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Post by mcmastermind on May 23, 2007 14:26:29 GMT 10
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Post by mcmastermind on May 23, 2007 14:27:33 GMT 10
thanks mate, that's my other toy, '96 XR8 with a few goodies to keep the holden boys honest ;D
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Post by haggis on May 23, 2007 14:40:18 GMT 10
Hi Dogman was just wondering what flash can or where you got it from ive just put the vt lights on, they fit perfectly definatly a mod worth doing.
Thanks for the advice on the lights Rob
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Post by paulbassett on May 23, 2007 14:45:30 GMT 10
Hi Dogman was just wondering what flash can or where you got it from ive just put the vt lights on, they fit perfectly definatly a mod worth doing. Thanks for the advice on the lights Rob Just done this one myself, top instructions dogman. By the way the unit is a Bosch P122 Flasher Unit, like the man said, $25 bucks at Motor Traders, Repco etc.;D
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Post by mattjoshmeg on May 25, 2007 20:36:23 GMT 10
Nice Ford mate, this was my toy prior to having kids andfd needing something more practical. See ya Matt
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Post by mcmastermind on May 28, 2007 14:26:24 GMT 10
nice one, what's you have in that? i doubt it was a 186... ;D
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Post by mattjoshmeg on May 28, 2007 16:32:04 GMT 10
Only has a 253 with mild cams, 4 barrell rochester and dual 2 inch exhausts but the old girl used to go OK. What it lacked in go it made up for in sound. Miss it more than any of the cars I have owned.
Matt
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Post by peterd on May 29, 2007 13:22:06 GMT 10
Just for anyone's future flushmount info, the VT indicators from GMH are approx $70 for the pair, including lens, bulb, socket and wire kit. I know these are cheaper from the wreckers (or from a parked motorist if you are cheaky and have a flat screwdriver handy) but if your GMH is handy to get to over the wreckers, perhaps an option. You still need the flasher unit from the likes of Repco for $25 (although my Repco want 28 bucks)
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Post by mcmastermind on May 31, 2007 9:50:10 GMT 10
Only has a 253 with mild cams, 4 barrell rochester and dual 2 inch exhausts but the old girl used to go OK. What it lacked in go it made up for in sound. Miss it more than any of the cars I have owned. Matt Yeah the old 253 did have a nice growl about them i spose.
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Post by raven on Jul 2, 2007 16:26:10 GMT 10
Just when I thought I had it nailed.....the Bosch flasher set-up was working well with the rear LEDs until I got some flushmount LEDs for the front - now no flash, just a dim glow of the idiot light. If I connect a test lamp bulb as well as the LEDs all is well, so it looks like I'm going to have to go the dodgy resistors on the front anyway Any suggestions as to how much resistance I'll need?? I'm hanging to get this set up right as it took me ages to find decent looking flushies for the front and after pissing about making them fit well (they are not for a storm) I'm stuck. Pics will follow once it's all working right Edit: just put a multimeter across my test lamp an got about 18-20 ohms resistance - does that sound right?? I'm no sparky ;D
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Post by bluestorm04 on Jul 2, 2007 16:35:00 GMT 10
LED's must be heaps different to normal globes are they mate? when I put micro indicators on the back everything worked fine, only had to change to a electronic flasher when I put the VT flushmounts on. Curious to know from those with electrical nouse why this would be different with LED type indicators.
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Post by paulbassett on Jul 2, 2007 17:01:42 GMT 10
Just when I thought I had it nailed.....the Bosch flasher set-up was working well with the rear LEDs until I got some flushmount LEDs for the front - now no flash, just a dim glow of the idiot light. If I connect a test lamp bulb as well as the LEDs all is well, so it looks like I'm going to have to go the dodgy resistors on the front anyway Any suggestions as to how much resistance I'll need?? I'm hanging to get this set up right as it took me ages to find decent looking flushies for the front and after pissing about making them fit well (they are not for a storm) I'm stuck. Pics will follow once it's all working right Edit: just put a multimeter across my test lamp an got about 18-20 ohms resistance - does that sound right?? I'm no sparky ;D Hi Brett Have a look at this site www.the12volt.com/ohm/ohmslaw.aspThe correct resistance for 5 watts should be about 28 ohms. (dont forget the resistance of a globe goes up as the filament gets hot) Dick Smiths would have some 5 w resistors, dont forget they get hot. Where did you get your led front flushmounts and what type are they. Are they any brighter than the VT indicators?
