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Does anyone prefer red over clear (997.2) LED tail lights?

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Old 09-29-2023 | 04:07 AM
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I'm not a fan of tinted film on lights, far too many tired ordinary cars in the UK have added spoilers, faux exhausts and too much tinted film on lights for me
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Old 09-29-2023 | 10:32 AM
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I like the clear over red.


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Old 09-29-2023 | 11:19 AM
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Well I was sent the wrong lights but it worked in my favor as I already have the clear on my 11 turbo S
and bought the Reds which I prefer especially on my black car
Old 09-29-2023 | 07:42 PM
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I prefer red, but mostly because the clear looks unbalanced. If they reversed the light from stock and had clear around a red core, that might look cool.
Old 09-30-2023 | 11:38 AM
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I am torn between the two types. Does it seem like the clears don’t have the moisture issue like the reds?
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Old 09-30-2023 | 11:40 AM
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Old 09-30-2023 | 03:55 PM
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I do prefer the clear on the Sport Classic.
Kind of depends on the exterior color/trim, to my eye.



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Old 10-01-2023 | 08:32 PM
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Default 997.2 Taillights at RR7















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Old 10-02-2023 | 09:46 AM
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I just started a thread on repairing 997.2 taillights. So, in the event someone who has made the swap to clear and has a working right rear taillight (passenger side) accumulating dust in their shop, please let me know. I may need to buy one, and I would prefer a factory piece over the Uro piece. Thanks!

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Old 10-03-2023 | 04:51 AM
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Originally Posted by ATX_Native
I prefer red, not a fan of the clear.

To me, the clear is trying too hard.

AGREED, AND I LIKE THE RED CONTRAST…
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Old 10-04-2023 | 01:13 AM
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Toby I have a pair of factory red LEDs. Lights work and covers are cracked.

Pic is the clears I replaced those with.

Pm me, cheers


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Old 10-04-2023 | 04:54 PM
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I used to dislike the clears. But on certain colors, it works well.

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Old 10-05-2023 | 01:54 AM
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is ULO different than OEM? i thought its the same?
Old 10-05-2023 | 01:55 AM
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WTB - if anyone is selling a pair of red or clear taillights, please let me know. thank you
Old 10-05-2023 | 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by alexoxela
WTB - if anyone is selling a pair of red or clear taillights, please let me know. thank you
I would like a pair of clears for my red ones - tall ask but leaving it out here





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