Fitting a 3rd brake light!

[Pilkie]

Frustrated by the fact the cheapo universal 3rd brake light I bought would not remain stuck to the inside top of the rear screen,I remembered that Chris York had fitted a Jaguar XK8 convertible unit to the boot of Lucky!
Turned out it was not that easy to find one at a sensible price,but in the end I found one for £40 all in rather than the £100 + p/p shipped from the USA! :shock:
Not wanting to drill holes in the bootlid,I removed its 3 securing screws,used a self adhesive strip to protect the boot paint,drilled 2 suitable holes in the boot mount,and ran the wiring.
Once the spare wheel is refitted,it pushed down on the unit,securing it in position!
All I now have to do is get it painted to match,but as it doesnt show much,theres no rush!
Shame it doesnt flash, GET OFF MY ARSE
Will have to get a sticker made up for the top of the rear screen! 8)

 

[arthuy]

Smart..

 

[stina]

I think it'll look o.k when it's painted Dave :shock:

 

[Pilkie]

My painter of choice has now gone to work for McLaren in Woking!
Will have to grab him on one of his home visits or wait for warmer weather and get a can of spray paint and do it myself!

 

[quattro]

I just stuck one on, and it works fine. If it falls off, I'll have a rethink

Richard

 

[Pilkie]

I found that when it got hot it lost its stickyness on the pads,even then just using a good quality super glue it hardened and fell off!!

 

[drabbers]

How about double sided number plate tape - they do a good one with green backing @ Halfords - it sticks really well.

Mark

 

[D16PJM]

That does look smart.

 

[Brian-Northampton]

Can you push it a bit further under the boot mount Pilkie?

 

[Pilkie]

Can you push it a bit further under the boot mount Pilkie?

Hiya Bri!
Spooky!!
Ive just got in from playing with how it looks and have done just that!
Us great minds think alike!!