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Old May 2, 2006 | 05:33 PM
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Flashing Brake Lights in cabrio?

Has anyone installed a flashing brake light in their cabrio?
 
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Old May 22, 2006 | 07:09 PM
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Interesting...

I didn't know there was one available. Have you seen one somewhere? Can you post a link to it? I'd be curious. I need SOMETHING to make people stop hitting me! LOL!
 
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Old May 22, 2006 | 07:13 PM
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P.s.

I did actually buy a scrolling LED sign and I'm SO close to installing it behind the headrests telling people to BACK THE $&*% UP!!

It seems that all SUV's suffer from Bumper Separation Anxiety at red lights.
 
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Old May 22, 2006 | 07:36 PM
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I installed the third brake light blinker kit.....
 
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Old May 23, 2006 | 07:21 AM
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CARdiac--- you might PM a couple people at MM.org about it..I know a few people have. Fuego could tell you who has them.
 
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Old May 23, 2006 | 09:56 AM
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Has anyone installed a flashing brake light in their cabrio?
In stall in the cabrio was easier than my coupe
 
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Old May 24, 2006 | 06:47 PM
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If anyone is interested, the brake light flashers we've used in a couple of local group buys are these. He doesn't discount them much for a group buy so the savings are in group shipping. If anyone is interested in installing one in a cabrio here are the installation instructions I put togther while installing on in my wife's MCC.

On a coupe the module can be mounted in the cavity behind the third brake light.
 
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Old May 24, 2006 | 07:27 PM
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Thanks for the great info!!! I've been waiting for someone to post it!
 
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Old May 25, 2006 | 04:40 AM
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Originally Posted by FUEGO
If anyone is interested, the brake light flashers we've used in a couple of local group buys are these. He doesn't discount them much for a group buy so the savings are in group shipping. If anyone is interested in installing one in a cabrio here are the installation instructions I put togther while installing on in my wife's MCC.

On a coupe the module can be mounted in the cavity behind the third brake light.
the install instructions for the cabrio are great, thanx a bunch!
 
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Old May 25, 2006 | 06:49 AM
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1157 bulb replacement

For those looking for a plug-n-play solution, you might try:

http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/...b-p-16989.html

I know these work for motorcycle applications, but I don't know for sure if the cabrio uses a 'standard' 1157 replacement bulb. I do know the G4 halogen bulb is brighter than the 1157 bulb. Of course, you're looking at purchasing two for $130 so the mudule posted above is far cheaper. Just wanted to offer an alternative for those who don't feel comfortable cutting into their wiring. Personally I like the module posted above, and thanks again for the pdf on installation, it looks pretty simple.

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Has anyone installed a flashing brake light in their cabrio?
 
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