retro tech project for my 356... LED brake light & indicator upgrade
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As usual, Q, I am overwhelmed by your Porsche awesomeness ... & fine photography never hurts.
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another 3rd brake light convertee ![thumbsup](https://rennlist.com/forums/graemlins/bigok.gif)
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Is there a noticeable difference between the velocity stack and the K&N ?
Which is better ?
Which are you using ?
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Is there a noticeable difference between the velocity stack and the K&N ?
Which is better ?
Which are you using ?
Hi,
don't have the car in the garage right now to make some pict, but when I changed this winter the wiring, I ask to have brake light independent with turn signal (like in europe).
I also ask to have third brake light (put it under the rear grill, single ! )
I change for 12V, put emory alternator, put a DC-DC converter with an USB hub under the dashboard to have USB charging system for GPS, ...
For rear light and fog light, put some Led because of heat.
fred
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gold plated fuse holder :
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fuel mano :
![](http://nsm03.casimages.com/img/2010/06/06/100606120144406476173160.jg)
choice of velocity stack (home made) or filter (with K&N inside)
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don't have the car in the garage right now to make some pict, but when I changed this winter the wiring, I ask to have brake light independent with turn signal (like in europe).
I also ask to have third brake light (put it under the rear grill, single ! )
I change for 12V, put emory alternator, put a DC-DC converter with an USB hub under the dashboard to have USB charging system for GPS, ...
For rear light and fog light, put some Led because of heat.
fred
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fuel mano :
choice of velocity stack (home made) or filter (with K&N inside)
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As usual, Q, I am overwhelmed by your Porsche awesomeness ... & fine photography never hurts.
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Filter with K&N often on the road, stacks for show is the matter i'll be doing
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Hi 'Q'
Good stuff. With my 6v 56 356 coupe I found I could 'improve' on the standard beehive rear wiring by having all 4 rear lights on with headlights lights on, outer lights ALSO acting as indicators and and brake lights. So when driving along at night doing nothing, 4 rear 6w (??) lights. With brake lights on add 2 outer 21 what filaments. Then indicator: affected 21 watt filiament flashes. That helps I think with bee hives. But for tear drops would not /maybe would not?.
NOW what I really want is your setup PLUS mine. Can you do a 6v version?
I'll call you for more info when I get back to Oz early Nov?
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Good stuff. With my 6v 56 356 coupe I found I could 'improve' on the standard beehive rear wiring by having all 4 rear lights on with headlights lights on, outer lights ALSO acting as indicators and and brake lights. So when driving along at night doing nothing, 4 rear 6w (??) lights. With brake lights on add 2 outer 21 what filaments. Then indicator: affected 21 watt filiament flashes. That helps I think with bee hives. But for tear drops would not /maybe would not?.
NOW what I really want is your setup PLUS mine. Can you do a 6v version?
I'll call you for more info when I get back to Oz early Nov?
Kind regards
DaveO
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Hi Q ,
it’s Pierre i met you in woolahra and got your number and have been texting you about my wedding on feb 3rd 2018. Please contact me on 0414744556 as i have lost your number. Quite stressed out that i have lost your number and i have this is my only avenue to contact you. Please much appreciated if you get back to me thanks mate.
it’s Pierre i met you in woolahra and got your number and have been texting you about my wedding on feb 3rd 2018. Please contact me on 0414744556 as i have lost your number. Quite stressed out that i have lost your number and i have this is my only avenue to contact you. Please much appreciated if you get back to me thanks mate.
time for a little retro tech project for my 356... LED brake lights & indicator upgrade
a few things have been becoming more and more obvious to me recently....
- Y gen kids - who are now driving
have zero attention span
- Y gen kids dont remember when most cars running lights were also indicators.
- 356 brake lights are very low, and very small.
i figured i could deal with all these issues in one hit. LED brake light & indicator upgrade
Lots of flashy bling for the kids.
Practical to have some visible lights. ![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
.....stroke of genius i tell you![Stick Out Tongue](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
i wanted everything covert when not in use....
so i opted for a centre mount brake light in the engine grille,
and indicators in the louvres
![](http://www.qplanet.org/q/356/356LED_01.jpg)
look a little deeper...
![](http://www.qplanet.org/q/356/356LED_03.jpg)
![](http://www.qplanet.org/q/356/356LED_04.jpg)
lights in action !!
![](http://www.qplanet.org/q/356/356LED.gif)
night time....
![](http://www.qplanet.org/q/356/356LED_05.jpg)
i am stopping now.....time to put down the ipod and look up....
![](http://www.qplanet.org/q/356/356LED_06.jpg)
the front received an upgrade whilst i was on a roll.
these were actually motorbike indicators
![](http://www.qplanet.org/q/356/356LED_07.jpg)
![](http://www.qplanet.org/q/356/356LED_08.jpg)
![](http://www.qplanet.org/q/356/356LED_09.jpg)
quite pleased with the results, particularly the brightness during the day !
so, what retro-tech projects have you guys done to your 356's ?![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Q
a few things have been becoming more and more obvious to me recently....
- Y gen kids - who are now driving
![EEK!](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/eek.gif)
- Y gen kids dont remember when most cars running lights were also indicators.
- 356 brake lights are very low, and very small.
i figured i could deal with all these issues in one hit. LED brake light & indicator upgrade
Lots of flashy bling for the kids.
![Stick Out Tongue](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
.....stroke of genius i tell you
![Stick Out Tongue](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
i wanted everything covert when not in use....
so i opted for a centre mount brake light in the engine grille,
and indicators in the louvres
![](http://www.qplanet.org/q/356/356LED_01.jpg)
look a little deeper...
![](http://www.qplanet.org/q/356/356LED_03.jpg)
![](http://www.qplanet.org/q/356/356LED_04.jpg)
lights in action !!
![](http://www.qplanet.org/q/356/356LED.gif)
night time....
![](http://www.qplanet.org/q/356/356LED_05.jpg)
i am stopping now.....time to put down the ipod and look up....
![](http://www.qplanet.org/q/356/356LED_06.jpg)
the front received an upgrade whilst i was on a roll.
these were actually motorbike indicators
![](http://www.qplanet.org/q/356/356LED_07.jpg)
![](http://www.qplanet.org/q/356/356LED_08.jpg)
![](http://www.qplanet.org/q/356/356LED_09.jpg)
quite pleased with the results, particularly the brightness during the day !
so, what retro-tech projects have you guys done to your 356's ?
![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Q