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Old 11-26-2014, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Porsche_nuts
They have clear 3rd brake light?? Pics please . . .
Night time here, so here is a pic on flash. GMG exhaust, hence the round quad exhaust tips.

Old 11-26-2014, 08:03 PM
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Donate the cost of that option to Shriner's Hospital. You'll both look better AND feel better.
IMHO.
Old 11-26-2014, 08:34 PM
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I don't really like the clear tail lights.
Old 11-26-2014, 08:50 PM
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I think it looks best on silver cars. For the long haul I think the reds will hold up better - it's more of an aftermarket look and Porsche is a little late to that party. Aston Martin did a nice job of the clears but the peak of that trend was a few years ago but I'm glad Porsche offers it - more choice is a good thing.
Old 11-26-2014, 09:22 PM
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Had em, didn't like em, swapped back to reds.
Old 11-26-2014, 09:27 PM
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Would think most are accustomed to red tail lights and rear reflectors, amber turn signals. white headlights, back ups, fogs, and driving lights. That said, would the clears help differentiate going from clear to bright red when applying the brakes (especially during daylight hours) and make them safer ? IMHO, the clear tail lights look great on white, silver and gray cars but also need clear lenses, painted or vinyl wrapped rear reflectors to go with. IIRC, STG991 (bottom pic) had his tail lights smoked a bit and rear reflectors painted same as body color and looks great.02 T
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Old 11-26-2014, 09:30 PM
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They match the "silver" headlights in the front and the "chrome" letters on the rear





Again, it's your car and I don't like black wheels...just saying.
Old 11-26-2014, 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by pap2828
Can you guys give me you opinion on clear glass tail lights?

Is there a good reason to have them?
My opinion is that they look ricey.

And, no, there is no good reason to have them.
Old 11-26-2014, 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by ipse dixit
My opinion is that they look ricey.

And, no, there is no good reason to have them.
But that ^ is a good reason not to have them.
Old 11-26-2014, 11:34 PM
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I much prefer the contrast of the red lights.
Old 11-26-2014, 11:48 PM
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i think they can look killer with guards red. ultimately, if you like em, get em. don't ask us morons
Old 11-27-2014, 01:58 AM
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Meh. Looks ok on some colors but never better than standard red.
Old 11-27-2014, 02:19 AM
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I don't think they look good at all...I would not take them even for free
Old 11-27-2014, 03:31 AM
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Not a fan. A few other posts on this. I think it's too boy-racer, but purely personal preference.
Old 11-27-2014, 04:45 AM
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cheers for input all!


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