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  1. badges2

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    #1 badges2, Aug 31, 2013
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    I know this isn't really a strong 996 forum :D , but I wanted to post for anyone who might be interested. I bit the bullet and used my slush fund (shhhhh, don't tell the boss!) to buy these DEPO LED tail lights for my 2000 996. It truly was plug and play with the only mod being that I moved a resistor that is supposed to get hot sometimes. It took about 10 minutes start to finish.

    I posted a couple of pics including one with the old and new lights installed together to really see the change.

    I'm not affiliated with DEPO or anyone else, just posting for those interested. I also posted a video on Youtube showing them working through the different functions.

    I would have waited until dark for the pics, but I was excited!
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  2. ryalex

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    #2 ryalex, Aug 31, 2013
    Looks great. Have you already changed out the headlights for white-only ones?
     
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    #3 badges2, Aug 31, 2013
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    The front corners/parkers have the LEDs also if that's what I think you mean. Here's a pic of the front.
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    #4 ryalex, Aug 31, 2013
    Yes, the car is so much nicer looking without the half-yellow headlight cluster of the 99-01. Have you looked into color-matching or removing the bumperettes in the rear?
     
  5. Canine64

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    #5 Canine64, Aug 31, 2013
    I thought you were going to say you sold the 996 and bought a 997......
     
  6. badges2

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    #6 badges2, Aug 31, 2013
    Only if you're giving out some spare change!
     
  7. Canine64

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    #7 Canine64, Aug 31, 2013
    Lol!!! I have a 996 Supercup that I Club Race. Love it!!!
     
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    #8 badges2, Aug 31, 2013
    I have thought about it, just haven't really looked into it. I'm not sure if I would like it or not. I almost think the black breaks up the red a little.
     
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    #9 355dreamer, Aug 31, 2013
    Looks great. What does that cost?
     
  10. roadracer311

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    #10 roadracer311, Aug 31, 2013
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    I did mine (apparently in 2008) with rattle can paint ordered from one of the on-line paint stores that will make spray cans to your paint code. There was a ton of sanding and primer involved, to get the original texture of the plastic to go away, and then many coats of clear and much sanding in between coats to make the orange peel go away. I wasn't sure if I would like it, but knew I could buy new black ones if it didn't work out.
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    #11 badges2, Aug 31, 2013
    They run $598 with S&H but I wasn't going to drop $300+ on the cheaper Asian knockoffs. I heard a lot of horror stories involving those and their wiring headaches.
     
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    #12 GuyIncognito, Aug 31, 2013
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    I Dremel'ed the rear panel off my car.

    why?

    because race car!

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    #14 roadracer311, Aug 31, 2013
    Chas, I was thinking maybe you painted it with this:
     
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    #15 roadracer311, Aug 31, 2013
    I did mine (apparently in 2008) with rattle can paint ordered from one of the on-line paint stores that will make spray cans to your paint code. There was a ton of sanding and primer involved, to get the original texture of the plastic to go away, and then many coats of clear and much sanding in between coats to make the orange peel go away. I wasn't sure if I would like it, but knew I could buy new black ones if it didn't work out.
     
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    #16 badges2, Sep 1, 2013
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    Why does it feel like Groundhog Day today????? :)
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  17. Madaboutred

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    #17 Madaboutred, Sep 1, 2013
    Nice touch.
    How is the quality compared to the original?
    You think they will last?
    Ive read some horror stories on 997.1 models and was frustrated but I am tempted for a little facelift, or should I say bottomlift?
    Please report back in a month or so and kindly attach a night shot.
     
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    #18 badges2, Sep 1, 2013
    The quality is better than stock. The connectors are much better and it just feels (weight,etc) like a better light. I will take a night pic tonight.
     
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    #19 Madaboutred, Sep 1, 2013
    Thanks!
     
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    #20 badges2, Sep 1, 2013
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    Here's a pic at night and a link to my Youtube video of the night shot.

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDprw2rRu10]DEPO LED tail lights for Porsche 996 at night - YouTube[/ame]
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  21. parkerfe

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    #21 parkerfe, Sep 1, 2013
    It's the headlights that are the visual eye sore of the 996. While it would cost a lot I suppose, I wonder if anyone has ever fitted the 997 headlights onto a 996?
     
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    #22 roadracer311, Sep 2, 2013
    Weird. Lately, hitting the "back" button to is generating duplicate posts for me. Didn't used to.
     
  23. Madaboutred

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    #23 Madaboutred, Sep 2, 2013
    Yes but at an insane price.
    I know two people that did that but only after they rear ended a bus and a semi truck.
    Requires a lot and i quote A LOT of parts.

    There are also some plastic lids that can cover up the vast amount of headlight area and seperate them to something that looks like two pieces.
     
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    #24 badges2, Sep 2, 2013
    Yes, that's silly money. It makes more sense to save that money for a 997 as their prices come down over time.
     
  25. DreamCarrera

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    #25 DreamCarrera, Sep 5, 2013
    The "half-yellow headlight cluster" was used on the 911 only for the early MY '99s. Starting sometime midyear '99 the 911s switched to all clear headlights(i.e. midyear '99-'01 all 911s had clear headlights). I think you are confusing the Boxster with the 911.
     
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