Farkle #2 - RT Trunk Break light - DIY full video how to

[finless]

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.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_zFICzwKjc

Enjoy,
Bob

[MouthPiece]

Excellent video. Very well done. Would recommend for idiots such as I.

Chris

[cbell1]

Very nice how-to. Anyone who hasn't disassembled their Spyder should feel more confident after watching your video.

[Chupaca]

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...:roflblack:

[Macca]

Great Video

[shelbydave]

:thumbup::thumbup:...

[Cruzr Joe]

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.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_zFICzwKjc

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. :thumbup:

Cruzr Joe

[shooter]

Nice job.


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[lookerjdc]

another great video from Bob

keep them coming please (this would have saved me money...... lol)

I have been thinking about putting a couple of strip vertically on the rear bumper (one on each side of the license plate holder)

[Showie]

Great

[StanProff]

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.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_zFICzwKjc

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.

[finless]

I love the chrome strip adds!

Where did you get them?

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

[CurtG]

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. :thumbup:

Cruzr Joe

Some of the trunk racks mount parallel to the ground and the light will show underneath.

Ride safe,

[lookerjdc]

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. :thumbup:

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.......

[gottago]

Great Job and Great Video:yes::yes::yes:

[SFC]

Thanks for a great Video:clap::bowdown::clap:

[stallion143]

Very good video!

I guess a trip to the auto parts store will be in my near future....:yes:

Thanks for sharing your latest farkle...:bowdown:

[chuck58]

Great video! Thanks :yes:

[Boriken]

:yes::yes: I like it....

[StanProff]

I love the chrome strip adds!

Where did you get them?

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.

[DriftersWay]

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.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_zFICzwKjc

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:bowdown:

[finless]

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:bowdown:

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

[DriftersWay]

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:)

[Troublemaker1]

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.



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.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_zFICzwKjc

Enjoy,
Bob

[finless]

Steve, Crome strip? I did not add anything like that. Where did you see this mentioned?

Bob

[Troublemaker1]

Steve, Crome strip? I did not add anything like that. Where did you see this mentioned?

Bob
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?54599-Farkle-2-RT-Trunk-Break-light-DIY-full-video-how-to&p=687483#post687483 (http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?54599-Farkle-2-RT-Trunk-Break-light-DIY-full-video-how-to&p=687483#post687483)

this same thread, StanPoff about half way up the page.


http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=72319&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1374518915 (http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=72319&d=1374518915)

[Sarge707]

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.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_zFICzwKjc

Enjoy,
Bob
:agree: I did similar to yours but Put One running light in the middle and two Brighter Brake Only Led Stripes on each side and just Tapped (Posi taps) into the white ,orange and Black wires . (As Appropriate) Cost about $30.

[Hammertime]

Kewlmetal sells a dual element circuit that allows you to hook up to the run and brake circuit -- I installed the LED's from Autozone on my RT trunk and have running lights and brake lights -- $4.99 for the element circuit!!

[Troublemaker1]

Kewlmetal sells a dual element circuit that allows you to hook up to the run and brake circuit -- I installed the LED's from Autozone on my RT trunk and have running lights and brake lights -- $4.99 for the element circuit!!

Would i need two sets to run the two strips or just one?

Troublemaker1

[lou49]

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.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_zFICzwKjc

Enjoy,
Bob
God job! If you add a converter you can also get running and brake, which is also nice with constant visibility! I got 16 feet of lights for $11 on amazon. Comes with wires on both ends!:clap:

[pitzerwm]

You can get to/take off the tail lights without taking the large black tupperware totally off, just let it hang down enough to get to the light screws.

[speeed]

Very helpful

[Deanna777]

Nice Video!

Deanna