High Level Brake lights

[richard_fry]

I was very nearly re-ended today by a large 4x4. Has any one any experience of fitting a high level 3rd brake light to an E-type S1 FHC, preferably without drilling or otherwise damaging the body? Are there stick on types that could go in the rear window?

[JerryL770]

Search on-line or go to a decent car accessories shoppe.

Plenty of stick-on types available I think.

[richard_fry]

Thanks for the advice on the brake lights. Still looking for something which doesn't obscure the rear view too much and is bright enough to make a difference. Interested in the note on your profile about MX5 seats in an e-type. Were they easy to fit? What version of MX5 did you use?

[JerryL770]

Yes, fitted them myself.

They are Mk1 MX5 seats purchased on eBay and re-trimmed in red leather from BAS who supplied my car's trim kit. The re-trimming was done by a company in Leicester.

The seats are fitted using installation brackets from Fosseway Performance and using the original Jaguar runners.

I've just done an 1,100 mile round trip in 5 days to the Spa Classic races. Wife and I were very comfortable.

On the E-type Club forum is now instructions for a way to fit the seats using the MX5 runners which somewhat smoother to operate and mean it is easier and quicker to swap seats should you want to.

HTH.

[richard_fry]

Many thanks, Jerry. I have now found the parts you mention, just got to get on with it! Richard