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dtfrost5 Jan 11, 2012 01:00 PM

Kahtec Blinking Brake Lights
 
I had the Kahtec Blinking Smart Stop Plus 3 Delay Version on my 2011 WW debadged Evo X today and they worked out pretty well. Having almost been rear ended a few times in traffic, it seemed liked a good idea.

Here is the vid demonstrating the version I purchased.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cT9c-z1lWvI

SilverShadow03 Jan 11, 2012 01:08 PM

LOL at 'Which one is the brake pedal?'

Pretty sweet mod!

Is the flashing set to a 10 second delay? So it doesn't flash every time you press it within that 10 second span?

dtfrost5 Jan 11, 2012 01:19 PM

He is 13 and scared to death to get in the car (for now). He has only driven the automatics up and down the drive way, so new territory.

If you hit the brakes they flash and then stay solid (not flashing) until you let off (of course). If you reapply the brake within eight seconds of letting go they do not flash. So in the vid I had him count to 10 and then reapply to watch them blink again.

Not bad for 40 bucks. Other versions only flash the third brake light which was not that compelling.

ugakirk Jan 11, 2012 02:01 PM

Hahahaha. Which one is the brake.. :lol:

Pretty cool. Seems like it would work well. I've never been rear ended but I did have a stupid lady put her car in reverse and back in to me at a red light. Haha. What all has to be done to install this? Just some relays or something?

Pirana Jan 11, 2012 02:25 PM

Is there a faster flashing option?

dtfrost5 Jan 11, 2012 02:41 PM


Originally Posted by ugakirk (Post 9883273)
Hahahaha. Which one is the brake.. :lol:

Pretty cool. Seems like it would work well. I've never been rear ended but I did have a stupid lady put her car in reverse and back in to me at a red light. Haha. What all has to be done to install this? Just some relays or something?

Who needs the brakes in this thing anyway? Can gear down like a beast...

The package came with everything you need (including instructions and wiring schema) except one wire had to be extended (cut and crimp), but overall pretty simple connection job (took about an hour). All done in the trunk and completely hidden. The device connects in front of the brake lights except for the ground connection, so it can provide the blink.

Here is the link:

http://www.kahtec.com/products.htm

I did not do a lot of research of other products but it appeared to be a inexpensive yet not very invasive option.

dtfrost5 Jan 11, 2012 02:44 PM


Originally Posted by Pirana (Post 9883341)
Is there a faster flashing option?

I wish, but Kahtec did not offer but a one speed option. Maybe someone else does, but I did not come across them.

If anyone does come across a fast blinking option please let me know.

meckert Jan 11, 2012 02:48 PM

Great that you had your kid helping.. Funny cause it sounds like my house when I get mine out to bleed brakes. Nice mod, need to look into it myself

dtfrost5 Jan 11, 2012 02:51 PM

I thought about these as well:

http://autolumination.com/dcell.html

Seems legit

Alpha X Jan 11, 2012 03:09 PM

That's pretty sweet imo. I doubt I'd be able install on my own :(

IceCold98GSX Jan 11, 2012 04:45 PM

I had something similar except mine was only the third brake light and it would flash 5 times fast then stay lit until I released the brake. Great mod imo

YoitsEVOSAL Jan 13, 2012 12:33 AM

I have the same thing on my X!!!! Hahaha but only the third brake light as well!!! I don't know if I like all of em flashing but hey! To each his own!!!{thumbup}{thumbup}:mitsu:

kush_evoxgsr Jun 21, 2016 08:23 AM

Sorry to bump an old thread, but OP, can you just write up a brief set of instructions (if you still remember them), I am not very familiar with electricals. I did understand the instructions they have provided, but while I am waiting on the module to arrive, I figured I would try and best understand this, so that I can get it done without any issues.

Thanks for you help!


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