CDC Ducktail: Why Do They Want Us To Unplug the Third Brake Light?? *pics*
5/10/07, 11:32 AM
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CDC Ducktail: Why Do They Want Us To Unplug the Third Brake Light?? *pics*
So why do they want us to unplug it?
I can't see it through the spoiler when it's lit up, even in the dark
Pics of Ducktail:
I can't see it through the spoiler when it's lit up, even in the dark
Pics of Ducktail:
5/10/07, 01:07 PM
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Same. Plus when you eventually relocate another light, it's just that little bit less load on the electrical system. Besides, it takes 2 seconds to do.
5/10/07, 01:45 PM
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Heat of the bulb? lol If that's a concern, then the ducktail is going to MELT OFF MY CAR in the summer in AZ 
I'll definitely be unplugging it if I decide to go to the LED CHMSL light from CDC--but other than that, I can't see any real reason to unplug it.
I'll definitely be unplugging it if I decide to go to the LED CHMSL light from CDC--but other than that, I can't see any real reason to unplug it.
5/10/07, 03:17 PM
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This brings up a good question... I believe that all states now require that vehicles after 1987 have a 3rd high mounted brake light...How do you get around that?
5/10/07, 03:55 PM
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Similar to this: except insie the rear window at the 'blackout' line.
5/10/07, 06:55 PM
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5/10/07, 06:59 PM
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5/10/07, 06:59 PM
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That's a federal regulation--unless you get a cop who is one heck of an a-hole, you'll never be bothered about it.
5/10/07, 07:00 PM
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5/12/07, 11:21 AM
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5/12/07, 05:45 PM
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As mentioned, that's a federal regulation, not state. Secondly, the regulation states that all cars must come equipped with a 3rd brake light from the manufacturer. There is nothing that says that you can't remove that light, nor do you have to keep any type of 3rd brake light. The manufacturer must give you one. That's all it says.
