Third brake light, my easy solution |
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Third brake light, my easy solution |
Joe Owensby |
Mar 30 2010, 10:30 PM
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JoeO Group: Members Posts: 527 Joined: 7-January 06 From: Spartanburg, SC Member No.: 5,385 Region Association: South East States |
The photo shows my third brake light. I bought a unit from Sourhtern Rods, I think southernrods.com, for 20 or so dollars. It sticks onto the inside of the rear window with double sticky tape. I loosened the inside cockpit backpad and pulled it out enough to run the wires down behind the backpad. Didn't have to remove the engine compartment latch, as I only needed to access from the side to route the wires. Removing the center console between the seats allows access to the wire bundle, where I spliced into the wire that runs to the brake lights. I also added a ground attachment in this area. Looks pretty good. Does not restrict any rearward vision. I don't have any outside photos of it lit up, but it is very visible. The stuff you see outside the window belongs to my kayak carrier, see another post. Yes, I need to replace the top rollbar pad. I have one on a parts car but I can't get it off. JoeO
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Mar 31 2010, 08:37 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,512 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
We need all the extra light in the back ,to keep 18 wheelers and
SUV's off our ass. Of course that Boat helps a lot also. Dave I haven't tried this in my teener yet, but.............. I used to keep a can of WD-40 in the front seat of my pickup just for tailgators. At highway speeds, just crack the window and spray away. The famous Texas Lube Job. It's clear so they think it's water and flip on the wipers. The next thing you see is a head pop out the drivers window as they quickly pull over. Oh, be sure to use the red straw that comes with the can. |
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