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lonewolf · 4th September 2007, 06:10 PM

WOW, that some good ideas there folks!

lol, now to p**s on your strawberries...

No way its a projector, there is no lcd, no av, no electronics, no signal wire etc... the glass plates refract and transmit different wavelengths so as to create the impression of two colours. There is only one halogen light, which is bright white.

Air freshener/purifier, not like any kind I have seen, they generally work on ionised particles rather than light.

Ticket/Permit Holder with illumination for nighttime... I like the idea, I really do... but the light only turns on when the car's electrics are also on. Remove the keys lights go out.

Nice try though

Thanks to everyone who has so far posted their ideas, we WILL find out what this thing is. Eventually. Maybe.

BTW, what is FAST? Is it some kind of electronics part catalogue?

Thanks Again

Kind Regards
Tim

lonewolf · 4th September 2007, 06:33 PM

I've just been out to have a look, and I can just about make out the spot where the stand (or something with a rectangular base) has been stuck to the dash. There are a few remnants of glue left behind, about three inches up from the left hand air vent in the centre console.

So it looks like at some time the car also had a KF2043!

I can also confirm from my last examination that there are no moving parts inside the thing. I was thinking with the red/green division it may have been some kind of g-meter, a spring (if it was there) could move the glass plates based on lateral forces. Obviously its not that though.

Eikichi · 4th September 2007, 08:28 PM

When looking at this it really reminds me of some light casing used inside slide projectors

Could it be that the "stand" which was glued to the dash was a kind of map/document holder and that the light beam was "lighting up" this stand so you could see/read while driving? And using soft red/green light because it wouldn't damage your driving (compared to normal white/cool light)?
That reminds me of some submarines movies when the ambiant light changes

Jim27 · 4th September 2007, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eikichi

When looking at this it really reminds me of some light casing used inside slide projectors

Could it be that the "stand" which was glued to the dash was a kind of map/document holder and that the light beam was "lighting up" this stand so you could see/read while driving? And using soft red/green light because it wouldn't damage your driving (compared to normal white/cool light)?
That reminds me of some submarines movies when the ambiant light changes

That's back to my original suggestion of a map light, albeit with a foldaway 'holder' on the dash... But I thought the concensus was that the light was insufficient to make any map legible as far away from the source as the dashboard would be???

Demon Dave · 4th September 2007, 11:48 PM

maybe the car was previously an un-marked cop car and this is the remains of some equipment used?

Or similarly

The car was used in a TV show/movie and this unit was fitted to it for some reason?

and both the above are most probably totally wrong!

Well, if the unit appears in the Nissan FAST parts catalogue then it is likely some kind of optional equipment...

Eikichi · 5th September 2007, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim27

That's back to my original suggestion of a map light, albeit with a foldaway 'holder' on the dash... But I thought the concensus was that the light was insufficient to make any map legible as far away from the source as the dashboard would be???

Maybe Lonewolf could try to put a piece of paper where the stand used to be on the dashboard & see if there's enough light

Eikichi · 5th September 2007, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Demon Dave

maybe the car was previously an un-marked cop car and this is the remains of some equipment used?

Posted this thread on a French forum & sbdy had the same idea

Somebody also suggested positions lights like on an aircraft... useful for a "*****"

ChristianR · 5th September 2007, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eikichi

Maybe Lonewolf could try to put a piece of paper where the stand used to be on the dashboard & see if there's enough light

he already has done, as i suggested it was a map light back on page 3 HELP!!! WTF is this light? - Calling all sherlock holmes wannabee's!

markpriorgts-t · 5th September 2007, 10:20 AM

just sat and read through this whole thread and i am on the edge of my seat wanting to know

Eikichi · 5th September 2007, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChristianR

he already has done, as i suggested it was a map light back on page 3 HELP!!! WTF is this light? - Calling all sherlock holmes wannabee's!

Arghhh... this is doing my head...

