E30 M3 3rd brake light in a non M car

[moatilliatta]

has anybody done this? i would like to see what it looks like.

[UNHCLL]

It doesn't match the angle of the rear window, and IIRC there are no mounts on the roof as there are in the M3.

[LINUS]

It doesn't match the angle of the rear window, and IIRC there are no mounts on the roof as there are in the M3.

+1

I just had my brake light housing down last month getting rid of a tinted rear window, and I think you'll be looking at a bit more work than you think - like spot welding a tab to mount to, or making a bracket to get to the strength rib up close to the glass - then shaving the ring that contacts the glass for the decreased rake of your rear glass.

[Jand3rson]

I don't think I ever noticed until now that the 3rd brake light on the M3 was on top. :rofl:

[equate975]

I wanted to do that too. So I bought an e30 m3 so it would have it ;)

[moatilliatta]

equate I like they way you think.... I was gunna get my windows tinted and wasnt sure if that would work... im not sure if i should cut out the tint where the brake light goes either.... could the angle of the m3 3rd brake like be shaved to fit or is it too much of a difference? I dont mind spot welding.. i have fab skills :P


ps: anybody have and extra 3rd brake light for an m3 for sale. doesn't even have to be nice just together in once piece.


thanks,
zach

[Jonathan M3]

I've seen those brake lights for sale in the $15k range. They come with a free M3 too so its a pretty good deal!

[moatilliatta]

well shit if you by me the light ill give you the m3.

[JasonC]

This is different, most people want to toss out their 3rd brake light!

[SchnellerVert]

I honestly can appreciate having one, just it being on the low side it doesn't help. Most Denali's and blah blah are all to high to see our low mounted light.

[Ablice]

I find it just perfectly fine and have plenty other things to worry about.

[LINUS]

I don't think I ever noticed until now that the 3rd brake light on the M3 was on top. :rofl:

I think the only reason it's there is because of the wing on the trunk. I sort of like it as high as it is, just so someone **might** see it clearer & I don't hear the sound of rumpling BMW sheetmetal.

That was the only reason I could think of when I was sitting back there wiping off window tint glue for nearly 2 hours. I had plenty of free time.