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Old 07-06-2007, 06:33 PM
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Does anyone have the red Tequipment tail lens installed, if so where did you get it??
Old 07-06-2007, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by andrewdr
Does anyone have the red Tequipment tail lens installed, if so where did you get it??
You can get it here

Old 07-06-2007, 08:10 PM
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Aren't these little suckers about $450?
Old 07-06-2007, 08:33 PM
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What's the consensus on the "all red lens?" You guys like 'em, or not?
I can go either way. While I love the stock look of the clear turn-signals, the all red lens on the black car is nice, too.
I wonder if the new LED tail-lights will be available for retro-fit when they debut on the '08s?
Old 07-06-2007, 08:39 PM
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They sort of mimic the Carrera GT and their all red rear lenses, and the older Porsche 968,--same deal.

I would like to see them in person first.
Old 07-06-2007, 08:51 PM
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all red looks ok but those look almost pink
Old 07-06-2007, 10:20 PM
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The all reds are a huge improvement. With the split white/red on the 996, they blended in nicely as they split the colors even with the curve of the rear end. With the 997, they went away from the split look and went to a white inside red. With the new lines of the back end of the 997, the lines no longer line up. The engine lid, bumper lines and tail lights are no longer lined up. With the white in red tail lights, they really stand out due to the white portion not lining up with any of the back end. The all red tail lights simply make the back end look a lot more integrated. You will notice the same thing with 964s and 993s. With the 964, the backup lights are integrated into the rear reflector in red and are completely integrated. With the 993 they are white a stick out like a sore thumb.
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Originally Posted by Leader
What's the consensus on the "all red lens?" You guys like 'em, or not?
I can go either way. While I love the stock look of the clear turn-signals, the all red lens on the black car is nice, too.
I wonder if the new LED tail-lights will be available for retro-fit when they debut on the '08s?
08s same as 05 06 07 NO LED,s
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Originally Posted by 2007997
08s same as 05 06 07 NO LED,s
Sorry. I thought I'd read the LEDs were coming on the '08s. I know they ARE coming, though. I've seen pics.
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Originally Posted by THPorsche
You can get it here

Boy, it makes the entire car look a lot darker!
Old 07-07-2007, 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Leader
What's the consensus on the "all red lens?" You guys like 'em, or not?
Now that you ask... nope they don't do anything for me. I actually prefer the standard lens.
Old 07-07-2007, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Sharptt
Boy, it makes the entire car look a lot darker!
Old 07-11-2007, 05:00 AM
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Any idea on how much the Parts Dept. at any Porsche dealer would charge for the stock 997s white/red tail light (i.e. factory version)?

I want to compare that to the $500 or so charged by Porsche for this "all red" tail light.
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I don't like them


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