$35 4th Brake Light WORTH IT? | 2022 GR86

Aftermarket 4th brake lights were one of the most popular modifications on the 1st gen cars and it's going to be no different with the 2nd gens! Not everyone wants to spend a couple hundred bucks on one though so how about $35 instead?
DIY 4th Brake Light: www.driven.med...
2022 Toyota GR86
FactionFab F-Spec Coilovers
AWE Touring Edition Catback Exhaust
Cusco Strut Tower Bar Front
Cusco Strut Tower Bar Rear
Cusco Adjustable Lower Control Arms
Cusco Adjustable Toe Arms
Cusco Trailing Arms
Cusco Rear Upper Lateral Control Arms
Yokohama Advan TCIII 18x9.5 +45
Kumho V730 255/35r18
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i love this. all the aftermarket 4th brake lights look like they’re trying too hard to look different, and it’s too extra. this looks basically stock. OEM+ ftw

[@Ripperx121]

"Hopefully it's working." I admit I said out loud "It works". hahahaha

[@KevinVo]

I appreciate your help! haha

[@maxfitzsimons8362]

Ordered the exact kit off of Amazon and a few things I’d like to add after installing mine today for anyone else possibly buying this for their car as well. The kits instructions are for a first generation frs/brz/86 so the colors of the wires listed in the instructions are NOT the same as on second gen. The way he does it in this video is the way to go haha. Also the taps included with the kit did not provide a good connection and I could not get mine to work with them, I ended up Soldering mine and they work great now. And lastly, when I ordered it I was expecting the light to be solid, but once installed mine came as a blinking f1 style brake light. I’m not sure if I ordered a variant that had the blinking as opposed to not or if it’s just random but I actually wanted a blinking one originally so I’m happy with the result

[@chonboi]

that happened with me too, but the blinking has like 5 blinking jang patterns to solid right?

[@GMech]

You ordered the strobe kit instead of the normal one.

[@royaltyallen1162]

​@@GMechlink?

[@shiftteam3774]

I would love to see the alignment. I had no idea that this sizing could work without rolling and cutting! 255s is probably overkill for most anyway but it looks great.

[@KevinVo]

Alignment video it is then!

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@@KevinVo hell yes

[@RickNock]

After struggling with my hands for like 20 minutes I found the easiest way to put the light in is just to grab it with pliers and push it in. Super easy.

[@ianbold2616]

Well, the 4th brakelight finally came in the mail. Installation was straight forward but getting that light in was no joke lol! It was definitely difficult. Looks great though!

[@drago4950]

Definitely want to see the entire alignment process, I was ready to buy 17x9’s until I saw the update at the end of this video, had no idea 18x9.5 (My original preferred sizing) would fit with just some toe arms, upper and lower control arms. Would it be possible to add a drive test as well towards the end of you do?

[@MR3DDev]

How soon till Kevin starts plasti dipping stuff?

[@KevinVo]

NEVER AGAIN!!!

[@yogimarkmac]

This video inspired me to create a circuit that lets me pump my brakes 10 times really quick and then the brake light goes into flash mode, F1 style! I'm going to use this on the track and when auto crossing. How many other people want something like this?

[@yogimarkmac]

Update: By playing with the on/off duty cycle of the blue wire (brake light function) I seem to have broken the two level function of the LED and now it only lights up with one level of intensity regardless of which input is energized. Boo hiss.

[@jukebox9175]

This made me laugh. I would love an F1 style brake light@@yogimarkmac

[@Schift]

String alignment, let's go!

[@KevinVo]

Let's do it!!

[@KiraOniiChan]

I got this awhile ago but haven't installed it yet, thanks for making this video! Exactly what I needed!

[@jacobpoe9746]

I got pulled over in the gr86 for “no front plate” lol. Lame. Gotta mount it I guess

[@KevinVo]

That's what I'm trying to avoid haha

[@bryantjuarez397]

Thanks for the video man awesome content 🙏🏽😤

[@JasonYergin]

This will work on 1st and 2nd gen BRZ/FR-S/86's, right?

