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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 12:08 PM
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Hey there 'listers,

I was wondering if anyone has installed strobes into their turn signals, or if anyone has any idea how to adjust the frequency of the flash without cutting a hole and installing strobe lights like they do on cop cars.

I've seen a few cars with really fast flashing turn signals and I happen to think it looks pretty cool.

Anyone on here do this?

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=b0c_1...780&comments=1

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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by lowcoaster
Hey there 'listers,

I was wondering if anyone has installed strobes into their turn signals, or if anyone has any idea how to adjust the frequency of the flash without cutting a hole and installing strobe lights like they do on cop cars.

I've seen a few cars with really fast flashing turn signals and I happen to think it looks pretty cool.

Anyone on here do this?

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=b0c_1...780&comments=1
Fast flashing turn signal is usually a fault indicator. If you can find a way to "strobe" the lights might want to check local ordances to make sure you can do it and not violate any laws.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 05:20 PM
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Have you seen these cars in person? Usually the flashing of the signals on the LED is due to the frequency and certain cameras process it as flashing when in reality they're just on normally. I've never seen this in person but would think it would be a massive distraction not to you, but to other drivers on the road.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by s329
Have you seen these cars in person? Usually the flashing of the signals on the LED is due to the frequency and certain cameras process it as flashing when in reality they're just on normally. I've never seen this in person but would think it would be a massive distraction not to you, but to other drivers on the road.
+1 bingo! I had so many people see track video and ask how they can get the strobing brake lights....its the camera processor.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 09:44 PM
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You can change them to strobe lights but they are illegal in at least California. People do this change for car shows and sometimes on the street but I am told they are illegal. They are very cool though.
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 05:13 PM
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RICE ALERT!
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 05:26 PM
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RICE ALERT!

YOU READ MY MIND
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 08:20 PM
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I see them on Formula 1 Safety cars (AMG SLS AMG) and they look outstanding.
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 12:03 AM
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Not on topic but some cars flash the brake lights when the ABS is activated.
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 02:00 AM
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The 991 brake lights flash on hard braking as well to get more attention.
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 08:50 AM
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what the hell is rice about flashing lights?

im not putting a glow kit under the car.
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 09:03 AM
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what the hell is rice about flashing lights?

im not putting a glow kit under the car.

no .. but you're contemplating something more readily associated with a "rice burner" than a Porsche
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by CORSASCHNELL
I see them on Formula 1 Safety cars (AMG SLS AMG) and they look outstanding.
But those aren't turn signals; they are intended to be high intensity, high visibility, emergency-style flashers. Which is exactly why they wouldn't be appropriate as everyday turn signals. If every car used them it would be extremely annoying and make genuine emergency vehicles harder to pick out in traffic.

Besides, just my opinion OP, it would look lame on a Porsche.
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Alan C.
Not on topic but some cars flash the brake lights when the ABS is activated.
That is usually a aftermarket piece that does that. Motorccles use them frequently. I think they are readily available for the third brake light.
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 03:24 PM
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Very Ricey. Avoid them.

If it isn't factory, or close to it, you are making it a rice inspired vehicle and it does not belong on a Porsche 997.
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