third brake light, has it been done?

[Brunoboy]

Ok so I know in CA we need 3rd brake lights, IDK if thats true for all States. Well I am deciding to go wingless, and since our wings have our third brake light, I would have to figure out something else to do. Right now I have a AMG wing on with the 3rd brakelight and i am going to take it off. I was looking at my friends Evo and noticed their brake light and brake light housing is in the back window. I was wondering if anyone has attempted to install an Evo VIII/IX rear brake light? I am pretty sure with a few modifications to make it fit, it can be done. Has anyone done this? and if so, do you have pics?
-Shane

 

[turbowop]

The Galants that didn't have wings had the third brake light in the back window as well. I'm sure you can find the parts in a junkyard.

I'm actually having a wingless trunk painted this week for 1051. I won't be installing a third brake light though. Not needed in WA as far as I know.

 

[Brunoboy]

oh good to know, so any 88-93 galant without wings should have a third brake light thats compatible with our cars?

 

[turbowop]

Yup. But I'm not sure what all you'll need. Possibly the package shelf as well, so finding the right color may be difficult.

 

[Brunoboy]

hmm, if anything i will just drill into it or cut it out. thanks for the help Wop.

 

[turbowop]

I just meant the cardboard part, but yeah, you could probably just cut into it if needed. I would think the metal underneath on our cars is the same on the base model Galants.

I need to find a set of trunk lid springs from the junkyard that are made for a wingless lid. The ones made for the winged lid are way too powerful and the lid flies up like crazy when popped from inside the car. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rofl.gif

 

[Brunoboy]

lol is it? I have never noticed it flying up at me ahaha.

 

[omertaitalia]

Quoting turbowop:
I just meant the cardboard part, but yeah, you could probably just cut into it if needed. I would think the metal underneath on our cars is the same on the base model Galants.

I need to find a set of trunk lid springs from the junkyard that are made for a wingless lid. The ones made for the winged lid are way too powerful and the lid flies up like crazy when popped from inside the car. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rofl.gif



really mine must be weak, im planning on finilizing my wing delete this year, gonna get the holes welded up, and im not gonna install the 3rd light, i was running without it for a year almost and never got pulled over.you need to register in nv shane, im going to in a couple months, sounds like the cops in the bay are nazis, la isnt even that strict.

 

[Brunoboy]

To register in NV I need an address and I need a valid license from there, also Reno ad las Vegas are the only two cities in NV that have smog as I've heard.

 

[maroonmetallic]

Quoting turbowop:
Yup. But I'm not sure what all you'll need.



You will need to cut your existing shelf panel (the fabric piece)
I cant remeber if there is brackets mounted to the metal shelf or if the light assembly bolts right in.

I can take a look this week if you'd like as I have a spoiler-less non-VR4.
I might even have the parts needed to swap a spoiler equipped car.

Wiring will need to be altered to reach & connect the window third brake light assembly.

-Shawn

 

[Brunoboy]

thatd be great if you can find out for me, and if possible take pics. Also are you willing to part with the third brake light? if so let me know.
-Shane

 

[omertaitalia]

Quoting brunoboy:
To register in NV I need an address and I need a valid license from there, also Reno ad las Vegas are the only two cities in NV that have smog as I've heard.


ya my neighbor has a nv liscence with a ca address on it, im just gonna get a po box in gardnerville since its the closest to me and does not have smog. prolly gonna suck to have to take my motorcycle driving test over again but car shouldnt be a big deal, my liscence is expired next year anyway.

 

[Brunoboy]

so if i open a PO box in Nevada, I can register my vehicles there but id still have to get a Nevada License right?

 

[omertaitalia]

ya you need both, to register your cars in nv you have to be a resident technically, pretty sure its the same for ca too right?

 

[Brunoboy]

Yea , damn it aha

 

[faqinshiet]

updates? were you able to do this? pictures?