[@atpgarageatl]

Always enjoy your videos. I have a list of mods for a car I don’t even own yet lol. 😂 hopefully one day…on several waiting lists

[@KevinVo]

Happy I can help with your list! haha

[@jayinaday]

Another great video! Can’t wait for my gr86 to come in. Also congrats on the 10k 🎉

[@KevinVo]

Thank you!!!

[@bobchallquist4577]

Thank you for taking time to video your projects. Would this be a similar process for say a 2019.

[@KevinVo]

Yes, pretty much the same except the wiring.

[@christianwilliams8654]

I just installed the fourth light today, it flashes when I brake. Is that a defect or did I wire it wrong or did I somehow get the wrong one? I didn’t want the flash lol

[@KevinVo]

Strange, they must've changed that.

[@christianwilliams8654]

It’s alright, it blinks five times before it stays braked

[@LeftSightScarFace]

I definitely like it ( OEM+) It add a hints of the classic stock looks but with a twist. Totally a deal saver and worth the budget, since the dealership vehicle / use car price now-a-day all overpriced 👍. Also, there is no need to throw away the OEM reflector housing 👍. I just don't get why, most car manufacturers leave out this function, similar to adding plastic covers over the fake air vents port 😢 ... Lucky, we have aftermarket Genius people out to fix this 👏 👍 and support. 👍 another simple but yet great video, Kevin 👍 Hope, to see you on the upcoming Subie video, too

[@LeftSightScarFace]

0h, as for the light bulb rubber, using a little damp touch of Vaseline will help to easily install the lightbulb. Vaseline is safe on most O' rings and rubber seals. One of the Master tech uses it for installing or seating a Fuel tank O' Ring seal. The rubber seal is safe, and will not create any future cracking 👍.

[@uReact2]

Would love to see an install video on the oem euro/jdm rear fog light!

[@yzfr1owner]

me too! That's really what I want in that space.

[@tonyespinoza6978]

I just ordered from Amazon light & connectors, thanks

[@gamingforcepr4307]

After watching this video im 100% sure i want to wrap my roof lol

[@ianbold2616]

I definitely like that mod. Not to sure about the flashing 3rd mod. It's all good. More mods to come.

[@KevinVo]

Glad you like it!

[@simonl2518]

Thanks Kevin, very helpful tutorial. I just installed the break light as you instructed. It looks much better than just an empty reflector box.

[@DelyriousGF]

I want my own toyota GR86

[@gustavomontorojr1440]

Its so much fun to drive and never want to get out of my car you should definitely get one

[@adrianramirez9654]

Does the 4th break light fit into the 23’ gr86 also? Just want to make sure

[@jamesf6391]

This is tempting

[@KevinVo]

DOOOO ITTTTT

[@jamesf6391]

@@KevinVo well now that you put it like that. BTW the clear side markers are sweet.

[@jamesf6391]

@@KevinVo I did it. Ordered the LED from the link and it has the F1 blink when pressed which is neat. A little bit frustrating to install but not bad.

[@Hybris51129]

Depending on the how its wired I would be interested in picking up a JDM version (I am assuming( of the OEM light and having just that fog light function. It's kinda odd how they didn't just retain that function for the US market.

[@BRZtoch]

I agree…there’s a couple of these differences that are annoying to me too…sidemarker lights, this thing…

[@alexfreeman7979]

gave ur car a soul patch

[@Crowuhh]

my 3rd brake light has the dual led function but sometimes even when having the headlights clicked one up to have them always on it doesn’t turn on unless I press on the brake. Could I have done smth wrong w the wires?

[@tonyespinoza6978]

For the price it’s amazing, Got it 🙏

[@dmichael97]

I want this, but I would prefer if the light only turned on when braking (exactly like the factory 3rd brake light), can this be accomplished with a different type of LED bulb? Anyone?

[@Stevbn]

i am happy i subbed

[@CraigRigley]

Sting alignment for the ballers on a budget

[@KevinVo]

We're balling on a budget baby!

[@PBrooksSawyer]

Just installed mine. Idk how you managed to connect the wires in that spot. I had to shift down closer to the connector. Wires wouldn't reach at first! Sick light though!

[@KevinVo]

Hmmm maybe they changed the length of the wires or you routed it differently than I did.

[@PBrooksSawyer]

@@KevinVo definitely possible not quite sure. Light is a little toooo bright for me. Gonna try to slightly smoke it to match brightness of rear lights!

