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1. [Healeys] 3-rd brake light (score: 1)
Author: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:21:45 +0200
Third brake lights are practically only an extra safety item if placed in the proper position, i.e. high, over the rear window. It has much less effect when placed low on the rear deck. They are ofte
/html/healeys/2010-04/msg00459.html (7,440 bytes)

2. Re: [Healeys] 3-rd brake light (score: 1)
Author: "Greg Lemon" <glemon@neb.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2010 07:24:42 -0500
This is from fuzzy memory, but I think there may have been some studies on the thrid brake light that they were highly noticed by other drivers when introduced so they thought it would be a good idea
/html/healeys/2010-04/msg00462.html (7,488 bytes)

3. Re: [Healeys] 3-rd brake light (score: 1)
Author: Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net>
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2010 05:57:23 -0700
Credit anti-government, anti-regulation crusader Ronald W. Reagan for that particular big-government regulation: http://www.articlealley.com/article_932332_31.html bs (FWIW, I liked Reagan) ** Bob Sp
/html/healeys/2010-04/msg00464.html (8,089 bytes)

4. Re: [Healeys] 3-rd brake light (score: 1)
Author: Charlie Baldwin <mgcharlie@comcast.net>
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:08:31 -0400
A lot of the problem with LBCs in general is that the lens and socket setup do not have anything that reflects and diffuses the light coming from the bulb as modern systems have. So even making them
/html/healeys/2010-04/msg00466.html (8,935 bytes)

5. Re: [Healeys] 3-rd brake light (score: 1)
Author: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:24:53 +0200
The first generation 3-rd brake lights were over the rear screen of cars and could be noticed through the rear screen and wind screen of the following car by drivers behind this following car, thus e
/html/healeys/2010-04/msg00469.html (8,230 bytes)

6. Re: [Healeys] 3-rd brake light (score: 1)
Author: "Don" <don@anglesey.us>
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2010 08:42:24 -0600
You would think that after 24 years they would at least have some data that supports their use if they actually made a difference. IMHO they are the ugliest thing I could stick on a Healey and I won'
/html/healeys/2010-04/msg00470.html (8,541 bytes)

7. Re: [Healeys] 3-rd brake light (score: 1)
Author: I Erbs <eyera3@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2010 08:11:08 -0700
I have not driven my car at night in some time, but back in the day when it was my daily driver I used some reflective tape on my rear bumper, just to help people see me. When I am done with the rest
/html/healeys/2010-04/msg00472.html (10,946 bytes)

8. Re: [Healeys] 3-rd brake light (score: 1)
Author: Bob Johnson <bjsbj8@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:44:33 -0400
I had a big Caddy Escalade4 up my tailpipe Sat AM while the driver was on his Cell phone. Made me wish that I had already put something up somewhere higher. Promise you this, the third light will be
/html/healeys/2010-04/msg00473.html (8,711 bytes)

9. Re: [Healeys] 3-rd brake light (score: 1)
Author: "Mr. Bill" <bn1@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:18:15 -0700
Bob and List, Has anybody checked the legality of a flashing 3rd brake light? If my ol', med riddled mind serves me, I believe, at least in CA, they're illegal. Or maybe you just couldn't have the st
/html/healeys/2010-04/msg00475.html (9,909 bytes)

10. Re: [Healeys] 3-rd brake light (score: 1)
Author: Tom <ah3000me@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:58:57 -0400
Maybe what we need is sort of eau de skunk sprayers instead? to http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ah3000me@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net
/html/healeys/2010-04/msg00476.html (9,624 bytes)

11. Re: [Healeys] 3-rd brake light (score: 1)
Author: "BJ8 Healeys" <sbyers@ec.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:16:44 -0700
Having been a passenger in a car that blew through a red traffic light with the driver on a cell phone, I am of the humble opinion that no amount of red lights will stop a jerk behind you who is not
/html/healeys/2010-04/msg00479.html (9,036 bytes)

12. Re: [Healeys] 3-rd brake light (score: 1)
Author: "Guy R Day" <grday@btinternet.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:48:34 +0100
There is considerable data and research papers if you take the trouble to search for it. I will not be doing it for you. <smile> You may find them to be the ugliest thing to place on a vehicle and y
/html/healeys/2010-04/msg00488.html (10,382 bytes)

13. Re: [Healeys] 3-rd brake light (score: 1)
Author: "Don" <don@anglesey.us>
Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:12:20 -0600
Why not? You seem to know plenty about it, point me to some facts, tiny URL's work great. I suggest if you want to improve the looks of your Healey you will need to install some fender flares and a
/html/healeys/2010-04/msg00498.html (9,644 bytes)

14. Re: [Healeys] 3-rd brake light (score: 1)
Author: "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" <e-wilkins@cox.net>
Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2010 08:59:02 -0700
Third brake are credited with lowering rear collision rates by about 5% http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/regrev/evaluate/808696.html _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.t
/html/healeys/2010-04/msg00499.html (8,743 bytes)

15. Re: [Healeys] 3-rd brake light (score: 1)
Author: "Len and/or Marge Hartnett" <thehartnetts@earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:58:38 -0700
(The Other) Len Vacaville, CA, USA 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donat
/html/healeys/2010-04/msg00500.html (9,599 bytes)

16. Re: [Healeys] 3-rd brake light (score: 1)
Author: "Don" <don@anglesey.us>
Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:14:16 -0600
Thanks for the quick info. It would be interesting to know if using a smart phone and texting while driving has increased the rear collision rate higher or lower than 5%. Third brake are credited wit
/html/healeys/2010-04/msg00502.html (8,999 bytes)

17. Re: [Healeys] 3-rd brake light (score: 1)
Author: Richard Ewald <richard.ewald@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:09:06 -0700
Read 25251.5 (c) Any stoplamp or supplemental stoplamp required or permitted by Section 24603 may be equipped so as to flash not more than four times within the first four seconds after actuation by
/html/healeys/2010-04/msg00503.html (9,236 bytes)

18. Re: [Healeys] 3-rd brake light (score: 1)
Author: "Guy R Day" <grday@btinternet.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:26:20 +0100
<snip> Why not? <snip> Because it isn't me that needs to be convinced. AND - if you think I want to alter the bodywork of any Healey to look like you want yours - ooooh no thank you! < LOL> Regards,
/html/healeys/2010-04/msg00504.html (9,632 bytes)

19. Re: [Healeys] 3-rd brake light (score: 1)
Author: "John Soderling" <bighealey@astound.net>
Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:09:22 -0700
Yes, the third brake light is better mounted high. However, with our small and antiquated tail/brake lights, a good third brake light on the rear deck is a 300% improvement is brake light visibility.
/html/healeys/2010-04/msg00505.html (9,847 bytes)

20. Re: [Healeys] 3-rd brake light (score: 1)
Author: "John Sims" <ahbn6@verizon.net>
Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:44:14 -0400
And you can also see my installation (stolen from John's idea!!!) on my site's Technical page, My Modifications section. I have my third brake light and converted reflectors wired to a mechanical swi
/html/healeys/2010-04/msg00507.html (9,282 bytes)


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