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Old 01-21-2019, 03:40 PM
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Default Thoughts on Tinted / GTS Tail Lights?

Have had these sitting in the garage for a couple of months. Finally had a chance to put them in. Had been on the fence as to whether or not I wanted to make the change but I have always thought the all red 981 tails were somewhat less than flattering to the lines of the GT4. I think these offer just enough deviation in color to offer some contrast without looking out of place. Thoughts?





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I put the GTS tail lights on my modified 14 Cayman S. Both have now cracked about one inch below the fin, running the entire length. Don't know what caused that, but they are holding water and I csn't get them dry. Likely going to replace them before DE season starts in April.

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Really?! Poor quality for oem
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Had mine in for about a year and a half now.....Phil

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Love it. Well worth it, atleast for the looks...
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I prefer the stock lights, especially on a white or black car. But if you like it, that’s all that matters.
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So you have time to install the tail lights but didn't pull rest of the trim panels to access the engine cover for the DMS intake runner install? BTW, I dig the GTS tail lights on white..
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LOL... didn't have that much time on my hands.
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I have been hesitant on mine, I think they fit well with dark coloured cars and on light colours it depends much on the combo look of the car.
I like it on yours in white with black wheels and black stripes, also nice on Phil's blue car, but still not convinced on mine which is Racing Yellow with "GT3 RS 4.0 style" stripes.
At the end, it's really a matter of taste and combo.
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I definitely think the GTS tail lights suit the GT4/Spyder better than the all red. Well done!
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Some cars look good with tinted tails, others do not. Looks great on yours!
I prefer the bright red lights on my S since it has red brakes. But with no other red on your car, the tint compliments the theme nicely.

But either way, I really like the tinted lights like these. Still red and you can still see the brake lights. Nothing like the people who black out their lights...
I'm just saying... If you have blacked out lights and get rear ended, the person who hit you can say your brakes were too dark and the cop will write you the ticket.
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used on my ex gt4 and now i have a set for sale....they are beautiful
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I like them on white! If your calipers were red, I'd like it better, but I think the clear-red-black works well on white. Mine is guards red and I like the dark red lights on it!
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Has anyone altered the GTS taillights to have AMBER turn signals?
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Originally Posted by ZG911
Has anyone altered the GTS taillights to have AMBER turn signals?
I'm never behind myself....haha...but I think the small center piece is amber already......Phil


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