718 Style Tail Lights (interest)

[adamsmith7773]

Originally Posted by PLP

Hey guys,

I just ordered mine.
But a quick question.

I heard somewhere, but it could have been regarding other assembly, that there is a turn signal hyper flash issue.

Then I read those are direct plug in - so which one is it?

Also, your take on light intensity vs OEM?

Can you please share the link from where you ordered. I am planning to get a pair for my 2004 986. Thanks !

[Escott1622]

i Am also interested, the ebay one thats normally like 500$ is now 2000 for some reason(probably out of stock).

[KRAM36]

BRAN that looks great!

Yes I have zero photo editing skill, but just playing around, adding in the duck tail spoiler with the PORSCHE lettering. I think it looks good.

[BRAN]

Yep, your photoshoped idea looks just right.

[Burg Boxster]

The more I see these the more I think they look really good. Hopefully they hold up for y'all.

Good luck

[Dubaday]

These tail lights are sweeeeeeeet! Glad a bunch of y'all who bought them are loving them.
Makes me want a pair myself. But for $700 ? hmmm... not sure

[BRAN]

non-tinted with red tail lights, black frame (clear frame wasn't offered, but like the black frame now)

One thing would be cool if you are going to ask: If we could activate the right fog light with a UK adaptor and if they would be available?

[Mhunter]

Originally Posted by BRAN

non-tinted with red tail lights, black frame (clear frame wasn't offered, but like the black frame now)

One thing would be cool if you are going to ask: If we could activate the right fog light with a UK adaptor and if they would be available?

Looks really great! I will ask and check that!

[Mhunter]

Too bad, it seems hard to find those taillights here in sweden or in europe. Both the swedish shop Turnclear and german SW-tuning says it was a limited sale
From eBay for $700 + $150 shipping makes it just a bit too much...
If someone knows where I coud find them in europe, it would be grateful!

[BRAN]

yeah...kinda wondering, what happened.

Btw...I have a little bit of fogging in my left tail light, each time it is cold and rainy.
Right side is fine.
Anyone else?

[JBauer]

Originally Posted by BRAN

yeah...kinda wondering, what happened.

Btw...I have a little bit of fogging in my left tail light, each time it is cold and rainy.
Right side is fine.
Anyone else?

I have had a little on my driver's side. Nothing major.

[howdy]

How are these lights holding up for those of you that purchased them? Thinking of taking the plunge and purchasing a set.

[Radman]

Originally Posted by howdy

How are these lights holding up for those of you that purchased them? Thinking of taking the plunge and purchasing a set.

+1! I think they really update the appearance of the car.

[particlewave]

Originally Posted by howdy

How are these lights holding up for those of you that purchased them? Thinking of taking the plunge and purchasing a set.

They’re all the same.
I’ve seen some reports on 986 Facebook groups of LED banks failing. The LEDs are not serviceable.
I can’t imagine trying to dig up the posts, so I have no evidence.

Aside from that, I haven’t heard any other complaints.

[Radman]

Originally Posted by particlewave

They’re all the same.
I’ve seen some reports on 986 Facebook groups of LED banks failing. The LEDs are not serviceable.
I can’t imagine trying to dig up the posts, so I have no evidence.

Aside from that, I haven’t heard any other complaints.

I wonder how true it is that they aren't serviceable. I mean, you ground off the amber from the fronts right lol! Where there's a will, there's a way. Mainly a question of if these things can be opened.

[howdy]

I imagine that the lights USR sells are the same ones being sold on EBAY? I cannot imagine the demand is so large for 718 style lights for a 986 that there are a couple different manufactures out there making them. Anyone know for certain? If there is only one company making them and a few different sellers I guess it comes down to who you can get them from the cheapest to your door.

[BRAN]

Light intensity is fine...TÜV and DOT certified...
brake and back up light > OEM
fog light < OEM
blinker < OEM
rear light > OEM

[PLP]

Originally Posted by BRAN

Light intensity is fine...TÜV and DOT certified...
brake and back up light > OEM
fog light < OEM
blinker < OEM
rear light > OEM

OK with corner lights, although I hope change from parking to stop is drastic enough to be noticeable.
I am happy with brake, but unhappy with Blinker.

Thanks for the info.
I will update once I get mine.

[BRAN]

Originally Posted by PLP

OK with corner lights, although I hope change from parking to stop is drastic enough to be noticeable.
I am happy with brake, but unhappy with Blinker.

Thanks for the info.
I will update once I get mine.

Was referring to daytime, of course.
Not sure if a 718 OEM blinker is that much brighter.
And you will need refloctors.

Are those tail lights actually available again? That's nice.

[PLP]

I got them from eBay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/123676523736
they were about 700, but I returned them.

I advise NOT to get them.
While the brake lights were OK, blinkers are very weak. To the extent I find them unsafe to drive, even at night.
Blinker is OK only at night when not braking, meaning the brake light is not on.
Once the brake is lit - turn signals are barely visible.

I compared it to OEM light bulb and the LED 718 style is way weaker.

They looked cool, although on black car it looked kind of weird, like too much black in the back.

On a separate note - passenger side was leaking. I washed the car and water got inside. I dried it as I thought maybe I did not tighten them enough.
Next rain - water inside again... and that was the main reason for the return.
Dim light - I would be looking how to get them fixed...