3rd brakelight and best wood shift knob

[Green Mountain Agave]

Hey all,  curious what the newest trend for a 3rd brakelight on a roundie would be and best tail light upgrade?

 

Also who's making the best wooden shift knobs?

 

Thanks guys!

 

[Leucadian]

For shift knobs, I have one from the paddock that I love (color matched to my old Nardi wheel)

 

Shift Knobs / The Paddock

THEPADDOCK.XYZ

 

Third brake lights, Hal is your guy:

 

Third Brake Light | 2002s Only

WWW.2002SONLY.COM

 

[visionaut]

CHMSLs:  I believe Daniel Stern Lighting makes a nice one, but many are also now using LED strip lights attached to the top of inner rubber molding holding the rear glass.

 

I think if you really want to be seen, this is a well-tested choice… 😄 6000 lumens kicks ass.

 

 

[John76]

37 minutes ago, visionaut said:

many are also now using LED strip lights attached to the top of inner rubber molding holding the rear glass.

You hardly notice it's there...until you hit the brakes.

 

 

 

[joysterm]

I used a 3rd brake light from a Jetta and fabricated it into the new hat tray to fit the e24 seat upgrade

 

 

 

Edited April 19, 2023 by joysterm

[Mike Self]

Who makes  this one--that's the brightest and least obtrusive one I've  seen

 

mike

 

[PhilC]

2 minutes ago, Mike Self said:

Who makes  this one--that's the brightest and least obtrusive one I've  seen

 

mike

 

I have the same on mine, just fitted. Got it off eBay for £12. I thought it would be rubbish but actually it’s good. Super strong adhesive and super easy to wire in.

[Green Mountain Agave]

This seems like a viable solution. Glad to hear it's an easy install and not rubbish lol

 

[John76]

42 minutes ago, PhilC said:

Who makes  this one-

 

It's a SEAmetal 90cm LED Brake Light Strip.

Available online from many vendors for about $20.

[roadhog0]

Yup, I agree with the big bar. I've been preaching these for a couple years now. Im 2 years in and happy with mine after many years of varying options and iterations! I may replace it with one that doesnt have the little voltage regulator box though like the older ones did. Otherwise, 10/10

[7502]

I like my 3rd brake light purchased from member @halboyles it also has circuity to add a flashing sequence.  Not cheap, but it's well made and has kept me safe. Today drove 170 miles on the crowded I-5 in stop and go traffic and luckily no one rear ended me.

 

 

[Gordon]

I used a 3rd brake light from a 87 E30 along with Bluntech LED brake/tail lights.

 

Edited April 23, 2023 by Gordon

[AceAndrew]

Not to take away from the awesome 3rd brake light pics… but with regards to shift knobs….

 

The IE shift knob was one of the last pieces I designed for IE before heading out.  The 5-speed emblem was specifically drawn up to pay homage to the period Aamco 4-speed emblem.

 

The knob shape was designed to resemble a slightly upsized Alpina knob, which I found to be a tad bit dainty feeling.

[Driv3r]

I hand turned some shift knobs with burl wood from over 1000 years old trees. I made custom brass and rose gold badges to complement them. I made these for myself but sold some to faq members. I’m not making these anymore but maybe this would inspire you to make your own.

[Green Mountain Agave]

Wow. Very impressive. I've had the opportunity to buy several lathes recently but couldn't think what I'd actually use them for. I need to rethink this!