High level brake light for a convertable

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Re: High level brake light for a convertable

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looks very smart Charlie.
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Re: High level brake light for a convertable

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thank you for your comments.

the light and chrome surround i purchased on ebay
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290811090101
you need to select the lv5\lv16 option ( red lens chrome surround )

the boot badge came from esm.. but i would have thought most of the moggy centres sell them.
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Re: High level brake light for a convertable

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How does the brightness compare to the brake lights?

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Re: High level brake light for a convertable

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MarkyB wrote:How does the brightness compare to the brake lights?
I think the fact that it is more in the line of vision of the driver behind is enough to make this mod worthwhile. I've noticed a few places selling these LEDs as indicators, so I'd imagine they'd give out roughly the same light output as a 21w bulb.
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Very true, I just wanted your opinion.

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Re: High level brake light for a convertable

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Its taken me a while to get around to this but I think a pretty good mod for under £15. The hardest thing to do was establishing where the centre was to drill the 20mm hole. Answers on a postcard please.[frame]Image[/frame][frame]Image[/frame]

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This has got me a bit confused?The references to the LV5 LED all lead to rectangular sidelights?The LED pictured in this thread is round?Sorry if I'm being more stupid than usual.Can someone enlighten me?
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Third row down, second one in - red round with chrome surround. Click on this one for price and details

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Thanks a lot just bought one!
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Re: High level brake light for a convertable

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A few pics,this was in bright sunshine[frame]Image[/frame]
early evening[frame]Image[/frame][frame]Image[/frame]
Pretty good I think, must have disturbed the earth tho as now do not have brake lights or indicators, more tinkering tomorrow!

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Very smart!Could have been there from the factory!
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Re: High level brake light for a convertable

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Hi,
Excellent idea! :P And not expensive!! :D
The only thing that occurs to me is that it looks like a sealed unit, so I take it that when the bulb (LED) eventually goes you have to replace the whole lot?
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Re: High level brake light for a convertable

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Only £6 odd for a new LED.
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Re: High level brake light for a convertable

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Bulbs are £5.65 at the moment as no need to buy the chrome ring again, hoping that the led's have a long life as it could become an expensive mod if they do not stand the test of time.

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I'm sure they will.
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Just fitted mine.Poundshop scarlet nail varnish.[frame]Image[/frame]
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