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Old 07-24-12, 12:26 PM
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Question Upper third brake light upgrade

I upgraded to the Depo brake lights which look great but the third brake light behind the window doesnt match at all. Is there a led upgrade for this somewhere? Ive never heard or seen of one so I have no idea but it seems like a good one to have so they all match
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ohhhhh good question, that would be sweet...
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search please...

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ake-light.html
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The easier way, replace all the bulbs in the third break light with 5 LED's
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Originally Posted by Mr Jokster
The easier way, replace all the bulbs in the third break light with 5 LED's
that works too

are they the same LED's as the one for the foot lights? (1 smd)
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Originally Posted by 1sWt2GS
I did search and never found anything, thats why I asked here but thanks for the link
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Originally Posted by 1sWt2GS
that works too

are they the same LED's as the one for the foot lights? (1 smd)
They are standard wedge bulbs 194 style. Most people use the 5 smd type, there isn't alot of height to go with anything much taller.

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Might actually just go with the little 5 SMD

So its 5 (five)x5 SMD correct?
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Or do what I did, grab the LED third brake light off the 1gs.... LOOKS SICK!


http://www.ebay.com/itm/93-94-95-96-...83778a&vxp=mtr
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Sylvania website will tell you everything. I recommend vleds. Could also wire up led strips instead.
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nice! i think im going to do this.
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