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Rear LED strip???
How do I change/replace the lights in the LED strip across the top of the trunk deck? I can get to it fine, but do I have to break the seal to take out the entire assembly, or can I just take out all but the red lens that attaches to the seal, or what. If I take it out, can I replace LEDs or do I have to get a new assembly?
Mat-1
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Project or repair?
Mat,
Hopefully this is not a problem and you are working on a cool Knight Rider thingy! I got a spare CHMSL from that wrecked pearly and I'll look at it later tonight for you. Todd
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Well, kinda
While I'm in there I might as well do something custom. I was thinking I could have it illuminate the SVX emblem, but I'm not so sure the strip is tall enough to accomidate that. Also, what is a CHMSL? I assume it's the LED strip, but I dunno. Whatever it is, thanks for looking at it for me. If it's what i need, I'd be happy to buy it. I mean, I'd go to Subaru and have them fix it, but I don't have the $400 laying around for the $4 worth of LED's and the $1 gasket. It's no biggie anyway. There are just 6 of those clusters out (don't know if they're reflectors or 9 individual LEDs) Regardless, it's hardly noticeable, so I'll probably just put it off. Thanks again though.
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Time for my very own long list of mods: 92 SVX LS-L - Ebony Pearl - 2002 WRX 5MT trans w/STi gearset (rebuilt & installed myself ) - BMW E46 HID retrofit - Kenwood Headunit - Phoenix Gold 75x4 RMS amp - Alpine Type R 6.5" front components - Alpine Type R 6x9 3way rear speakers - 18"x9" Rota G-Force wheels w/225/40ZR18 Toyo T1R's - Mychailo's custom springs - Urethane front & rear sway bar bushings - KC exhaust (2.5" dual magnaflow) - Escaine seat swap - Removed Spoiler I don't care if Subaru says it's STI...it will always be STi to me |
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Re: Well, kinda
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I've looked at the CHMSL and it is a snap fit system with 7 tabs holding the lens to the LED frame. It does not appear to use adhesive. Pry it apart gently with multiple thin screwdrivers or scrapers and it should separate easily. I would think you'd be able to cut the printed circuit board its mounted on to make it go behind the SVX logo. From this project it appears things are a little slow for you these days C-ya Todd
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This thread gives me another chance to mount the soapbox. As I remember, the purpose of the center light was to give drivers a shot at seeing a car braking in the distance, ahead of the one you're tailgating. The idea HAD merit except now it has all the benefits of the human appendix, since most are mounted at the same level as the brakelights. One more thingy to throw bucks at without any benefit.
I'd like to see a strobe light mounted on every vehicle's roof, that would flash when the brakes were stomped upon. It's my firm belief that MOST accidents occur due to tailgating AND the inability to see what's going on 3 or 4 cars ahead of you. Ron.
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Very cool indeed
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Yes, that was a very cool thing to be part of.
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Before the CHMSL was required by law there was a product called Cyberlite. At least I think that was the name, my noodle's (not that noodle!) getting stiff in my advanced years. Anyway, it got brighter and flashed faster as brake pressure increased. A good idea, but you know Detroit wasn't going to pay someone for an idea.
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If only people that needed such a vehc. had one, they'd be a smaller segment of the market than the SVX How'd that soapbox get down there?
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OK, then.. Make that a 5 foot pole with a RED strobe on top mandatory for all Excursions, Unimogs & others of the ilk. We'll let arebub off with just a two foot pole. And Don, don't touch that last sentence. It's just too easy.
Ron.
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Strobes
I saw a posting somewhere in here or there about having strobe(s) installed for tailgaters. I guess could be hooked up to the brake light circuit for auto activation. I wonder what the laws are for something like that. Now...(walking over and using a step ladder to get on the soap box)
SUV's aka Stupid Useless Vehicles, (for most of the people who drive them) with brush guards! Freekin BRUSH GUARDS!! Then, designer wheels!! I just don't get it. The most off road use they'll get is parking in the neighbors grass to make room for a cookout or something. My last car was all but totalled by a Honda Passport with a brush card. She managed to brush a little more than $4000.00 worth of damage to my Sebring Coupe. (My previous Sebring Coupe) Idiots like her ought to have to drive old grade school style "kickballs" with 4 wheels and a door just so they can't hurt or damage anyones stuff! Did I forget to mention she is/was uninsured at the time of the accident? The only injury I sustaned was a ruptured wallet. (Jumps off the soap box and mumbles sorry to be off subject) Randy ii (Not that I have an opinion or anything) |
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