akh053
02-23-2010, 07:18 PM
So since there is a short list of mods for the hatch, I went to Peter at Nextmod and planned this out. Some have done this already, some havent and want to so this is MY walk through, hope its useful. Pointers are welcome!!
1. Nextmod 04-06 sedan LED,
2.Take out OE 3rd brake,
3.Unclip red lense,
http://i49.tinypic.com/2z7ralu.jpg
4,5. tape LED and trace red lense onto it,
http://i47.tinypic.com/rtdts2.jpg
6,7. Cut LED (slowly as heat will melt it) Trim LED circuit board (not much, sanding easier),
http://i49.tinypic.com/10n6b6c.jpg
8. Silicone, Super glue, Epoxy, or Gorilla glue the LED to OE housing. It will take a while to dry depending on glue use,
http://i49.tinypic.com/2iuupop.jpg
9. Next i just clipped and crimped the LED wires to the OE bulb housing, makes it easier to go back to stock and install actually,
http://i47.tinypic.com/345lcb4.jpg
10. Test it out (hopefully you have a friend who can verify),
http://i45.tinypic.com/1taqkz.jpg
11. Reinstall the unit and put the black trim piece back on and your done.
OPTIONAL -
http://i47.tinypic.com/2f0akd1.jpg
Because of all the cutting i optioned to spray paint the surrounding part of the LED black and leave the other part smoked as you bought it (or red or clear).
1. Nextmod 04-06 sedan LED,
2.Take out OE 3rd brake,
3.Unclip red lense,
http://i49.tinypic.com/2z7ralu.jpg
4,5. tape LED and trace red lense onto it,
http://i47.tinypic.com/rtdts2.jpg
6,7. Cut LED (slowly as heat will melt it) Trim LED circuit board (not much, sanding easier),
http://i49.tinypic.com/10n6b6c.jpg
8. Silicone, Super glue, Epoxy, or Gorilla glue the LED to OE housing. It will take a while to dry depending on glue use,
http://i49.tinypic.com/2iuupop.jpg
9. Next i just clipped and crimped the LED wires to the OE bulb housing, makes it easier to go back to stock and install actually,
http://i47.tinypic.com/345lcb4.jpg
10. Test it out (hopefully you have a friend who can verify),
http://i45.tinypic.com/1taqkz.jpg
11. Reinstall the unit and put the black trim piece back on and your done.
OPTIONAL -
http://i47.tinypic.com/2f0akd1.jpg
Because of all the cutting i optioned to spray paint the surrounding part of the LED black and leave the other part smoked as you bought it (or red or clear).