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Contemplating upgrading to the MK2 taillights.

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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 06:09 PM
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Contemplating upgrading to the MK2 taillights.

What do I need?

MK2 Bumper
MK2 Led tails
Then what?

Arling?
 
Old Dec 1, 2008 | 06:50 PM
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You will need the converter to run the LED's and wiring harness for this set up. Lots of money!!!!!
 
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I would be surprised if the rear fenders had the same shape as the original 997. I am sure that a body shop can reshape the metal, but it would be very expensive to convert.
 
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You will need the converter to run the LED's and wiring harness for this set up. Lots of money!!!!!
How much are we talking?
 
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Originally Posted by NorthVan997C2S
I would be surprised if the rear fenders had the same shape as the original 997. I am sure that a body shop can reshape the metal, but it would be very expensive to convert.
I'm pretty sure they're the same..
 
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Originally Posted by PorscheFanatic
How much are we talking?
I do not know exact but a local shop had that question and it is lots of labor and money. Call Porsche and price out the parts. Remember the wiring harness is totally different.
 
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Just get an '09 and be done with it; this way instead of just getting rear LED's you'll get all kinds of good stuff....
 
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Not really sure the juice is worth the squeeze here.....

Jason
 
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Originally Posted by JEllis
Not really sure the juice is worth the squeeze here.....

Jason
ROFL.......Great phrase!
I WILL be using it,thanks.

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Some one did this on the Turbo forum . It doesn't look like it takes as much as one might imagine.

I agree with JEllis with his juice analogy but if someone has to "squeeze" the issue here's the thread with photos.
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...hts-turbo.html
 
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Originally Posted by NorthVan997C2S
I would be surprised if the rear fenders had the same shape as the original 997. I am sure that a body shop can reshape the metal, but it would be very expensive to convert.
Looks like the TT conversion only moded the bumper. I am surprised that the metal work wasn't changed.
 
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Bumpely Dumpely, anyone done this?
 
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When I bought my 09 C2, I looked long and hard at a 08 Turbo, and I can tell you that the bumper shape is definitely a bit different, so I'm not sure how cost efficient/good you could make it look.... If possible, i'd get an 09. More than just lights involved, worth the upgrades.
 
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so do u have to change the rear bumper or what
 
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Originally Posted by STEVE KOJASEVIC
so do u have to change the rear bumper or what
Yes the tail light cut out and form is totally different than the 05-08.
 
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