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| gary gartner |
 Nov 19 2009, 04:44 PM
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i know more than a newbie---way less than a guru  Group: Members Posts: 239 Joined: 16-December 04 From: Valencia, Ca Member No.: 3,294 Region Association: Southern California  |
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  |
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| gary gartner |
Nov 19 2009, 04:52 PM
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i know more than a newbie---way less than a guru Group: Members Posts: 239 Joined: 16-December 04 From: Valencia, Ca Member No.: 3,294 Region Association: Southern California |
Sorry, need to get the "ON" picture resized be back later gary |
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| 736conver |
Nov 19 2009, 04:55 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,117 Joined: 25-May 03 From: SE Wisconsin Member No.: 736 Region Association: None |
Got any install as you go pics. Wheres the wire.
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| flipb |
Nov 19 2009, 04:56 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,722 Joined: 2-September 09 From: Fairfax, VA Member No.: 10,752 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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QUOTE(gary gartner @ Nov 19 2009, 05:52 PM)  Sorry, need to get the "ON" picture resized be back later gary (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) Can't wait to see the "on" pic. That's the best 3rd brake light application I've seen on a 914. Might have to do that someday. Price is right too. Every time I see a GMC bumper out the back glass or in the side mirrors, I'm reminded of how low my 914 is, not to mention my taillights. Feel like a 3rd brake light would look cool and be a good safety addition. |
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| bandjoey |
Nov 19 2009, 04:56 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,925 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Looks like it's made to mount flat and the bulbs would then be pointing down. Did you make some type of bracket to mount on? CAn you post some photos of the install? Thanks Much!
This is the slimest design I've seen yet. |
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| flipb |
Nov 19 2009, 05:14 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,722 Joined: 2-September 09 From: Fairfax, VA Member No.: 10,752 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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It's supposed to be watertight... wonder if it could be mounted above the raintray, underneath the leading edge of the mesh screen. Pretty much all modern cars are taller than the 914, so it should be visible to whoever's behind you.
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| gary gartner |
Nov 19 2009, 05:32 PM
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i know more than a newbie---way less than a guru Group: Members Posts: 239 Joined: 16-December 04 From: Valencia, Ca Member No.: 3,294 Region Association: Southern California |
OK resized (I hope) installed with double stick foam tape and did a temp wire install by sticking to the underside of the rollbar with silicone, and hooked the wires into the bundle-power to a black with yellow brake line and ground to the brown. pretty simple, but no pics of the install. but no bracket needed cause it is only about 1/2in thick.  |
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| gary gartner |
Nov 19 2009, 05:44 PM
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i know more than a newbie---way less than a guru Group: Members Posts: 239 Joined: 16-December 04 From: Valencia, Ca Member No.: 3,294 Region Association: Southern California |
Damn, I suck at the piicture adding process,  |
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| zymurgist |
Nov 19 2009, 05:53 PM
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"Ace" Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 7,411 Joined: 9-June 05 From: Hagerstown, MD Member No.: 4,238 Region Association: None |
Very cool! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)
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| Geezer914 |
Nov 19 2009, 07:01 PM
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Geezer914 Group: Members Posts: 1,404 Joined: 18-March 09 From: Salem, NJ Member No.: 10,179 Region Association: North East States
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What model number did you get? Can't tell from the picture. Very nice job on the install!
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| McMark |
Nov 19 2009, 07:05 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
003-74r
Under 3rd Brake Lights and in the LED section. |
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| flipb |
Nov 19 2009, 08:03 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,722 Joined: 2-September 09 From: Fairfax, VA Member No.: 10,752 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Is wiring as simple as just tying into the brake light circuit? Does it decrease the brightness of the brake lights noticeably?
I just ordered a different one - gonna try the hidden install under the vent, above the rain tray. Will post pics when I receive it and do the install. |
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| pjhaun |
Nov 19 2009, 09:02 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 370 Joined: 21-August 03 Member No.: 1,055 Region Association: None |
I bought mine on Ebay. They are called LED Flexible Strip lights 120cm (48"). With these light you can trim to fit. And they only cost about $15.00.
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| Sleepin |
Nov 19 2009, 09:22 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,647 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Grand Junction, Co. Member No.: 8,357 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I wonder what that light strip would look like if it was put inside the aluminum trim piece right above it.....hmmmm....
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| tracks914 |
Nov 19 2009, 09:31 PM
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QUOTE(Sleepin @ Nov 19 2009, 07:22 PM) I wonder what that light strip would look like if it was put inside the aluminum trim piece right above it.....hmmmm.... Like this!!! BTW Nice work Gary. Attached image(s)  
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| tracks914 |
Nov 19 2009, 09:32 PM
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Canadian Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,083 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Timmins, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 153 Region Association: None |
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| Sleepin |
Nov 19 2009, 09:45 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,647 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Grand Junction, Co. Member No.: 8,357 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Yes, like that....just all the way across. I wonder what the depth of the flexible strip lights are.
edit: something like this might fit under the bar and with 24 carefully drilled holes would blend seamlessly! (IMG:http://www.vista24.biz/ebay/tpschc/v2bm6314c.jpg) |
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| JazonJJordan |
 Nov 19 2009, 09:47 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 340 Joined: 6-June 09 From: Atlanta-Augusta, Georgia area Member No.: 10,446 Region Association: South East States |
Awesome Guys! Those look great! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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| GaroldShaffer |
Nov 19 2009, 10:35 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,622 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None
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Looks great. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
I used a Corvette 3rd light mounted on the engine lid. I do like the hidden in the roll bar chrome also. Attached image(s)  
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| montoya 73 2.0 |
Nov 20 2009, 12:49 PM
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Lack of consideration to others, and Selfish! Group: Members Posts: 1,791 Joined: 27-October 04 From: Paso Robles, Ca. Member No.: 3,016 Region Association: Central California |
QUOTE(tracks914 @ Nov 19 2009, 07:31 PM) QUOTE(Sleepin @ Nov 19 2009, 07:22 PM) I wonder what that light strip would look like if it was put inside the aluminum trim piece right above it.....hmmmm.... Like this!!! BTW Nice work Gary. Nice work! Looks stock. |
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