Euro Taillamps installed

[nelson007]

Thanks Dom



QUOTE=XfireZ51;245505]Please no. I am sure everyone appreciates the contribution. I took the Brake Applied signal from the CHMSL line and connector. You can find it right behind the pillar courtesy lamp on the passenger side. Used a "scotch lock" to tap that line. Then ran a line along perimeter of hatch opening and drilled a small hole to snake that line through to rear. used silicone to seal it.
Split that line into 2 and connected to each side of brake lamps.
As u did, I was able to remove the white wire from the brake switch assembly without cutting it. I put some heat shrink over it. Anyone want to return to stock, it will be a very easy process to reconnect the lines.[/QUOTE]

[WVZR-1]

Originally Posted by XfireZ51

Thanks Brett.

Here's a thought starter. If GM did, in fact, mean to have the ZR-1 be the answer to European supercars(they went through the trouble of introducing it in Europe)
Maybe the Euro lamps should have been standard issue, further distinguishing the ZR from the mere mortal C4.

I don't believe that at "introduction" or throughout the C4 production run "AMBER directionals were DOT approved, but it maybe wasn't even regulated. I think that maybe at some point in the mid-2000/2010 NHTSA mentioned that they felt AMBER maybe reduced collisions so they were introduced maybe first on "world distributed" product.I don't know when/if they were approved but I believe that it's still a "choice" of the manufacturer which to use. AMBER I believe is seen more in regular production just because it mandated in most of the world and an accepted option here in the US.

I believe I've seen (in the 80's/90's) earlier European production when presented for VA safety inspection "failed" until RED was substituted.

The secret is in here I'm sure!!

http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx...e49.6.571_1108

[Z51JEFF]

Here's something else to think about. The only negative about running the Euro taillights is when the brake switch fails for the CHMSL you have no brakelights. It's already happens to mine and we all know how often the CHMSL fails because of a bad switch.

[Vette Guy]

I've got them on both ZR-1s, and love them. I do have a schematic somewhere if someone needs it. Note that there are 2 different versions of the light - some simply have "Guide" written on the lens, and another version has "GM"
and some additional raised markings. Rich had the only set of "GM"s I've ever seen.

"GM"
http://www.corvettemods.com/assets/i...cp-14399-1.jpg

"Guide"
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/IMG_1214.jpg


Regards,
Mark

[Mystic ZR-1]

Anybody have a set for sale?

[BigJohn]

Originally Posted by Mystic ZR-1

Anybody have a set for sale?

Mid America motorsports part number 614134

[Mystic ZR-1]

Originally Posted by BigJohn

Mid America motorsports part number 614134

Nope!

[nelson007]

Mark I could use a copy of the schematic for the lights.
Thanks,
Nelson

Originally Posted by Vette Guy

I've got them on both ZR-1s, and love them. I do have a schematic somewhere if someone needs it. Note that there are 2 different versions of the light - some simply have "Guide" written on the lens, and another version has "GM"
and some additional raised markings. Rich had the only set of "GM"s I've ever seen.

"GM"
http://www.corvettemods.com/assets/i...cp-14399-1.jpg

"Guide"
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/IMG_1214.jpg


Regards,
Mark

[nelson007]

Doug I might have a set of the soild orange.
Nelson

[XfireZ51]

Originally Posted by BigJohn

Mid America motorsports part number 614134

Last I looked MAMO said they were out of stock.


Mark,

I'll check tomorrow, but pretty sure mine say GUIDE.