DIY - Tail light tab fix
 

Since the LED tail replacement is moving so slowly, I thought I would post my solution to squeezing some more life out of the old tail lights before the replacements arrive. I did this over a year ago and they are still holding strong...

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Fantastic job and information Slider. Thanks for sharing!!! I have to do the same thing soon but I have to admit the carbon fiber repair looks really nice!!!!

any noticeable weight reduction benefits?

hilariousNice post Slider.

Nice fix. I'm dying to see a sample of the production LED units.

Nice job!

Nice! Has anyone every just bought the metal spacers? I think I have one missing. Not sure if they are available separate.

Nice, very creative!

The parts catalogue that I have (2005 996 TT) lists the screw separately, but not the washer. Pretty weird since it looks like the mount is all one piece - but we all know it's not...

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There is no part number for the washer. It comes fixed to the rear lights.

Andreas

Where can one purchase bare carbon fiber?

This is where I get mine:

http://compositeenvisions.com/

Prices are good and it takes about a week to receive your order.

very creative repair!!

I also found some smaller pieces for less on ebay. IDK the quality, but I figure this will be a "learning" project :o, so I may just buy from there.

An inexpensive epoxy is what I'm still trying to figure out!