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Old 03-09-2017, 11:59 AM
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An opportunity to upgrade to the Depo LED tail lights? I have them in my NB and love them.
Old 03-09-2017, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by skiracer
An opportunity to upgrade to the Depo LED tail lights? I have them in my NB and love them.
Unfortunately I don't think DEPO has a LED taillight for the two 996 wide bodies (C4S and Turbo) - different shape/size than the narrow body version. Maybe another product??
Old 03-09-2017, 01:04 PM
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The narrow body cars have a more robust mounting and do not suffer from this. The wide body cars mounting are very different and frail, the light saver kit is a great product to keep from having to buy a complete light assembly and made for wide body only.
Old 03-09-2017, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by crmcgregor
I was just looking at Pelican Parts post last week or so ago when they had the taillight saver brackets on sale.
WHERE DO I GET THIS!?? LINK?
Old 03-09-2017, 01:18 PM
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right here on the forum a few days ago
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...re-inside.html
Old 03-09-2017, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Zookie
WHERE DO I GET THIS!?? LINK?
http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/...ight-Saver.htm
Old 03-09-2017, 01:19 PM
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look like yesterday was last day though
Old 03-09-2017, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Zookie
WHERE DO I GET THIS!?? LINK?
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Old 03-09-2017, 01:47 PM
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Thank you for writing about this, great forum for me to learn more. I just looked (C4S) and on both sides the plastic around the lower screws is cracked. Someone used some washers to help. But the Pelican tail light savers look like a required addition.
Old 03-09-2017, 02:00 PM
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Yeah major bummer, thanks to my rennlist support group I feel my pain is understood. I found a replacement light in good condition on ebay for $250, not bad just going to be riding dirty for a few days till it comes in the mail. Thanks for putting the link up b3freak, yes it is:

http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/...ight-Saver.htm

Sale or not it is cheaper than buying a new light and potential paint work... The deck lid is fiberglass or plastic it looks like? Now that I can see its insides... Going to be hitting up the body shop next week.







Old 03-09-2017, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by crmcgregor

Sale or not it is cheaper than buying a new light and potential paint work... The deck lid is fiberglass or plastic it looks like? Now that I can see its insides... Going to be hitting up the body shop next week.
You're welcome man!

Don't beat yourself up too much. You got a beautiful car!

Looks like your C4S bit at it's own wound. Kinda reminds me of my friend's dog that had a sore. Meds didn't work and the dog started to biting at itself and the vet bill went from $20 - $30 for the meds, to a couple grand for surgery.

Best advice once you get the body shop to fix the scratches, buy some of the light savers and go out drive that thing like you stole it! Look at it this way, it's cheaper than therapy!!! hahaha
Old 03-09-2017, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by jhbrennan
Unfortunately I don't think DEPO has a LED taillight for the two 996 wide bodies (C4S and Turbo) - different shape/size than the narrow body version. Maybe another product??
Yes there is another product Wide Body LED lights, I love mine.


https://delreycustoms.myshopify.com/...96tt-turbo-c4s

Sorry for your loss
Old 03-09-2017, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Seeeu911
Yes there is another product Wide Body LED lights, I love mine.


https://delreycustoms.myshopify.com/...96tt-turbo-c4s
Cool beans!
Old 03-09-2017, 02:43 PM
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ordered !!! have a track day next weekend....
Old 03-09-2017, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by IkoIko911
ordered !!! have a track day next weekend....
Don't forget my commission!


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