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Old 10-20-2011 | 04:57 PM
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I would be down to do this . Your guys thoughts?

Old 10-20-2011 | 05:49 PM
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I think it should be possible with coding.

Car off with AE on. I've tried holding the turn signal and it'll illuminate while the other one is off. I'll make a video of it tonight.
Old 10-20-2011 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by DKNewYork
I think it should be possible with coding.

I've tried holding the turn signal and it'll illuminate while the other one is off. I'll make a video of it tonight.
I highly doubt that's done by coding. Looking at the headlights, they look like they have been heavily modified, so it's probably wiring.

Edit: I did a sweep of this guy's background, and him being an active coder in SoFlo, I suppose it could be possible it's coding. Though I don't recall ever seeing entries allowing you to change turn signals.
Old 10-20-2011 | 07:57 PM
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I would fine that highly obnoxious/annoying to look at as oncoming/nearby traffic. My bet is it's probably illegal in a number of locales too.
Old 10-21-2011 | 04:11 AM
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Something like the magic blinker would work. Look it up. I wired my bike up to have the running lights on during normal operation and blink when the turn signals are on. It is very inexpensive and I think it could work. At least, a play off of it.
Old 10-22-2011 | 12:22 AM
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I've done it on my car few months back since I was afraid my front turn signals are not visible during the day and my Orion angel eyes are DRL , but I didn't bother myself trying with coding , I have used a mini relay ( very very tiny one ) to disconnect the angel eyes current when the turn signal current is active ,

I will try to make video when the car is back from a stupid " steering wheel lock defective " error I've been getting lately ..
Old 10-22-2011 | 04:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Ehssan
I've done it on my car few months back since I was afraid my front turn signals are not visible during the day and my Orion angel eyes are DRL , but I didn't bother myself trying with coding , I have used a mini relay ( very very tiny one ) to disconnect the angel eyes current when the turn signal current is active ,

I will try to make video when the car is back from a stupid " steering wheel lock defective " error I've been getting lately ..
That is exactly what the magic blinker is. But is is a solid state relay. No moving parts.
Old 10-22-2011 | 05:00 PM
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I think it's pretty cool looking.
Old 10-22-2011 | 08:27 PM
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Tony, I just checked out magic blinker. Seems like it would be an easy way to light up my white eyebrows and have it act as blinker in conjunction with regular turn signals. Gonna research it some more to see... might be interesting!
Old 10-23-2011 | 08:40 AM
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I wouldnt do the angel eyes. I would do the eyebrows. All you need is a blinker relay so that when the turn signal is ON, the eyebrows are off so it blinks. But it wouldnt look too nice inside the engine bay. Just leave it stock@!
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