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Old Oct 20, 2013 | 11:14 PM
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We saw a Vette Indy Pace Car today, and it had flashing, sparkling lights *brake lights, maybe more we did not see.. but it was cool!! Anybody know if or where this can be purchased??
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Old Oct 20, 2013 | 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 8VETTE7
Can you be more specific???

There are sequentil devices available for the large signal lights. ie a small time differential between one and the second light for turn signals. Forum vendors and Fleabay offer these:

http://www.pfyc.com/VT1096.html

There are also a device for the 3rd brake light that pulse or flash that light:

http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette...-249-8166.html

c5 corvette flashing third brake light 1 - YouTube
It was more flickering and seemed to run around the brake lights. Kinda like blinking Christmas tree lights.. really cool.

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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 10:50 AM
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Radioflyer used to make a "scanning" brake light. I think he made a few, and there wasn't really a demand and stopped.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...-it-again.html

I think I saw a few on Ebay (not from radioflyer) about a year ago, but can't find any with a search right now.
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 12:11 PM
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Are we talking "Kit" as in KnightRider?
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 12:24 PM
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They sell a badass scanning led tail light for the new camaro but nothing similar for the vette that I've seen
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 12:33 PM
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Sounds like the brake lights on the C7. They are very
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 12:35 PM
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That must be it, scanning light. I had no way to put it in words.. Thank you for your info, and to Mr. Bill, if you have nothing really to add, then please don't add. Thanks for your understanding.
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Louthedog1
It was more flickering and seemed to run around the brake lights. Kinda like blinking Christmas tree lights.. really cool.
Why would you want your Corvette to resemble a Christmas tree?
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 12:37 PM
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Seeing that it was a pace car, Maybe they had the strobe light installed that were used at a Race?


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Originally Posted by Louthedog1
Thank you for your info, and to Mr. Bill, if you have nothing really to add, then please don't add. Thanks for your understanding.
Anytime you post in an open forum be prepared to receive responses that you don't agree with. Otherwise don't post.
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Originally Posted by Corvette_Ed
Why would you want your Corvette to resemble a Christmas tree?
It is just the only thing that can relay what the lights look like.
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Originally Posted by Corvette_Ed
Anytime you post in an open forum be prepared to receive responses that you don't agree with. Otherwise don't post.
Hello Ed, I will post in this forum anytime I chose to, unless of course you are the owner? I was not getting info from this member, just a smart response, but thanks for your response as well.
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Many folks replied and obviously know more about it, but thanks for all your input.
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Originally Posted by Louthedog1
Hello Ed, I will post in this forum anytime I chose to, unless of course you are the owner? I was not getting info from this member, just a smart response, but thanks for your response as well.
I didn't say you couldn't post. I merely pointed out that if you post in an open forum you have to be prepared for responses you won't agree with, and that if you do not want to deal with those posts the obvious solution is not to post yourself.

If you can't handle smart a$$ responses you're going to experience a lot of stress while hanging out here.
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lmao I am on a plane going to my job, I doubt this will stress me out, it's comical.
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Originally Posted by Corvette_Ed
I didn't say you couldn't post. I merely pointed out that if you post in an open forum you have to be prepared for responses you won't agree with, and that if you do not want to deal with those posts the obvious solution is not to post yourself.

If you can't handle smart a$$ responses you're going to experience a lot of stress while hanging out here.
I agree.
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you two cannot handle NOT knowng the answer
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Originally Posted by Louthedog1
you two cannot handle NOT knowng the answer
WOW, I guess I been told, I guess I know nothing about the C5.

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Originally Posted by Louthedog1
you two cannot handle NOT knowng the answer
Nah, for me it's just a matter of not caring if I know it or not.
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Corvette_Ed
If you can't handle smart a$$ responses you're going to experience a lot of stress while hanging out here.
Well said. I would only add that it cuts both ways. i.e. a smart-a$$ response is likely to get some push back
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