Black Housed 997.2 Tails
#16
Rennlist Member
Looks really good! You might have a hard time finding takers considering new 997.2 tails almost doubled in price late last year. $590 each now.
https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/9972RTLRED.html
https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/9972RTLRED.html
#17
Nice work. Hopefully the resealed taillights will remain watertight.
It actually looks very similar to the lightly smoked Dectanes I have on my 997.1, but I understand they don't make these for the .2s like yours - actually Dectane doesn't make the smoked version at all anymore or the completely clear one that they called crystal, just red/white and smoked red/white. I like the smoke because it hides the individual LEDs some and why I also changed my front LEDs to the newer style.
It actually looks very similar to the lightly smoked Dectanes I have on my 997.1, but I understand they don't make these for the .2s like yours - actually Dectane doesn't make the smoked version at all anymore or the completely clear one that they called crystal, just red/white and smoked red/white. I like the smoke because it hides the individual LEDs some and why I also changed my front LEDs to the newer style.
As for the tails, I’ve never seen the ones on your 997.1 in person but it looks like they’re mostly tinted. These do not look tinted at all which is what makes it so unique. The red looks more like a dark cherry red with gloss black.
Thanks! I’ll try to take some higher quality pics to post and show the detail. The red looks much nicer and more of a dark cherry red.
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#18
Tint looks cheap and ghetto IMO. You also dim the output of the LEDs with tint. Having the housings painted doesn’t affect the LEDs output at all since they have forward facing optics.
I think it’s worth it
#21
I agree! I originally wanted a Meteor Gray but couldn’t find one with the options I wanted. Would love to do a set for you so we can see how it looks
#24
Correct, I’m finishing up my headlights now. Will make a separate thread for that. It’s a worlds first build on that as well
#26
#27
Rennlist Member
Does anyone want a pair of LED tail lights for a huge discount over new ($900 a pair for ULO) to do this?
I have my tails with cracks on the lenses in each up for grabs (fully working, but you can see where the cracks have developed. Include LaminX tint.
I have my tails with cracks on the lenses in each up for grabs (fully working, but you can see where the cracks have developed. Include LaminX tint.
#28
Burning Brakes
This thread prompted me to ask something I've been meaning to for a while. Has anyone come across a vendor offering updated LED DRL and tail lights for the 997.2? I guess the best way I could describe my ask is LED's that are a solid bar as opposed to the LED "dots" we have. If this warrants a new thread let me know.
I ask the question as the 997 is a timeless design barring the 2009 technology / feel of the led's. Maybe that's "character" but I've been meaning to ask. Thanks in advance.
I ask the question as the 997 is a timeless design barring the 2009 technology / feel of the led's. Maybe that's "character" but I've been meaning to ask. Thanks in advance.
#30
This thread prompted me to ask something I've been meaning to for a while. Has anyone come across a vendor offering updated LED DRL and tail lights for the 997.2? I guess the best way I could describe my ask is LED's that are a solid bar as opposed to the LED "dots" we have. If this warrants a new thread let me know.
I ask the question as the 997 is a timeless design barring the 2009 technology / feel of the led's. Maybe that's "character" but I've been meaning to ask. Thanks in advance.
I ask the question as the 997 is a timeless design barring the 2009 technology / feel of the led's. Maybe that's "character" but I've been meaning to ask. Thanks in advance.