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Old Oct 20, 2014 | 07:01 PM
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I got a pair of switchbacks for my z do I need any thing for the install? load resisters? flasher? just install?

I tried to search but didnt come up with any info?
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Buy a hyper flash harness and install it. A lot better than single resisters and you will be ready for future LED swaps.
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The Hyperflash harness is easy to install and works great.
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I agree also with the Hyperflash harness. I tried resistors at one time and all they kept giving me problems. They also get to hot for my liking.
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You may want to read this recent thread on the same subject.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1588087279
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I installed one just to see what happens and it flashed fast, I rather do the flasher but $60+ for a $10 setup is something I'm not going to do there must be away to add the flasher
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Originally Posted by MSG C5
Buy a hyper flash harness and install it. A lot better than single resisters and you will be ready for future LED swaps.
install one and you never have to add anything else

http://www.jwmotorsportsllc.com/C5-H...ess_p_145.html
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Originally Posted by Stroker87
I installed one just to see what happens and it flashed fast, I rather do the flasher but $60+ for a $10 setup is something I'm not going to do there must be away to add the flasher
There is!! You can do it this way if you like.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ith-led-s.html

I basically did the same thing for my modded 03 Subaru WRX. All I did was swap flasher relays, but it's a little bit different same principle basically in my C5 Z06. To each their own.
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Thanks! I found that this morning and already done it very simple and works! I just could not see spending that much for what it was, yes I did have to cut one wire but its not a big deal and easy to go back to stock should i want or have to

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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KLSZ632/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KLSZ632/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

just put them in i'll update if i have a problem, daytime running is amber, lights on is white, turn signal is amber only witch I prefer over the amber/white flashing type

Flasher: EL12 Novita from autozone $12

I think the key to this flasher is "variable load"

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Originally Posted by Stroker87
Thanks! I found that this morning and already done it very simple and works! I just could not see spending that much for what it was, yes I did have to cut one wire but its not a big deal and easy to go back to stock should i want or have to

switchback's http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

just put them in i'll update if i have a problem, daytime running is amber, lights on is white, turn signal is amber only witch I prefer over the amber/white flashing type

Flasher: EL12 Novita from autozone $12

I think the key to this flasher is "variable load"
Cool very nice!! It bugged me to no end also about the prices for the harnesses. I was like damn there has to be another way.
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Cool very nice!! It bugged me to no end also about the prices for the harnesses. I was like damn there has to be another way.
yeah I just cant see over $60 for it I might have been ok with $30, it didn't bother me about the one wire that needed to be cut but if I thought about it I should of just pulled it out of the plug and used a tap, saved $50+ I can use on other stuff by doing it this way
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