple of sets left over. I'll be in Hershey with a couple of sets as well as a couple of sets of 911 brake LEDs. The remainder not sold will probably end up on ebay. Thanks again! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) We're going to be doing some 911 brake and (I hope) rear turnsignal LEDs next. I made a video of how to replace the 911 brake lights. Took just about 3 minutes for one side including removing and replacing the lens. These are non-invasive and plug-n-play like the 914 LEDs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Tmt1igbiWM Check out how wild these 911 rear turnsignal boards are. There's LEDs pointing in all directions. One thing I'm changing about the 911 rear turnsignal is the LEDs will be on gently with the running lights. This will give the 911 a much larger visual footprint at night. Now only the little brake lights are on gently. I just ordered a couple of these boards to try them out on my car. ![]() |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,752 Joined: 16-July 13 From: Edgewood, New Mexico Member No.: 16,126 Region Association: Southwest Region ![]() |
I would like to see them in action at Hershey.
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