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High Level Brake & Indicator Lights

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Skibum346:

--- Quote from: "Range Rover Blues" ---Ok so now you've tried it, are they brigh tenough to make any difference?

I ask becasue I'm trying some LED bulbs and TBH they are too dim, I get away with putting a suposedly 21watt bulb in my sidelights :roll:

Anyhoo, if you are pleased with them then I'd suggest designing MkII, like you say with a nice black anodised trim or whatever.  If you don't like them then I'd suggest a bit of checker plate to cover the area and a set of worklights to cover the whole incident up.
Personally I think you are very brave setting about your car with a drill just to try something out.

Myself for a rear brake light I'd have gone with a central stick-on one in the back window, it's what most drivers expect to see.

As for LEDs, the one advantage is how much faster they light up :shock: , seriously, they do.

As for Scotchlocks, not a fan either but at least with LEDs you aren't drawing any current across them so as long as the orignial wiring isn't damaged.
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The indicators are bright enough to be seen in the daylight, but the brake lights are much less bright. I suspect it's beacause they came from different kits, the brake LED's have no covers so what you are seeing is the bare LED. The indicators on the other hand, as can be seen in the pics above, come with a lens cover that improves the angle they can be seen from and seem to if not make it brighter, at lest makes it more noticeable.

Thanks for all the input, both positive and negative, none of it is taken to heart. I'm happy enough using scothlocks for this as the draw is so low. I guess time will tell... if I wake up to a car fire one morning, I'll let you know... but I doubt it will happen.

Taste is always a moveable feast, we all like some things over others. I'm happy with my attempt and unless I have major problems with water getting in I'll be leaving it as it is.

Skibum

Skibum346:

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--- Quote from: "Wireless" ---That looks so [ahem], I'm surprised you had the guts to post details and pictures.
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I cannot believe that word was moderated

I was referring to the low quality of the modification, rather than trying to bypass moderation by using an alternative for the word excrement, and  according to this link

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crap

'Note that this word can be considered a curse word, yet is considered mild enough that even a child may use it informally.'

I suspect even the wikipedia link will be moderated, due to the forum software being written in the US.

The software doesn't recognise UK english spelling, which is really annoying, one might even use the word moderated here to describe the software quality.
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As for moderation.... it happens... chill...

I mean really... what is the big deal?

The moderators get a hard enough time without people complaining this word or that word was moderated. I for one am fed up hearing people whinge about their so called freedom of speech being affected.

Treat it like a word search puzzle... keep going til you fiond one that works... then use it.

Skibum

stuntman:
Well skibum you've inspired me to look seriously at some high level brake lights, I have the rear window one in place but I want a top marker type.

I'm thinking about sorting an ultra bright red led to go into my roof rack corner. Just an idea at the mo but you started the inspiratation.

If you're not happy with the results how about plating each side and attaching some work lights?

Cheers for breaking the trail!

Andi K

wrecker:
ive been wacthing this thread for a bit and think it looks good,as long as your happy with it then your sorted matey 8)  :D

one thing tho,my dads seen what you done and hes too got plans for fitting some high level lights :lol:  :D

keep up the work and make your truck yours 8)

freeagent:
I've got a pair of fog lights fitted inside my rear window, hanging down from the top, they are wired as extra brake lights and are very bright...
only had to drill two small holes on the inside of the door frame (for the mounting bracket screws)
they are very low-key and look a bit more 'rescue truck/ comp safari' than chav-corsa...

I'm intending to buy a flasher unit so I can switch them to flash alternatively like the rear fogs on highway patrol trucks..

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