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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 12:09 AM
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3rd Gen homemade LED 3rd brake light upgrade

I recently made a second revision LED 3rd brake light that now has 9 high flux LEDs, better tools and somewhat improved soldering skills. You don't want to see my soldering work on the first one I did


Well I had enough resources to build two more of them and sell them here. Both 100% hand made and I even went to the local yard to get the pigtails to make it plug-and play! Note that these are for the non-spoiler 3rd brake light. Comes with some spacers since the board is thin.


Selling each for $20 shipped. Located in Los Angeles.





Old Mar 29, 2014 | 01:17 AM
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Nice.
Do 4th gen next!!
Old Mar 29, 2014 | 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Fakie J Farkerton
Nice.
Do 4th gen next!!
I've disassembled a 4th gen one at a junkyard, and the whole assembly is held by clips instead of screws. I'll take a second look when I get the chance.
Old Mar 29, 2014 | 12:02 PM
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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by jbbons25
I recently made a second revision LED 3rd brake light that now has 9 high flux LEDs, better tools and somewhat improved soldering skills. You don't want to see my soldering work on the first one I did Well I had enough resources to build two more of them and sell them here. Both 100% hand made and I even went to the local yard to get the pigtails to make it plug-and play! Note that these are for the non-spoiler 3rd brake light. Comes with some spacers since the board is thin. Selling each for $20 shipped. Located in Los Angeles.
How bright is it
Old Apr 6, 2014 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by jbbons25
I recently made a second revision LED 3rd brake light that now has 9 high flux LEDs, better tools and somewhat improved soldering skills. You don't want to see my soldering work on the first one I did Well I had enough resources to build two more of them and sell them here. Both 100% hand made and I even went to the local yard to get the pigtails to make it plug-and play! Note that these are for the non-spoiler 3rd brake light. Comes with some spacers since the board is thin. Selling each for $20 shipped. Located in Los Angeles.
Is it bright?
Old Apr 7, 2014 | 05:58 AM
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Will this fit in a 4th gen one?
Old Apr 7, 2014 | 09:25 AM
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Will this fit in a 4th gen one?
I'm pulling my light today to check for screws.
Old Apr 7, 2014 | 08:21 PM
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How bright is it
It's as bright as the tail lights. I posted some pics of my 1st revision so that you can see during the night and day.

http://forums.maxima.org/3rd-generat...ake-light.html

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Will this fit in a 4th gen one?
No, the 3rd ben brake light is wider than the 4th gen to fit. I did, however, make one yesterday. I have mixed feelings about it.
Old Apr 8, 2014 | 05:21 AM
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No, the 3rd ben brake light is wider than the 4th gen to fit. I did, however, make one yesterday. I have mixed feelings about it.
PM me pictures when you get a chance please.
Old Apr 25, 2014 | 03:30 PM
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One has been sold and shipped. Still got the other one waiting for a new home!
Old Apr 25, 2014 | 05:03 PM
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One has been sold and shipped. Still got the other one waiting for a new home!
I've been slacking on checking mine out.
I'll eventually get back to you if mine disassembles.
Old Sep 15, 2014 | 06:36 PM
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Bump to first page. Still got one left.
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