Knight Rider light in Hood Scoop

[57buick]

So this is just a fun little project I did because I'm a nerd and grew up watching Knight Rider lol

And before the haters start whining I am perfectly aware of the legal issues with having a red flashing light on front of a vehicle. Its for "offroad" use only don't try this at home LMAO.

So I bought this cheap $15 led scanner light on amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Astra-Depot-S...ateway&sr=8-11

I removed my hood scoop, cut a hole on each end of opening to slide this light thru, I had to flex and bend it slightly to get it thru.

It was way too long since the light is 22 inches and the scoop opening is roughly 17 inches so I had to cut a few inches of the circuit board off the end. I sealed the end with some gasket material.

Then I stuck double sided tape on back side once I was happy with placement and tested it first.

 

[57buick]

Here is a video of it. For some reason in the video it looks like its moving choppy but in person it is much smoother moving.

YouTube

 

[4runnerJDB]

Honestly, this is fantastic. I've seen on this forum where people were interested in doing something like this. Great work, should be a sticky in the DIY section.

 

[moshie]

This is the coolest thing ever. Now I wish I had a black 4Runner.

 

[LandCruiser]

 

[jdhunz]

Now...a chrome/black T4R and you’d have a Cylon...

 

[57buick]

The 4runner scoop is super thin opening, it is only a 1/2" tall opening so Ive had a hard time finding a suitable light to use that is waterproof and narrow enough to fit. So far this was the best I could find. I don't know how long this $15 light will last under the hood. We will see

I debated opening up the scoop to make it functional or doing something like this. I saw on I think a Tacoma forum where they can fit a slim light bar in their scoops so they must be a little taller

 

[MossJenks]

Frackin' Toasters......

 

[57buick]

YouTube

 

[nglayton]

So I bought this cheap $15 led scanner light on amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Astra-Depot-S...ateway&sr=8-11

The amazon link doesn't work.....

 

[57buick]

The amazon link doesn't work.....

sorry, i just searched Knight rider led scanner and found them under various brand names. it was $15 try this link

https://www.amazon.com/Scanning-Kni...scanner+light&qid=1556160412&s=gateway&sr=8-4

 

[firemedicPQ1]

Spoiler

Hey Gents, I hate to be the spoiler of a fun time - as cool as this is, this light is likely illegal in most states. At least where I live, you can't have flashing red lights in the front of your truck (unless you are an emergency responder). Sorry to be a spoiler of good-clean fun.

 

[Superjet]

Hey Gents, I hate to be the spoiler of a fun time - as cool as this is, this light is likely illegal in most states. At least where I live, you can't have flashing red lights in the front of your truck (unless you are an emergency responder). Sorry to be a spoiler of good-clean fun.

Did you read the first post?

 

[57buick]

Did you read the first post?

There's always one lol I knew it was just a matter of time

 

[Bayou_Pro]

Hey Gents, I hate to be the spoiler of a fun time - as cool as this is, this light is likely illegal in most states. At least where I live, you can't have flashing red lights in the front of your truck (unless you are an emergency responder). Sorry to be a spoiler of good-clean fun.

READ THE WHOLE POST!!!! :sobbing:

 

[tjnptel1]

:lmao: this is great, i have always been a Knight Rider fan...

now second mod:

 

[honda250xtitan]

The rice level is fantastic. nice job:llama:

Hey Gents, I hate to be the spoiler of a fun time - as cool as this is, this light is likely illegal in most states. At least where I live, you can't have flashing red lights in the front of your truck (unless you are an emergency responder). Sorry to be a spoiler of good-clean fun.

LOL ORLY????

 

[57buick]

:lmao: this is great, i have always been a Knight Rider fan...

now second mod:

I bet I could come up with that lol I have hooked up flame thrower exhaust on a hot rod before lol

 

[TrijiCog]

Hey Gents, I hate to be the spoiler of a fun time - as cool as this is, this light is likely illegal in most states. At least where I live, you can't have flashing red lights in the front of your truck (unless you are an emergency responder). Sorry to be a spoiler of good-clean fun.

I don't think you really hate to spoil fun,otherwise you wouldn't have done it..correct ?

Actually,you LOVE to spoil fun.

 

[Kageken]

Welcome to the club :wave: