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Old 11-23-2010, 07:37 PM   #1
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eBay Tail Lights - Opinions?
Hello All - Does anyone here have direct experience with the aftermarket tail light units being sold on eBay these days?

How is the fit & finish?

Do the lights work OK?

Do they look good in person?

They seem fairly cheap as far as a complete pair of tail light assemblies...

Here are two different options I noticed out there right now:
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I've had the lower ones on for over a year now with no problems
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Old 11-24-2010, 08:38 AM   #3
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Not bashing anyone's tail lights, but don't expect the quality to be anywhere near the OEM unit. I ordered some red/clear ones off eBay and didn't even bother installing them due to the poor quality...purchased OEM and couldn't be happier.

You get what you pay for...
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Old 11-24-2010, 08:57 AM   #4
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The one's I bought were made by Heco - and quality was as good as stock.
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Old 11-24-2010, 11:30 AM   #5
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i bought a set a few weeks ago. put them on. they don't sit quite as flush as the OEM, but i can't really complain about them. i like the way they look and the removal of the amber is nice.

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OEM...the aftermarket I looked at was very thin, flimsy plastic compared to the real deal. I'm sure there are a number of different manufacturers; I just got the wrong ones.
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Old 11-24-2010, 02:35 PM   #7
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I have the set in your first pic. Installed back in 2006 and still looking good. Pics from and old thread...

The Install:




Parking Light on:


I like them.
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Old 11-24-2010, 07:45 PM   #8
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Thanks everyone for sharing your pics and feedback! I think I'll be placing an order over this winter during Porsche hibernation season.
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I have the Depo models (bottom ones) and the fit and finish was pretty good... but I lost my rear foglight option with them. Is that true of the oher LED units out there?
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I have the Depo models (bottom ones) and the fit and finish was pretty good... but I lost my rear foglight option with them. Is that true of the oher LED units out there?
i have the depo, and still have the fog light. what you no longer have is the parking side light...

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