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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 09:48 AM
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There a compact shift light made out there? I would like to get one that can be hidden or very small.
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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 10:07 AM
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I got a Harlan shift light and just installed mine yesterday, very compact, good price too, programmable in 100 RPM increments
http://www.harlan-engineering.com/st...hiftlight.html

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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 10:10 AM
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I got a Harlan shift light and just installed mine yesterday, very compact, good price too, programmable in 100 RPM increments
http://www.harlan-engineering.com/st...hiftlight.html

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Hides easily in AC vent :yesnod:
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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 10:56 AM
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Or program the one in your dash to come on when you want it.
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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 11:10 AM
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www.grandsportregistry.com/techtips/shiftlight/index.html
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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 11:30 AM
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STL94LT1

great article! :thumbs:
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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 09:35 PM
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Thanks Guys. That looks like what I'm after.
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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 10:06 PM
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I got a Harlan shift light and just installed mine yesterday, very compact, good price too, programmable in 100 RPM increments
I love my Harlan light, but have been leery of recommending him due to many reports of long delays in processing and lack of email response. How long did it take to get your shiftlight?
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Old Mar 16, 2004 | 03:22 PM
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The light already in the dash wouldn't work? What ECM are you running?
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Old Mar 16, 2004 | 03:39 PM
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Not bright enough... at least not during the day. You need something that allows you to look straight ahead at the road and be able to still see the light going off.

I love my Harlan, but did have to wait 4 months or so for mine (that was 3 years ago).

Mike
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Old Mar 16, 2004 | 07:34 PM
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Harlan all the way!

I just couldn't bring myself to drill a hole in my car. I mounted mine on the drivers A pillar with double sided tape. Its been up there for over 2 years now with no problems. It is out of sight from outside the car.

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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 06:48 AM
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Default Re: Shiftlight info needed. (JasonL)

I got a Harlan shift light and just installed mine yesterday, very compact, good price too, programmable in 100 RPM increments

I love my Harlan light, but have been leery of recommending him due to many reports of long delays in processing and lack of email response. How long did it take to get your shiftlight?
He was little slow but I caleld him and it went out within a day or two,, there is not a smaller unti out there...
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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 01:07 PM
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Default Re: Shiftlight info needed. (ld85)

He was little slow but I caleld him and it went out within a day or two,, there is not a smaller unti out there...
Thanks, that's good news, so I will continue to recommend Harlan.

BTW, Raptor Performance also makes a similar shiftlight. I think it is slightly longer, smaller diameter, slightly nicer packaging, no pills, but more expensive. I have no direct experience though.
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Default Re: Shiftlight info needed. (JasonL)

Just get one and put it inside your a/c vent and close it when you dont want it to flash.
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Default Re: Shiftlight info needed. (luvmy92)

But to be hidden or nearly hidden (like an AC Duct), it won't be in your field of view anyway. For stealth and visibility, putting something in your A pillar or dash pad would be cool, but then you're cutting holes.
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 12:22 PM
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Default Re: Shiftlight info needed. (Aaron's 87)

The A/C duct install on the late C4 is still in the field of view. Plus the Harlan light is quite bright.

The only hole you cut is the back of the vent, you could buy a new piece if you want.

Edit: sorry, I guess original poster has the early dash, but hopefully you can find a similar location.


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Default Re: Shiftlight info needed. (Aaron's 87)

But to be hidden or nearly hidden (like an AC Duct), it won't be in your field of view anyway. For stealth and visibility, putting something in your A pillar or dash pad would be cool, but then you're cutting holes.
True, but you can always see the flash, regardless what time of day it is. For 92 and ups, there is a vent that isn't usable (no air comes out it). I certainly can't see the harm in cutting a 1" hole in the back of the vent when it isn't functional. It's a brilliant place to put it, actually.

Mike


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