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Old Nov 20, 2015 | 10:34 AM
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Love the silver hood emblem. Which eBay seller did you source it from and how's it holding up?

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Old Nov 20, 2015 | 12:16 PM
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It'll look good; just take a look at Wolfmobil


Orjan, Thank you for the great find ! Took the liberty to edit out the rear red reflectors. Hope Wolfmobil does not mind. It's easily reversible

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Tony,

What are you thinking?!? Just kidding. I think it will look great and tie into the theme of your car. Let's chat soon. I owe you a call.
Thanks Joe, Waiting by the phone
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Your gonna love the clear!
I have them too and they look great...tons of compliments.
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Love the silver hood emblem. Which eBay seller did you source it from and how's it holding up?

Sorry to stray OT.
TorqueChap, Thank you. Emblem is holding up great. See post 11 above T
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Old Nov 20, 2015 | 04:02 PM
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I think it'll look good, especially with the whole monochrome theme.
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Old Nov 20, 2015 | 05:03 PM
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I think it'll look good, especially with the whole monochrome theme.
Agreed ! Majority wins No turning back now, tail lights shipped. T
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Old Nov 22, 2015 | 12:56 AM
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Clear tail lights are the way to go with that color. I did it and never turned back. They do not work on all colors but yours will look great.
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Old Nov 22, 2015 | 10:06 AM
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Just ordered a clear set (Gaudin Porsche) for my basalt black C2S. Will post up pics when installed.
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Old Nov 22, 2015 | 12:36 PM
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I think they look great. The beauty of this is that for the 3 minutes per side changeout time, you can go back and forth. Obviously, I am partial to the clear light look.
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Old Nov 22, 2015 | 09:53 PM
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Quote: Clear tail lights are the way to go with that color. I did it and never turned back. They do not work on all colors but yours will look great.

The clears look superb on your Carmine Red The gentleman I swapped with has a Guards red GT3 with red calipers. He wanted the red tails-OK with me.

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Just ordered a clear set (Gaudin Porsche) for my basalt black C2S. Will post up pics when installed.
Looking forward to those pics. IIRC, LexVan said they look great on the black cars.
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I think they look great. The beauty of this is that for the 3 minutes per side changeout time, you can go back and forth. Obviously, I am partial to the clear light look.
Way to go ! Pics please if you have them installed T
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My Avatar shows them, I am now clear on the side markers as well. Better pics to come. Just got my Black Edition a couple of weeks ago.
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Old Nov 22, 2015 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 991carreradriver
My Avatar shows them, I am now clear on the side markers as well. Better pics to come. Just got my Black Edition a couple of weeks ago.
Yes, looking forward to more pics of your Black Edition. On the hunt now for Graphite Grey spray can so I can prep and paint the rear reflectors. Cannot find it anywhere and may need to buy a quart of paint Might get lucky and find a vinyl to match. Are you planning on blacking your rear reflectors out with ? T

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Originally Posted by 77tony
Yes, looking forward to more pics of your Black Edition. On the hunt now for Graphite Grey spray can so I can prep and paint the rear reflectors. Cannot find it anywhere and may need to buy a quart of paint Might get lucky and find a vinyl to match. Are you planning on blacking your rear reflectors out with ? T
Be sure your home state does not require red reflectors. I would hate to see you get rear ended and have your insurance deny the claim due to an illegal modified reflector. This is why Porsche does not have clear side lamps as an option from the factory. They are not approved in all states.

I am looking for a clear white reflector that will produce red when exposed to direct light. I have not found them yet, but hopefully someone will make them soon.
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Originally Posted by 991carreradriver
Be sure your home state does not require red reflectors. I would hate to see you get rear ended and have your insurance deny the claim due to an illegal modified reflector. This is why Porsche does not have clear side lamps as an option from the factory. They are not approved in all states.

I am looking for a clear white reflector that will produce red when exposed to direct light. I have not found them yet, but hopefully someone will make them soon.
My understanding is that as long as the side markers light up amber, you are legal.
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Originally Posted by 991carreradriver
Be sure your home state does not require red reflectors. I would hate to see you get rear ended and have your insurance deny the claim due to an illegal modified reflector. This is why Porsche does not have clear side lamps as an option from the factory. They are not approved in all states.

I am looking for a clear white reflector that will produce red when exposed to direct light. I have not found them yet, but hopefully someone will make them soon.
I'll be painting same as body color. There are options though :http://reflective-tape.com/posts/page/2/Post[/url] 35: http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...91-diys-3.html
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Originally Posted by Porsche_nuts
My understanding is that as long as the side markers light up amber, you are legal.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automo...8tail_lamps.29
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Thanks for the interesting read. Now, I need a nap...
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