tomgregory2000
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| posted on 19/4/09 at 10:40 AM |
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Shift light, which one would you choose?
I have an output from my magic sbd spark box for a shift light and was thinking of using either one of these
click me
Which one would you use?
I like the size of the small one but the bigger one would be better during the day as it would be brighter.
What does everybody think?
Tommy
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tomgregory2000
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| posted on 19/4/09 at 10:51 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Paul TigerB6
I think both are overkill and will burn your face off when they come on!! 
LED No heat given off
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big_wasa
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| posted on 19/4/09 at 10:54 AM |
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Ive got a single red Led.
Just the job and less than a quid
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 19/4/09 at 11:00 AM |
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Your sense of humour was obviously too subtle Paul!
The bigger one will give as much light as the smaller one. Theyre all ultra bright LEDs, and personally, i think would be a distraction rather than
an aid.
Dont forget, youre not going to be shifting on the light itself, but with the noise of the engine and the Rev Counter, so you dont want the shift
light to be too distracting.
Personally, id go for a programmable sequential shift light for the sake of £50.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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iank
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| posted on 19/4/09 at 11:04 AM |
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Originally posted by MakeEverything
Dont forget, youre not going to be shifting on the light itself, but with the noise of the engine and the Rev Counter, so you dont want the shift
light to be too distracting.
Really? Never looked at a rev counter while I'm driving (completely useless piece of equipment IMO) much too busy looking at the road.
I shift on engine note and experience when driving normally, but if I were trying for maximum speed I'd be shifting on a shift light -
that's what it's for - if you don't use it then it's just pointless weight.
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 19/4/09 at 11:14 AM |
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I didnt say that i wouldnt use the light at all did i. Read it again, and dont be too quick to jump in with your mouth open.
I agree that watching the road is a necessity, but if youre using a correctly set up shift light on the road, (which youve said you need to watch at
all times) then chances are youre outside the law, and not driving safely. Driving behaviour reminiscent of Boy racers perhaps?
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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tomgregory2000
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| posted on 19/4/09 at 11:30 AM |
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Im going to be doing some slalom events so i need something bright as i dont think ill be looking ahead to much
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blakep82
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| posted on 19/4/09 at 11:31 AM |
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how about this one?
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iank
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| posted on 19/4/09 at 12:25 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MakeEverything
I didnt say that i wouldnt use the light at all did i. Read it again, and dont be too quick to jump in with your mouth open.
OK, read it again. Which part of "youre not going to be shifting on the light itself" am I miss-understanding. That's why I
started "Really?" Note the question mark. If you'd prefixed with "On the road" then I'd not have said a word
which I think is what you're getting at.
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I agree that watching the road is a necessity, but if youre using a correctly set up shift light on the road, (which youve said you need to
watch at all times) then chances are youre outside the law, and not driving safely. Driving behaviour reminiscent of Boy racers perhaps?
On this we agree completely, you're never going to be going for maximum speed on the road unless you're an idiot. A shift light is a
race/hillclimb accessory only IMO, would be a good idea to be able to turn it off when you're not on the track.
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
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djtom
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| posted on 19/4/09 at 12:54 PM |
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I've got the first one - set up to be both a shift light (green) and an oil pressure warning light (red). Megasquirt triggers the shift light,
and the oil pressure switch feeds the warning lamp (mounted on the screen upright) as well as a dash mounted light.
For the money, it's really good. You can trim the brightness by using different value dropper resistors in series with the positive feeds to the
cluster.
Recommended!
Tom
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tomgregory2000
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| posted on 19/4/09 at 01:09 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by djtom
I've got the first one - set up to be both a shift light (green) and an oil pressure warning light (red). Megasquirt triggers the shift light,
and the oil pressure switch feeds the warning lamp (mounted on the screen upright) as well as a dash mounted light.
For the money, it's really good. You can trim the brightness by using different value dropper resistors in series with the positive feeds to the
cluster.
Recommended!
Tom
Thanks just what i wanted to know
Tommy
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