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DriftEightSix · 12-29-2012, 11:26 PM

Anyone able to replace this yet?

whaap · 12-29-2012, 11:38 PM

Not that I know of. The third brake light is a poor design. I'm willing to bet it will be one of the changes we see in the 2014 model.

Murseman27 · 12-30-2012, 02:41 AM

I can not remember what episode it was, but there was an episode of Top Gear in which Jeremy was reviewing a Jaguar XK and he was fairly dissatisfied about the third break lights placement which was contained in a spoiler that comes up pretty high. He stated that it is an EU regulation that the 3rd break light had to be a certain height from the window or something along those lines. I also believe that the US has laws similar to this so if you are thinking about getting rid of the light that sticks up now i guess you would have to go with a LED strip similar to what you first thought.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6cwEBTJTRQ"]Top Gear testing a Jaguar XK Covertible and Mercedes SL BMW 650 - YouTube[/ame]

DriftEightSix · 12-30-2012, 05:35 AM

Wonder what the rules are in australia... time to do some research :S

tegunulgener · 02-27-2013, 10:56 AM

hi people, i have an idea like this;

but i don't know how should i apply it yet. I am planning to remove the 3rd brake light completely and also thinking of duck spoiler and add brake light on it... not necessarily on the spoiler but maybe top of the rear window. not sure yet. all i know is i really don't want that brake light on my way while i'm cleaning the window. by the law, i know if the 3rd light been installed then i can not remove it so i am looking for some other place. i believe it will look nice on spoiler... there is no spoiler like that atm so i've done some photoshopping.

any ideas or help how can i do that mod? I think it looks nice.

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pansontw · 02-28-2013, 11:43 AM

Valenti Reverse

Though the triangle are function as fog. It will blink 5 while stepping on brake

Cjymiller · 02-28-2013, 01:49 PM

I like the concept of the integrated duck spoiler light and the top LED bar.

For everyone thinking about moving the third brake light down to the "EU-spec" triangle, keep in mind that the third brake light is really for the car behind that car that is behind you (2nd car back). This way, the 2nd car back can see when you are braking and can anticipate that the car directly behind you will be braking as well. Obviously, moving your third brake light down to the triangle would fail to accomplish this. Like it was previously mentioned, it may be a legal issue in different states.

jetlex · 03-01-2013, 08:12 PM

I don't see why someone doesn't mount a 3rd brake light in the trunk panel like the Scion Tc...

Turbowned · 03-03-2013, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by tegunulgener

Attachment 29251

This. Then just remove the factory one and cover the parcel shelf with Alcantara to fill in any holes that might be left over. Or get the PD:JDM carbon fiber parcel shelf, if you're a real baller

Hippophobia · 03-03-2013, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Turbowned

This. Then just remove the factory one and cover the parcel shelf with Alcantara to fill in any holes that might be left over. Or get the PD:JDM carbon fiber parcel shelf, if you're a real baller

I was just going to recommend the Password:JDM one...

http://passwordjdm.com/PasswordJDM-D...8648C2608.aspx

Only 450 bucks (haha) and it includes a molded thirdbrake light. I wonder how it actually looks fitted though. I may pick one up eventually.

DriftEightSix · 03-03-2013, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Hippophobia

I was just going to recommend the Password:JDM one...

http://passwordjdm.com/PasswordJDM-D...8648C2608.aspx

Only 450 bucks (haha) and it includes a molded thirdbrake light. I wonder how it actually looks fitted though. I may pick one up eventually.

I'd prob get the non break light one and mount my own led bar

Tylub · 03-04-2013, 02:19 AM

I'm waiting for these to be in production. Of course, it would be red though

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...1&d=1354326605

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...1&d=1354326617

DriftEightSix · 03-04-2013, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tylub

I'm waiting for these to be in production. Of course, it would be red though

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...1&d=1354326605

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...1&d=1354326617

Keen!!

Which thread they in; and how is the wire run to it?

Tylub · 03-04-2013, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DriftEightSix

Keen!!

Which thread they in; and how is the wire run to it?

I saw them in the beatsonic roof spoiler thread

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...beatsonic+roof

12-29-2012, 11:26 PM	#29
DriftEightSix Pegasus White Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 86 Location: Brisbane. Posts: 973 Thanks: 646 Thanked 126 Times in 104 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Anyone able to replace this yet? __________________ Driving: Pegasus White Manual GTS 86.

12-30-2012, 02:41 AM	#31
Murseman27 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: Volvo S60R Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 121 Thanks: 258 Thanked 33 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I can not remember what episode it was, but there was an episode of Top Gear in which Jeremy was reviewing a Jaguar XK and he was fairly dissatisfied about the third break lights placement which was contained in a spoiler that comes up pretty high. He stated that it is an EU regulation that the 3rd break light had to be a certain height from the window or something along those lines. I also believe that the US has laws similar to this so if you are thinking about getting rid of the light that sticks up now i guess you would have to go with a LED strip similar to what you first thought. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6cwEBTJTRQ"]Top Gear testing a Jaguar XK Covertible and Mercedes SL BMW 650 - YouTube[/ame] Last edited by Murseman27; 12-30-2012 at 02:41 AM. Reason: Ah found it

12-30-2012, 05:35 AM	#32
DriftEightSix Pegasus White Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 86 Location: Brisbane. Posts: 973 Thanks: 646 Thanked 126 Times in 104 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wonder what the rules are in australia... time to do some research :S __________________ Driving: Pegasus White Manual GTS 86.

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Tylub Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Raven Black FR-S Location: Pomona, CA Posts: 858 Thanks: 434 Thanked 262 Times in 167 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I'm waiting for these to be in production. Of course, it would be red though http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...1&d=1354326605 http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...1&d=1354326617 __________________ instagram @Tylub Mods: Tomei UELs, Tomei OP, Perrin Catted FP, ARK DT-S, Perrin LW Crank Pulley, Enkei RPF1, RSR Sporti, Supertek Intake Tube, Perrin CAI, Stoptech SS lines/brakes/slotted rotors, Cusco MCB brace/Strut Bar

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12-29-2012, 11:38 PM	#30
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tegunulgener Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: Dark Side Location: UK Posts: 58 Thanks: 10 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	hi people, i have an idea like this; but i don't know how should i apply it yet. I am planning to remove the 3rd brake light completely and also thinking of duck spoiler and add brake light on it... not necessarily on the spoiler but maybe top of the rear window. not sure yet. all i know is i really don't want that brake light on my way while i'm cleaning the window. by the law, i know if the 3rd light been installed then i can not remove it so i am looking for some other place. i believe it will look nice on spoiler... there is no spoiler like that atm so i've done some photoshopping. any ideas or help how can i do that mod? I think it looks nice.

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