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...

 

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?

 

Nice 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...

 

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 , so I may just buy from there.

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