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Old 07-22-2011, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Zeus993
Looks AWESOME. Very very simple refit. Anybody in Vancouver, BC wish to share some shipping?
Hey, I am interested if you wanna do a package deal.
Old 07-22-2011, 06:20 PM
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Are these as bright as OEM? anyone make a led kit for the front that is plug and play like this? I assume not.
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Originally Posted by alexb76
Hey, I am interested if you wanna do a package deal.
There's a vendor right in your city that sells LED taillights...a little different than the Dectane but they look great and I guess you wouldn't have to worry about shipping or customs.

ROTtec Carbon
4889 Narvaez Dr.
Vancouver BC Canada V6L2J3
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Old 07-22-2011, 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by jhbrennan
There's a vendor right in your city that sells LED taillights...a little different than the Dectane but they look great and I guess you wouldn't have to worry about shipping or customs.

ROTtec Carbon
4889 Narvaez Dr.
Vancouver BC Canada V6L2J3
604-263-4568
Thanks. I'll check them out.
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Originally Posted by Edgy01
I've had very good luck with the ROTtec once I got it hooked up right. (Their installation instructions leave much to be desired). No fogging, either, now.
Hey Dan - can you please post pics of your lights in this thread so as we can compare? Thanks in advance...
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Originally Posted by Zeus993
Hey Dan - can you please post pics of your lights in this thread so as we can compare? Thanks in advance...
Between this forum and 6speed you can find at least 50 pictures (maybe more)...just will take a little work on your part since they are spread over 4 or 5 different threads. Just search Dectane and Rottec.
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Here yo ugo--Rottec's version of the LED rears. I believe the most significant design difference is that they retain the use of a red colored incandescent bulb for the rear fog position. Dectane uses LEDs for all lighting applications.

First, one with running lights, and turn signals on and the rear fog on.

Then, with the flashers (both turn indicators) on.

Third shot, as described in photo.

Fourth shot, new RotTec lights installed (lights out)

Fifth shot, original OEM lights.

Finally, LEDs on rear from the back, lights on.
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Nice! Thanks. I just met the owner of Rotec at the Porsche BBC Vancouver to Squamish run today. He has them in stock and will help instal. Good club pricing... Nice guy too!
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Originally Posted by jhbrennan
There's a vendor right in your city that sells LED taillights...a little different than the Dectane but they look great and I guess you wouldn't have to worry about shipping or customs.

ROTtec Carbon
4889 Narvaez Dr.
Vancouver BC Canada V6L2J3
604-263-4568
I know ... it's a well done product, but I dont like Rotec design as much, screams aftermarket...
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Originally Posted by Zeus993
Nice! Thanks. I just met the owner of Rotec at the Porsche BBC Vancouver to Squamish run today. He has them in stock and will help instal. Good club pricing... Nice guy too!
Hey, when was the run? Send me details to get on the mailing list.
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Here are some of mine for comparison to Edgy's Rottec's. The dectane looks a lot more OEM than Rottec.

Day pics







Night pics.





There are more than 50 pics, it's 26 pages long and counting, here is the direct link for those who don't want to search. http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...ectane-17.html

Here are the OEM 997.2 LED tails for comparison, pics by v35



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Old 07-23-2011, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by alexb76
Hey, when was the run? Send me details to get on the mailing list.
Check this out and join us in August. It's a great quick and spirited early morning romp.

http://www.pca-cwr.org/eventsactivities/bbc/
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@Sukhi, another question on the tails... how does the rears back-up lights up (I assume white LEDS in middle)? I didnt see it in your pics nor on their website?!
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If I am not mistaken, all of these lights are made by DEPO, which makes quality aftermarket lights for many cars. Even though $600 is a bargain for a 997 LED light, all other DEPO lights are less than $200, even the big SUV ones...

Waiting to see if anybody post a photo of the smoked version...
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Originally Posted by alexb76
@Sukhi, another question on the tails... how does the rears back-up lights up (I assume white LEDS in middle)? I didnt see it in your pics nor on their website?!
Yes, white LED's in the middle lights up when in reverse.

Originally Posted by steph280
If I am not mistaken, all of these lights are made by DEPO, which makes quality aftermarket lights for many cars. Even though $600 is a bargain for a 997 LED light, all other DEPO lights are less than $200, even the big SUV ones...

Waiting to see if anybody post a photo of the smoked version...
You have to pay to play. DEPO is the cheapest out there, others are charging ~$1,000, everything for a Porsche cost unfortunately, I wished it was ~$200 as well. I would buy a smoked and regular one and swap them out every month, installation is that easy.


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