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Old 03-15-2016, 12:04 PM
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Long time lurker, looks like I finally made the jump to a 2014 CPO 991 C2S white on black with all the bells and whistles (PASM, sport chrono, PSE, premium plus) and 8k. Will know for sure in a few hours and will post some pics...

I love everything about the car except for the clear tails on the back. I looked at suncoast last night and while the clear kit is going for ~$550, a single red tail goes for $700. What gives? Can I trust the red ones going on eBay for ~$250?
Old 03-15-2016, 12:11 PM
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You could buy a red tint kit...

As long as the ebay ones are from a reputable seller and listed as used OEM I don't see a problem.
Old 03-15-2016, 12:18 PM
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If you've got a little time, why not go in the Marketplace (or whatever it's called on here) and try to find somebody to swap with you? Should be something the red-to-clear crowd would be happy to find.
Old 03-15-2016, 12:21 PM
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I'm right there with you on the clear/white tail lights. Not for me either.

I saw where a Rennlist'er or 6speed'er tinted their clear tails and made them look killer.

BTW The e-bay lights look pretty good.
Old 03-15-2016, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by NoGaBiker
If you've got a little time, why not go in the Marketplace (or whatever it's called on here) and try to find somebody to swap with you? Should be something the red-to-clear crowd would be happy to find.
+1. Swapped the reds off recently sold 50th for a set of clears from a 991.1 GT3. Each paid cost of shipping/ins to each other. You'll need to live without your ride for a few days T
Old 03-15-2016, 12:30 PM
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https://rennlist.com/forums/991/8807...carrera-s.html

There are some pic's of tinted clears in this thread. Looks good.
Old 03-15-2016, 12:31 PM
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Agree on the clears, not good, but to each his own. Should be able to swap someone easily as suggested. I don't get the price difference either!
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Originally Posted by 77tony
+1. Swapped the reds off recently sold 50th for a set of clears from a 991.1 GT3. Each paid cost of shipping/ins to each other. You'll need to live without your ride for a few days T
***** that....the center brake light is more than enough . Once I take delivery I'll have to be dragged out of my C2S.
Old 03-15-2016, 01:06 PM
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I've got a set of red tai lights I took off my '13 C2 that I'd be willing to sell if you're interested.
Old 03-16-2016, 01:15 AM
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Someone on here will trade you.
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Originally Posted by aspriggsdds
I've got a set of red tai lights I took off my '13 C2 that I'd be willing to sell if you're interested.
Please let me know how much, or if you'd like to trade them for my clears. We can trade for awhile, then trade back when it's time for a change.
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I bought clear tails and used for about 3-4k miles and just took them off as well.
It looked cool so I got them but I kinda like classic Red tail lights after 3-4k miles of use.
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If you don't get anyone to trade, +1 on tint. I've used tint on many different taillights for my vehicles. Could have it professionally installed.
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Since the clear lenses (fit any 991) are a very expensive option on a new order, ask the dealer to make a switch with any other used 991 in their inventory. This adds a $500.00 option to one of their used cars and more importantly, makes you happy. If I were there right now, they’d do it and be damn quick about it. (I’m kinda a b!tch on stuff like that)
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I've got a spare set of reds I would trade straight up with anyone.


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