Author Topic: Shift lights - options and installation questions (Read 56800 times)

shabby · « **Reply #100 on:** January 16, 2010, 02:19:08 PM »

If you have a dashdaq you can use the newest s2k skin with this little shift screen... you can't miss it

snaponbob · « **Reply #101 on:** January 16, 2010, 02:36:04 PM »

Quote from: shabby on January 16, 2010, 02:19:08 PM

If you have a dashdaq you can use the newest s2k skin with this little shift screen... you can't miss it

Does it just turn red at a selected rev point, or is there an option to blink or change colors so as to warn of the up coming shift point?

kennysabarese · « **Reply #102 on:** January 16, 2010, 02:41:07 PM »

I'm more interested in knowing when to downshift. My goal is to have the lights go out when it's time to downshift

Uranium-238 · « **Reply #103 on:** January 16, 2010, 03:13:57 PM »

I've got a few spools of 18 gauge wire I use for auto wiring, I just used those.

As for routing through the firewall, I used the same spot DDM did when they installed my boost gauge. Right by the ECM there's a rubber bushing with a bundle of cables running through it. DDM made a whole in that to run the boost gauge hookup. They left enough slack that I was able to use it like fishtape to run the new wires through there.

shabby · « **Reply #104 on:** January 16, 2010, 08:38:22 PM »

Quote from: snaponbob on January 16, 2010, 02:36:04 PM

Does it just turn red at a selected rev point, or is there an option to blink or change colors so as to warn of the up coming shift point?

It just turns red for now, not sure if its possible to make it blink or whatever, but you can set an alarm on top of it.

Uranium-238 · « **Reply #105 on:** January 22, 2010, 09:38:58 PM »

I've got some thought to add after using this thing for a couple weeks:

It's really hard to tell the difference between the red and yellow lights if they're not turned up enough.

Lights seem to be easily visible in direct sunlight, with the aforementioned issue.

One problem if you mount it on the steering column: You won't be able to see it if you've got the wheel turned 90* either way. (d'oh!)

All in all I'm pretty happy with it.

kennysabarese · « **Reply #106 on:** January 23, 2010, 08:01:24 AM »

Hopefully I won't be shifting too much while turning that hard!

snaponbob · « **Reply #107 on:** January 23, 2010, 04:59:33 PM »

Quote from: Uranium-238 on January 22, 2010, 09:38:58 PM

I've got some thought to add after using this thing for a couple weeks:

It's really hard to tell the difference between the red and yellow lights if they're not turned up enough.

Lights seem to be easily visible in direct sunlight, with the aforementioned issue.

One problem if you mount it on the steering column: You won't be able to see it if you've got the wheel turned 90* either way. (d'oh!)

All in all I'm pretty happy with it.

And that answers THAT question. When I get one, I know where it will go.

kennysabarese · « **Reply #108 on:** March 13, 2010, 11:28:02 AM »

Quote from: Uranium-238 on January 16, 2010, 03:13:57 PM

I've got a few spools of 18 gauge wire I use for auto wiring, I just used those.

One more simple question, did you use the included wiretaps to connect to the coil wire? These are of a style I have never seen before and am curious if I should use those or something else.

Uranium-238 · « **Reply #109 on:** March 13, 2010, 08:27:05 PM »

I used the "regular" style wiretaps that I have. Didn't really like the look of theirs...

jonymac · « **Reply #110 on:** March 15, 2010, 11:12:50 PM »

Pics?!

kennysabarese · « **Reply #111 on:** March 21, 2010, 03:41:19 PM »

Quote from: jonymac on March 15, 2010, 11:12:50 PM

Pics?!

Yeah I'd love to see pics to make sure I tap the right wire. Also where did you tap the other two wires?

Uranium-238 · « **Reply #112 on:** March 21, 2010, 03:59:56 PM »

I'll try and get pics, though the wire might not be visible, the tap covers it up. For power I tapped into the wires I ran to light my gauges, ground I ran to the engine.

kennysabarese · « **Reply #113 on:** April 07, 2010, 05:28:26 PM »

I'm looking around for places to put the wires through now. If anyone can be helpful and share that would be great. I'd rather not drill if possible.

kennysabarese · « **Reply #114 on:** April 07, 2010, 05:56:01 PM »

Anyone know what this is? for reference, that is the clutch pedal. the thing is just next to the footrest

Uranium-238 · « **Reply #115 on:** April 07, 2010, 06:00:40 PM »

The master brake cylinder denies all access to that hole through the firewall. Give me a sec, I'll try and get a picture of what I ended up doing.

kennysabarese · « **Reply #116 on:** April 07, 2010, 06:50:10 PM »

SWEET

Uranium-238 · « **Reply #117 on:** April 07, 2010, 07:11:41 PM »

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for taking so long, dinner interrupted.

kennysabarese · « **Reply #118 on:** April 07, 2010, 07:38:05 PM »

Sweet dude. Thanks! I think this will work. Will try tomorrow

Critterman · « **Reply #119 on:** April 08, 2010, 01:11:08 PM »

Where did you get that sticker about the hood and doors?

Uranium-238 · « **Reply #120 on:** April 08, 2010, 03:21:56 PM »

Dunno, since it came with the car.

Passenger side has one too.

kennysabarese · « **Reply #121 on:** April 11, 2010, 08:40:59 AM »

U, Should i be worried about protecting the wire hooked to the engine from heat? did you attempt to integrate it into the silver wire protector?

kennysabarese · « **Reply #122 on:** April 11, 2010, 12:17:26 PM »

Also does it matter which cylinder. i was hoping to do the cylinder closest to the cockpit so less wire is exposed to the heat of the engine, and so the run is shorter

Uranium-238 · « **Reply #123 on:** April 11, 2010, 01:05:40 PM »

I did the opposite cylinder lol, that way I didn't have to mess with any of the stock heat shielding.

As for my heat shielding, I used some of that aluminum tape. You know, the stuff they say you should use for duct work instead of real duck tape. Looks like it's doing it's job so far.

shabby · « **Reply #124 on:** April 11, 2010, 05:12:41 PM »

I ordered one of these today http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/UNIVERSAL-SHIFT-LAMP-RED-LED-LIGHT-CONTROL-RPM-TACH_W0QQitemZ220586959638QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item335c01e316
The light seems small enough to fit right where the fuel gauge is or where the dummy lights are, it also plugs into the 12v outlet, but i think i'll add a second outlet behind the console somewhere so the install looks clean.

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