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Theses rally / rallycross inspired lights are created using some cheap chinese braking-light bracket and my 3d printed bracket.
Feature of the brake light
- Fixed light
- Blinking light
- No light if unplugged
- Very subtle light if you use the fixed light with a very low intensity. This isn't a feature of the product by design, but it still work and can be used if you wire them in that way.
How this work ?
- Fixation :
- Remove the trunk trim.
- Tape the brake-light on the braket using mirror-tape.
- Then tape the whole assembly on the car. The shape of the model is made to fit perfectly the trunk with 2 contact points.
- You will need to cut a bit of the trim for the bracket to pass through.
- The bracket aren't compatible with oem rear trunk shelf. I need to update the design to allow it.
- For the wiring, it's up to you, but here is my way to do it.
- I added a switch on the central dashboard close to the gearshift.
- You'll need 2 meter of wire from the switch to a 12v input, I suggest + / - from the 12v socket.
- For the braking light feature to work, I soldered a socket to get the + from the third light on the trunk
- To have a switch close to the driver, you'll need to pass some wire from it to the trunk and it's a f***** mess to achieve because the cable sheath from the trunk to the rear door is very tight.
- Other option is to use the rear window wiper to get power but despite having a switch on the steering wheel command, I figured that it's always on).
- Tips :
- Don't solder directly on the harness but maybe use some JST 12v water resistance socket.
- I had to cut a hanger to create a grommet. It was the perfect tool to not damage the cable sheath. That's highly recommended.
- Double sided mirror-tape is good to
How to print ?
I suggest PETG or ASA and to print it from one side on the bed. Even with a bit of warping the model will work well.
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