Vizi-tec Brakelight Modulator

[Flat-Out]

http://www.vizi-tec.com/GENERAL_INFORMATION.htm

Just got one of these and put it on my 2006 Sprint.  

It's a brake light modulator that has a an algorithm in it that makes it smart -- "the Supabrake flasher only blinks in driving conditions when you need to get the immediate attention of drivers behind you!!!"

Only took about 5 minutes to put on and so far it works perfectly.

I highly reccommend it.  The company makes a good product and their delivery was way fasssssstttttt!!!

I also know they make products for lots of different manuacturers.   Check this link.  I emailed back and forth with the company owner and I know they may make products for other models if the demand is there.  http://www.vizi-tec.com/PRODUCT_LIST.htm

[Fudge]

I was looking at Signal Dynamics 'Wigwag' setup but I thought it was more 'bling' and I probably didn't really need, or do I....?

http://signaldynamics.com/products/Modules/wigwag.asp

[RBEmerson]

Or... linky

[Flat-Out]

Yes but the big advantage of the Vizi-tec is that it's plug and play -- no cutting of the factory wiring involved.  

[TuffguyF4i]

You can't do anything even remotely interesting w/o cutting the factory wiring.  Its not hard to splice 2-3 wires.  30 mins tops.

[RexRider]

Pretty limited application list, at this point, unfortunately, and I'm a bit leary about them, since they use "frequency" for brake application.  Wouldn't be better to refer to how quickly the brake is applied?  Big difference in meaning, and particularly important in this context.  (I know, I know, but I majored in English, and it just bothers me!   )

[Mydlyfkryzis]

Don't know about your state, but NJ failed my inspection for flashing brake lights. I disabled it and passed.

Inspector said no flashing RED lights to the rear except turn signals. I reenabled them as soon as I left inspection.

However, this is one of those things that a Policeman may hassle you about if he want's to give you a hard time.

Funny thing is, I have been questioned 3 times over my headlight modulator which is legal (and the officers didn't hassle me after I showed them the DOT reg. and explained it) but I have never been questioned about the brake lights.

You may want to check local state reg's on flashing rear lights.

[HipGnosis]

It's a brake light modulator that has a an algorithm in it that makes it smart -- "the Supabrake flasher only blinks in driving conditions when you need to....

What are the conditions that it 'thinks' need the blinking??

[Flat-Out]

FUNCTION: Upon applying the brakes, the module sends a burst of pulses to the vehicle's brake light(s). The duration of the burst is a function of the time elapsed between the current brake cycle and the previous one. After this initial burst, the unit allows the rear brake light to function normally (solid brake light). This algorithm is designed to eliminate target fixation as found in cheaper, passive versions that continuously "blink" the brake light(s) even though the vehicle is at a complete stop.

Example at low speed: When the frequency at which the driver/rider applies the brakes increases, (i.e. during low speeds such as city driving), the shorter the burst of flashes to the rear brake(s) light will be. If the brakes are applied within 0 - 12 seconds, the brake light will NOT flash - thus allowing it to function normally (solid brake light). This condition is most valuable during heavy stop-and-go traffic so as not to annoy the person or police in the vehicle behind you.

Example at cruising speed: When the frequency at which the driver/rider applies the brakes decreases, (i.e. at cruising speed), the longer the burst to the rear brake light will be. This condition is most valuable during quick sudden decelerations at speeds which require quick reaction to changes in traffic conditions or other driver's intentions. It has been scientifically proven that a quick flashing of a vehicle's brakes will alert the driver behind much sooner and the SupaBrake Flasher does this for you.

[HipGnosis]

 The Intelligent brake flasher http://www.comagination.com/bflasher.htm does the same thing for less than half the price.

Edit - Oh.. ya do have to splice in the IBF..