ModestoRX8

Here is the link to the pics.

https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multimedia-photo-gallery-6/3-rx8s-three-new-rotary-brake-lights-136473/

atony3333

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Hi, could you tell me how to make the light at rear accent??
I'm very interest to find somewhere to buy it, but no store are selling this!!
And I saw your post, you can DIY by your self, it is great!! Can you teach me how to do it???
Thanks

BoosTED

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Did you read the first couple of posts in this thread?

klepto

im loving this thread...I have been wanting to get a fog light in the rear after reading this it deffinately inspires me to just create my own. Thanks for the DIY's and all the ideas guys KUDOS + 1000

BoosTED

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Glad it helped.

klepto

I liked this DIY so much, and since I want a rear fog light...I purchased red plexiglass gonna go to the auto store and see if i can find a 194 harness and gonna make me one for myself...I'll keep ya'll posted w/pix when im done. BTW did I mention I love this DIY? Thanks a ton.

BoosTED

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klepto

I finally got a chance to post these two pictures...I haven't wire it up yet but this is a preview of the final product...

klepto

The total cost for my custom rear euro fog light was under $20...

BoosTED

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Are you doing the light from the top shining down?

It looks good even without seeing it lit up.

klepto

I am thinking of making it shine from above down but behind the plexi glass.

Quick question in order access the back of that section of the bumper is it just a matter of taking out the jack stand tool plastic section? Im gonna drill a hole just big enough to wedge the bulb to shine in and Im gonna wire it to the constant lights from the tail lights so it shines as a fog light.

klepto

oh and thanks for the complement i have to thank you for the write up that inspired me to make my own.

klepto

this...



how did you get to the back of it?

BoosTED

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That you can get to from under the rear bumper.

I don't think I jacked the car up, just layed down on the shipping blanket.

It is much easier to Dremel from the back of the car than under the bumper.

foo77

looks good to me but i think the plexi glass should extend a lil bit to get the bulb to sit in there.. just a thought..

BoosTED

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I think there is a reflection from the rotary accent which makes it look like it is set back. Look at the allen head screw in the top left corner.

foo77

i'll get that anyway kudos for made this DIY thread

klepto

yeah actually there is room behind the plexi. Basically the plexi sit between the rotory accent and the designated section where it goes so it basically sits on the lip bebore you push the rotory accent into place - actually the plexi is glued to the rotor accent.

OK I guess I will just drill from under neath so the light will shine up -vs- my idea of shining down. I just dont want it directly behind the plexi cause I dont want a shine spot. I want it to glow basically the same idea you have but instead of infront of the carbon kevlar i want to do it behind the plexi

BoosTED

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If it shines up you will see the bulb when you look at the bumper.

Pull the accent with plexi and drill up so it shines down for best results.

My main concern was the shine spot(s) as well.

BoosTED

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Thanks foo77.



I am still really happy with the results that I was able to achieve.

Originally I was going to shine from behind the CF but it was not bright enough to my liking. The red plexi is a great idea Klepto.

klepto

thanks bro yeah I intend to make it shine down from above behind the plexi.

shakeyourbrakes

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hey what do you guys think about a few really bright white leds in the rotary housing...im about to rock the kenstyle rear, and I really want to go with completely red'd out taillights instead of a block masked off to be clear for the reverse lights to shine through on the tails( current setup ).

Ive always thought about doing it, im just not sure how visible this would be (being low on the car), or how bright I would be able to make it. Any suggestions or opinions.. EDIT- just found this pic of a car with it, bottom is the kenstyle

BoosTED

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You could do it for backup lights but because of local laws I would only use it for that.

Not a bad thought putting them down there as long as you have enough output. Remember if a person is in a parking lot it does signal to other drivers that they are backing up. If it is too different than where people would expect to look for backup lights it may cause confusion or an accident.

gregs

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great info on here looks like i may attempt something like this as well