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| Spoke |
 Jun 17 2025, 01:27 PM
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Jerry  Group: Members Posts: 7,181 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None 
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Engelbert designed a solution for the 911 to allow the rear turnsignal to double as brake lights for a larger brake footprint. I believe he is planning to market it for the 911 guys. Because of the layout of the 911 rear light housing, to install the module in the housing, the housing has to be removed and opened up.
I thought this would work well for the 914 and should be easy to install as access to the rear housing and wires is in the trunk. Engelbert was ok with me basically copying his solution. Here's a link to his 911 solution: rothaus (Engelbert) 911 RTS to Brakes The RTS-Brake module would reside below each rear light housing. One for each side. Here's the module being tested on the bench. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5h_pG7AQ9A The module has 6 wires. Brake-in, Brake-out, RTS-in, RTS-out, and 2 grounds. The wires have QC connectors and go between the OEM wiring and the light housings.  The IN wires have male connectors and the OUT wires have female connectors.  On each side, pull the brake, RTS, and GND wires from the housing. The wires connect to the IN wires and the OUT wires goes to the housing. On my '71, the RTS QC connectors don't have insulation so a short piece of heat shrink provides the insulation.  Once the RTS connectors are insulated, pull one wire at a time and install.   Here are the modules in action on my 914. My 914 is set up to always have the running lights on with the ignition. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHFrilGntQM I built an extra set if someone would like to try them out. If folks are interested, I'll be selling these for $45/pair. |
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| JeffBowlsby |
Jun 18 2025, 02:52 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses & Beekeeper Group: Members Posts: 8,944 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None
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Do I see piggyback terminals on the left side housing connections? If so, are they needed?
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Spoke Rear Red Turnsignals Double as Brakes Jun 17 2025, 01:27 PM
FlacaProductions Hey Jerry - of course I'd love to try em out b... Jun 17 2025, 03:52 PM slowrodent Very very practical and very good looking.... Look... Jun 17 2025, 04:00 PM mepstein Your products (and support) are always top notch. ... Jun 17 2025, 04:38 PM
Spoke
Your products (and support) are always top notch.... Jun 17 2025, 05:13 PM Cairo94507 Boy... I run the Euro rear lenses on my 6 but real... Jun 17 2025, 04:54 PM Olympic 914 I will also be in for a set.
When can we place a... Jun 17 2025, 05:16 PM Spoke
I will also be in for a set.
When can we place ... Jun 17 2025, 07:12 PM JmuRiz Great idea, I’ll have to add to my parts stash Jun 17 2025, 07:16 PM Spoke Here's a connection diagram for these RTS-Brak... Jun 18 2025, 07:40 AM ValcoOscar Just terrific...
I'm in for TWO(2) sets. :be... Jun 18 2025, 07:53 AM jim_hoyland Nice upgrade Jerry, I’ll order a set :)
PM sent ... Jun 18 2025, 10:02 AM gonzo54 @Spoke , I have your LED Brake Boards on my car bu... Jun 18 2025, 10:54 AM Spoke
[b]@[url=http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s... Jun 18 2025, 12:35 PM Spoke
Do I see piggyback terminals on the left side hou... Jun 18 2025, 05:48 PM |
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