Hey all,

Just had a (What i think to be) cool idea while watching an old episode of TG over the weekend. The Jag in that episode they were reviewing had a pulsating starter button, like a heartbeat. I have been wanting to mod the starter button to make the light brighter, and thought that'd be a really cool addition.

Any ideas as to how I'd do that? Any relays or whatever out there that could be programmed to pulsate like that?

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeIvzVGlMqE[/media]


Edit, found this video tutorial. Seems a bit ridiculous with all that wiring. Any electrical gurus know of a way to make this work easier?

Also, there are "fading led eyes" kits on ebay and whatnot, but nothing that goes in the "ba dum" rhythm.

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLAi7hkDuYw[/media]

 

Seems like a lot of work for almost no benefit, it's barely noticeable and for the small amount of time one takes in starting the car I can't see it being very noticeable on our cars.

 

Well, there is no "benefit" in mind. I am switching out the LED for a brighter one, and just thought that'd be a nice little touch to add. If I ever try it, I'll post up a video. Might be one of those "bored, rainy day" kind of modifications.

 

Are you doing a write up for switching out the LED? I would be interested in that.

 

It almost looks like the type of flicker that indicates an electrical problem.