3rd brake light upgrade
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3rd brake light upgrade
After my OCD had enough, I removed the RECON 3rd brake light which fit like crap.
Went to local junk yard and bought two 3rd brake lights from a couple Ex's that were just put into the yard.
Removed the red lense and had to trim the base to allow the flat LED's
Next i glued a piece of scrap tin I had laying around to the base so the LED's would have a flat surface to mount to.
After it dried overnight, I stuck the Waterproof LED's to the tin with he preinstalled 3M backing.
Before I could re-instal the red sense, I had to do a bit of trimming to the inside of the red lens. I wasn't concerned about the light being sealed because the LED's are supposed to be waterproof.
Anyways they are crazy bright at night.
Here is what I used. I think they are like $2.50/light so about $10 for the 4 used in the mod and $5 for the used brake light
Been on for about a week now and no problems.
Went to local junk yard and bought two 3rd brake lights from a couple Ex's that were just put into the yard.
Removed the red lense and had to trim the base to allow the flat LED's
Next i glued a piece of scrap tin I had laying around to the base so the LED's would have a flat surface to mount to.
After it dried overnight, I stuck the Waterproof LED's to the tin with he preinstalled 3M backing.
Before I could re-instal the red sense, I had to do a bit of trimming to the inside of the red lens. I wasn't concerned about the light being sealed because the LED's are supposed to be waterproof.
Anyways they are crazy bright at night.
Here is what I used. I think they are like $2.50/light so about $10 for the 4 used in the mod and $5 for the used brake light
Been on for about a week now and no problems.
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I'll be in your neck of the woods this weekend. Im taking the wife to the National Championship game and decided to go kayak fishing while there.
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Right on! Should be a helluva game (or at least I'm hoping for one... could be a defensive struggle). Do you know where you're going to be fishing yet? Want some advice?
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Could always use some recommendations if you know some good spots
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Ha! I know that all too well man, I'm a Hokie and my wife (and all her family) are Tarholes so we have "fun" multiple times per year in basketball and football.
If you're in St Pete, there's not much I can help you with. Where you're staying is just fine for kayak fishing. If you were in Hillsborough, I was going to offer you a place to launch and get on the snook and red right behind my house.
If you're in St Pete, there's not much I can help you with. Where you're staying is just fine for kayak fishing. If you were in Hillsborough, I was going to offer you a place to launch and get on the snook and red right behind my house.
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