I Wanna Be a FLASHER!!!!

[igya]

I want to wire up my turn signals like the early vehicles, w/o the extra electronic components on modern cars. Just the steering column switch, flasher relay unit and bulbs. I tried that but every relay unit canister I plug in just buzzes and will not flash the bulbs. When the switch is moved left or right, the proper bulb shines but no blink. If any techno brains know why, I'd appreciate an answer.
I realize that they blink when a certain amount of resistance is produced from the energy used to light the bulbs. But, is there a blinker unit that operates with a timer or by any other method other than resistance?

[hypermiler01]

Originally Posted by igya

is there a blinker unit that operates with a timer or by any other method other than resistance?

Get an electronic flasher instead of a thermal one. They flash at a steady rate no matter what load is on them. You can get them at any auto store. They have the plastic case instead of metal.