Wireless Directional Signals

[19Fordy]

Saw these on Jay Leno's program and ordered a set. Indicate L, R and Hazard. Just press the desired button. Easy install. Wish there was something like that for the front. The rear light bolts to the license plate and just snaps in place for easy removal at a show, if desired. Pretty neat.

 

[petehoovie]

How about a website or a company name for this unit???

 

[GB SISSON]

Do they do a 6v pos ground for us purist nuts?

 

[petehoovie]

Do they do a 6v pos ground for us purist nuts?

I don't think positive or negative grounds would be a factor if the bulbs are LED's - all one would have to do is to reverse the leads/wires from the unit. Incandescent bulbs are not polarity sensitive....

 

[mike42]

Fordy who makes that ?

 

[mike42]

Just looked this up.......Buztronics is the name of product.

 

[my4dv8]

Very funky. But by the time your average rice box driver has figured it out it maybe too late. All they understand is a light on each corner unfortunately, how ever ugly that may be.

 

[19Fordy]

Fordy who makes that ?

I bought that from: http://www.theegyptgarage.com/

Not cheap, but worth the convenience , I think.
No wiring needed so positive or negative ground doesn't matter.
I did have to file down the thickness of the top strap from 1/4 in. to
3/16 in. so it would slide between the column and the shift rod.
It's made of aluminum so it was easy to file.
The BUZZTRONICS model for the bicycle sure is a lot cheaper but
not sure of its size. Might be too small for vehicle use. Need something
big enough to cover your rear.
http://www.fx-series.com/bicyclefx-products.html

 

[fordlovr]

Saw these on Jay Leno's program and ordered a set. Indicate L, R and Hazard. Just press the desired button. Easy install. Wish there was something like that for the front. The rear light bolts to the license plate and just snaps in place for easy removal at a show, if desired. Pretty neat.

You coulda put ya shirt on !!!

 

[mike42]

Fordy.......it looks like a $150 for the kit. Do you think the push buttons could be mounted some where else, as I have a small tach mounted where you have the push buttons.

Mike

 

[Snouts out]

I want one, it's a hassle rolling down the window giving hand signals,that younger drivers might not understand! On the express way,it would be a blessing! Believe it or not, I pass a lot of cars, in my 21 stud,38 standard!

 

[mike42]

I know exactly what you mean about young drivers not knowing the hand signals !!

 

[V8COOPMAN]

You coulda put ya shirt on !!!

Ha......Now that's funny! DD

 

[stangblue]

Thanks for bringing that item to my attention yesterday. I searched the internet and found something similar for a bicycle for 19.99 and its wireless. I just have to figure out how to make ti fit my car license plate (probably not rocket science). If your interested ebay item#331847631671 AVANTEK Remote Control Bike LED Tail with Turn Warning Laser Beam. $19.99 free S/H . Let me know what you think?
PS when you search use this link http://www.ebay.com/itm/AVANTEK-Rem...631671?hash=item4d43a90337:g:COMAAOSwZ1BXc3WN

 

[19Fordy]

Fordy.......it looks like a $150 for the kit. Do you think the push buttons could be mounted some where else, as I have a small tach mounted where you have the push buttons.

Mike

Mike: Yes you could definitely mount the controller buttons some where else. You don't need the column straps to make it work. Just press down gently on the little lever on the unit and the controller slides right out. It measures about 3 x 2 in. and is light weight. You can hold it in your hand and activate the directionals - even if you are outside the car. Just stick some Velcro to the back and mount it anywhere. Or, you could devise your own "clip". I used a piece of masking tape and mounted it below the ash tray as an example. You could even make a strap (with Velcro) to attach it to your wrist (like a watch bad) and use it while your driving. Take off your wrist band when you're done driving and put it in the glove box. That way it's out of sight and doesn't have to be visibly mounted. One last idea: Have your front seat passenger or your back seat driver operate the controller.

 

[JM 35 Sedan]

I need directional signals on my 35 fordor sedan in the worse way and I have been holding off on doing a conventional hard wired system, hoping for something like this to come along and make the job much easier to do.
It's not just the younger drivers I worry about not understanding hand signals. We have older drivers who have forgotten, can't see well, and just plain not paying attention to other vehicles, in front, around the sides, and behind them.

 

[mike42]

35 I hear ya !!

 

[JSeery]

Thanks for bringing that item to my attention yesterday. I searched the internet and found something similar for a bicycle for 19.99 and its wireless. I just have to figure out how to make ti fit my car license plate (probably not rocket science). If your interested ebay item#331847631671 AVANTEK Remote Control Bike LED Tail with Turn Warning Laser Beam. $19.99 free S/H . Let me know what you think?
PS when you search use this link http://www.ebay.com/itm/AVANTEK-Rem...631671?hash=item4d43a90337:g:COMAAOSwZ1BXc3WN

Just a thought or two on bicycle vs car with wireless device. First the distance the wireless would be required to transmit would be less and second there will be more metal between the transmitter and receiver. Be interesting to see how it would work.

 

[19Fordy]

I think the bicycle unit is too small to safely use on a motor vehicle.
However, the price is right. The actual signal light part on my plate below measures 7 x 3 inches. My FL plate measure 6 x 12 in. so you get a "size" sense. Signal unit is very easy to remove when you're at a show. Just press a little lever and slide out of clip. PS: I put on a shirt this time.

 

[Seth Swoboda]

I recently saw this system in person. I would go this route over the hard wired install. I don't like the cheesy turn signal levers on the hard wired versions.