Easy Third Brake Light Solution

[Mooseknuckle44]

Gotta say man. Of all the ways to do this, this is probably the easiest most idiot proof way to do it.
I just looked up the light assembly from the link in the first comment. Out of Stock for 3-5 weeks. Dammit. Lol

[chaoskaze]

Originally Posted by SmartedPanda

I wish there was an easier way to remove the rear brake light.
I am way too stupid and clumsy for this by myself!

Same here.

Btw I love ur profile picture, that anime was my favorite anime as a child.

[btoast]

Anyone install this and not have window tint? I'm wondering how this will look when tint is not hiding some of the tape.

[btoast]

Bump. Anyone?

[Mooseknuckle44]

Not yet. But mine has the stock window tint throughout. Whenever these things get back in stock l'ma give it a go


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[IgnitionGundam]

Originally Posted by btoast

Bump. Anyone?

I did this mod back in Oct 14'. This is how it currently looks today. Apologize for the crappy pictures. I stripped the original 1/2 inch 3m tape it came with and replaced it with 1/4 inch double sided tape. Still held up pretty well through the months and in the heat. Waiting for the beatsonic roof spoiler to go on clearance.

[btoast]

Originally Posted by IgnitionGundam

I did this mod back in Oct 14'. This is how it currently looks today. Apologize for the crappy pictures. I stripped the original 1/2 inch 3m tape it came with and replaced it with 1/4 inch double sided tape. Still held up pretty well through the months and in the heat. Waiting for the beatsonic roof spoiler to go on clearance.

Thanks for the photos. I'm wondering if this could hold up with just the back tape and maybe 1-2" on the sides.

The Intec High Mount only uses a (what looks like) 1/2" 3M tape and the headliner grommet. Seen here:



Granted, it looks to be a bit smaller than this one, but I would think that some quality double sided tape would hold this just fine. What do you think?

I really dig this as a cheap mod that will allow me to eliminate my 3rd light rattle while adding to the cars aesthetics, but the visible tape is holding me back.

[codesplice]

The light assembly is pretty lightweight. I don't think you'd have any issues running tape on three sides (rather than all the way around). My one concern would be making sure that you use a heatgun / hairdryer to mold the plastic snug against the rear windshield so that you don't get any added light leakage without the tape along the bottom.

[IgnitionGundam]

This one looks alot better. I might end up just getting it. lol I'm sure you've done your research ..where's the cheapest to get? if you dont mind.

Originally Posted by btoast

Thanks for the photos. I'm wondering if this could hold up with just the back tape and maybe 1-2" on the sides.

The Intec High Mount only uses a (what looks like) 1/2" 3M tape and the headliner grommet. Seen here:



Granted, it looks to be a bit smaller than this one, but I would think that some quality double sided tape would hold this just fine. What do you think?

I really dig this as a cheap mod that will allow me to eliminate my 3rd light rattle while adding to the cars aesthetics, but the visible tape is holding me back.

[codesplice]

Originally Posted by IgnitionGundam

This one looks alot better. I might end up just getting it. lol I'm sure you've done your research ..where's the cheapest to get? if you dont mind.

Seems to be $150 just about everywhere - except for eBay ($188) and optionsauto ($159).

[btoast]

Originally Posted by IgnitionGundam

This one looks alot better. I might end up just getting it. lol I'm sure you've done your research ..where's the cheapest to get? if you dont mind.

@codesplice is right. It runs about $150 just about everywhere.

[btoast]

So, I ordered this off of Brother's Performance about a week ago. It was supposed to ship tomorrow.

I just got a call from Brother's Performance (great customer service!) that the manufacturer, Classic Design Concepts, will not longer be making this part as their mold has deteriorated to the point that it comes out warped. According to Brother's, CDC has been trying to make new sets for the past several days with no luck, so they are going to cease production all together.

I guess if a place says it's in stock, buy it as it is now no longer in production.

[codesplice]

Thanks for the info @btoast

[notout86]

I have just removed my shelf with the help of the posts in this thread and here are my notes which complement.

See the links which have photos. ALSO scroll down for info re a "hook" on the underside of the shelf, directly below the "space ship" that hooks under the metal.
It is NOT necessary to remove trim panels.

For future use I have made slits in the edge of the shelf DIRECTLY opposite the clips. They are virtually invisible and will normally be concealed behind the rear seat rests. These are for insertion of a clip-release tool ,but note the clips will tend to pop back in so slip something in under the edge to keep it raised. I found slipping my slender hand under the shelf difficult.

Put a newspaper against the glass to protect the heater wires.
Remove the 4 black clips along the edge of the shelf.
There are 4 white clips in a line, about 50mm in from the rear edge and about 40cm apart.The tips of the clips are visible from up in the boot.

Go along the edge of the shelf and gently bend it up. . Lift the RH end and push you hand in to locate the clip about 30mm in from the end. Using the panel clip remover, slide it up and under the panel from the front and feel around until the tool gets ahold of the clip. Pop out the clips, but note that they are going to want to snap back into the hole due to the pressure of the panel being stretched into place so stuff something in to hold it up .
When all 4 clips are popped, pull the centre forward enough to release the hook in the metal below the space ship. At each end of the shelf there is a tab with a hole in it. The tab goes along underneath the plastic trim and the hole locates UP to a protrusion in the trim. While pushing down on the extreme end of the shelf to release at the hole, pull the end of the shelf forward.Do the other end and remove the shelf.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72225 and http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61533
and
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10002 <<-- This has useful pics but includes
removing trim which is not necessary.
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