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Old 01-28-2018, 01:01 PM
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Yeah, it was a lot of effort. The solution was two fold, an interface that fools the CEM into thinking it's a standard AML light and using a microcontroller with addressable LED's and PWM to control the running lights.

We take the original lights and bin everything except the reflector, lens and rear housing. We completely replaced the entire electronics and driver board and reassemble 'properly'. The biggest failure of these is the seal at the narrow end and poor ventilation. Proper sealing, using Gore membranes and a stack effect sorts the condensation. If the plastic bits are in good condition, you'll have no more bother. That means your light gets a nice shiny new warranty.

Programming the lights was soul searching because you gents have a certain amount of class so the last thing we wanted to do was make your pride and joy look like a casino slot machine. Subtlety rules!
Funny enough, the indicator sweep was also a challenge. Not all Aston's are the same. Indicators has slight timing differences from car to car on year to year. This either meant we needed a null time at the end of each indicator sweep or make the timing variable.
The light uses a subroutine that measures the time between flashes. The controller monitors ten complete flashes and then stores that time as the baseline. The light then calculates the time required for the array of indicator leds to get a full sweep in that time and alters the speed accordingly.
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Hi buddy. Divinatech is one of the companies I own with John, my business partner. The guy with the Han-Solo door!

I'd be glad to help anyway you need. It's a DiY fit.
The name is Brent by the way.
Thanks Brent.

I thought this involved sending in the tail lights? It's a DIY??
 
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Originally Posted by speedracer800
Thanks Brent.

I thought this involved sending in the tail lights? It's a DIY??
Yes and yes... Send us a structurally good set of tail lights, we do all the work and you self fit back in.
There is a small wiring mod to the car to add two simple wires. The multiplug in the tail lights has spare pins, we give you the bits to clip in the extra two pins needed. That makes them plug and play and reverse compatible with standard lights.
The two extra pins are to allow the ignition on sequence because there is no feed to the lights letting them know when you start the car.
 
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Old 01-28-2018, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by divetheworld
Yes and yes... Send us a structurally good set of tail lights, we do all the work and you self fit back in.
There is a small wiring mod to the car to add two simple wires. The multiplug in the tail lights has spare pins, we give you the bits to clip in the extra two pins needed. That makes them plug and play and reverse compatible with standard lights.
The two extra pins are to allow the ignition on sequence because there is no feed to the lights letting them know when you start the car.
Gotcha.. Thank you.

So the lights having a history of condensation isn't a problem because you'll be sealing them back up again regardless?
 
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Old 01-28-2018, 01:35 PM
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Gotcha.. Thank you.

So the lights having a history of condensation isn't a problem because you'll be sealing them back up again regardless?
No probs. Glad to help.

If the casing (lens or back case) isn't cracked or otherwise damaged, then we solve the problem.
They can be totally fubar'd, full of water and all the LED's and driver board toast. If the case is in good physical condition (can be sealed) then we sort it, all in the cost.
It's a total re-manufacture only retaining the black back, front lens and reflector. We block the OEM vent and fit two new Goretex ones. We seal the multiplug and after replacing all the innards, we properly seal the lens to the case.
 
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service to the US? I was looking at getting a new rear light as my turn signal function no longer works on the right side.

edit: wow, long time lurker as this is my first post in 7 years! I had a Boxster S when I joined then went to a 911 Turbo, then a 911 Cab.

I now have a DB9 Volante. do you need the third light for any reason?
 

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Old 01-29-2018, 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Judd986S
service to the US? I was looking at getting a new rear light as my turn signal function no longer works on the right side.

edit: wow, long time lurker as this is my first post in 7 years! I had a Boxster S when I joined then went to a 911 Turbo, then a 911 Cab.

I now have a DB9 Volante. do you need the third light for any reason?
Happy to supply the US direct. Email us and we can chat about your needs. Don’t require that third brake light.
 
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Originally Posted by divetheworld
No probs. Glad to help.

If the casing (lens or back case) isn't cracked or otherwise damaged, then we solve the problem.
They can be totally fubar'd, full of water and all the LED's and driver board toast. If the case is in good physical condition (can be sealed) then we sort it, all in the cost.
It's a total re-manufacture only retaining the black back, front lens and reflector. We block the OEM vent and fit two new Goretex ones. We seal the multiplug and after replacing all the innards, we properly seal the lens to the case.
Thank you again for the information. I'm looking for a pair to send in as I don't want to modify the perfectly good pair in my car currently. It makes more sense to source another set in need of re-sealing due to condensation etc. Then keep my original units untouched.

I checked out the website again and ordered one of those billet oil caps for the V12.. Those are really trick! Lots of cool parts on your website!
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Happy to supply the US direct. Email us and we can chat about your needs. Don’t require that third brake light.
Do you offer exchanges for Original AM CF parts with defects? Such as DBS front splitters with curb rash or diffusers with stress cracks in the clear coat?
 
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I checked out the website again and ordered one of those billet oil caps for the V12.. Those are really trick! Lots of cool parts on your website!
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I received one of those for Christmas.

It's beautifully made -- looks like jewelry under the hood!
 
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Originally Posted by speedracer800
Thank you again for the information. I'm looking for a pair to send in as I don't want to modify the perfectly good pair in my car currently. It makes more sense to source another set in need of re-sealing due to condensation etc. Then keep my original units untouched.

I checked out the website again and ordered one of those billet oil caps for the V12.. Those are really trick! Lots of cool parts on your website!
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Kind words are much appreciated.
We tend to make something for our own cars and then think that they'd make a nice product.
Those oil caps do look nice if you've bought some of these aswell ... https://www.modsticker.com/products/...o-Sticker.html


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Do you offer exchanges for Original AM CF parts with defects? Such as DBS front splitters with curb rash or diffusers with stress cracks in the clear coat?
I'm afraid not. Yo do know you can get that repaired quite easily? It's a matter of economics, DBS splitters are cheaper to replace than repair. A diffuser, not so much and worth repairing.
 

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Has anyone ordered these yet? Looks pretty cool. Send them your tail light assemblies for modification. About $1500.. Kinda steep.

http://www.divinatech.com/ASTON-BACK...seq-lights.htm

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Yeah, I must have these now... These plus the clear markers and smoked reflectors I just ordered from Redpants.lol. It just keeps getting better...
 
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