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: tstars Gill lights w/Turn Signal Function


tstar
07-27-2008, 12:41 AM
Materials:
Gill Lights - Neons, Cold Cathodes or LED Bars
2 SPDT 12 volt Relays
Oznium has the SPDTs and a wiring Harness;
http://www.oznium.com/relays (http://www.oznium.com/relays)
22 Gauge stranded Wire
1 Ring Crimp Spade Lug for the grounds

DIY LED Bar Link -

http://www.oznium.com/corvette_LED_shark_gills.php

Purpose of the Mod - Control the Gill lights on and off by the Fog Light switch while allowing the Gill Lights to function as Turn Signal indicators.

The Fog light switch will turn the Gill Lights on and off anytime the parking or low beams are on. The Fog lights and Gill lights are wired to the Normally Closed (NC) switch of the SPDT Relays.

The turn signals are wired to the coils of the SPDT relays, when the turn signals are activated they will open and close the relays switching them on and off.

DRL and Fog Light Relay connections. I looked for the easiest way to do this and decided to go old school. I inserted the ends of the stranded wire (flattened out and LIGHTLY tinned) into the slots of the fuse/relay centers and then inserted the relays. The wiring schematic shows the actual layout of the Relay pins/slots as you will see them in the fuse/relay centers.

I mounted the new SPDT Relays inside the battery compartment with double sided tape.

Hopefully this all makes sense once you look at your Vette's fuse and relay centers and the schematic.

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r117/tstar99/LED%20Mod/Gill%20Lights/78a1ecae.jpg

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r117/tstar99/LED%20Mod/Gill%20Lights/1adced16.jpg

DChamp
08-04-2008, 05:18 AM
That is SERIOUSLY cool Tim!!!

tstar
08-30-2008, 02:47 AM
Thanx Dave! :thumbsup:

Tim

02RonZ06
09-15-2008, 10:19 AM
Very nice Tim, great mod. :party:

tstar
09-15-2008, 10:22 AM
Thanx Ron!!!! :cheers:

To be honest I wasn't expecting the Spiderman Comic Book Cover look!!!! :lol: But it's growing on me....

Tim

BAD-C5
09-15-2008, 10:30 AM
Very nice Tim.

ShockerRacing.com
09-15-2008, 11:45 AM
Nice! Do you have any video of them working?

tstar
09-18-2008, 12:28 AM
No I don't... My digital camera is a DSLR and doesn't do video. I wonder if I can borrow my step daughter's video camera???? I'll try!

BTW, they would look KILLER on white!!!!!! Here are some other shots taken at three different exposure settings, I just can't get a good pic of these!;

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r117/tstar99/LED%20Mod/Gill%20Lights/Gill.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r117/tstar99/LED%20Mod/Gill%20Lights/Gill2.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r117/tstar99/LED%20Mod/Gill%20Lights/Gill3.jpg

I CAN tell you this, if anyone doesn't know you're making at turn at night they are butt smack blind! :lol:

Tim

tstar
09-21-2008, 03:29 AM
Here's a bad video;

http://s142.photobucket.com/albums/r117/tstar99/LED%20Mod/Gill%20Lights/?action=view&current=00803758.flv

Tim

BAD-C5
10-14-2008, 04:55 PM
Here's a bad video;

http://s142.photobucket.com/albums/r117/tstar99/LED%20Mod/Gill%20Lights/?action=view&current=00803758.flv

Tim
Very cool Tim, like how that looks.

raulck_hn17
02-11-2009, 09:53 PM
very interesting

bkp916
02-11-2009, 09:58 PM
Tim, that's pretty cool!!!

Sneaks
09-12-2009, 08:21 PM
I have the cove LEDs. Might just have to do this mod. Cool as hell! :cheers:

brasher801
09-16-2009, 06:21 AM
Ok Tim, whats this gonna cost the light *****???? You have got to stop the madness!! My wife says I love my car more than her. Hmmm?? It is warm when I want it to be, don't talk back, takes me where I want to go when I want to go without complaining, looks nice under my arm. What else can you ask for?

This looks great!! Gotta have it. How do I hook it up????:woowoo: :yay:

mtndv8
09-17-2009, 07:13 AM
I have the cove LEDs. Might just have to do this mod. Cool as hell! :cheers:

:iagree: :goodpost: :givemebeer.sml: :beer-fresh: :hehehe:
I think I'm gonna change the color to amber to match the DRL's...
http://www.smokinvette.com/corvettephotos/data/642/medium/vetteshots4.jpg

http://www.smokinvette.com/corvettephotos/data/642/medium/vetteshots7.jpg
Bring that sweet ride out west bradda and I'll put 'em in for you! :thumbsup:
We'll play a few courses...
:burnout:

kelleyi
11-14-2009, 04:51 PM
Very cool Tim, like how that looks.
What are the Specs on the "New SPDT Relays" you used? Thanks

Ian R. Kelley
2ID "Second to None"
US FORCES KOREA

mtndv8
11-15-2009, 08:33 AM
What are the Specs on the "New SPDT Relays" you used? Thanks

Ian R. Kelley
2ID "Second to None"
US FORCES KOREA

Check Here Ian...

http://www.oznium.com/relay40

:patriot:

CorvetteDon
11-23-2009, 01:08 PM
Thanks for the great info. :thumbsup: