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KellyC 11-23-2010 07:37 PM

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:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...1-709056-X.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...P_LED_RS_A.jpg

Gary H 11-24-2010 06:25 AM

I've had the lower ones on for over a year now with no problems

http://www.garyhanda.com/box/exh1.jpg

jmatta 11-24-2010 08:38 AM

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...

Gary H 11-24-2010 08:57 AM

The one's I bought were made by Heco - and quality was as good as stock.

tonycarreon 11-24-2010 11:30 AM

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.

http://s180500392.onlinehome.us/posts/arkansas.jpg

jmatta 11-24-2010 12:01 PM

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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.

kabel 11-24-2010 02:35 PM

I have the set in your first pic. Installed back in 2006 and still looking good. Pics from and old thread...

The Install:
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...47_11_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...47_12_full.jpg

Parking Light on:
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...47_13_full.jpg

I like them.

KellyC 11-24-2010 07:45 PM

Thanks everyone for sharing your pics and feedback! I think I'll be placing an order over this winter during Porsche hibernation season.

Reborn996 11-25-2010 01:51 PM

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? :(

Gary H 11-25-2010 02:12 PM

Not with mine

tonycarreon 11-26-2010 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reborn996
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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