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Old Jan 15, 2015 | 09:53 PM
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does anybody know where to get the high level brake light that sits on the wing? mine is broken... my car is a 96.

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Old Jan 16, 2015 | 06:46 AM
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Could try a decent breakers or can it be removed , split open and a new set of decent LEDs installed? Try Subaru too but may be costly.
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Old Jan 16, 2015 | 06:47 AM
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Nice car n colour by the way
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Old Jan 16, 2015 | 06:49 AM
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Its not my car
It's a replica wing so doubt that Subaru has got the lights. No breakers in Norway has got much parts for the gc8.
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Old Jan 16, 2015 | 06:50 AM
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Light is completely gone
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Old Jan 16, 2015 | 11:04 AM
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Try the likes of eBay and Amazon ect.
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Old Jan 16, 2015 | 11:07 AM
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Tried without luck
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Old Jan 16, 2015 | 09:00 PM
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Maybe smething off the bay that can be modified to fit?
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Old Jan 17, 2015 | 12:28 PM
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Completely gone?

More likely a wiring fault then.
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http://m.ebay.com/itm/220962435335?nav=SEARCH
Sadly, it's a red lens; not a OEM white one.

I think Mil Sport (no longer around) used to stock this item.

He also does an 11.5" one -- check out his descriptions/pics/diagrams and cross reference with your own measurements, etc.

Sadly, you may also have to contend with UK duty, VAT and carrier fees (but needs must and all that)...

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I have seen those lights on eBay. But they are not the same.

Light is not there as in completely gone..
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In that they don't fit?

Or do fit, but not the same shape (and colour)?
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The light on the wing is different. Wil get a picture...
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Sure, sure.

That's annoying. Running out of ideas now.
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Seriously, it's unlikely the light will go all at once.

It's either wiring related, or it's been damaged.
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Look

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Gone as in removed?????
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Don't you see the picture? It's gone...
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Old Jan 21, 2015 | 12:32 PM
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Yes, but your first pic on the OP showed one in place and said:

does anybody know where to get the high level brake light that sits on the wing? mine is broken... my car is a 96.
Broken..... not missing?
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Ok, its missing...
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Old Jan 24, 2015 | 12:52 PM
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Right.
Now it APPEARS to be a genuine spoiler, so dealers should be able to supply?

Failing that, look at how it fits, take some sizes and either ebay, or one of the aftermarket spoiler suppliers may sell you one that fits.
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Old Jan 24, 2015 | 02:15 PM
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You think it's genuine?
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Old Jan 24, 2015 | 03:45 PM
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Looks it.

Isn't it?
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Old Jan 24, 2015 | 11:30 PM
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I doubt it by the looks of the screws at the back..
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Old Jan 26, 2015 | 12:12 PM
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But weren't they just for the 3rd brakelight?
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Old Jun 9, 2015 | 09:02 PM
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Screws at the underside of the boot lid.
Still searching...
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