Eikichi · 5th September 2007, 10:30 AM

Can one of the Japanese member, please go to a Nissan dealership with pictures and ask?
Please!

m(-_-)m

tarmac terror · 5th September 2007, 07:34 PM

Right, as promised here are the descriptions of the parts straight from FAST:-

KF2040- Pole Virtual - Image
KF2041- Cover - Pole Virtual Image
KF2042- Louvre - Pole Virtual Image
KF2043- Conviner - Pole Virtual Image
KF2044- Lamp

There you go. Clearly am Image producing peice of equipment.
As for those who think its a map light...The 'screen' is clearly small. How many maps do you know that are that size??

TT

frostmotorsport · 6th September 2007, 02:06 AM

fascinating thread!! Here's my 2 pence worth....

Is it possible that the stand on the dash holds a transparency of some sort with an image on it - so the light shines the image of the cylinder onto the stand and the whole lot displays a picture out the front of the car to either on-coming traffic or into peoples rear view mirror - so for instance you could slide a "Coke" transparency into the stand which would overlay the cylinder and show ppl you're drinking coke today....

Or possibly something more worthwhile

I believe that it would have to be something fairly important for people to order an option on their skyline that a) takes up a lot of room b) requires a stupid stand on the dashboard and c) causes so much distress to us non-japanese that don't understand their culture/fashion/trends/taste in automtive add-ons!

this HAS to be resolved - and soon, for the sake of all our sanities.

mandhdrijfhout · 6th September 2007, 04:38 AM

Could it be a device which works off a NAV/GPS System and displays the Left/Right direction on the window while driving at night ??

Eikichi · 6th September 2007, 08:30 AM

TT the only thing that buggers me, is that as Lonewolf said, that's just a glass plate creating the colors, the way a prism works. You can't produce any type of image like this. The only other thing you could do is use it probably as a kind of slide projector but don't see the use

Lonewolf, the red/green lights doesn't illuminate inside the car at all?

4th September 2007, 06:10 PM	#121 (permalink)
lonewolf lonewolf has no status. GTROC Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bristol, UK Cars owned: R33 GTR Posts: 138	WOW, that some good ideas there folks! lol, now to p**s on your strawberries... No way its a projector, there is no lcd, no av, no electronics, no signal wire etc... the glass plates refract and transmit different wavelengths so as to create the impression of two colours. There is only one halogen light, which is bright white. Air freshener/purifier, not like any kind I have seen, they generally work on ionised particles rather than light. Ticket/Permit Holder with illumination for nighttime... I like the idea, I really do... but the light only turns on when the car's electrics are also on. Remove the keys lights go out. Nice try though Thanks to everyone who has so far posted their ideas, we WILL find out what this thing is. Eventually. Maybe. BTW, what is FAST? Is it some kind of electronics part catalogue? Thanks Again Kind Regards Tim __________________

4th September 2007, 06:33 PM	#122 (permalink)
lonewolf lonewolf has no status. GTROC Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bristol, UK Cars owned: R33 GTR Posts: 138	I've just been out to have a look, and I can just about make out the spot where the stand (or something with a rectangular base) has been stuck to the dash. There are a few remnants of glue left behind, about three inches up from the left hand air vent in the centre console. So it looks like at some time the car also had a KF2043! I can also confirm from my last examination that there are no moving parts inside the thing. I was thinking with the red/green division it may have been some kind of g-meter, a spring (if it was there) could move the glass plates based on lateral forces. Obviously its not that though. __________________

4th September 2007, 08:28 PM	#123 (permalink)
Eikichi Eikichi is sad his GT-R is gone to France now (T.T) GTR Register Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK & France Cars owned: Endless-R White Ultimate Street R33 GT-R... but it's gone now (T.T) Posts: 3,074	When looking at this it really reminds me of some light casing used inside slide projectors Could it be that the "stand" which was glued to the dash was a kind of map/document holder and that the light beam was "lighting up" this stand so you could see/read while driving? And using soft red/green light because it wouldn't damage your driving (compared to normal white/cool light)? That reminds me of some submarines movies when the ambiant light changes __________________

