lol i love wiring!
im begining to consider something no ones thought yet.....
on the rear edge of the spoiler for those of us who have them
like the whole thing not just the center
bad idea? input please lol
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I like the idea of putting it on the spoiler, but ud need a strong way of mounting the lights, bc they'd be much more exposed that the way its been done so far.
My only thing is it might be a little close to the high mount brake light (the third brake light), i dunno how itd look, i cant picture it in my head so it might look better than i think, but the closeness is something to consider when putting it on
ya i was justhinking about hte best way to do it would be to mold it in. lots of work but it would probly look pretty cool. esp if the blinker was added into it..
Just did this and it generally went fine. Except the led strip that came from China cracked into three pieces when I took out of the package. A nice little WTF moment. Ended up with the ones from autozone (alpena or something) and they worked out well, much higher quality. I think they're worth the $20 difference.
I have an 05 GT and i don't think there is enough of a gap between the trunk lid and the bumper to work. The trunk would cover 1/2 the strip.(unless it is an ultra thin strip)
The idea of putting them across the edge of the spoiled is horrible in my mind. It would look like s**t during daylight hours.
I do think putting them up under the spoiler(almost where the trunk and spoiler meet) would be good looking. A red strip on the left and right (deep) insets and white on the center(below third brake light). At least that is my idea so far. Would give me brake, turn and reverse.
Not exactly sure how to get the wiring up through the trunk lid to the spoiler area yet to keep it clean and still water tight. I will proably take off the spoiler tomorrow to see what i am dealing with.
I will post some pics once i finish. I would appreciate some ideas on running the wires also if anyone has any.
I actually got an LED strip that had edge mounted LEDs so you can mount it lower. Same idea, just works better. Got these ones:
Alpena/28 in. red colorful LED light (77016) | LED Exterior Accessories | AutoZone.com
and trimmed about 2 inches off either side. Worked out well
Pics?
gotta love that its a $3 mod now. ill have to wait 2-3 weeks for shipping but thats fine
30 SMD LED RED Flexible Strip Waterproof Car Light NEW | eBay
Why not run an LED strip on either side of the 3rd brake light or right across in the back window. It won't look like a 4th light, just an extension of the existing 3rd light. Example:
http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/...g?t=1305576177
thats not a bad idea, i like it, i might just do that in addition to the 4th brake light now lol or at least try it out to see what it looks like then take it down if it looks like crap
if you do, let me know and post pics (saves me from the time and effort to try out my own idea :th_winking:)
ahaha we'll see if i do, i need money first, i aint got a dime in my pockets
i am surprised there is still this much activity on this post haha... i like the idea in the window as I have since replaced my rear bumper and took mine off
I got mine from ebay, usa seller, good quality: NEW Red 60CM 30 LED Strip Car Lights Flexible Light USA - eBay (item 190422565658 end time Jun-18-11 13:06:59 PDT) cheap and fast shipping :)
in order to get the whole window one to work you'll need to make a blockoff plate so the light doesn't shine in the cab. i have a 54" line of fir from my truck.
i could throw it in the back winder and snap a pic.
if i can find a 9v
yes^ plz
thinking of the whole back window up at the top