To de-amber or not to de-amaber...that is the question

[ddb]

Originally Posted by bkiersz

Ha! You used an old before and after modeling trick! Looking at the lights one says "wow! Totally different!" Upon closer inspection one notices that you also changed the wheels and removed the badge! Like in the before and after platic surgery ads where the after photo includes a new hair style and nicer clothes!

That being said the after does look sweet. I love the wheels!

bkiersz,

Of course you are right. Not only did I change the lights, but also the wheels, the hood crest, the bumperettes, exhaust and I debadged. Not to mention the current pics feature the hardtop.

You just have to use your imagination and focus on the lights!

Thanks for the compliment on the wheels. They are currently my favorite offering from Porsche.

ddb

[Mike_Yi]

I like the look of the black with the amber. If you are that much not sure about, but have some cash burning a hole in your pocket, I'll give you my PayPal account and you can send it to me.

[jmatta]

When I deambered my '02, I didn't bother with the litronics and bought 996 headlights instead, for around $500 (in like new condition). Sold my ambers for $300, so the upgrade was cheap. I don't drive my Box at night that often and couldn't justify the expense.

The amber came out quite easily with the solder iron technique and I appreciate the clear look with black compared to my friend's black '02 with amber.

[bkiersz]

Originally Posted by jmatta

When I deambered my '02, I didn't bother with the litronics and bought 996 headlights instead, for around $500 (in like new condition). Sold my ambers for $300, so the upgrade was cheap. I don't drive my Box at night that often and couldn't justify the expense.

The amber came out quite easily with the solder iron technique and I appreciate the clear look with black compared to my friend's black '02 with amber.

I was having a hard time justifying the price as well for the same reason. Yours looks great. I'm going to go the same route.

Thanks!

[Perfectlap]

The 1993 concept car had amber!!

[jmatta]

"The 1993 concept car had amber!!"

True, but that was also 16 years ago!

[urban_legend]

Thanks for all the help.
For now we stay retro - purpose benjamins on mechanicals - perform the new rear window mod (yes photos will be made available) and when the time comes retire the amber.

btw my fav is the 550 spyder tailights - any member photos?

[ekam]

^Plus, it's not a great idea to make your German car look newer in Michigan to attract more attention these days...