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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 09:55 AM
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Default "Full Size" LED 3rd Brake Light?

What's the deal with our 3rd brake lights?

Any plans of making a fully lit version as an aftermarket accessory?
Old Jan 28, 2005 | 10:32 AM
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yes, that would be nice
Old Jan 28, 2005 | 11:24 AM
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Yeah.....is there a company we can get ahold of to ask about possible production??? I was disappointed when i noticed that!!!!
Old Jan 28, 2005 | 11:26 AM
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Well, it looks allright at night... The plastic around it lights up. But still! I mean, come on... How expensive are LED's, Toyota?
Old Jan 31, 2005 | 03:19 PM
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yea man.. even the corolla's tail end LEDs light up all the way... what gives??



honestly it doesn't bother me too much.. just wanted to agree with someone on something for once .
Old Jan 31, 2005 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Somnambulated
Well, it looks allright at night... The plastic around it lights up. But still! I mean, come on... How expensive are LED's, Toyota?

maybe not that expensive, maybe thats why they want you to pay for them to ex[and the light .. im not complaining , u know why ? because i dont see it at all .. lol
Old Feb 1, 2005 | 04:18 PM
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I started to fill in the rest of the lens with LED's, but I ran into a problem getting it out. There are several 10mm nuts holding the lens in place, but the nuts are a bit longer than my 10mm socket. With a little more patience, and the right tools, it wouldn't take that long to make the whole thing light up.
Old Feb 2, 2005 | 02:05 AM
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Originally Posted by komik
I started to fill in the rest of the lens with LED's, but I ran into a problem getting it out. There are several 10mm nuts holding the lens in place, but the nuts are a bit longer than my 10mm socket. With a little more patience, and the right tools, it wouldn't take that long to make the whole thing light up.

Once you get it done... please post some pics & info... I definately want to do it too!
Old Feb 2, 2005 | 02:48 AM
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heres a quick chop i made..imo i think its a little bit too long mayb if it was shorter
Old Feb 2, 2005 | 10:09 PM
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I agree that it is a bit long to be lit up all the way. Just to much imo.
Old Feb 4, 2005 | 12:52 AM
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i am in the process of doing this now. i do this exact kind of work for the air force. but anyways, im ordering the leds (12v each) and wiring them in a series and itll be good to go. i plan on making a total new metal plate for them to mount on. we have a full metal shop here too in my hangar.
Old Feb 4, 2005 | 12:53 AM
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speaking of this, its crazy how so many of us think the exact same! i love it.
Old Feb 6, 2005 | 06:07 PM
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I have already had mine out and it would be very hard to add more lights but I am looking for some information first. I want the original section to come on and the the new lights to come on in a time delay one after another to give it a motion not just on and off. Any one know if I have to have a timer, capasitors or what?
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