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Turn signal spot lights.... anyone, Bueller, Bueller

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by RushT, Dec 13, 2018.

  1. Dec 13, 2018 at 7:41 PM
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    RushT

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    I'm currently driving a 3rd gen, but it really doesn't matter which gen. I'm wondering if anyone has installed turn signal activated spots that light the area you're turning into. Some vehicles have this standard, and some just simply have better lighting.

    I find that at night without good overhead street lighting, turning onto a side road would be much easier with a good set of turning spots.

    Anyone?
     
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  2. Dec 13, 2018 at 7:44 PM
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    Jckdnls Roads less explored

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    Was talking about the same thing at work. But what is street lighting?
     
  3. Dec 13, 2018 at 7:50 PM
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    You know... those bright things at the top of those tall skinny limbless trees? :) Or perhaps on top of metal poles?
     
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    O those things they have in big cities because peeps cant see at night. Gotchya.
     
  5. Dec 13, 2018 at 8:18 PM
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    Yeah, problem here is traffic kills your night vision, then you need to turn into a dark street. :(
     
  6. Dec 13, 2018 at 9:03 PM
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    1963 Cadillac started it..curb lamps
    upload_2018-12-14_1-3-13.jpg
     
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  7. Dec 13, 2018 at 10:18 PM
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    Others followed... 'cept the Taco. I may look at my bumper and/or light structure and see what's possible. Perhaps Meso could design a housing that included a curb lamp.
     
  8. Dec 14, 2018 at 7:36 AM
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    Also sometimes called "cornering lights."
     
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    How about bringing this back? Center headlight on the Tucker would move when turning. Good idea for back in the day
    220px-Tucker.jpg
     
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  11. Dec 14, 2018 at 8:53 AM
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    he did the illuminated side markers recently. if those are positioned right...
     
  13. Dec 14, 2018 at 10:33 AM
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    Well that’s pretty trick! My cayman has the old school adaptive. They just turn left/right based on steering wheel input.
     
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    So is this a legit wiring hack for illuminating a light constantly when the left or right blinker is engaged?
     
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  18. Dec 16, 2018 at 11:17 AM
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    No.... more like this:

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    Rig a relay with some mini led and test it yourself. You might need an switch to disable them when hazards are selected...(maybe)
     
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