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Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 06-04-2019, 09:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,904
Posted By catsspat
Exactly. The over-current protection is kicking...

Exactly. The over-current protection is kicking in.


Remember, the original resistor meant for 21W incandescent bulbs is 0.02-ohms. So if the LEDs are high power (or the bulbs have extra...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 02-05-2018, 07:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,904
Posted By catsspat
You NEVER trust seller claims on bulb wattage. ...

You NEVER trust seller claims on bulb wattage.
Based on the fact that you needed much higher value resistors, those bulbs must be drawing far less than 4 watts.
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 02-05-2018, 06:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,904
Posted By catsspat
Wait, so you have different front/rear bulbs? If...

Wait, so you have different front/rear bulbs? If so, your math is right. You can also just use (front+rear)/2 for the wattage. However, what do you mean by whatever-watts "when flashing?" ...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-26-2017, 08:01 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 25,714
Posted By catsspat
Freedom and responsibility are always tied...

Freedom and responsibility are always tied together. Freedom is the most important concept to human race. Banning freedom is entirely irresponsible.
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 03-30-2017, 03:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,666
Posted By catsspat
The initial delay is the problem with that...

The initial delay is the problem with that flasher's design, so no, messing with resistors won't fix it, not to mention that flasher probably doesn't even have a shunt resistor to begin with.

If...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 03-25-2017, 06:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,666
Posted By catsspat
You can measure the power consumption of the LED...

You can measure the power consumption of the LED bulbs you're using and calculate a much more exact resistor value, as well as understand how much power the resistor needs to dissipate:
...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-21-2017, 06:23 PM
Replies: 616
Views: 235,475
Posted By catsspat
Pfft, mine is 2013 (bought 2013-02), and only has...

Pfft, mine is 2013 (bought 2013-02), and only has 8200 miles. She's a garage princess (no, not queen yet). Even so, I took the transmission down and replaced the TOB at 7539 miles. The snout was...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-20-2017, 05:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,934
Posted By catsspat
It's such a BS isn't it? I don't actually trust...

It's such a BS isn't it? I don't actually trust my local dealer's service department, so I did it myself. Even though it was the first time I did something that big, it only took one day (daytime)...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-13-2017, 10:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,916
Posted By catsspat
I learned one of the best lessons one time I was...

I learned one of the best lessons one time I was rear ended. If I see a bad driver (any one of the many signs), keep that car in FRONT of me, and far away, too, if possible. That few seconds gained...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 01-10-2017, 05:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,142
Posted By catsspat
Mine are all wrapped up, and I don't remember. ...

Mine are all wrapped up, and I don't remember. But even if I knew and gave you an answer, you should ALWAYS check the wiring on your car yourself, multiple times, anyway. The rule of "measure...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 01-10-2017, 12:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,142
Posted By catsspat
I never thought about individual connector types....

I never thought about individual connector types. For common things like headlight bulb connectors, there are lots of after market options, but I'm not seeing anything useful for internal...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 01-08-2017, 09:30 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 25,671
Posted By catsspat
I got those 194 360-degree bulbs, too. In fact,...

I got those 194 360-degree bulbs, too. In fact, your post made me do it. :thumbup:

They're indeed extremely bright as BRZ's front side markers, but the exact same bulbs aren't all that effective...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 01-07-2017, 07:44 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 25,671
Posted By catsspat
VLEDS site claims 170 "acculumens," whatever that...

VLEDS site claims 170 "acculumens," whatever that means....

As maui86 mentioned, Red Rockets supposedly rated 272 lumens weren't much better than 75 lumens rated Philips, so.... If it's actually...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 01-07-2017, 04:14 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 25,671
Posted By catsspat
Are these the new smaller $15 ones? Very...

Are these the new smaller $15 ones? Very reasonable price for quality 7440.

I can see they're very bright, but unless you're using them as back-up lights, the projection pattern is important,...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 01-06-2017, 01:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,904
Posted By catsspat
Exactly. For all I know, it was added to later...

Exactly. For all I know, it was added to later revisions of TapTurn. It has evolved quite a bit from the early days, after all. I'd like to think that people like me (early adopters) helped to...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 01-06-2017, 10:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,904
Posted By catsspat
It's hard to describe in words what the glitch...

