DIY: 3rd brake light RX-8 logo mod
03-01-2004, 05:15 PM
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I just got the brakelight decal in today and installed it. it is a black decal on the black car. looks good and i will post pics tomorrow. i also have the silver rx8 club decals installed too, will post pics if anyone is curious as to how the colors match up.
03-05-2004, 12:50 PM
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Brakelight Mod Installed!
Just got my Taillight graphic from DMENAC7 and installed it, and i must say i am pleaseeeeed. it took me all of 45 mins which included my desperate search for a wrench to take off the 10mm bolts... i havent gotten the chance to take a picture because i dont haev anyone around at the moment to push the brake, or a good camera. plus its day. but let me tell you i LOVE it! i have yet too see it at night too. i'll try and take a picture with my camera phone :D to see how it turns out at night. thanks D MENAC! Speedy Delivery, and great instructions (except on how to remove the plug... i was too scared iw as gonna snap it off so i just left it plugged in. i suggest an exp on how u removed it, because in my hands it felt like it would snap). Ill def. put u in the good guy section on the forum! Everyone should check out this mod
Edit***: removed link cause... well since hte moderator combined the threads, ur already here. :p
Edit***: removed link cause... well since hte moderator combined the threads, ur already here. :p
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03-05-2004, 06:33 PM
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Did D MENAC 7's mod today... thanks to the EXCELLENT directions, it only took me about 20 minutes. I went for the non-stealth mount, and it looks excellent.
GREAT mod... inexpensive, easy, classy, looks factory installed. Very cool indeed. :D
GREAT mod... inexpensive, easy, classy, looks factory installed. Very cool indeed. :D
03-05-2004, 09:39 PM
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Thanks everyone! I am glad to help others have more appreciation for our 8s. Remember, when you are ahead, as you always will be, flash that RX-8 3rd brake light logo in their faces just to show them who's in front! :D
03-06-2004, 09:26 PM
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Great Mod. Just did mine. This is the most bang for the buck mod I've done. I went the stealth route, probably took about 1 hour start to finish including cutting the vinyl and putting it in upside down at first, and cost of materials was about $1.00.
03-06-2004, 10:03 PM
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oh yea. dint mention i went stealth... for an embarrassing story, i actually put it in upside down once... a friend of mine was like... um kush... lol. embarassing. but badass now that ive fixed it.
03-07-2004, 02:49 PM
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Something you don't know is that when I was taking the pics for this DIY I mounted it upside down for the pics but figured it out since I had this apart several times before I assembled it for the final fix.
It's easy to do. One suggestion is that after it's together look through the clear lens and if you can read the writing embossed at the bottom on the clear lens, and the film is right side up, then it's correct to go ahead and install.
It's easy to do. One suggestion is that after it's together look through the clear lens and if you can read the writing embossed at the bottom on the clear lens, and the film is right side up, then it's correct to go ahead and install.
03-08-2004, 11:16 AM
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another 3rd brake light modder...
Forum member brownchiro sent me this pic of his lightening yellow RX-8 with my 3rd brake light RX-8 logo installed. Looks great, brownchiro!
Thanks!
Thanks!
03-14-2004, 12:42 AM
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i just did the install today.. took about 1 hour.. that included lookin for a dam 10mm socket. Of course thats the one i couldnt find.
i also put it in upside down but lucky for me i noticed it quickly.
i have not got a good picture yet
i also put it in upside down but lucky for me i noticed it quickly.
i have not got a good picture yet
03-20-2004, 10:13 AM
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Originally posted by Lock & Load
LOK n LOD
I take no prisoners , flattery will get you nowhere .j/k.ha ha ha
cheers
michael
LOK n LOD
I take no prisoners , flattery will get you nowhere .j/k.ha ha ha
cheers
michael
03-21-2004, 03:35 PM
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I have another photo by a forum member that was sent in by RevRaz where he attended the San Diego Rev It Up yesterday with a photo of his Winning Blue RX-8 which he has installed the mod and an X-Men spoiler on. It looks great! Thanks, RevRaz!
03-25-2004, 07:27 AM
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And yet another nice looking rear end...errrr, 3rd brake light logo mod...:D This one is from 93rdcurrent. They are starting to come in from all over the country. Can't wait to see pictures from the UK and Australia.
Thanks, 93rdcurrent!
Watch your eyes, this may hurt a bit...:D It's harder than hell to photo light. This one has to be from film because the colors are correct.
Thanks, 93rdcurrent!
Watch your eyes, this may hurt a bit...:D It's harder than hell to photo light. This one has to be from film because the colors are correct.
03-25-2004, 01:26 PM
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D MENAC 7
Looking forward to being the first Australian with a nicer brighter rear end brake light .
I am currently planning a huge drive day to WAKEFIELD RACEWAY IN N.S.W. A 1400km trip from the Goldcoast , then i am heading down to Mlbourne another further 1000 km away to see friends and family .
The whole trip will see some 5000km put on my car so i will miss your mail unless it gets here in the next few days as i leave on the 31 st of march .
However as soon as i get back i will definetely fit the rear brake light and flash it with pride and organize some photos for all to see .
cheers
michael
Looking forward to being the first Australian with a nicer brighter rear end brake light .
I am currently planning a huge drive day to WAKEFIELD RACEWAY IN N.S.W. A 1400km trip from the Goldcoast , then i am heading down to Mlbourne another further 1000 km away to see friends and family .
The whole trip will see some 5000km put on my car so i will miss your mail unless it gets here in the next few days as i leave on the 31 st of march .
However as soon as i get back i will definetely fit the rear brake light and flash it with pride and organize some photos for all to see .
cheers
michael