NEED HELP! W/ 3RD BRAKELIGHT..TRYING TO INSTALL TODAY. THANKS
05-09-2003, 10:32 AM
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NEED HELP! W/ 3RD BRAKELIGHT..TRYING TO INSTALL TODAY. THANKS
I bought a rear mount 3rd brakelight that goes over the rear window. I am not positive but it looks like there should be two square pads that attach to the back of it and then to the window. I do not have those two peices. Does anyone know what the part numbers are? Also does anyone have pictures of the peices? Thank You for your help
05-09-2003, 12:31 PM
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Greg,
Check out the DIY on Robins site. In step three it shows the picture you want.
<a href="http://p-car.com" target="_blank">http://p-car.com</a>
Go to DIY stuff, agree to the disclaimer, then look for the 3rd brake light repair.
Pete
Check out the DIY on Robins site. In step three it shows the picture you want.
<a href="http://p-car.com" target="_blank">http://p-car.com</a>
Go to DIY stuff, agree to the disclaimer, then look for the 3rd brake light repair.
Pete
05-09-2003, 01:21 PM
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Greg,
There are instructions in the shop manual that tells you what you need to do. If you e-mail me your fax number I will fax over the instructions to you.
The part number for the metal clip you are talking about is 993 504 561 00 (Locking lug), you will also need two additional clips that goes on top of that which is used for height adjustment 993 504 715 00
There are instructions in the shop manual that tells you what you need to do. If you e-mail me your fax number I will fax over the instructions to you.
The part number for the metal clip you are talking about is 993 504 561 00 (Locking lug), you will also need two additional clips that goes on top of that which is used for height adjustment 993 504 715 00
05-09-2003, 02:08 PM
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I did the same DIY a few months ago. It went very smootly. I love it. I was shocked to find factory wires for the brake light waiting for me under the rubber molding at the top of the back glass - I didn't have to run my own. They were even wired. So I hooked up the wires, and bingo, good to go. I wasn't looking forward to trying to route my own wires and try to find the old brake light wires to tap into.
The kit that I received was missing one of the stud bases that you're referring to. I'm glad Robin gave you the part number, because I don't have it with me - the instructions are at home. As far as the epoxy goes, I inquired about finding what is called out in the instructions that Robin is sending you. It is only sold in large quantities, and requires a special tool. The epoxy itself is like $70 or so. And the tool uses the mixing nozzle. That thing is long enough that more material will be in the nozzle than what you will need. I went to Home Depot and used epoxy they sell there. I can't remember the name of it, but it's in the paint section. It comes in a syringe, with one plunger dispensing the two parts at the same time. There are different cure times available, and I decided to pick the one with the longest cure time. I figured if there was a compromise in strength, it would be to make the cure time faster. I marked where I wanted the base, pulled off the adhesive backing and positioned the base. I dispensed a blob of epoxy into the bottom corner of a quart sized zip loc freezer bag and squished it around to mix it. I cut the corner of the bag with scissors and squeezed the epoxy into the large hole of the base until it came out of the small hole. Let it set up 24 hrs before installing the spoiler...no problems since, and I hit some high speeds last month at Mid Ohio.
The kit that I received was missing one of the stud bases that you're referring to. I'm glad Robin gave you the part number, because I don't have it with me - the instructions are at home. As far as the epoxy goes, I inquired about finding what is called out in the instructions that Robin is sending you. It is only sold in large quantities, and requires a special tool. The epoxy itself is like $70 or so. And the tool uses the mixing nozzle. That thing is long enough that more material will be in the nozzle than what you will need. I went to Home Depot and used epoxy they sell there. I can't remember the name of it, but it's in the paint section. It comes in a syringe, with one plunger dispensing the two parts at the same time. There are different cure times available, and I decided to pick the one with the longest cure time. I figured if there was a compromise in strength, it would be to make the cure time faster. I marked where I wanted the base, pulled off the adhesive backing and positioned the base. I dispensed a blob of epoxy into the bottom corner of a quart sized zip loc freezer bag and squished it around to mix it. I cut the corner of the bag with scissors and squeezed the epoxy into the large hole of the base until it came out of the small hole. Let it set up 24 hrs before installing the spoiler...no problems since, and I hit some high speeds last month at Mid Ohio.