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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 01:08 PM
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Default Saw a tc with taillight turn signals like the new Mustangs

Does anybody have any idea how to do this? Its pretty cool.
Old Feb 14, 2012 | 01:32 PM
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how did that even work...we only have 1 actual signal light on each side?
Old Feb 14, 2012 | 01:34 PM
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The 08+ models have the three circular lights.
Old Feb 14, 2012 | 01:52 PM
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i've been wanting to do this but with the tbl. set it up for when i brake the lights go from the center out in that sequential order like the mustang signal lights...
Old Feb 14, 2012 | 02:01 PM
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That would be trippy! So would we need to buy like a time or something or relay?
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Originally Posted by ahchah08
The 08+ models have the three circular lights.
oh he opened up that third lil circle huh...sounds like it would look awkward. the 3rd brake light idea sounds cool though!
Old Feb 14, 2012 | 06:47 PM
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Ive always pondered about this as well...
Old Feb 15, 2012 | 01:57 PM
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i made a post about it a while ago, seeing if there was any way we can do this with the tbl but it got no love
Old Feb 15, 2012 | 02:09 PM
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Yes you could do that fairly easy to the tbl if you built the circuit to control it. I thought about doing it for the outer, normally unlit, section of the first gen tbl, but wasnt sure there would be enough interest to warrant it. Would need to check legality of having part of the tbl blinking as well.
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dont some dodges and jeeps have flashing 3rd brake lights oem? wouldnt think it would be an issue
Old Feb 15, 2012 | 06:54 PM
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Some cars have tbl that flash when under heavy braking, but I am not sure about having part of the tbl function as a turn signal
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