I found these on eBay and I think I kinda like them. The turn signal lights flash one by one, progressively, in the direction of the turn. I was considering mounting lights like this on my xB side mirrors.

Universal Amber LED Turn Signal Light Kit





http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...983036967&rd=1

Cost: $27.50 shipped

I know TheScionMan has similar side mirror LED turn signal lights he purchased from JCWhitney; but I don't think his are Asian (which may indicate superior quality) and I don't think his flash progressively.

Anyone have experience with these? Any comments?

RPM

 

that looks cool as hell.

 

I kind of like the "Escape from New York " look. Anyone else out there?

 

Richard you should def. use those for your mirrors. Those are tight!

 

Ray, I think I'm going to order them. They're only $28 bucks!

RPM

 

yeah u should. I think those will look awsome on your TCM xB!

 

Yeah, I just ordered a set. I'll let you know how they work out.

RPM

 

not my cup-o-tea yet. but if i see it installed on a box then maybe.

 

If you click on the eBay link in the original post of this thread, you will see that the bidder purchased the item. Use the following eBay search link to bring up current auctions of the item:

http://search.stores.ebay.com/search...&fsoo=1&fsop=1

The LED light set is sold on eBay from the following store:

http://www.DelubozParts.com

Under the category of:

Head+Tail+Turn Signal Lamps

Two colors are available: Amber or Blue

RPM

 

Yeah, I've seen those. They aren't as wide as mine and mine don't do the sequential thing. I wonder how the timing of that will look with the regular blinking signals. (They were USDM, but please don't tell anyone...)

The other thing to consider is "Where are the wires going to go? To really do it the smoothest, you would drill a hole in the housing for the wires and the hole would be covered by the signal. At the time, didn't trust the product enough to drill my housings and I think having the wire running externally looks ultra-tacky. I wrapped mine so that the end was flush with the outer edge of the mirror housing and the wire wraps around the edge and then behind the mirror and down to the sidemarkers inside the door/fender. That leaves just a small spot that you really see the wiring. Besides making the wire the least conspicuous, it allows the turn signal to be seen from the side and the front. I can even see the edge glowing from the drivers seat so they may even help slightly from the back too.

Good luck and let us know how it works out.

 

All the points that you just brought up were on my mind when I ordered the set.

All are challenges to try to overcome, or be shot down in defeat.

Thanks for the encouragement.

RPM

 

Those actually look kind of cool. I would install them on the bottom of the mirrors.

 

exactly what i was thinking

 

I was considering the bottom mirror mounting too using aluminum "L" or "T" stock. I also was considering double light strips, one facing forward and one facing back, on the bottom of the mirror.

I first need to test the lights for brightness, timing of the sequence, mounting, wiring, etc. I tend to move slowly on my projects. I'll keep everyone posted.

RPM

 

I received my shipment today:

Specifications:

Manufacturer: Shin Jye Auto Accessories Co., Ltd.
(Made in Taiwan)

Branded: MYCARR AUTO ACCESSORIES

Models: SJ-131A (Amber) or SJ-131B (Xenon Blue) - 12 Volts

Package English points:
* FLASH SOFT ILLUMINATOR
* 8 pcs of LED will light one be one.
* soft circuit board
* 4 wire connectors included

Dimensions:

7.25" x 0.5" x 0.25"

Features:

* Very flexible. Silicon/rubbery
* Double-sided tape mount

Sequence Timing (non-scientific):
* Very fast
* About as fast as I can snap my fingers

More later. RPM

 

awesome! cant wait to see the finished product!