excellent video you made it clear and simple and left no room for error...one hopes..!! Waiting for the next once your move is done and you get some beautiful back drop...
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OK, So I said I was going to do a full how to video on my next mod.
Well here you go. $25 trunk break light with how to do it yourself.
Enjoy,
Bob
Bob
I can't use the top mount brake light because i will be putting a trunk rack on, BUT, i found your video very informative and pretty clear and wanted to say thank you.
Cruzr Joe
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OK, So I said I was going to do a full how to video on my next mod.
Well here you go. $25 trunk break light with how to do it yourself.
Enjoy,
Bob
I done the same a little while back. I added some of the 1/8 inch chrome strips to it and kind of gave it a little flash. Works good and is visible especially at night time. I am thinking of adding some more for running lights. This is a good alternative to the high buck units, those really look great, but some of us on somewhat limited income have to make do till we can do better. This method is cheap but effective for the intended purpose. Good video on the how to, it is a little time consuming but the outcome is well worth it.
And I agree, $240 for a LED light just seems way out of line. Although I realize the molding, etc cost a lot to make something from scratch that actually looks stock!
But for me, I have to save on some things, and if I can do it myself and still be functional and OK looking, Yea baby!.
I think the "Other Bob" might agree since his leash is rained in tight
Kidding Bob
I can't use the top mount brake light because i will be putting a trunk rack on, BUT, i found your video very informative and pretty clear and wanted to say thank you.
Cruzr Joe
Some of the trunk racks mount parallel to the ground and the light will show underneath.
I can't use the top mount brake light because i will be putting a trunk rack on, BUT, i found your video very informative and pretty clear and wanted to say thank you.
Cruzr Joe
or.....
depending on the rack you are getting, as was said above, if its parallel to the ground, this will work
or.....
you might be able to place the LEDs along the edge of the rack..... hmmmm.......
And I agree, $240 for a LED light just seems way out of line. Although I realize the molding, etc cost a lot to make something from scratch that actually looks stock!
But for me, I have to save on some things, and if I can do it myself and still be functional and OK looking, Yea baby!.
I think the "Other Bob" might agree since his leash is rained in tight
Kidding Bob
Bob
Advance auto. they sell the chrome trim in 1/8 inch and 1/4 inch. I used the 1/4 inch on the fender trim. It comes in a roll of quite a few feet.
OK, So I said I was going to do a full how to video on my next mod.
Well here you go. $25 trunk break light with how to do it yourself.
Enjoy,
Bob
Great idea and great video. I just bought the light strips and gonna do mine next rain day. Just a thought, any reason I can't use one strip for running lights and the other for the brakes ? And thanks again fantastic idea
Great idea and great video. I just bought the light strips and gonna do mine next rain day. Just a thought, any reason I can't use one strip for running lights and the other for the brakes ? And thanks again fantastic idea
No reason at all! Just tap one strip into the break lights and another into the running lights.
Let me just say though. I want the break lights noticed! That was the entire idea behind this. Some state may have laws about how high a running light can be. So be aware of that.
If it were me, I would buy 3 strips. 2 for break and another for riding and put that just below the rear trunk latch handle. That's just my opinion.
No reason at all! Just tap one strip into the break lights and another into the running lights.
Let me just say though. I want the break lights noticed! That was the entire idea behind this. Some state may have laws about how high a running light can be. So be aware of that.
If it were me, I would buy 3 strips. 2 for break and another for riding and put that just below the rear trunk latch handle. That's just my opinion.
Bob
I'll do some checking and let you know what I did. In any case thanks for a great idea
Bob I picked up the lights yesterday and will do the mod this weekend, if i can convince the primary rider to stay parked long enough. even with out the light part I now know how to take off those rear panels thanks,
oh and what's this in the follow ups about a chrome strip? Pictures?
Steve in San Diego.
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OK, So I said I was going to do a full how to video on my next mod.
Well here you go. $25 trunk break light with how to do it yourself.
Farkle #2 - RT Trunk Break light - DIY full video how to
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