myer84

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Hey everyone,
I finally finished installing my last mod. For a while I’ve been searching for a shift light indicator, but nothing as big as a Monster Tach or anything that would make the car look ricey. My idea of a shift light was something that would be small and inconspicuous.

I came across a shift light module from Raptor Performance that allows you to connect a single L.E.D or more. The module is small and can be hidden under the dash and the L.E.D or L.E.D’s can be mounted anywhere in the car. With this module you can have a shift light that is not noticeable and does not take up any space or block your view like a monster tach.

I spoke to Rick from Raptor Performance and told me that he can give us all a discount if any of us would be interested on the module. The cost of the module is $105, but if there are 10 buyers the price drops to $90. If 15 or more buy, shipping will be free. Shipping is $7 anywhere in the states. If you are interested visit http://raptorperformance.com/products/RPM_Switch.htmor email Rick at sales@raptorperformance.comand tell him you are a member of the forum.

Here are the instructions on how to install the shift light. Total install time was 1 hour and quite simple.

myer84

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The green wire connects to the tach signal. In our cars this can be found at any ignition coil. Each coil has three wires running to them. Each coil has a red and black wire and the third wire is of a solid color with a stripe. Below is the color configuration for each coil
(coil driver #1)----->Brown/Red stripe
(coil driver #3)----->Blue/Red stripe
(coil driver #5)----->Pink/White stripe
(coil driver #2)----->Green/Red stripe
(coil driver #4)----->Grey
(coil driver #6)----->Grey/Red stripe

In my install I went with coil # 6



I tapped the Grey/Red wire with a 22 AWG wire tap and ran a 22 AWG wire into the cabin.

myer84

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Once I finish running the other end of the wire through the firewall, the next step was to find a 12 volt source and ground. For my 12 volt source I choose the fuse for the rear power sockets



In order to use that same fuse I added a fuse tap

myer84

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The tap has two slots to add fuses. One slot is used for the original fuse to work with the rear power sockets and the other is used for my new 12 volt source (tack module).
Next step was to find a good grounding point



Now with the ground, 12 volt source, and tach signal connected we can now tap these wires into the harness that comes with the module. The harness has a green, red, and black wire. Green is for the tach signal and of course red for 12 volt and black for ground. The L.E.D ground will connect to the Normal Open Contact (see below ).

myer84

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I decided to install a switch so that I can turn on and off the module. I mounted the switch on the bottom of the panel below next to where the courtesy bulb connects. The 12 volt source from the fuse box connects to the switch and from the switch to the module.





The next step is to find a spot where you want to mount your L.E.D’s. The spot I chose was on the bezel that surrounds the odometer and tach. To connect the L.E.D’s you can connect the + wire to the 12 volt tap we are using for the module and the ground you will need to connect on the Normal Open Contact.

myer84

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Now that we have all of this installed we can now adjust the dial on the module to your desire settings. In my case I wanted the module to send the signal to the L.E.D's when the RPM would hit 6,100k. At 6,100K the L.E.D should light up and give me enough time to react and shift before redline.



To do this I set the RPM X 1000 at 6 and the RPM X100 at 1. This gives me a dial of 6,100 RPM. If you want to do 6,500 you would set RPM X 1000 at 6 and RPM X100 at 5.
Since we are only using one coil lead in our install you will only leave the cylinder setting at 1 on the dial.
You will notice that there is a small toggle switch on the module. This switch was installed on the module in order to read a low volt signal from the coil.

AZombiePENGUIN

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i saw the end product on the link...looks bomb...kinda reminds me of the enzo's or any F1...the racepak looks pretty mean but i think thats more for serious track cars

myer84

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Once you set your signal point on the module hook the harness to the module and turn on your ignition.
If the rpm switch isn't picking up a signal after you program it (noted by
rapid green LED flash), slide the small slide switch to the alternate position. Also, make sure your power switch is also on the “ON” position.
If the install was done correctly you will see the following
A: The status LED will turn yellow and will flash the number of times which is representative of the RPM X 1000 setting
B: There will be a pause for about two seconds (no status LED flash)
C: The status LED will turn red and will flash the number of time which is representative of the RPM X 100 setting
D: There will be another pause of two seconds (no status LED flash)
E: The status LED will turn orange and will flash the number of time which is representative of the “cylinder setting” (in our case 1), and finally the module will do an LED test (alternating red & yellow) and be ready for use.

Once this is done close you module with its cover and install anywhere under the dash. I installed mine with double sided tape. Clean up the mess and enjoy.

Here is a video of how it works on my car. BTW, I want to thank my other half for helping me record the vid.

I VIK I

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Didnt know your car was capable of hitting 61K?

More like 6.1K

Good install tho, helpful on the 6 speeds, otherwise we'd be telling our autos when to shift.

myer84

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LOL, let me make the corrections. Thanks for pointing that out

JonBlz

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that looks hot

orlan85

Nice detailed install. great pics too. To bad I can't use this install cuz I have a CVT.

mynameispee

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much props to you sir, very innovated!

whitem1ke88

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Glad you went thru with this even tho everyone did nothing but put you down. Turned out nice, kinda bright tho!

myer84

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Thanks guys. I know some thought of this as a joke, but I wanted to do something different that no one had done before. I now a few of us go to the track and have 6MT. It's a nice feature to have if you want to keep your eyes on the road and not hit the redline.

This module also works with all Gens, so if you are interested email Rick at Raptor Performance for the hook up.

anm6

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Grear job and wirte up. I like it alot. Sticky...

Shoey1

if i didnt know any better i would have thought that was a factory install from the finish quality but yeah those are bright. i wish i had a 6 speed

Wantastic

nice job

maxboy325

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Super Clean install I may do this if Im bored one day but man they are BRIGHT

myer84

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LED's are bright, but they are not emitting the light directly to your eyes at that location. The flash does not blind you. Camera on video was facing directly at the LED's

STARR

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nice but does it have different settings, shifting at 6100rpm is gonna kill the gas mileage

myer84

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You can change to any setting you want.

I'm not going to use the shift light all the time. I'm only using it at the track. Even if I keep the module on, it doesn't mean that I have to shift at 6100 RPM. I could shift at any point. The light just helps me shift before I redline when I'm at the track

farzin1

looks good. but i think is completly useless. its not worth it.
good job tho

[TexMex]

nice job. i would do it..but i dont really take mine to the track or anything. yet..

SEmy2K2go

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+1. Kinda annoying for a DD IMO.

FrostMaxima

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looks really good, great install, it WILL be useful at the track.


Now for the haters...

-Yall are correct, this would be useless in an auto, this is a 6 speed.
-This would not be annoying in a DD, you can turn it OFF, hence the switch.
-How the F&*% would this kill gas mileage? Your not required to shift at that point all the time.

I much rather see a thread like this than... WOOO hear my Fujita.

The maxima community (esp. the 5th and 6th gen) never cease to amaze me with their ignorance!

accordingtou

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Nice write up / job
I was going to wire it to the dome light like a org member suggested but this looks much better. Two bright dummy lights ftw.lol

myer84

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Thank you sir. Couldn't say it any better

mist max2000

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very professional clean install .. nice job

airMaxSL

if i had a manual, i would def. do this mod. good work!