[@sherman8681]

strobe lights next 👀

[@danielboisvert139]

Handy. Ty.

[@KevinVo]

YW!

[@Graceless]

I’d love to see the top brake light or even the turn signals in the trunk with sequential’s. Anyone know of any that may currently be on the market already? I’ve only seen one aftermarket headlight & one tail light creator

[@madridista703usa3]

Nice

[@chonboi]

so black to black is ground, red(LED) to pink is the dim light setting, and the blue (LED) to red is the actual light when you press on the brakes? just wanted to confirm so I know which wires do what.

[@KevinVo]

That is correct.

[@dngqzn6394]

Awesome content as always bro! Please do a string alignment video 🤙🏼

[@KevinVo]

You got it! Thanks!!

[@saixiong8196]

Ty sir

[@KevinVo]

Thank you for watching!

[@justin-xh3fk]

Are you stil running f-spec coilovers on your setup?

[@KevinVo]

Yes, still running the F-specs for now.

[@jacobfenton1724]

Chassis bracing and install

[@garthdarville5145]

Anyway to add a flasher mod to this setup?

[@KevinVo]

Yes, you just need to wire in a blinker module.

[@gustavomontorojr1440]

I want to change my stock wheels on my 86 but i want a little thicker tires and i really dont know which ones im able to put on them. I have the base model 86

[@Shionjisama]

18inch 8.5 width

[@KevinVo]

A lot of variables play into this decision. Are you going to be installing coilovers? How low are you wanting to go? How much camber are you willing to run?

[@gustavomontorojr1440]

@@KevinVo if i need to install coil overs i will but i dont know what i need in order for me to have thicker wheels because the base model comes with 17in wheels I believe and i dont know if i can go bigger that way i dont damage the car

[@luiszumayaaa]

Hey Kevin, does this fit the 23 86?

[@KevinVo]

Yes this fits all years.

[@ianquisao2420]

Nice

[@padillazeus9811]

you have a link for the 1st gen ?

[@KevinVo]

Same product works on both gens!

[@slammburger69]

Could i do this mod on my first gen and tap into the 3rd brake light to get the strobe effect?

[@charkongg]

yo how do you do it with the module AA1188 box to make a f1 effect

[@blanekean7949]

Where can we pick up the other 4th brake lights you showed in a previous video?

[@KevinVo]

They'll be available on the FTspeed website soon hopefully!

[@winterrooster2661]

@@KevinVo that soon can’t get here any sooner 🥲

[@chones_]

Great video. The car looks great. Not usually a fan of red but it looks great on a GR86

[@GR_FIRERARIZZ]

just bought mine and will install as soon as possible.

[@davidpinontoan3429]

Is there gt86 version

[@Dr_Lord]

Great video, thanks for the tips on using positaps connectors.

[@jayferasaurus]

String alignment sounds like a great next video.

[@rporter996]

Would love to see how to do a string alignment!

[@bradnhi]

Please do a string alignment video.

[@captaindon23]

Bang for your buck.

[@CommentThink]

7:40 stupid shit just wire it to the headlight...lol

[@gothops154]

It would be one thing if you actually got to use it as a rear fog like but I don’t need a *4th* brake light to begin with let alone sit there for 30 min trying to push in the bulb. It’s kinda funny how people want blacked out taillights but also want more brake lights lol. Cheap and “technically easy” mod if you’re into it but I just see it as a waste of time

[@martinrps13]

So your long term exhaust is the awe touring. I was curious what you ended up keeping in there after all the testing. I am still on the fence between that and the magnaflow.

[@KevinVo]

I feel the AWE is rowdy enough, but also quiet enough to daily. Cold starts suck though.

[@martinrps13]

@@KevinVo I just want something that sounds not too loud with the windows up and no drone. Might hold off for Black Friday sales. Ever have those?

[@KevinVo]

@@martinrps13 Yes, there will be deals on Black Friday. You can also use my code "KV10" for 10% off throughout the year.

[@meliodas4560]

If I see another goddamn 4th brakelight video I'm gonna buy one just to smash it into a million pieces and set it on fire. Seriously.

[@KevinVo]

Why did you click on the video?? 😅