It's hard to describe in words what the glitch is, so here's a slightly exaggerated illustration.

First image is the expected normal behavior. Turn ON-OFF-ON-OFF...
Second image is what I...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 01-06-2017, 08:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,904
Posted By catsspat
How about this? New Resistor Value = Stock...

How about this?

New Resistor Value = Stock Resistor Value * Stock Bulb Watts / New Bulb Watts.

NewR = 0.02 * 21 / LED_watt

NewR = 0.42 / LED_watt

That's it. The only thing you need to...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 01-05-2017, 10:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,904
Posted By catsspat
Lightbulb The proper (and I mean PROPER) turn signal flasher mod for LED bulbs.

Believe or not, I removed the TapTurn from my BRZ and put the stock flasher back in. TapTurn has this annoying glitch at the beginning, possibly coming from when the turn signal switch contact first...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 12-26-2016, 12:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,314
Posted By catsspat
Exactly! Just the other day, I experienced this....

Exactly! Just the other day, I experienced this.

I was in the 2nd lane from the right, where the right most lane is an exit lane, and my car and the car on the right was close enough side-by-side...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 12-26-2016, 12:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,314
Posted By catsspat
Here are 2 videos I took as promised. I'm not...

Here are 2 videos I took as promised. I'm not sure if YouTube mangled the frame rate or what, but the flashes don't look even on YouTube videos, but they were mostly fine in the original video. ...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-22-2016, 08:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,987
Posted By catsspat
Try this: * Let's say you're on 3rd gear. ...

Try this:

* Let's say you're on 3rd gear.
* Clutch pedal down.
* Pull gear out to neutral.
* Clutch pedal up.
* Jab the accelerator pedal to spin up the input shaft and all the gears attached...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 12-20-2016, 07:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,314
Posted By catsspat
As for legality, it varies. I did find something...

As for legality, it varies. I did find something about at most 4 flashes within the first 4 seconds rule for California, but I couldn't confirm if it applies to this case. I see plenty of cars with...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 12-19-2016, 08:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,314
Posted By catsspat
Review: Deceleration-sensing brake flasher.

Whenever I see a car with center high mounted stop lamp (CHMSL) that flashes, it catches my attention better than others. The most common one I see is the 3-flashes-to-constant-ON version. It made...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 12-16-2016, 08:03 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 25,671
Posted By catsspat
Using a switchback for the rear signal + backup...

Using a switchback for the rear signal + backup light is pretty smart.
I think some (all?) switchbacks will only turn on the main if both are powered at the same time, but I doubt you'd need backup...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 12-15-2016, 05:26 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 25,671
Posted By catsspat
Oh no. I thought I was satisfied with all the...

Oh no. I thought I was satisfied with all the bulbs, but now you're making me want these HVA side ones. I see a bunch of different versions (top firing, side firing, combination, etc.). Which one...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 12-15-2016, 05:24 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 25,671
Posted By catsspat
I read a whole bunch of papers about lights and...

I read a whole bunch of papers about lights and safety statistics, including LED vs. incandescent, brightness, color, and other tricks. One thing that definitely stood out was that amber signal...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 12-13-2016, 07:07 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 25,671
Posted By catsspat
Lightbulb But, FR-S and BRZ already have LED brake lamps...

But, FR-S and BRZ already have LED brake lamps :offtopic:
I'm just kidding. I love quality LED reviews as a fellow lighting nut.

In fact, I just got a pair. Here's my comparison photo of the...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-07-2016, 07:01 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,633
Posted By catsspat
Are you by any chance using one of those cheap...

Are you by any chance using one of those cheap flasher modules (for avoiding hyperflashing with LED bulbs)? If so, try putting the stock flasher back in.

Nonsense you say? When I first put LED...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 12-07-2016, 04:04 PM
Replies: 383
Views: 204,677
Posted By catsspat
Fill it from the top (at least the transmission).

Really late to the game here, but you can get a funnel with a hose attachment and fill it from above. I think the funnel is handy for other things, too.
...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 11-27-2016, 08:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,798
Posted By catsspat
I can vouch for the quality & brightness of...

I can vouch for the quality & brightness of these. I bought 8 of them from amazon.co.jp and put them in my 2013 BRZ and 2015 Impreza. The Impreza has a tab-to-3-blinks feature, but this is...
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