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Apr 10, 2004 | 08:08 AM

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Mowateriology

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Mowateriology is infamous around these parts

im really having a hard time believing this IS the 997
REALLY doubt it..

Apr 10, 2004 | 09:17 AM

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MKW

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Quote:

Originally posted by PDL996
There always seems to be alot of tape around the lights in all
of the 997 pictures. I wonder if they are still playing with the design of the lights??? I wonder if the color matching tape will be an option (shape the lights the way you want!). ::

The tape is to cover fender damage from all the 997 headlights stolen so far by ricer gangs .

Apr 10, 2004 | 10:11 AM

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Poursha

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Quote:

Originally posted by MKW
The tape is to cover fender damage from all the 997 headlights stolen so far by ricer gangs .

You're very close! It's actually a new option, called PHM (Porsche headlight management). You've heard of PSM and PCM! This is a super strong tape that prevents the lights from being yanked out...