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Old Nov 22, 2019 | 09:12 PM
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I was facing some challenges with my Jdm led for the drl the resistors was my issue ended up using stock drl some tips for f you installed yours would be great
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I had a similar issue with my Radioflyer DRL upgrade kit. I went with the LED strip on the bottom to modernize the look so I had a good amount of coin wrapped up in this. Directions / wiring diagrams not included with the kit and the "I need some help" wiring emails vague. I believe the wiring was finally corrected but It never worked properly, including the random flashing you're describing.

I sold everything and started over with some clear housings and LED DRLs with a built in in-line resistor. All in for $100+/- and actually works. Wish I started there.

To answer your question, yes turn signals need to be yellow.
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Car got rained on today, so I'll post pics tomorrow after I get her cleaned up.
I'm sure the car is enjoying life down there; car getting rained on would be a step up around here!


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Old Nov 23, 2019 | 02:07 PM
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I was facing some challenges with my Jdm led for the drl the resistors was my issue ended up using stock drl some tips for f you installed yours would be great
I had a shop do it. Didn't look that hard but I don't even own a jack and stands anymore.
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I'm sure the car is enjoying life down there; car getting rained on would be a step up around here!

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Old Nov 23, 2019 | 02:12 PM
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Here's a couple of shots...



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Originally Posted by Time for a C-5
I had a similar issue with my Radioflyer DRL upgrade kit. I went with the LED strip on the bottom to modernize the look so I had a good amount of coin wrapped up in this. Directions / wiring diagrams not included with the kit and the "I need some help" wiring emails vague. I believe the wiring was finally corrected but It never worked properly, including the random flashing you're describing.

I sold everything and started over with some clear housings and LED DRLs with a built in in-line resistor. All in for $100+/- and actually works. Wish I started there.

To answer your question, yes turn signals need to be yellow.
So far had it happen just that one time. Fixed itself when I turned on the headlights. I can live with that, but if it starts "harshing my mellow", I'll do as you did. Are you using switchbacks?

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So far had it happen just that one time. Fixed itself when I turned on the headlights. I can live with that, but if it starts "harshing my mellow", I'll do as you did. Are you using switchbacks?
Yes, I am using switchbacks. $35 or so from amazon with inline resistor. If you have a hyperflash harness you should just need the bulbs.
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Old Nov 23, 2019 | 07:47 PM
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Yes, I am using switchbacks. $35 or so from amazon with inline resistor. If you have a hyperflash harness you should just need the bulbs.

I have switch backs all I need is the hyper flash harness plugs into the existing harness? Trying to get these in when I put back on my Hid kit
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Old Dec 21, 2019 | 02:21 PM
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@Time for a C-5 Do you have a link for those switch back DRLs? I'm going to make the switch.
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Although it wasn’t @ me! Here’s what I ordered. It will most likely turn out to be the best install though if you get the hyper flash harness for under the dash connection for this. Using normal block style resistors did and connection not work for my application. I believe the hyper flash will be needed saves ya a lot of work around.

These didn’t work. Get the hyper flash it will save you so much extra shiz....

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Old Dec 22, 2019 | 09:10 AM
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@Time for a C-5 Do you have a link for those switch back DRLs? I'm going to make the switch.
These are the lights I'm using. This set is up for WITHOUT a hyperflash harness. If you have the harness you just need the bulbs.
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Finally managed to snag a set of great set of Ti Z06 exhaust from a forum member for a fair price.

It'll be a couple of weeks before I get them on. Not sure if the direct performance benefit is nil, but I'll lose whatever weight difference between the systems and can lose the 45lb sound deadening mat too.



GHLs will be up for sale soon.

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Finally got the Ti Z06 exhaust installed. Wow! So much quieter.

Also had the oil changed -- 1 year, ~5,000 miles.

I'll get the GHLs cleaned up and posted this weekend.
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Still need to figure out the DRL LED flicker issue.
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Oh and not only is the exhaust so much quieter, but 1 of the GHLs heavier than the entire Z06 exhaust!
Plus I get to remove ~50lbs of sound deadening too!
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There are error cancellation decoder on Amazon 12 bucks I think
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Still need to figure out the DRL LED flicker issue.

Cough hyper flash and switch backs you’ll be set !
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I have the hyperflash. The switchbacks I got were too long to fit in the housings.
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I have the hyperflash. The switchbacks I got were too long to fit in the housings.

Go back up to where I posted the switchbacks those are the correct bulbs for our housings !
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