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Old 05-23-2012, 08:58 PM
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Default Plugging in led tail lights

I read somewhere not to plug in the small outside running light plug, it might blow fuses or actually not needed. info please,thx.
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Definitely don't plug in the skinny wire. Fuses will blow or if not, the connection will smoke and fry itself. Yep, I learned the hard way.
Old 05-23-2012, 09:33 PM
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What type did you guys get ? I'd love to see some before and after shots if you have them.
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Amazon, smoke red $309 shipped free if u take up a free offer that u can cancel.
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+1 on the photos please - would love to see them
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Here a couple of pics. I dont have any with the lights on but this will give you an idea of how they look in place of stock.
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Very nice, were they easy to swap out ?

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Originally Posted by 996_North
Very nice, were they easy to swap out ?
Very easy. 5 minutes per side. Open engine cover, undo the one bolt holding the lights in, swap out two bulbs and reinstall.
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Mine were very easy also, got them from Amazon. Did not connect the small corner bulbs. No leaks and no fogging at all, had them for over a year. I got the smoked ones. Very happy with them.

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Carcster, those smoked LEDS sure would look good on my black c2...
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Originally Posted by Gator996
Here a couple of pics. I dont have any with the lights on but this will give you an idea of how they look in place of stock.
Gator, are your's smoked ? or not ?
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Mine are smoked.
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Originally Posted by Millemiglia
Carcster, those smoked LEDS sure would look good on my black c2...
I am sure they would. Especially with your color. The tint is not too dark to upset the police. For me, these have been great quality tails that update the look. They really were plug and play with no modification or sanding. I am very happy with them. No way I am doing the LED headlights though...personal taste reasons.
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Just received mine yesterday, exactly like those pictured earlier, plug and play,and thx for help on not plugging in small running light socket. Work great,update the look and in my opinion not trying to look too 997ish. The smoke is light in tinting, similar to the tint on the clear sidemarkers. Worth the $309. Have a great Mem. weekend all.



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