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Old Jun 9, 2015 | 12:45 AM
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997.1 looking to install LED lights I have seen several threads on them but was wondering who really makes the best ones?
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Old Jun 9, 2015 | 02:15 AM
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If you're referring to tail lights, there's two main styles made by two manufacturers- Spyder on the left, and Depo (looks closer to 997.2 style lens) on the right.

Both are made in China/Taiwan who supply them to distributors such as Rottec, Del Rey, Dectane. You won't get anything that's better quality from any particular distributor since they sell the same stuff, but the customer service may vary when things go wrong. That being said, they usually charge twice the price compared to an eBay seller.

Both styles have had their share of issues, but overall they've mostly been working fine. I say save your money and find the cheapest price you can find. In the off chance that they go bad, buy another set. You'll still be saving money.
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Old Jun 9, 2015 | 06:34 AM
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Another option is Dectane. Very similar to Depo tho.

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Old Jun 9, 2015 | 08:08 AM
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Another option is Dectane. Very similar to Depo tho.

Dectane is just a distributor...Depo is the manufacturer.
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Old Jun 9, 2015 | 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by JCD911S
If you're referring to tail lights, there's two main styles made by two manufacturers- Spyder on the left, and Depo (looks closer to 997.2 style lens) on the right.

Both are made in China/Taiwan who supply them to distributors such as Rottec, Del Rey, Dectane. You won't get anything that's better quality from any particular distributor since they sell the same stuff, but the customer service may vary when things go wrong. That being said, they usually charge twice the price compared to an eBay seller.

Both styles have had their share of issues, but overall they've mostly been working fine. I say save your money and find the cheapest price you can find. In the off chance that they go bad, buy another set. You'll still be saving money.
Thanks for the reply I was thinking of going with Del Rey but if they are all about the same you have a point on saving money.

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Dectane is just a distributor...Depo is the manufacturer.
Thank you this helps me out
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Old Jun 10, 2015 | 01:36 AM
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LED lights really transform the look of the 997.1. I like these best.

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That car looks like an elephant sat on it. It wouldn't be driveable in my neighborhood; it wouldn't even get out of my driveway! The tail lights are nice though....
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Old Jun 10, 2015 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Dennis C
That car looks like an elephant sat on it. It wouldn't be driveable in my neighborhood; it wouldn't even get out of my driveway! The tail lights are nice though....
I was only using that car as a reference for the tail lights to show the OP an example, but since you brought it up, IMO that car's stance is pretty sexy. Not for everyone, but I like it. The car mimics the stance of race cars. I like race cars. To each their own, though. I hate stickers, Fuchs style wheels, big rear spoilers, and a lot of other things that many people like, so I'd be a hypocrite to criticize your opinion.
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I couldn't agree more. We all have opinions! I've never really liked the "stanced" look. I do like race cars and the way that they look though! I really don't see how the car in the photo above could be driven on the street without scraping the road on a regular basis!
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The Beast, ( Thanks for the reply I was thinking of going with Del Rey but if they are all about the same you have a point on saving money )

I went with DR, very happy, been running the LED for over a 1-1/2, no issues !

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I have all of Del Rey's offerings and have had zero issues (just had the new LED headlights done yesterday).

Yes, you can find them at lower price, but if you have shipping issues, damaged product, warranty claims, that's where you really want an actual store with an owner....not some website which is a living room business that only buys product from another source who ship the product direct to you without even making sure the item is correct, functioning, and inspected.
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Old Jun 11, 2015 | 01:10 PM
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Many of us are happy with our dectane (depo) lights. I was part of the original group buy, no problem since.


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Old Jun 11, 2015 | 02:29 PM
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I like how the Spyders arranged the turn signal/reverse lights to NOT look like the 997.2 lights.

The Dectane/Depo lights are a little "me too".
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Old Jun 12, 2015 | 01:53 AM
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[QUOTE=Ynot;12351745]Many of us are happy with our dectane (depo) lights. I was part of the original group buy, no problem since.


The Decline (Depo) lights look the best in my opinion. What site vendor sells these?

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Not my cup of tea...makes everyone look like a Lexus.
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