FLYNLOW92rs

iTrader: (53)

I hate the way my third brake light looks on my hatch.....


Can i just remove it, then put tint over that spot??

stiers

iTrader: (1)

I don't know the answer to your question...but if you do it can you please send me the brake light? I have a hatch without one and I want it.

joezero

I don't think there'd be anything physically preventing you from doing it. But, it's there because the automakers are required to put in a 3rd brake light. So you may want to check you local law and see if you can legally remove it. You'll also probably have to retint the whole rear glass for it look not look like you removed the light.

hrddrv

Yes you can do it but in Fl. if they pull you over and see that you have a car that was made after 85 I believe you will get a ticket for it. Will probably be a fix it ticket and you put it back on and show the courts you put it back on.

stiers

iTrader: (1)

I havent had one since I owned my car...I have a hatch from an '84 and I have never had a cop say anything about it at all. I think the only way someone will say anything is if you have inspections or you cruise in an area with a zero tolerance policy in effect.

FLYNLOW92rs

iTrader: (53)

I haven't had a third brake light in the car since it was bought 4 1/2 years ago, (knock on wood)

I think i'm just gonna remove the whole thing.......(weight savings.... )

JR86-TA

If you take the brake light housing off of the glass there will be two holes in the glass... so you would have to end up getting new glass anyway... which entails getting the whole hatch section, mainly because it is simpler that way... why not just leave it on? You would not save that much weight... it only weighs like... 2 pounds at the most. But hey, if you want to go through the trouble, go right ahead.

kamaroirock

yea i want to take the 3rd brake light of my 89 formula which has a 86 t/a hatch but i dont wanna replace the glass is there a way to cover the holes useing something like what is over the hatch hinge bolts to cover the holes so it'll still look nice?

rangedahl

Like some people have already mentioned, check local laws before doing anything.

I went through the CA Vehicle Code several times before I was 100% sure that it was ok for any and every car to run with just 2 brake lights, as long as they met certain standards.

As far as covering up the holes, a temporary solution would be to by those, hmmmm, can't remember what they're called right now. They have these rubber caps at most auto stores. They can be squeezed into small holes and then expand to make a tight seal. Might look a bit tacky, but it would be a temporary, quick and cheap solution. I'm using one to cover up the gaping hole the antenna left, until I can weld it shut.

kamaroirock

anyone have a part # for those hatch bolt covers?

18inchboyds

get rid of it . 3rd brake lights are ugly looking , im lucky that mine is an 85 and i dont have one and i dont legally need one . But i dont think a p.o. would ever notice if you got rid of it , so i havent seen you on here in a while , have you done anything different to your car .

Stevo

iTrader: (45)

i hate the third brake light also...sence the bulb RATTLES when its in...simple fix i removed it...I think they are ugly too, havent got pulled over for 7 months for it. When it comes to inspection i gotta freind so im set there.

kamaroirock

nah the formula is gonna stay pretty stock its my daily driver, my toy is the 80 camaro

i gotta few pix of the formula with the old spoiler on it on my cardomian site

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/699131/1?cat=25&val=1

Rabbitt

holy crap, talk about bring a thread back from the dead

venom

I know, I saw that FLYNLOW92rs started the thread, and I was like ya! hes back!(havnt seen him on here in a long time and wasnt sure what happened to him)

But back on topic, I really dont mind the brakelight in the window, I just wished it worked correctly (loose connector)

Rabbitt

To tell you the truth, that's the same thought I had. I clicked that search button under his post, and it says he hasnt posted in almost a year (September).

RebelRacer

Boy, i'm glad the light is on the inside of my 92, i don't worry about it.