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Old Sep 8, 2014 | 04:26 AM
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I prefer red.
 
Old Sep 8, 2014 | 05:00 AM
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Why try to make a 911 look like a Civic?
 
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I think they look stupid.

Hey, you asked.

That said, it's your car and you need to make you happy, not me.
 
Old Sep 8, 2014 | 07:17 AM
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^ This.

I think they look awful on on dark colored cars, a little less awful on white/silver.

Having said that, it doesn't matter that I don't like them. Only matters if you like them. you may not like my wheels, tint, radar install, etc. but I do.

Exactly the reason why Porsche makes so many options. We all have different opinions and likes and we will can modify as we see fit.
 
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looks like 50/50 some don't like them, but I'll see worst case scenario is not to put them on..



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Why try to make a 911 look like a Civic?
I don't like civic's and definitely not going that route, I like the clean look
 
Old Sep 8, 2014 | 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by NSD991
I just ordered some for my Dark Blue Metallic 991S a few days ago. Should get them by the end of the week. Will post pictures and impressions here. I've never seen the clear lenses in person.
I have the same color car. I was thinking about getting them too. Looking forward to your thoughts and pics. I assume you are going to put them in yourself.
 
Old Sep 8, 2014 | 09:29 AM
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Not fan of clear rear lenses, but would agree that they do look best on a darker car because of the obvious contrast.
 
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They look great. Very nice touch. It's different and sets the car apart.
 
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The first thing I did when I got my 991 was switch to the clear tails. IMO they look better than the red especially on a white car. I do think the red tails look better on a C4S because of the red stripe tail light.
 
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Obviously, all about personal taste. To me clear lights are a bit boy-racer and I'd take the plain red on any color. But don't worry what others think. If it makes you smile more, go with clear.
 
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Obviously, all about personal taste. To me clear lights are a bit boy-racer and I'd take the plain red on any color. But don't worry what others think. If it makes you smile more, go with clear.
+1.

FWIW, I've seen very few 991s that pull off the clear tail lights. It makes the rear end look cheap on most colors IMO. But, throw them on and give us some pics, especially from a distance!
 
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I have a White 991S Cab with red top and interior. Originally ordered the white/clear but thankfully changed order, before production, to the red to have a better colour combo on rear of car. I think white car needs the offsetting red to bring out the white better. I've now also painted the wheels red and also the front vent slats. I get many, many complements on the colour combination.
 
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Originally Posted by solrac6262
I bought a set of clear taillights, wondering what you guys like the best red or clear? I have a white car
I installed clear tail lights and clear side lamps this weekend. After installing, I think I prefer the clear. My car is Basalt Black. If I get tired of them, I will switch back and forth. The whole process to put them on took me 20 minutes for all four.


 
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Like the second picture best
 
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The clear ones look great.
 


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