syncopation1

I want to switch out the center reflector on my 1986 with an updated 1987 style (reflector in reflector). Are they interchangeable?

wildcat077

They are interchangeable but the fastening method is different, i went the opposite way by installing the black lettered earlier reflector
on my 89.You have to remove, cut and re-glue a bunch of stuff ...I did this about 5-6 years ago and it was an interesting project !

Cheers
Phil

syncopation1

Thanks Phil.

So not do simple? When you say ‘cut’, are you talking about a dremal tool cut?

wildcat077

Yeah , if i remember i had to cut some tabs and relocate them.A dremel with a cutting disc and some good epoxy adhesive should do the trick.
It's not that complicated , you just have to measure twice and cut once !

Try to look at the PET and you should be able to see the difference between the earlier version and the later 87-89 version.
I personally liked the earlier version with the black Porsche lettering as compared to the "ghost " version of the later cars.
If you search the 911 forum on Pelican , i might have documented my adventure in a thread, same user name.

Cheers
Phil

theiceman

these reflectors if original are VERY pricey... i think the black lettered ones are very hard to find now.. so be VERY careful with messing with any of it.. I had to take mine off to replace the rubber seal between the bumper and body.. pretty terrifying experience lol.