Should I Install a Cheap F1-Style Brake Light on my C6 Corvette?

I bought a couple of super cheap "F1 style" brake lights, took them apart to see what they have inside, and I am actually contemplating installing it on my Corvette Z06. What do you think? Should I install it? Wait until you see what it could look like!
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[@ricardoramirez5967]

You should install it. Tint it to match the taillights but first you need to dissarm the f1 stoplight and seal it. It's not water proof.

[@InJasonsGarage]

You are right, and it is most definitely not waterproof.

[@ricardoramirez5967]

I think you need to seal the cables too.

[@HusseinJoudee-v7c]

This would be so amazing if gm did an f1 style brake light in the new c8 corvette specially turning on night time it would be so crazy and fantasy

[@THUNDERBUNBUN-k3w]

Hell yeah that looks dope!!

[@InJasonsGarage]

LOL, thanks!

[@eldrickejleest]

I have the reverse version (white light) of this. It also comes with 3 black wires with symbols on them. If you hold these 3 black wires facing you, the one on the left (with dots) is the ground wire. The one one the right (with dash) is the running light wire (in my case the reverse wire). The one in the middle (also dots), are the sequencial wire (the led flashes).

[@InJasonsGarage]

I am leaving it up to you. Should I install this cheap light or toss it in the trash?

[@krisi.2011]

Yes

[@Bacardibombillo]

Yes. Looks cool

[@InJasonsGarage]

Thanks for the input!

[@WarlockSRB]

I don't see a reason why not to use this... strobe can be used for rear fog light, as I use it on my AR159 SW, and constant you can use as 4th brake light (I don't use it) But seal it with some silicone or else you will have a lot of water in it :)

[@InJasonsGarage]

I am working on a followup to this video where I am taking the $5 POS "F1" brake light and making it durable enough for actual use...and in the process, I broke one of the fragile little wires where they connect at the circuit board...which is what I was actually trying to avoid. So, I need to buy another one. Sooner or later, I will put up a video of my struggles to make a cheap-o ricey brake light actually durable and useful by putting more money and effort than what it is worth into it. No, I am not kidding. Yes, you will be surprised at how awesome it turns out. Did you subscribe yet? No? Do it now. I said NOW.

[@bdanyluk]

garbage

[@InJasonsGarage]

@@bdanyluk 😀Yes, I still think that in the back of my mind. Yet...I still have a crazy desire want to see the project through. That is, after I get done making some "real" modification videos, and I am way behind.

[@hydrainarms3135]

My friend, yes it's nice. But if I can give u some advise. These aren't water proof you might want to seal the inside so that water rain won't get it.. Cheers

[@cargasegura4909]

Lokks good, I use this This Light as rear fog Light

[@InJasonsGarage]

Considering it is a cheap product, how has it held up for you?

[@jeffclark2620]

Heck yeah!!

[@josehrua2390]

Looks really good.

[@InJasonsGarage]

I still haven't installed it. I dunno if I wanna...I am still torn. Plus, I have to make it more heat-resistant as it will be between the exhaust tips.

[@3103Juan]

Looks good

[@mrvang8077]

They don't light up as bright making it pointless to have it on. You want one that can lit up in people's face especially to those blind driver that never ever pay attention while driving.

[@josuesanchez2742]

Yes defenetly👍👍

[@jatiyo543]

Rockin

[@user-wo7rp6bc6t]

should

[@isoooalrock]

I installed ystrdy to my 350z Honestly look amazing

[@InJasonsGarage]

Can you post pics somewhere? I never got back to doing this.

[@isoooalrock]

Give me ur insta will forward them

[@InJasonsGarage]

@@isoooalrock instagram.com/injasonsgarage/

[@senudanethula9365]

Wow 😀 beautiful covette

[@InJasonsGarage]

Thank you 🤗

[@dannymiller2552]

looks pretty good

[@InJasonsGarage]

Thanks. I almost want to +not+ like it...just because it is a cheap item. But, it just looks decent to me.

[@dannymiller2552]

i sure haven't seen any vettes with them on. you are the first!!!

[@thesimplyteez]

Functional.

[@westrokk21]

Looks good I'm getting the tinted ones there 15.00

[@cbass756]

Negative those belong on hondas and nissans corvette owners have f1 third brake lights which is all you need

[@badcopshow]

Hey J...Yeah looks cool biggest risk would be fire hazard would be a shame to have your cool corvette flying down the highway like a certain concorde I remember... Especially with a two door and maybe children insideNO DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES ..Regards.. J . Scotland

[@InJasonsGarage]

If I do, I am going to do some heat tests first. :)

[@TheNismo05]

Do it 👍🏽

[@TallifTallonbrook]

still cant see it if you are staring at a phone in your lap... There should be enough air flow to keep it from melting. why the fuck not put it on there.

[@angelounson2175]

It actually looks good!

[@InJasonsGarage]

Surprising, isn't it? I haven't done it yet because I am just not sure how well it would hold up to the heat between the exhaust tips.

[@RoeVenturesLLC]

prolly make one with Christmas lights

[@InJasonsGarage]

Hahahah! True...I do have some Chevrolet bowtie Christmas lights hanging around somewhere...

[@ReiCaixa]

I'd say do it, and add an antenna brake light too lol

[@InJasonsGarage]

Right after I put a crown air freshener in the back window. Oh wait...the car doesn't have an external antenna. I'll add a fake one! 😎

[@metaljew4456]

Great RJD era Black Sabbath album!

