Single headlight "wink" mod?

Ross Bryon · Post by **Ross Bryon** » Sun Jan 23, 2005 12:28 pm

I have installed the simple "flash to pass" diode mod which allows me
to "blink" my (NA) headlights raising them momentarily -- It is a neat
way to say "Hi" in passing to other MX5s. (
http://www.miata.net/garage/flash.html )

But I've recently heard that there is another mod available which has
the same effect but on only a single headlight... more of a "wink" than
a "blink" so-to-speak. Now I'm not sure I really want to do this one,
as it could be so easily misunderstood(!)... but I'm still curious.

Has anyone seen it, and/or know the details of this mod?

Ross Bryon
1991 BRG V-Spec Roadster | OL MAN |
Auckland

Paul Murray · Post by **Paul Murray** » Sun Jan 23, 2005 1:22 pm

Hi Ross
I too had fitted that mod and have found that if I apply just a little
pressure to the indicator stalk only one pops up (experienced this when
taking a round about a little quicker than intended and sort of clutching
for the indicator to signal my turn). Under normal use the flash to pass is
great.
Paul Murray

Ross Bryon · Post by **Ross Bryon** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 9:59 am

Paul,
Well, I've tried your technique out on my MX5 ... but with no success.
I can only surmise that you have one headlight motor a little more
sluggish to actuate than the other... and electrically it make no
sense, either, as the mod affects the whole circuit simultaneously...
maybe your MX5 is just a "natural flirt", and like "winking"!

cheers, Ross

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Seen this?
There's quite a funny question and answer session here :

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 124666.htm

I wonder exactly how much downforce you'd need around some corners... .
.. . . who would have thought one rear wing could cause such a fuss...

Cheers,
Kleo.

Z00MX5