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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 05:50 PM
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I saw a cool little feature on my brother's BMW 745 ... I little red light to warn other driver's when the trunk is open ... made me think, with some of the crash stories lately, we don't have anything if you're stopped on the side of the dark road, so I looked through some accessories at my brother's shop and came across these ... LED's use low voltage, so no battery issues ... spliced into the cargo light on the right side (install took 5 minutes)



Very thin ...



Stuck it on ...



Looked clean ...



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Be safe everyone ...

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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 06:05 PM
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Cool, not a bad idea MVD...
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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 06:05 PM
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thats nice I thing it would be nice to have in an emergency
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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 06:09 PM
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That is really nice Dave, thanks for thinking about us. BTW, looks like it is time to clean out the garage.
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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 06:18 PM
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Thanks everybody ...

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BTW, looks like it is time to clean out the garage.
Wow ... I didn't realize my wife was here
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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 06:24 PM
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Great idea Dave...You've always 'inventing' something new..
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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 06:26 PM
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Neat little mod there DORK I've got the blue led's back there, so kinda hard to miss. Very kewl looking on your ride.. and BTW... clean that garage

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Awesome idea David.

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Neat little mod there DORK I've got the blue led's back there, so kinda hard to miss. Very kewl looking on your ride.. and BTW... clean that garage

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Thanks wifey #2! I have those too, but there is nothing that shows to the rear if it's dark. Just lookin' out for ya .. nuttin' but luv for ya
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Great idea.
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Originally Posted by MyVetteDream
Thanks wifey #2! I have those too, but there is nothing that shows to the rear if it's dark. Just lookin' out for ya .. nuttin' but luv for ya


Right back at 'cha dork

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that looks awesome
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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 07:56 PM
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LED's in a vette? where is EG on this one? im suprised i beat him to it, looks great, clean looking install have a part or website for that light bar?
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looks great Dave, thanks for looking out for us.
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 09:52 AM
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Great idea. Thanks for posting the info.
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have a part or website for that light bar?
Not sure. I think your local auto parts or accessories shop may have them. Just look for the flat, Ultra Bright LED Strip.
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Q's Back........Great job Dave
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