Third Brake Light

[SpyderGirl]

Got tired of that useless square black thing with the license plate light and reflector and made it USEFUL! I just wonder why it wasn't like this to begin with.

[jodeg1945]

GREAT idea! Think we'll do that on mine! (By "we" I mean my husband! lol!)

[SpyderGirl]

You'll need to get a multi-LED bulb to go in there. The vibration will break the smaller (running light) filament. Check eBay for bulbs. I bought the housing at Kragen for $12. The bulb was $8.

[NancysToy]

Good job! I haven't too many pet peeves about the Spyder, but this has been one from the start. It cost them more to make that complicated little license plate light than it would have to add a regular brake/taillight lens there. We added Hyperlights to ours, just for the visibility.

So did you leave this as just a running light, or did you add the wiring for a brake light?
-Scotty http://forum.thestompbox.net/images/smilies/1a_snow.gif

[SpyderGirl]

Exactly my thought! It is a brake/running light. It's very visible at night.

[NancysToy]

Also provides a reasonable alternative to those who have lost the lens because the screw came loose. They have had to buy complete, replacement assemblies because the lens isn't available separately.
-Scotty http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/weathermanf4.gif

[SpyderGirl]

Yes, and if you're near a place like a truckstop, the options are endless for replacement of that part. I had several options just at the auto parts store.