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Uberschaf 01-26-2015 10:41 AM
The LED man at Markets at Marion sells 12"Led's with adhesive backing for $8.00 a pair EZ to wire.Just don't get blue.

ditka41 01-26-2015 10:43 AM
As they say, and ignorant drivers prove here daily: "Ya just can' fix stupid!"

DonH57 01-26-2015 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Suzi (Post 1001381)
In addition to all the above, I find the blinkers on the golf carts inadequate in size. They are VERY hard to see especially in bright sunlight. Does someone know if larger, bolder blinker lights are available?
The blinkers on the yesteryear carts aren't any bigger than a dime and in bright sunlight are very, very hard to see.

Walter123 01-26-2015 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by memason (Post 1001389)
I ALWAYS use headphones....but, I don't stick my arm out to turn like it's 1950... I used those new fangled things called electronic turn signals... :laugh:
It's illegal to use headphones while operating a motor vehicle in Florida and I might add, a stupid thing to do. I don't think I need to explain why.

Chapter 316 Section 304 - 2012 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate

Walter123 01-26-2015 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1001401)
Oye. Eight more weeks.
For what?

Golf View 01-26-2015 10:55 AM
Turn Signal Blinkers
 
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Originally Posted by Barefoot (Post 1001313)
I agree it's a problem.
Especially when a golf cart driver uses his blinker once and then leaves it on for the next hour!
A letter to the Editor in the Daily Sun, and also one in the online newspaper, would reach more residents.
The only thing I know for sure when the turn signal blinker is on is that the turn signal blinker is on. You must drive defensively. Assume nothing.

Barefoot 01-26-2015 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by saratogaman (Post 1001396)
I have a neighbor who refuses to use her turn signals: "I don't want people to know where I'm going."
Try to reason with that!
That is funny and sad and misguided, all at the same time. :ohdear:

Barefoot 01-26-2015 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1001401)
Oye. Eight more weeks.
GG, I don't think it's a problem caused solely by snowbirds.
I bet it happens all year long.

graciegirl 01-26-2015 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Barefoot (Post 1001432)
GG, I don't think it's a problem caused solely by snowbirds.
I bet it happens all year long.
THIS is the most crowded time of the year. I don't think it is caused by snowbirds...just congestion makes it worse. I was going to try to spell exaserbates..but don't know how.

PLUS, I just wanted to use the word OYE. We Catholic girls don't get a chance to use it much.

I miss you Ruthie.

kansasr 01-26-2015 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Suzi (Post 1001381)
In addition to all the above, I find the blinkers on the golf carts inadequate in size. They are VERY hard to see especially in bright sunlight. Does someone know if larger, bolder blinker lights are available?
Or my particular favorite, the golf towel flapping in the back, covering the turn signal!

tomwed 01-26-2015 12:19 PM
My dad never had a problem turning on the blinker. The problem was turning it off. I'll be there soon.

jebartle 01-26-2015 12:19 PM
My problem, use "Blinka" too much!
 
Guess we will have to invest in the "new lights", the ole boy disconnected the noisy turn signal, so this ole girl forgets, which is just as bad as no blinka!:cus:

villagetinker 01-26-2015 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Suzi (Post 1001381)
In addition to all the above, I find the blinkers on the golf carts inadequate in size. They are VERY hard to see especially in bright sunlight. Does someone know if larger, bolder blinker lights are available?
I AGREE, I cannot tell you the number of times I see a golf cart getting ready to turn LEFT and do not see the signal until after I pass, in my rearview mirror.

I bought yellow strip LEDS at the automotive store, and installed these with the supplied double stick tape, horizontally below the headlight. These are much more visible. This is a relatively easy installation, as the turn signal wires are right there for splicing.

villagetinker 01-26-2015 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by jebartle (Post 1001473)
Guess we will have to invest in the "new lights", the ole boy disconnected the noisy turn signal, so this ole girl forgets, which is just as bad as no blinka!:cus:
You can purchase strip LED lights at the automotive store, and connect where the "noisy turn signal" was connected, and mount where you will see it while driving. This will probably be my next project.

Bizdoc 01-26-2015 01:43 PM
When you move about The Villages (by car, cart, bike, rocket, plane, baby buggy, on foot, etc) always assume that everyone is trying to kill you. This includes the trucks, cars, carts, bikes, pedestrians, baby buggies, dogs, gators, wild boars, cats, wild cats, birds and love bugs. Follow that simple rule and you may live until it is time to bury you.


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