Depo Smoked Tail Lights Scarcity...why????
 

Just wondering if anyone knows why the smoke Depo Tail Lights are getting harder to find? I could have sworn that just a few months ago they were easily found on ebay with multiple listings. Now I only see one for over $400. Were there any issues with them or are they that popular now that they are sold out? Thank goodnees I purchased mine last year with no issues so far, but a friend of mine was thinking about them and when I looked they were no where to be found for the price that I paid which was less that $180 at the time.

I have no idea, but noticed this also. E-bay has been bare of them for the last month and there were only a couple of sellers with the clear version also. I was looking to purchase a set myself but was not ready to pull the trigger when there were so many available to purchase.

I wonder if they have any issues. I know that one of the reasons the DRL Projector LED headlights were sold out is because they had issues with leaking and the LED's not working and I wonder if this is also the reason for the DEPO tail lights. Although, I cannot find any information about it so I'm not sure what the reason is. Poor quality, dicontinued, etc.???? Like you said there were a lot of listings on ebay and all of sudden I can't find them anymore.

getting a set on payday myself, order them while they last:

http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/Porsche-Boxster-LED-Tail-Light-96-04

DDM is a big name here in Sandy Eggo. ground shipping to Cook County is $26.16. Total: $126.16

Thanks for the link Cameron!!!! Excellent price on them too.

SWEET! Just ordered a pair myself!!!! (sucks, I just bought clear/red ones since there is such a shortage).

Thanks!
Cory

Thanks, that is by far the best price I have ever seen for these. I am ordering a set today.

lol..thanks, just ordered a set too. I think we're probably going to blow out their inventory here this afternoon.

So I'm guessing this is the reason why they are so hard to find. ;)

I've had the clear set for about two months. No issues with quality. They seem very well made and look great ;)

Pretty much.

i have a set of clear stock tails, so LED tails are kinda of pointless, but at that price:dance:

Thanks for the heads up! Just ordered a set for 119.00 shipped.

PS- kinda feel bad ordering on a day like today. Bless those in Boston and God Bless America!

Great catch on the depo lights...At that price I had to grab a set too. :cheers:

I picked up a pair too. Thanks for sharing the link. That is a great price.

+1 to Cameronzero
bought myself a pair as well

Now if only I could find some headlights on a killer deal too!

Been using mine for about 6 months, no problems except the wires were way too short, and I had to extend them a bit. They also are super bright, and feel sorry for people behind at traffic lights.
I imagine as older Boxsters are retired to the junk yard, the demand for aftermarket parts is probably diminishing.

Just purchased the clear ones last week off eBay for $160 shipped. At $124 shipped from DDM, and smoked to boot, I couldn't pass it up and ordered another pair!

Does anyone have a picture of the smoke tails that they can post? I'm debating right now. My boxster is white.

I went with clear on white...

http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/a...BF624ACF64.jpg


Smoked on white...

http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/a...7C055BDE17.jpg

It's due to the pending legislation governing LED brightness

I have seen pics of the clear version on white cars on google images and they look really sharp. I did not see any smoked versions though.

https://www.google.com/search?q=porsche+depo+tail+lights&hl=en&source=lnm s&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=F4dtUavMGKzB4APlyIGACA&ved=0CAc Q_AUoAQ&biw=1440&bih=775

I had the clear on red and they looked awesome on White!! I sold my Boxster car 2 summers ago and just got a black Boxster.... Here are some pics in this thread

http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/29265-took-some-pics-car-my-way-home-work-last-week.html

sorry duplicate post

Great pictures!!! White Boxsters look great....although I also love the look of Black ones as well (that is what I have). The smoked tailights really stand out on them!!!:cheers:

I don't have a white boxster, but here's a pic of my smoked tail lights. It definitely makes a difference from the OEM tail lights.

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/...che/photo1.jpg

Just ordered a set of the red/tinted for my Blue 986 :)

really hope DDM is down to fulfill all these orders so quickly. they're gonna hate me when i go up on friday, lmao.

I would imagine that their system tracks the going out numbers vs inventory... I sure hope so :) you should get a free set for helping sell all their stock :D

Here's hoping they have enough "inventory" left they were trying to blow out to satisfy these orders!
You may be offered a sales job while you're there!

Just got my confirmation that they are on their way.:dance:

Perfect timing. Thanks for the link.

Murphy's law.

I put off this upgrade for well over a year because I kept finding other things to mod. I finally broke down and spent the darn $160 a month ago.
Now this!!!!! $40 bucks I couldve' saved!!!! damn you mod Gods.
$10K in mods and you couldn't even throw me a $40 bone! :mad:

:p

P.S.

LED tailights are great for the parking light function. I could see my car almost two blocks away. Whenever I'm in a dimly lit parking lot I leave the parking lights on to ward off any lookey loos (they'll think you're still in the car) or absent minded drivers that might back into me when pulling out of their spot. I've got a few nicks and bruises on the back bumper from not using this tactic sooner.

Just got the call..all out of smoked tails and won't be replacing stock anytime soon. Had to change to clear tails. I placed my order Monday around 3pm for anyone who was curious. I guess the smoke tails are back to the endangered species list

Same here, tracking number came to me this mornign :dance::dance::dance:

Yup, mine are also on their way :cool:

:dance::dance::dance::dance::dance::dance::dance:

now less dancing and more installing!

Custom smoked :)

thankfully got mine before the drought ... smoked depo on white
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1366254635.jpg

BMAN

Nice looking boxster ya got there! :cheers:

I never get tired of looking at yours Danger!!!