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Two part question regarding a third brake light location and battery tray for...
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Question 1: I am looking on mounting a third brake light on our 78 SC Targa. If we go with the Hella light, I was just informed that the factory mount for the Targa is at the bottom center of the rear window. Unlike the coupe, where it's mounted at the top center of the rear window. Can anyone confirm or possible post a picture of either location, or even interject with any visibility issues. I also have in hand a few different led options as well. I haven't fully committed to either variation of brake light but I will be installing something. Have had too many near close calls of being rear-ended by careless drivers. Question 2: In replacing my turn signal switch I pulled my three ton battery and decided to clean up the battery area. I've ordered a set of the battery mats and I've seen some different battery options. Until I change battery's, is there a viable battery pan that sits on the tray that is usable with the factory battery? I do a search and seem to pull up battery options. Thanks |
What is wrong with Kachi's 3rd brake light solution, post 2405:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/728449-what-did-you-do-your-911-today-121.html |
I purchased a factory rear window for my '74. The window is for and '86 coupe and has the 3rd brake light mounted at the bottom. I believe there are variations for placement by the factory.
I don't have any photos as the window has been sitting in the box for 2 years, waiting for my install. However, I bought it because it has a black outline tinting strip and the rear defogger is routed around the 3'rd brake light mounting spot (which is at the bottom for 1986). |
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I was just unaware of the alternate location and what it really looked like or the opinions from owners that have it located towards the bottom, thus eliminating the rear window obscurement . Ok, that was NOT a quick answer. 😊 |
Porsche moved the third brake lights around a bit. I can say that in 1986, both the coupe and the targa had the lights at the top of the rear window. I had one of each...
Having the light at the top obscures the rear vision through the mirror. Always hated it... JR |
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I will say that there are a lot more trucks and SUV's on the road than in the days of old when our cars were built.
Even the cars have their seating position higher. Higher is safer. |
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FWIW, I am taller... but not a giant... JR |
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