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Old 09-17-2011, 11:29 AM
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Default 997.2 taillight mods?

I moved from a 2007 to a 2011 C2. I couldn't be happier with the The mechanics and performance of the 997.2 other than the anemic exhaust note which I can remedy. The one design aspect that I cannot warm up to is the taillight design. I have decided that I could make them look somewhat better if I could change out the lenses to appear all red. Does anyone here share my distaste for the 997.2 taillight design, and if so, do you know of any minor changes that can be accomplished aftermarket? Thanks. John
Old 09-17-2011, 11:42 AM
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I'm with you .. also looking for ideas to mod ;-)
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John,

I don't share your dislike of the 997.2 stock tail light design. I like the red with white (clear) centered lenses. However, I don't care for the optional "mostly clear" tail lights. That is too much for me.
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im with tim. i actually like the originals with the white centers. the option of the tailights with half the lens in white is to japanese for my liking
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I had a 997.1 and now a 997.2, the OEM taillight (red with white center) looks fine to me.

When I am in the driver's seat, I never get to see my own taillight anyway

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Originally Posted by axhoaxho
I had a 997.1 and now a 997.2, the OEM taillight (red with white center) looks fine to me.

When I am in the driver's seat, I never get to see my own taillight anyway

AX, yours is a different animal altogether. Beautiful machine!
Old 09-18-2011, 09:37 AM
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I've seen the cars with different tail lights and to be honest I don't really think the replacement tail lights add or detract from the car... It's not like it's some big or even small improvement in the looks of the cars?
I guess "beauty is in the eye of the beholder"
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I guess "beauty is in the eye of the beholder"

sorry, double post
sorry, double post

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You can say that ^ again... oh, wait.... you already did!



I know that wasn't your doing, because occasionally, Rennlist will "double post."
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you can smoke 'em
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Do the .2 blink orange?
I still am the believer that turn signals should blink orange by law, like in some euro countries.
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Originally Posted by jakes dad
I guess "beauty is in the eye of the beholder"

sorry, double post
sorry, double post
Bawhahahahah!!!

I love it!
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Originally Posted by andrewinla
Do the .2 blink orange?
I still am the believer that turn signals should blink orange by law, like in some euro countries.
No, the turn signal on the 997.2 tail lights is the clear part of the light and they blink red.

The front turn signals are also clear lenses but they blink orange.
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The 997.2 are starting to grow on me so I will leave them alone. Now moving on to the quadry over exhaust tips. Good to keep focused on the big things.



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