[@InJasonsGarage]

\m/

[@MrSamuelCaballero]

Nice!!!!

[@InJasonsGarage]

I still haven't gotten around to doing it...I suppose I should one of these days!

[@RichardSmith-ic1zw]

It looks ok I saw a Nissan Versa sedan with one also and I thought wow is that a formula 1 ve

[@InJasonsGarage]

Should I install the fake F1 brake light? Or should I sell my Z06 and get a Nissan Versa? ;)

[@sandking9918]

Doesn’t look bad

[@InJasonsGarage]

Surprising, isn't it?

[@sandking9918]

For real

[@THUNDERBUNBUN-k3w]

​@InJasonsGarage it looks damn good

[@blk_srt]

In for update video.

[@InJasonsGarage]

Thanks, I'll be getting to it soon!

[@rayburton4867]

Sorry man....that looks tacky.

[@InJasonsGarage]

Don't be sorry, I asked for an opinion so I don't mind hearing the good and the bad. I still haven't done it, though. 🤓 I appreciate the input!

[@dsicher123]

Install

[@InJasonsGarage]

You really think so? The parts have been sitting on my workshop shelf, collecting dust. I have been on the fence. I wish someone made a quality light like the one I have...which is kinda cheap as you saw.

[@Hachikyu240]

Follow up video? Also, can you replace the bulbs/Leds on this? 3 of mine went out.. I don't mind getting replacement bulbs/LEDS.. so I don't have to rewire. Thank you.

[@InJasonsGarage]

Haven't done it yet. I don't know if I will, I am still on the fence. I think it would be easier to rewire than to try to replace the LED bulbs. They are soldered into the circuit board. Where did you mount yours and on what car?

[@Bryan-wq9vq]

Well I'm not putting it on my Corvette and that bull about you afraid to be running the back you have five big life back there already

[@InJasonsGarage]

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[@aln.8135]

Jason, do it...my 2009 Z06 was rear ended at low speed, last car in a 4 vehicle chain reaction. $7000 worth of damage, OEM exhaust replaced by my insurance company. Love F1, always thought our cars would benefit by those lights, as well !👍

[@fivenineau]

NOOOO!!! .....from a 2010 Z06 owner, do not do this! ...ricey... awful. Get a set of Eagle-Eye LEDs if you want to be seen, that light down there will not aid much in visibility.

[@InJasonsGarage]

Thanks for the fair input. I considered the Eagle-Eyes, and I know a lot of people like them but I don't personally. I think they look on the ricey side myself. Not sure what it is. I wouldn't dream of putting this cheap light on my Corvette if it didn't look like it was made for that spot. The location works for F1 cars, and the way I see it, the more warning to texting drivers I can provide that I am stopped the better. :) I am working on a follow-up video to this one...

[@fivenineau]

@@InJasonsGarage Ok, I don't care for the Eagle eyes either...although they are definitely brighter. On F1 cars the light is there to indicate that the car is "harvesting" energy into the ERS. It is not a brake light. I get wanting to add visibility...maybe just an LED in the rear spoiler light?

[@InJasonsGarage]

​@@fivenineau You made me dig deeper into this. :) This is kinda long, but I appreciate you jogging my curiosity. From what I read... "it's not when it is harvesting ERS. Otherwise it would flash from application of the brakes all the way through the braking phase to corner apex. It flashes at the end (or even in the middle depending on the mapping) of straights to indicate a 'de-rate', i.e. the electric part of the hybrid is no longer supplying power to the car. It is a warning that the acceleration rate will slow because 120kW (~160bhp or ~1/6 of the total power) is missing." Kinda neat. And per the F1 web site: www.formula1.com/en/championship/inside-f1/rules-regs/Safety_equipment.html "All cars must have a red light on the rear of the car in a specific location defined by the FIA regulations. The driver must be able to switch this light on at any time. This is usually done in poor weather conditions in order to make the car more visible to following drivers." So it is not really a "brake light", it is more of a "don't hit me" light, which serves my goal. :) Also, from the same site: www.formula1.com/en/championship/inside-f1/understanding-f1-racing/Energy_Recovery_Systems.html "For safety, each car is fitted with ERS status lights which warn marshals and mechanics of the car’s electrical safety status when it is stopped or in the pits. If the car is safe, the lights - which are situated on the roll hoop and the rear tail lamp - will glow green; if not, they glow red. The lights must remain on for 15 minutes after the power unit has been switched off." Either way, since my car won't be harvesting any energy any time soon, and since the spoiler already has a rear LED, and since I (embarrassingly) think it looks kinda good... Thanks again for the great thoughts and dialog!

[@fivenineau]

@@InJasonsGarage Cool, good info. I am an F1 fan and honestly did not know that much about the current ERS and light on/off "rules". I remember it from the KERS days, but because of this discussion, I learned that F1 cars harvest energy from the exhaust gas heat as well as the brakes. Like you said, pretty neat! I guess you're going to put the light on...I'll reserve final judgement until I see it, although I confess I am cringing a bit, haha.

[@sjcea0512]

Absolutely awful, cheapens the car big time

[@InJasonsGarage]

Thanks for the honest feedback! I still haven't installed it after all this time...and that's the reason why. I kinda put it on the backburner. As you see in my other videos, I did higher priority mods since. 😄

[@luzauracollado4824]

Yes

[@eddylorenzo5033]

Looks good

[@roberte362]

Yes

[@InJasonsGarage]

Cool. Thanks!