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Post By vatdevil
03-31-2012, 07:50 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #522
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Improved rear lighting for SPF
Installed a turn signal to brake light conversion module made by Signal Dynamics (Tri Star XP). It splices into the rear wiring harness in the trunk.
I now have the following rear light functions :
Top light: brake, turn, running
Bottom light: brake, running
This solves the useless bottom light issue. I also upgraded to a brighter incandescent bulb. Both turn and stop lights are clearly visible in full sun.
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04-01-2012, 02:29 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 427cu (351W)
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This has been an ongoing concern.
Can you help us with the partnumber of this kit and the bulbs you are using?
These units are made for bikes: so you had to use two units? (or is there a clever way to use it for two rear lights?)
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04-01-2012, 06:50 AM
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Bulbs
3497
3496
These are standard at most parts stores. They are a higher output version of the standard bulbs.
Signal Dynamics
Tri Star XP 01016 (only need one)
A dual load equalizer was supplied with it but my car didn't require it.
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04-01-2012, 07:05 AM
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The higher output bulbs helped a little bit. Having brake and turn functions on the top lens, with the Tri Star XP, is what really improved visibility. The bottom lens is completely useless.
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04-08-2012, 01:26 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SUPERFORMANCE
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Hi.
I am a French very happy new owner of a magnificent SPF.
Reading the posts on the subject of upgrading the lights of the Cobra, I ordered 1157 led bulbs to superbrightleds. In my minds, it is a question of safety.
I began with the front lights.
It happens a PROBLEM that I can not understand.
When I introduce the leds bulbs, ONLY ONE SIDE (The left), works perfectly (running and turning).
On the right side : Nothing whith the led. I controled that the two leds are good.
If I introduce on the right side, not working with the led, the original incandescent bulb, it works, but seames to be poor.
I wait to understand what is happenig, before installing the leds on the back of the car.
Have somebody an idea of what is happening ?
Thank you, and best regards from France.
Saint Ho.
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04-08-2012, 03:27 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2291, Whipple Blown & Injected 4V ModMotor
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Pictures?
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04-08-2012, 05:44 AM
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LEDs do not offer enough resistance for the flasher to work. You will need to either add resistance or replace the flasher.
The TRi Star XP includes a separate dual load equalizer, if LEDs are installed. I tried LEDs but didn't see much improvement over the 3496 and 3497 bulbs.
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04-08-2012, 06:36 AM
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Drop me an email off line. I can explain what you need to do.
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