10-30-2017, 03:45 PM
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New light recomendation
Ok some of you have saw the video of my WGI accident here is the result. so I need a new tail light. The bumper cover is ordered but I'm thinking of a set of the Depo lights. So in the past, I've tried some Led lamps but they stop working after a days use? I'll put in the regular bulb operate the brake light or turn signals install the Led lamp again and they stop after a couple cycles. 
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2003 Black 986. modified for Advanced level HPDE and open track days.
* 3.6L LN block, 06 heads, Carrillo H rods, IDP with 987 intake, Oil mods, LN IMS. * Spec II Clutch, 3.2L S Spec P-P FW. * D2 shocks, GT3 arms & and links, Spacers front and rear * Weight reduced, No carpet, AC deleted, Remote PS pump, PS pump deleted. Recaro Pole position seats, Brey crouse ext. 5 point harness, NHP sport exhaust
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10-30-2017, 04:35 PM
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98 Arctic silver 986
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Upstate, NY
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Throw some red and silver tape on that sucker. But really I would just get a new used one. The stock ones look the best in my opinion.
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10-30-2017, 07:22 PM
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: North Alabama
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Not taillights ...but
I love the wheels
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10-30-2017, 07:39 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Funville
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I've had DEPO Tail lights on my 2003 S for a couple of years now and they work great. Not a single issue with them. They are much brighter then the stock lights.
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2003 Boxster S
| 987 Air Box | K&N Air Filter | 76mm Intake Pipe| 996 76mm TB | 997 Distribution T | Secondary Cat Delete Pipes | Borla Muffler | NHP 200 Cell Exhaust Headers |
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10-31-2017, 12:11 AM
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Location: Stockholm, Sweden
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I have DEPO tail lights on mine as well. It's only the brake and fog lights that are LEDs. If you want a complete LED setup, you have to switch some bulbs as well. I did that, but unfortunately I bought cheap chinese ones, and the left indicator LED broke after a few months. The brake lights are nice and bright, though.
I'm condisdering replacing the third brake light to a LED one as well.
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10-31-2017, 02:46 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Ft. Leonard Wood
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I agree with Tommy. Find an OEM replacement and keep the style you have now. 
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10-31-2017, 07:54 AM
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Location: Bedford, TX
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The originals look great, but if you go that route, I would make the insurance company buy you two new ones so that they match. I have had my DEPO lights for going on 4 years without issue.
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2001 Boxster S Lapis Blue
TS Cat Bypass Pipes and exhaust
iPad Mini Dash Install
DEPO Tail Lights
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10-31-2017, 03:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BruceH
The originals look great, but if you go that route, I would make the insurance company buy you two new ones so that they match. I have had my DEPO lights for going on 4 years without issue.
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This was a track incident so the track insurance deductible is 10% of the agreed value or about $2000.
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2003 Black 986. modified for Advanced level HPDE and open track days.
* 3.6L LN block, 06 heads, Carrillo H rods, IDP with 987 intake, Oil mods, LN IMS. * Spec II Clutch, 3.2L S Spec P-P FW. * D2 shocks, GT3 arms & and links, Spacers front and rear * Weight reduced, No carpet, AC deleted, Remote PS pump, PS pump deleted. Recaro Pole position seats, Brey crouse ext. 5 point harness, NHP sport exhaust
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10-31-2017, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by particlewave
I agree with Tommy. Find an OEM replacement and keep the style you have now. |
Looking at $173 for a used OE left tail light or $176 for 2 new depo 's. Priced w/free shipping from ebay.
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2003 Black 986. modified for Advanced level HPDE and open track days.
* 3.6L LN block, 06 heads, Carrillo H rods, IDP with 987 intake, Oil mods, LN IMS. * Spec II Clutch, 3.2L S Spec P-P FW. * D2 shocks, GT3 arms & and links, Spacers front and rear * Weight reduced, No carpet, AC deleted, Remote PS pump, PS pump deleted. Recaro Pole position seats, Brey crouse ext. 5 point harness, NHP sport exhaust
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10-31-2017, 03:20 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Bedford, TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jsceash
This was a track incident so the track insurance deductible is 10% of the agreed value or about $2000.
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In that case, the DEPO's are tough to beat! 
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2001 Boxster S Lapis Blue
TS Cat Bypass Pipes and exhaust
iPad Mini Dash Install
DEPO Tail Lights
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10-31-2017, 03:47 PM
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Custom User Title Here
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Ft. Leonard Wood
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jsceash
Looking at $173 for a used OE left tail light or $176 for 2 new depo 's. Priced w/free shipping from ebay.
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Don't think of it as 1 or 2. For the same price you can be whole again and trust me when I say that OEM looks best in person. I've had your current tail lights, the original amber version, Depo and Dectane tail lights (every type available for the 986).
In person, the Depo and Dectane look kind of cheap (no offense to anyone...I currently have the Dectane installed).
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11-01-2017, 02:00 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
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DEPO are really very good value for money. Can be tricky to mount, though, but worth the effort.
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1998 Porsche 986
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2001 Boxster S
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