Ricky's Brake Effect... now in Socal!
07-09-2010, 07:59 AM
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Haha, secret sauce! We'll be taking a look at it this weekend to see if it's possible. Don't want to say something and then it's not possible. Would be a let down, lol.
07-09-2010, 10:22 AM
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If I am understanding this correctly, you're asking whether or not Bruce's cable is still needed if this mod is done?
To answer my above, it's yes. Bruce's cable is the adapter between the LCI tails to your OEM connectors, so there's no way around it.
To answer my above, it's yes. Bruce's cable is the adapter between the LCI tails to your OEM connectors, so there's no way around it.
07-09-2010, 08:51 PM
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Actually all you need is Ricky's circuit plus the OEM cable adapter set (#61120432110 - about $40). Bruce's cable is a good solution but Ricky's circuit provides a unique effect for a much cheaper price (but requires more DIY skills).
07-09-2010, 10:49 PM
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And maybe someone else can confirm this, if you use OEM cable, you are required to do programming, and retrofit the headlights as well.
07-10-2010, 03:32 AM
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But if you dont what to take a long time design and fixing 1 up it is better to get Bruce`s cable.
the cables in HK are home made by Rick, no Bruce or OEM
07-10-2010, 04:31 AM
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ACTUALLY... that is incorrect in this context. The way I have achieved this is actually entirely different than how Ricky and you have done this, so my method does require Bruce's cable.
And maybe someone else can confirm this, if you use OEM cable, you are required to do programming, and retrofit the headlights as well.
And maybe someone else can confirm this, if you use OEM cable, you are required to do programming, and retrofit the headlights as well.
07-10-2010, 07:54 AM
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Sorry if my question was kinda confusing. I guess there are 2 ways of doing it, Ricky doesn't wanna sell his lights with this mod already since he doesn't wanna be responsible for any kind of short or fire with his way. Although if he did, it would be a cheaper mod since we don't have to buy Bruce's cables and it already would have the "brake effect".
07-10-2010, 08:25 AM
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Sorry if my question was kinda confusing. I guess there are 2 ways of doing it, Ricky doesn't wanna sell his lights with this mod already since he doesn't wanna be responsible for any kind of short or fire with his way. Although if he did, it would be a cheaper mod since we don't have to buy Bruce's cables and it already would have the "brake effect".
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Sorry if my question was kinda confusing. I guess there are 2 ways of doing it, Ricky doesn't wanna sell his lights with this mod already since he doesn't wanna be responsible for any kind of short or fire with his way. Although if he did, it would be a cheaper mod since we don't have to buy Bruce's cables and it already would have the "brake effect".
