Red LED Plate light in synch with brake

[phidubble0]

Sup guys,
I noticed there were a few guys of TM3 that had blue led plate lights on the rear of their cars.
i.e. http://www.lucero.ca/car_images/bod_0506.jpg
I like the look a lot, but really want to keep in the black/red theme of my car.

1. Does anyone know where to get those?
2. Haven\'t found a DIY on this mod yet so any help is welcome.
3a. Would the fact that it be red violate any kinda law....since red should mean brake lights?
3b. On the note of 3a, I actually would be curious to see the look, if it only went on when I braked!...Can anyone shed some light on how difficult it would be to synch the plate lights with the brake lights?

Thanks guys,
Bryan

[majic]

someone will probably bust out the HTA.. but the licence plate is supposed to be illuminated white (i think) so red is bad.. so is blue :p especially if you\'re only going to illuminate it when braking..

the bulbd cam be bought anywhere.. check out a few of our affiliates to see if they cary them in red..

[phidubble0]

Originally posted by majic


someone will probably bust out the HTA.. but the licence plate is supposed to be illuminated white (i think) so red is bad.. so is blue :p especially if you\'re only going to illuminate it when braking..

the bulbd cam be bought anywhere.. check out a few of our affiliates to see if they cary them in red..

Thanks.
HTA = ?

[3GFX]

1. Does anyone know where to get those?

Canadian tire, mod section. You can get them in blue, red or white. bulb #194

2. Haven\'t found a DIY on this mod yet so any help is welcome.

find your manual, super easy change. But in case you don\'t have a manual...just go to the light fixture, its on two plastic clips, slide it out (don\'t break the clips) and change the bulb.

3a. Would the fact that it be red violate any kinda law....since red should mean brake lights?

Anything but white is illegal. Red might be less illegal than blue if thats possible. Red would be original, I\'ve never seen anyone witha red one (i prefer blue).

3b. On the note of 3a, I actually would be curious to see the look, if it only went on when I braked!...Can anyone shed some light on how difficult it would be to synch the plate lights with the brake lights?

Its possible, just wire it into the brake light lines, difficult though and time consuming. Keep in mind you have to have you rear plate lit at night at all times.

[phidubble0]

Originally posted by 3GFX


1. Does anyone know where to get those?

Canadian tire, mod section. You can get them in blue, red or white. bulb #194

2. Haven\'t found a DIY on this mod yet so any help is welcome.

find your manual, super easy change. But in case you don\'t have a manual...just go to the light fixture, its on two plastic clips, slide it out (don\'t break the clips) and change the bulb.

3a. Would the fact that it be red violate any kinda law....since red should mean brake lights?

Anything but white is illegal. Red might be less illegal than blue if thats possible. Red would be original, I\'ve never seen anyone witha red one (i prefer blue).

3b. On the note of 3a, I actually would be curious to see the look, if it only went on when I braked!...Can anyone shed some light on how difficult it would be to synch the plate lights with the brake lights?

Its possible, just wire it into the brake light lines, difficult though and time consuming. Keep in mind you have to have you rear plate lit at night at all times.



Great feedback, thanks!


Its possible, just wire it into the brake light lines, difficult though and time consuming. Keep in mind you have to have you rear plate lit at night at all times.

Good pt! Although I\'m still curious, and am sure that with a bit of electrical creativity I could mount the red leds in addition the the stock white lights.....and have the white ones go off when I braked. But as you said, this would probably be quite time consuming for such a small mod......again.....I\'m still curious to see.

[majic]

Originally posted by phidubble0



Originally posted by majic


someone will probably bust out the HTA.. but the licence plate is supposed to be illuminated white (i think) so red is bad.. so is blue :p especially if you\'re only going to illuminate it when braking..

the bulbd cam be bought anywhere.. check out a few of our affiliates to see if they cary them in red..

Thanks.
HTA = ?

Ontario Highway Traffic Act.. google it :)

[bluntman]

Section 62 of the Highway Traffic Act




Rear lamps to illuminate number plate

(19) The lamp on the rear of a motor vehicle or trailer shall be of at least three candela and shall be so placed that it will, at any time from one-half hour before sunset to one-half hour after sunrise and at any other time when, due to insufficient light or unfavourable atmospheric conditions, persons and vehicles on the highway are not clearly discernible at a distance of 150 metres or less, illuminate the numbers on the number plate, or, if provision is made on the number plate or on any attachment furnished or required by the Ministry for affixing the lamp, it shall be affixed in the position or space provided, and the lamp shall face to the rear and reflect on the number plate a white light only. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 62 (19).

[FLIPDADY]

Don\'t do it. The first time you brake in front of a popo they\'ll turn their pretty lights on.:p

[TheProfessor]

Originally posted by FLIPSPEED


Don\'t do it. The first time you brake in front of a popo they\'ll turn their pretty lights on.:p

x2

[phidubble0]

Alright.
So much for creativity/originality.

Thanks once again for the great feedback everyone.

-BT

[justin]

Originally posted by FLIPSPEED

Don\'t do it. The first time you brake in front of a popo they\'ll turn their pretty lights on.:p

+3... But if you decide to do it... be ready for a $115 dollar fine.