my new 3rd brake light, new addition Options

[gary gartner]

been thinking about a 3rd brake light for a while now
found a 10 lamp unit at http://www.commandelectronics.com/
mdl 003-74r and good price at $29.99

brakes on, virtually dissapears when off

[Nürburg Nomad]

Hey fellow teeners... I have a reputation on other forums for resurecting old threads so why stop with my 914! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

After a little research in this thread and this one here: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=82636
I've decided to notch my roll bar trim for a third LED brake light of which I already have two on hand!

The unit I have is removed from an undisclosed 2010 GM automobile, is super low profile and has 16 red LEDs with a white lens that is molded/cast to project the light rather than just act as a plastic cover as you see with many of the aftermarket LED lights.

So my primary question is exactly what color are the brake light wires that I'll need to splice into; where are they located; and does anyone have a photo or two?!


Additionally, I was throwing around the idea of notching the bottom side of the roll bar pad and installing the light there since it would be a 100% clean installation if it were flush with the pad and no one would ever notice; problem is the angle of the outside rollbar would make it that most other drivers (minus fellow teeners & small British cars!) wouldn't notice the brake light either! So I've progressed to cutting up a few 914 parts in favor of safety and visability. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I also figure the white plastic housing will blend in better with the chrome trim than a red third brake light... (although my car is red isn't it?!) so we shall see, my only concern beyond simply finding the brake light wires is how much modifying of the actual rollbar/sheetmetal will be needed underneath the trim but I'm happy so long as I can retain 100% structural integrity even if it looks a little rough since it'll all be covered. Cut first ask questions later right! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Thanks for anyones help and I'd appreciate a photo of the brake light wire location in the cab if it all possible... the interior is 100% out again at the moment so everything is accessible!

[Als914]

Hey fellow teeners... I have a reputation on other forums for resurecting old threads so why stop with my 914! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

After a little research in this thread and this one here: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=82636
I've decided to notch my roll bar trim for a third LED brake light of which I already have two on hand!

The unit I have is removed from an undisclosed 2010 GM automobile, is super low profile and has 16 red LEDs with a white lens that is molded/cast to project the light rather than just act as a plastic cover as you see with many of the aftermarket LED lights.

[u]So my primary question is exactly what color are the brake light wires that I'll need to splice into; where are they located; and does anyone have a photo or two?![/

Additionally, I was throwing around the idea of notching the bottom side of the roll bar pad and installing the light there since it would be a 100% clean installation if it were flush with the pad and no one would ever notice; problem is the angle of the outside rollbar would make it that most other drivers (minus fellow teeners & small British cars!) wouldn't notice the brake light either! So I've progressed to cutting up a few 914 parts in favor of safety and visability. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I also figure the white plastic housing will blend in better with the chrome trim than a red third brake light... (although my car is red isn't it?!) so we shall see, my only concern beyond simply finding the brake light wires is how much modifying of the actual rollbar/sheetmetal will be needed underneath the trim but I'm happy so long as I can retain 100% structural integrity even if it looks a little rough since it'll all be covered. Cut first ask questions later right! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Thanks for anyones help and I'd appreciate a photo of the brake light wire location in the cab if it all possible... the interior is 100% out again at the moment so everything is accessible!

I used a double connector spade on my driver side #2 break light and #4 ground. Extreamly simple.

[tracks914]

Hey fellow teeners... I have a reputation on other forums for resurecting old threads so why stop with my 914! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

After a little research in this thread and this one here: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=82636
I've decided to notch my roll bar trim for a third LED brake light of which I already have two on hand!

The unit I have is removed from an undisclosed 2010 GM automobile, is super low profile and has 16 red LEDs with a white lens that is molded/cast to project the light rather than just act as a plastic cover as you see with many of the aftermarket LED lights.

[u]So my primary question is exactly what color are the brake light wires that I'll need to splice into; where are they located; and does anyone have a photo or two?![/

Additionally, I was throwing around the idea of notching the bottom side of the roll bar pad and installing the light there since it would be a 100% clean installation if it were flush with the pad and no one would ever notice; problem is the angle of the outside rollbar would make it that most other drivers (minus fellow teeners & small British cars!) wouldn't notice the brake light either! So I've progressed to cutting up a few 914 parts in favor of safety and visability. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I also figure the white plastic housing will blend in better with the chrome trim than a red third brake light... (although my car is red isn't it?!) so we shall see, my only concern beyond simply finding the brake light wires is how much modifying of the actual rollbar/sheetmetal will be needed underneath the trim but I'm happy so long as I can retain 100% structural integrity even if it looks a little rough since it'll all be covered. Cut first ask questions later right! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Thanks for anyones help and I'd appreciate a photo of the brake light wire location in the cab if it all possible... the interior is 100% out again at the moment so everything is accessible!

I used a double connector spade on my driver side #2 break light and #4 ground. Extreamly simple.

That is what I did. So the wires were a little longer but I just wrapped them up into the harness then went up the roll bar trim to the light.

[Nürburg Nomad]

That is what I did. So the wires were a little longer but I just wrapped them up into the harness then went up the roll bar trim to the light.

Can I ask where you ran the wires through the body? I'm half way through modifying the rear roll bar trim; afterwhich I'll section part of the rollbar lip and then route the wires. I wasn't sure if I should run the wires along behind the top rollbar trim; down the drivers side trim and then drill a hole at the bottom but then the wires would be in the wheel well and i'd have to drill yet another hole for it to reach the wiring harness on the drivers side of the engine bay?

Please clarify since I'm confused! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

Otherwise the modification is coming along quite well, if the light was 1/4" longer it wouldn't work with the curvature of the roll bar trim but so far so good. I'm glad the roll bar trim is 1/8"+ thick so it's still plenty sturdy with a big hole cut out of it, plus the clear 3rd brake light lense blends in well with the chrome trim.

Heh I should also mention my brake lights are going to auto-flash 5 times every time I brake... just like an ambulance! How's that for desireable 914 visability for day and night!? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) Yes it's completely road-legal too, at least in my state anyhow! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) I'll post full details and maybe a few photos once I have this all complete and working! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Wish me luck...