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Ciao 02-27-2019 12:16 PM

Pulled the trigger on these tail lights today. I've seen enough they are worth the upgrade on appearance and they support rear fog lights (stated in their website).

thenavarro 02-28-2019 04:59 AM

Thanks for organizing this. Just placed my order today.

particlewave 03-04-2019 09:09 AM

The 12% off coupon code is "986forum". ;)

No reason to try to be secretive about it. :p

MN 986 03-07-2019 04:42 PM

Just got mine yesterday and they look awesome on my black Boxster!
Fit and gaps/lines are pretty good, not quite OEM but close. One light has a little extra black sealant showing under the lens but not too noticeable. I'll adjust the fit a little when it's above freezing, and I cannot wait until the snow melts and I can get it out in the sun to really see them.
Here is a pic of the right unit installed.http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1552009295.jpg

Ciao 03-07-2019 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MN 986 (Post 590364)
Just got mine yesterday and they look awesome on my black Boxster!
Fit and gaps/lines are pretty good, not quite OEM but close. One light has a little extra black sealant showing under the lens but not too noticeable. I'll adjust the fit a little when it's above freezing, and I cannot wait until the snow melts and I can get it out in the sun to really see them.
Here is a pic of the right unit installed.http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1552009295.jpg

They blend in well and look cool on your Black Porche

Ciao 03-07-2019 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ciao (Post 590367)
They blend in well and look cool on your Black Porche

My only concern is I was unaware that they are from Taiwan. Not sure they'll last as long as originals. Also wires are spliced--why?

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1552011822.jpg

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1552012039.jpg

Deserion 03-07-2019 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ciao (Post 590369)
My only concern is I was unaware that they are from Taiwan. Not sure they'll last as long as originals. Also wires are spliced--why?

ROC > PRC ;)

Spices should be fine if done correctly. Kind of looks like the "solder" spice connectors. Definitely want to see how they look on your Seal Gray.

Ciao 03-07-2019 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deserion (Post 590375)
ROC > PRC ;)

Spices should be fine if done correctly. Kind of looks like the "solder" spice connectors. Definitely want to see how they look on your Seal Gray.

Going on this weekend

Burg Boxster 03-07-2019 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ciao (Post 590369)
Also wires are spliced--why?

My guess... based on look of plug is pigtail was made too short and they extended. I'd give each wire a firm tug to ensure connected well. Then maybe a little heat to tighten up shrink tubing and add strain relief wraps of electrical tape, gaffer tape or zip tie bundle on both sides of the junction.

Speaking of plug BTW, I'd give that some love too and secure up a bit more w/ some black RTV sealant. If not using removable pin connectors as in an injection mold, that piece will be molded as one entire assembly with and the wires then cut to length at termination connector. Suspect they were initially. Then they realized overall pigtail too short. So they clipped all at plug to extend and then "hand molded" in the extensions back into original.

Looks sharp overall though and look forward to everyone reporting back LT results.

Good luck :)

thenavarro 03-07-2019 07:20 PM

Got mine in tonight and got them installed in the dark in about 25 minutes of fumbling around with a small wrench and dropping two of the nuts and having to search for them in my junkie trunk.

Can't wait to see them in daylight but they look great from what I saw tonight. Makes the rear end look a lot more modern.

Didn't have a helper handy so I wasn't able to get any pics of them lit up but since it was night, I could see them light up and work properly from the reflection off of my other car parked behind it.

Very simple plug and play. I'm satisfied with the expenditure at this point.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1552018805.jpg

WillH 03-08-2019 02:01 AM

I would like to see a smoke set on a black box if anyone has that combo.

Ciao 03-08-2019 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burg Boxster (Post 590381)
My guess... based on look of plug is pigtail was made too short and they extended. I'd give each wire a firm tug to ensure connected well. Then maybe a little heat to tighten up shrink tubing and add strain relief wraps of electrical tape, gaffer tape or zip tie bundle on both sides of the junction.

Speaking of plug BTW, I'd give that some love too and secure up a bit more w/ some black RTV sealant. If not using removable pin connectors as in an injection mold, that piece will be molded as one entire assembly with and the wires then cut to length at termination connector. Suspect they were initially. Then they realized overall pigtail too short. So they clipped all at plug to extend and then "hand molded" in the extensions back into original.

Looks sharp overall though and look forward to everyone reporting back LT results.

Good luck :)

BB,

I really appreciate your helpful tips and will use them. I'm disappointed in all the extra work needed to be done to ensure an EOM secure fit on new tail lights for the cost.

phook 03-08-2019 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MN 986 (Post 590364)
Just got mine yesterday and they look awesome on my black Boxster!
Fit and gaps/lines are pretty good, not quite OEM but close. One light has a little extra black sealant showing under the lens but not too noticeable. I'll adjust the fit a little when it's above freezing, and I cannot wait until the snow melts and I can get it out in the sun to really see them.
Here is a pic of the right unit installed.http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1552009295.jpg

That looks really nice! Is that a ducktail spoiler? Where did you get it?

MN 986 03-08-2019 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phook (Post 590427)
That looks really nice! Is that a ducktail spoiler? Where did you get it?

Thanks! I can't wait for spring and clear roads!
Yes, it is a ducktail spoiler made by forum member Joe Toth. Search and you will find a thread or 2. Very high quality, my paint shop was impressed, and easy to install. Highly recommended.

thenavarro 03-08-2019 05:11 PM

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1552097496.jpg

Boo 03-11-2019 01:47 PM

Anyone have the new smoke tail lights on a black car?
 
I'd love to see those. Seems like a natural combo!

Ciao 03-11-2019 04:28 PM

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/7181552350387.jpg

Installed 718 lights. They work fine, but a few shoddy details: too much wire, fit is not as close tolerance as OEM, no clip like OEM to clip excess wiring so wires are too lose, clip incorrectly labeled R was Left and L was Right, made in Taiwan...but from the outside they look nice and are functional. Wouldn't pay this price if I'd known about the shoddy details.

BRAN 03-12-2019 09:39 AM

Has anyone figured out, how (or if) the fog light is working?

Ciao 03-12-2019 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRAN (Post 590718)
Has anyone figured out, how (or if) the fog light is working?

Rear fogs work, in principal. They don't light up as much as the factory fogs.

BRAN 03-12-2019 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ciao (Post 590733)
Rear fogs work, in principal. They don't light up as much as the factory fogs.

Ah ok, good to hear. Any chance to take a photo, maybe? :cheers:


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