Switchbacks and Hyperflash harness installed!
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Le Mans Master
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Switchbacks and Hyperflash harness installed!
Just finished installing the hyperflash harness and switchbacks from JWMotoring. Looks like everything is working perfectly.
The harness took 20 minutes to install because it's always a PITA to get the knee panel back in and lined up perfectly. One thing I noticed though is that the signal "click" noise isn't as loud now. I don't know if I like that or not, but I'm not worried about it right now.
I found it easier to install the switch backs from above by removing the head light bevels and just reaching my arm in.
On the first try, I didn't realize I hadn't fully secured the switchback into the socket. BIG mistake. As soon as I tried to put the socket into the housing, the switchback popped out and rolled around in the housing... I had to pull the housing off to get the switchback out.
That was a waste of 15 minutes.
Well, I didn't make that mistake again. The driver's side socket was kind of hard to get back in from the top, until I realized I could move the brake duct and use my other hand to help guide it in... 3 seconds later that side was done.
I tested the lights before putting them back in the housing each time to make sure they worked without issue. Good thing too since I put the passenger side in backwards... (They fit either way, so always check)
I'll post pictures later tonight. I'm going to wash my car right now.
Ahhhh... Good times.
The harness took 20 minutes to install because it's always a PITA to get the knee panel back in and lined up perfectly. One thing I noticed though is that the signal "click" noise isn't as loud now. I don't know if I like that or not, but I'm not worried about it right now.
I found it easier to install the switch backs from above by removing the head light bevels and just reaching my arm in.
On the first try, I didn't realize I hadn't fully secured the switchback into the socket. BIG mistake. As soon as I tried to put the socket into the housing, the switchback popped out and rolled around in the housing... I had to pull the housing off to get the switchback out.
That was a waste of 15 minutes.Well, I didn't make that mistake again. The driver's side socket was kind of hard to get back in from the top, until I realized I could move the brake duct and use my other hand to help guide it in... 3 seconds later that side was done.
I tested the lights before putting them back in the housing each time to make sure they worked without issue. Good thing too since I put the passenger side in backwards... (They fit either way, so always check)
I'll post pictures later tonight. I'm going to wash my car right now.
Ahhhh... Good times.
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Just finished installing the hyperflash harness and switchbacks from JWMotoring. Looks like everything is working perfectly.
The harness took 20 minutes to install because it's always a PITA to get the knee panel back in and lined up perfectly. One thing I noticed though is that the signal "click" noise isn't as loud now. I don't know if I like that or not, but I'm not worried about it right now.
Not sure about your Z, But my 2002 Coupe will let me know if I leave the turn signal on for too long, It will chime and I think it says something in the DIC
I found it easier to install the switch backs from above by removing the head light bevels and just reaching my arm in.
I jacked up my car and did it through the bottom access pannels, But I also changed my housings to clear corners.
On the first try, I didn't realize I hadn't fully secured the switchback into the socket. BIG mistake. As soon as I tried to put the socket into the housing, the switchback popped out and rolled around in the housing... I had to pull the housing off to get the switchback out. That was a waste of 15 minutes.
LOL, I did the same thing.
Well, I didn't make that mistake again. The driver's side socket was kind of hard to get back in from the top, until I realized I could move the brake duct and use my other hand to help guide it in... 3 seconds later that side was done.
I tested the lights before putting them back in the housing each time to make sure they worked without issue. Good thing too since I put the passenger side in backwards... (They fit either way, so always check)
I'll post pictures later tonight. I'm going to wash my car right now.
Ahhhh... Good times.
The harness took 20 minutes to install because it's always a PITA to get the knee panel back in and lined up perfectly. One thing I noticed though is that the signal "click" noise isn't as loud now. I don't know if I like that or not, but I'm not worried about it right now.
Not sure about your Z, But my 2002 Coupe will let me know if I leave the turn signal on for too long, It will chime and I think it says something in the DIC
I found it easier to install the switch backs from above by removing the head light bevels and just reaching my arm in.
I jacked up my car and did it through the bottom access pannels, But I also changed my housings to clear corners.
On the first try, I didn't realize I hadn't fully secured the switchback into the socket. BIG mistake. As soon as I tried to put the socket into the housing, the switchback popped out and rolled around in the housing... I had to pull the housing off to get the switchback out.
That was a waste of 15 minutes.LOL, I did the same thing.
Well, I didn't make that mistake again. The driver's side socket was kind of hard to get back in from the top, until I realized I could move the brake duct and use my other hand to help guide it in... 3 seconds later that side was done.
I tested the lights before putting them back in the housing each time to make sure they worked without issue. Good thing too since I put the passenger side in backwards... (They fit either way, so always check)
I'll post pictures later tonight. I'm going to wash my car right now.
Ahhhh... Good times.
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Le Mans Master
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Never left the turn signals on long enough for them to chime I guess. I see them blink in the HUD so I never forget. I just like the loud click for whatever reason. No biggie though. 
Just finished washing my car so I'll take some pics and/or video in a few.
Just finished washing my car so I'll take some pics and/or video in a few.
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Yep the electronic flashers are essentially silent. I'm glad the Harness is working good for you, I had to crank this last batch out in a hurry before JW went on vacation! 
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15
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Tried to take vids and pics last night and my camera was acting stupid. I fixed it this morning so as soon as it gets a little darker today, I'll take the pics and vid!
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15
JW should have a few left and I'm makng another batch for him now...
SCM Your car's looking killer!!!!!!!!!!
Tim
SCM Your car's looking killer!!!!!!!!!!
Tim
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Thanks!
Stock corners look good, I agree. I may still change them out to the clear corners. But further down the road.
I want to get the white LED license plate spot lights soon.
Stock corners look good, I agree. I may still change them out to the clear corners. But further down the road.
I want to get the white LED license plate spot lights soon.
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