How to: 3rd brake light install

[phiba]

Here's how mine came out. It is the one from Daniel Stern. I stuck it to the rear shelf with Blue Tak, but may change to adhesive-backed hook-and-loop.

[83_Silberpfeil]

Thanks for commenting.
I will wait further --- patiently.
FYI --- it has been ~ 10
says since I sent the inquiry to Stern.

Daniel Stern runs a one-person operation. Sometimes he's out. Give him a bit of time and he'll respond to your email. I've had excellent results with his third brake light and Cibie headlights.

[DRACO A5OG]

Originally Posted by phiba

Here's how mine came out. It is the one from Daniel Stern. I stuck it to the rear shelf with Blue Tak, but may change to adhesive-backed hook-and-loop.

Which model did you buy?

[DRACO A5OG]

OK Gentlemen,

Found this alternative to the slow response by Daniel Stern:

It states it will accomodate 26-75 degrees, seems allot but priced well:



http://www.rallylights.com/detail.aspx?ID=1805

[phiba]

Same thing happened to me when I placed my order Sept last year. It took about 2 weeks for Mr. Stern to acknowledge my faxed order due to a family matter that took him away from his desk. Ultimately, though, the order did arrive. I'm not supporting this kind of customer service, just reporting my experience for your information.

[darcher]

I like the LED idea, that's what i want to do!

[phiba]

I used the Hella Model 37, 20-36 degrees, from Daniel Stern Lighting. It fits my SC coupe perfectly.
Phil

[Hugh R]

I did the one from the OP, works great. The trick is to get 2 hour black epoxy and cut a piece of PVC or two to fit to jam it in between the rear deck shelf and the mounting brackets while the epoxy sets.

[Arne2]

Originally Posted by phiba

....but may change to adhesive-backed hook-and-loop.

Ooooh, good idea! I think I'll change mine to hook-and-loop.

[RSBob]

Since my last post on this thread, I went even more stealth with a far smaller yet much brighter LED setup at the top of the window. It has the added bonus of flashing 4 to 5 times to really get people's attention before going into a steady red. The wires were run though the rubber window seal. The only bummer is that you will need to fab a small bracket to attach it to. It does come with with a self-adhesive back which I used with my bracket. I did not connect the running light wire.

Knight Rider Non-Sequential Dual Intensity 12 LED Light Bar with Flashing Brake Alert - Red

Knight Rider LED Light Bar and a video: Knight Rider Non-Sequential LED

[911 tweaks]

...these look great...now to compare the Knightrider vs the Auto^one long led strip 3rd lite version...
I like the flashing part of the Krider lite...after all , this lite is to get attention vs another red lite turning on...
Thx, Bob

[RSBob]

I have this long LED light available for $10 plus shipping - works fine. No mounting hardware, just the LED in its black housing - just apply with double stick tape to it's back. PM if interested.

This is how it looked double sided taped to rear deck - which does not obscure vision

[phiba]

Here's how mine looks in the daytime, no brakes. I changed the fastening method to a strip of adhesive hook-and-loop tape. It isn't going anywhere.
Phil

[911 tweaks]

Thx everyone...

RSBob I sent you a pm not having looked at this thread... I am sending you another pm now...Thx

[RWebb]

Originally Posted by RWebb

has anybody installed one of those self-contained* motorcycle lights in a 911?


* it contains batteries & an accelerometer, so no need for any wires

I bought one of these & may stick it up there this summer.

[tdw28210]

Originally Posted by RWebb

I bought one of these & may stick it up there this summer.

These are on sale right now. 25% off. Under $30 shipped within CONUS. Just bot one after being tailgated heavily twice in the last month. Probably just over-curious looky-loos, but scary nonetheless.

Cheap insurance in my book.

Car Safety with the Quick Brake Flasher

[Brown747]

Originally Posted by tdw28210

These are on sale right now. 25% off. Under $30 shipped within CONUS. Just bot one after being tailgated heavily twice in the last month. Probably just over-curious looky-loos, but scary nonetheless.

Cheap insurance in my book.

Car Safety with the Quick Brake Flasher

Can you give us your review of this product and maybe a picture of it installed?

Thanks, Thor

[tdw28210]

Originally Posted by Brown747

Can you give us your review of this product and maybe a picture of it installed?

Thanks, Thor

Happy to Thor. Likely this coming Saturday before I receive it and install it.

[Arne2]

I've decided that the big light I mounted low on the window wasn't cutting it for me, and am now moving in the LED strip direction. I looked at the 9" from HB, but bought a similar 5" from evilBay instead. Looks like the same light as the 9", just shorter. Less than $6 shipped. I wrapped the back with black electrical tape, and that turned the whole thing black, it should be almost invisible when not lit. Will post again when I get it installed.

[Northy]

Originally Posted by Arne2

I put a LED strip into the vent above the rear window on my SC:



Worked fine and is bright enough at night.