Third Brake Light Integrated into the Shark Fin Antenna

[boredom.is.me]

Main brake lights are required to be a certain height from the ground. The third brake light is required to be above the main brake lights. A car is required to have a minimum amout of brake light area (among those three lights).

That's all there is to it if I'm correct.

[RedEdTed]

UPDATE
what do u think so far?
I am planning on fixing the rear a little, have a better exit but its nice in carbon. also need to attach the actual antenna and break light on the way.



Once complete I will make some to sell if anyone is interested.

[Astro]

Hmmm I know a guy with a 3D printer, I want to make one that has like a long vertical strip for the light and then use high discharge LEDs in it

[Goldensun89]

Originally Posted by Selvedge

I was browsing my computer and came across an old photo I took a few years ago. I think this is pretty cool, but it would cost hundreds of dollars to accomplish this.

But maybe this photo can be an idea for somebody who has the tools and know how to do this.

damn, those lights look sexy as hell.

[boredom.is.me]

Originally Posted by RedEdTed

UPDATE
what do u think so far?
I am planning on fixing the rear a little, have a better exit but its nice in carbon. also need to attach the actual antenna and break light on the way.
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Once complete I will make some to sell if anyone is interested.

As a proto, it doesn't look bad. It seems to have good edges and an even finish. The carbon layout was crap though. Personally, I think the design is ugly and would never even consider it. I do applaud the individual effort. If you really like it, keep going.

[adamg]

way to bulky, if the final product is even remotely close to the size of this one, it will look terrible

[RedEdTed]

Originally Posted by boredom.is.me

As a proto, it doesn't look bad. It seems to have good edges and an even finish. The carbon layout was crap though. Personally, I think the design is ugly and would never even consider it. I do applaud the individual effort. If you really like it, keep going.

haha yeah this was my first ever product from vacuum bagging.. I didn't do enough work with the mold to make it easier to vacuum bag.
but i'm learning and its different which is the goal.. its a widebody antenna.. so its ment to be wide but i do agree its a bit bulky! lol i think i'll make another a bit smaller and shape it to the light i'm buying then it would look more purposeful.. keep ya updated.

[MrDinkleman]

Originally Posted by mid_life_crisis

Maybe not in The People's Republic of California.
I don't see why it would be illegal anywhere else. As long as the brake light is at least as visible as the original, why should it matter?

I believe lighting is Federal DOT/FMVSS jurisdiction. But enforcement is at local level. So you might not get busted outside of California, but it is still illegal.