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Post by raven on Jul 2, 2007 22:51:40 GMT 10
Thanks Paul, I found some 5w 18 ohm resistors on Dick Smith website after posting so I'll give them a try. The flushmounts are from RatedR Parts (ebay) in WA. They are listed as CBR 1000RR CBR 600RR fitment, but looking further it says they fit VTRs - not so (maybe SPs?). They are basically the same shape as the hole in the fairing but just a touch small, they slide right through. I made a pair of plates for each side of the bike out of my fender off-cuts, larger on the inside and just a few mm larger than the indicator all round on the outside, to sit on the existing rubber, and they look good. Avail in clear or smoke lens with 9 orange LEDs. No direct comparo on the VT vs. brightness but they look pretty bright to me LED's must be heaps different to normal globes are they mate? when I put micro indicators on the back everything worked fine, only had to change to a electronic flasher when I put the VT flushmounts on. Curious to know from those with electrical nouse why this would be different with LED type indicators. pretty sure it's the lack of draw from the LEDs or in your case the lower wattage VT globes causing the std flasher to fail, what perplexes me is that I already have the whizz-bang flasher and still no good for LEDs all round
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Post by paulbassett on Jul 2, 2007 23:02:43 GMT 10
Brett, I tried some LED globes in the VT flushmounts, along with the LED rears, and the flasher rate was still OK. My flasher can (Acme brand LOL) must be better than your you beaut Bosch one.
The "super bright"LEDs were dimmer than the 5W VT globes tho, so I took them out again.
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Post by raven on Jul 2, 2007 23:07:38 GMT 10
So where exactly do I get one of these Acme flashers mate?
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Post by paulbassett on Jul 3, 2007 11:38:59 GMT 10
PM sent Brett
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Post by phillstorm on Jul 6, 2007 14:23:27 GMT 10
If I get a chance tomorrow I'll organise a picture of mine, see if its the look youre after. Hey poomba I got some photos yesterday but my pc at home has picked up a virus thingy and I cant send emails with attachments at the moment, gonna fix it Saturday so if you pm your email address should be able to send you a few shots over the weekend. Steve
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Post by phillstorm on Jul 6, 2007 14:31:29 GMT 10
You can get the next size clear wedge type globes about 21 w dip them in amber lens die from repco $12. They dont fit perfect ,touch lense,but they dont fall out. One side flashes like original other side a bit faster but not like 5 w ones. Diff speeds has me beat
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Post by paulbassett on Jul 6, 2007 17:00:27 GMT 10
Ahhh Amber lense dye. I wondered if such a thing was available. Thanks for that.
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Post by paulbassett on Aug 13, 2007 12:41:03 GMT 10
Here is a way to convert the VT commodore flushmount indicators to 23watt globes. Takes a bit of fiddling, but much more effective. I found some 23W mini amber globes which fit the mini CBR /mini GSXR indicators available from accessory shops. ( I got mine at Show and Go). the globes fit into a push and turn holder, which you can buy at Dick Smith etc. (see picture) Just drill out the existing VT indicator globe holder the same diameter as the dick smith globe holder, and superglue it in position. Then solder the wires on the back, heatshrink insulation over the back and the jobs done. I lost faith in LED indicators as mine packed it in, and have gone to these mini globes
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Post by phillstorm on Aug 15, 2007 18:41:11 GMT 10
Have you tested the mini globes to be sure their not like the cheapies from mca that use the little 5 watt wedge type but the Korians label them 21w so punters end up like me with 6 sets of blinkers in the spares box.
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Post by paulbassett on Aug 15, 2007 20:32:19 GMT 10
you had me worried there, just checked the current draw at 12 volts = 1.5 Amps which makes them 18 watts, not 23 but better than 5 watts
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Post by phillstorm on Aug 16, 2007 21:14:03 GMT 10
Keep me informed so my spares box does not overflow with shit indicators, how do they flash on the bike
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Post by paulbassett on Aug 16, 2007 21:39:10 GMT 10
Keep me informed so my spares box does not overflow with shit indicators, how do they flash on the bike I have left the electronic flasher for the led indicators on for the moment, and it works OK but the standard one should be OK too as the wattage is about the same as the standard indicators.
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Post by daz972 on Aug 4, 2016 18:53:30 GMT 10
Ok so I took the plunge and bought some vt clear indicators from eBay. But they didn't come with the globe holders can anyone tell me what size they are. T5 or T10 or maybe something else? Thanks Daz Ended up going to the local holden wreckers and paid 5 for them with orange globes fitted bargain. FB Link to what they and an intergrated tail light look like : www.facebook.com/darren.n.bennett/videos/10206763415792081/
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Post by vtrstormer on Oct 12, 2016 4:35:16 GMT 10
I have decided to swap out mine both front and rear for the same vt commodore style units. They give a much cleaner finish and look great but also can be seen which is what you really want
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