4th September 2007, 11:48 PM	#125 (permalink)
Demon Dave Demon Dave has no status. New Users Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: In the Japanese mountains Cars owned: BNR34 Posts: 3,531	just a wild idea but maybe the car was previously an un-marked cop car and this is the remains of some equipment used? Or similarly The car was used in a TV show/movie and this unit was fitted to it for some reason? and both the above are most probably totally wrong! Well, if the unit appears in the Nissan FAST parts catalogue then it is likely some kind of optional equipment... __________________

5th September 2007, 10:20 AM	#129 (permalink)
markpriorgts-t markpriorgts-t is R32 GTR 450.1 BHP GTR Register Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sunderland Cars owned: R32 GTR Posts: 971	just sat and read through this whole thread and i am on the edge of my seat wanting to know __________________

5th September 2007, 10:30 AM	#131 (permalink)
Eikichi Eikichi is sad his GT-R is gone to France now (T.T) GTR Register Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK & France Cars owned: Endless-R White Ultimate Street R33 GT-R... but it's gone now (T.T) Posts: 3,074	Can one of the Japanese member, please go to a Nissan dealership with pictures and ask? Please! m(-_-)m __________________

5th September 2007, 07:34 PM	#132 (permalink)
tarmac terror tarmac terror is building a track car New Users Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hampshire, but Scottish through and through! Cars owned: R32 GTR; E46 M3 Posts: 3,223	Right, as promised here are the descriptions of the parts straight from FAST:- KF2040- Pole Virtual - Image KF2041- Cover - Pole Virtual Image KF2042- Louvre - Pole Virtual Image KF2043- Conviner - Pole Virtual Image KF2044- Lamp There you go. Clearly am Image producing peice of equipment. As for those who think its a map light...The 'screen' is clearly small. How many maps do you know that are that size?? TT __________________

6th September 2007, 02:06 AM	#133 (permalink)
frostmotorsport frostmotorsport is working his tail off GTR Register Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wellington, NZ Cars owned: '97 R33 GT-R, Evo 1 RS rally car, 3 Mk. II Escorts and many more! Posts: 1,032	mmmkay - have to keep this thread going! fascinating thread!! Here's my 2 pence worth.... Is it possible that the stand on the dash holds a transparency of some sort with an image on it - so the light shines the image of the cylinder onto the stand and the whole lot displays a picture out the front of the car to either on-coming traffic or into peoples rear view mirror - so for instance you could slide a "Coke" transparency into the stand which would overlay the cylinder and show ppl you're drinking coke today.... Or possibly something more worthwhile I believe that it would have to be something fairly important for people to order an option on their skyline that a) takes up a lot of room b) requires a stupid stand on the dashboard and c) causes so much distress to us non-japanese that don't understand their culture/fashion/trends/taste in automtive add-ons! this HAS to be resolved - and soon, for the sake of all our sanities. __________________

6th September 2007, 04:38 AM	#134 (permalink)
mandhdrijfhout mandhdrijfhout has no status. GTR Register Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Zealand Posts: 132	Could it be a device which works off a NAV/GPS System and displays the Left/Right direction on the window while driving at night ?? __________________

6th September 2007, 08:30 AM	#135 (permalink)
Eikichi Eikichi is sad his GT-R is gone to France now (T.T) GTR Register Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK & France Cars owned: Endless-R White Ultimate Street R33 GT-R... but it's gone now (T.T) Posts: 3,074	TT the only thing that buggers me, is that as Lonewolf said, that's just a glass plate creating the colors, the way a prism works. You can't produce any type of image like this. The only other thing you could do is use it probably as a kind of slide projector but don't see the use Lonewolf, the red/green lights doesn't illuminate inside the car at all? __________________

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