Charlie B. Posted September 10, 2002 Share Posted September 10, 2002 Has any one tried the sequential lites that were on Ebay a while back. Years ago I had a Mercury Cougar that had them and I thought they were great. The tail lite set up on the Reatta would adapt to this nicely. But, would it offend the Reatta lovers? Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 10, 2002 Share Posted September 10, 2002 There was a long thread -- including instructions on how to do it --about a year ago. Check Search.Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie B. Posted September 10, 2002 Author Share Posted September 10, 2002 J.J. I tried search, couldn't find anything. I typed in sequential tail lites, Am I doing something wrong? Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted September 10, 2002 Share Posted September 10, 2002 http://www.webelectricproducts.com/products.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 10, 2002 Share Posted September 10, 2002 Go to Search again; make sure you don't time-limit the search to the past week or so. Make it "all dates" or whatever. In mid-September of '01, everybody had a word or two to say about sequentials, including Padgett, BurkieBoy, etc.Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 10, 2002 Share Posted September 10, 2002 P.S. Correct Search subject is SEQUENTIAL TAILLIGHTS -- not tail lites.Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie B. Posted September 11, 2002 Author Share Posted September 11, 2002 Heeyyy, Thanks every body. I found it per Vincent Vegas post. Btw, the correct heading should have been "Sequential turn signals" Also found a bunch of posts from you folks and it appears that a lot of you like the idea. Thanks a million Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tempest68 Posted September 11, 2002 Share Posted September 11, 2002 "But, would it offend the Reatta lovers?"I say, why worry about it. Do what you like if you think its in good taste. I appreciate a bone-stock pristine Reatta as much as the next guy/gal. But I also think its cool that some folks are converting to 5-speed manual transmissions, or turboed or supercharged. Just do what you like, and to heck with anyone else. Enjoy the car while it last, and make it last as long as you can. I like the idea of the sequential taillights. Its a suttle change, and something that could easily be changed back to original if you so desire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted September 12, 2002 Share Posted September 12, 2002 FYI: The first sequentail lights appeared on the 1965 Ford Thunderbird. The Thunderbird continued to used them till the 1971 model year. Mercury Cougar had them from the introduction year in 1967 to 1973. I owned both an 69 and 73 Cougar and used to think those lights were pretty cool. I don't know if anyone has installed them on a Reatta, or how much trouble they would cause once installed. The tail light display is sure set up well for them. Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 12, 2002 Share Posted September 12, 2002 I put sequential tail lights on a car once, they were tricky to install, but looked really nice, I'm thinking of doing that to the Reatta too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 12, 2002 Share Posted September 12, 2002 I'm gonna go for it. I think they are really cool. Charlie B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie B. Posted September 12, 2002 Author Share Posted September 12, 2002 OOPS!!! I forgot to log in. Didn't click on the remember me button. Charlie B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 12, 2002 Share Posted September 12, 2002 Charlie,If you do the tail lights Please come back and tell us if it was hard and how it works. I have been wanting to do it for a long time since it seems like a natural fit with the three lights on both sides, but wasn't sure if it would be hard to do or affect anything else. I might just go for it if you have good luck. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie B. Posted September 12, 2002 Author Share Posted September 12, 2002 I have ordered the sequential signal lite set up from webeproducts@adelphia.netI will install it as soon as it gets here. I have seen the instructions and they seem to be complete and in good detail. You can see the instructions on their website. Wish me luck. Charile B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 13, 2002 Share Posted October 13, 2002 How did this work out? - Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie B. Posted October 13, 2002 Author Share Posted October 13, 2002 Installed sequential light system, Instructions were good, no real problems. And every thing works as it should. I think this is a great addition to the Reatta. Everybody that has seen them working likes them. ME TOO. I would recommend them. It adds to the elegance of the Reatta Just be careful when removing the tail lite assy, don't scratch the body panel or bumper, Suggest a blanket or other kind of protection while working back there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted October 13, 2002 Share Posted October 13, 2002 Glad to hear you got them to work. Did you have to alter the flasher unit? How long did it take? Any odd problems? Do the brake lights work correctly, or do the flash on both sides? Do the dash indicators still work like they should? Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 17, 2002 Share Posted October 17, 2002 Charlie, I emailed Lawrence inquiring which type the Reatta takes (I assumed it to be the same as the Fiero). He wasn't sure, but thought that would work. Which did you order? Aside from wanting the type that is applicable, there are price differences.thanks for your help,curt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie B. Posted October 17, 2002 Author Share Posted October 17, 2002 Curtis I ordered the STS-1 kit. Cost $65.00 . Well worth it.I really like the sequencing. Reminds me of a Cougar I had many years ago. Go for it , I'm sure you will like it. Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 17, 2002 Share Posted October 17, 2002 Thanks Much, Charlie.curttoo much of a pain to login, go back to square one and then come back in! hint, hint, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 7, 2002 Share Posted November 7, 2002 Charlie, I tried installing the modules. They don't flash. I replaced the flasher unit with a heavy duty, -Lawrence's suggestion, but no go. He and I went over my wiring and all seems correct. Did you do anything special? <span style="font-weight: bold">Left Side</span> , I attached red to inside bulb yellow (single wire) and black to inside light black. Middle bulb White to yellow wires (two, cut both) and Blue to outside bulb yellow (one wire, cut). <span style="font-weight: bold">Right Side</span> , same but turn wires are green. Brake lights work, turn signal glow but don't blink. See any mistakes? thanks for your help,curt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greg Ross Posted November 8, 2002 Share Posted November 8, 2002 "Ditto"Put the STS-1 module set on mine and like the effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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