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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Let's call it wart reduction, not removal
Posted by: cary Jun 12 2018, 07:46 AM
I'm starting an engine swap at Rothsport when this caught my eye. I thought I'd share.
Interesting idea for those that don't want to weld up the hole in the fender.
Maybe its been done before, but I don't remember seeing it.
Posted by: Cairo94507 Jun 12 2018, 08:09 AM
That's not a bad alternative to the wart. I have grown to like the warts as they came from Germany. But at one point, I would have definitely considered doing that to make them more "aerodynamic". 
Posted by: Spoke Jun 12 2018, 08:19 AM
That almost looks like a reflector, not a lens. If it's a light it would have to be recessed behind the metal of the fender.
Posted by: cary Jun 12 2018, 08:21 AM
Just a reflector. No light.
Posted by: Larmo63 Jun 12 2018, 08:55 AM
Somebody has to say it; those look terrible.
I'll stick with the warts until (or if) I do flares.
Not my cup of tea.
Posted by: Cairo94507 Jun 12 2018, 08:59 AM
OK, upon reflection (see what I did?) I am going to agree with Larmo, Cary and Spoke - looks bad. In my defense, I am only two cups in so far.
Posted by: Ansbacher Jun 12 2018, 10:13 AM
+1 with Larmo. That looks like a reflector you'd slap on a redneck trailer or rusted out pickup truck. Why, why, why, do people not like the original warts????
Ansbacher
Posted by: rhodyguy Jun 12 2018, 10:45 AM
$$$. Plus new rubber tubes for the wiring.
Posted by: ConeDodger Jun 12 2018, 11:05 AM
+1 with Larmo. That looks like a reflector you'd slap on a redneck trailer or rusted out pickup truck. Why, why, why, do people not like the original warts????
Ansbacher
What warts?
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Posted by: jdamiano Jun 12 2018, 12:02 PM
The reflector is not working for me but I would pay money for a low profile replacement lens in clear with yellow bulbs. No plans for flairs or paint anytime soon so I’m stuck with them sticking out.
Posted by: Mark Henry Jun 12 2018, 12:20 PM
The reflector is not working for me but I would pay money for a low profile replacement lens in clear with yellow bulbs. No plans for flairs or paint anytime soon so I’m stuck with them sticking out.
I've said for ages there would be a market for stock-ish looking low profile wart.
Why, why, why, do people not like the original warts????
Ansbacher
Ummm... because they're fugly.
Posted by: ConeDodger Jun 12 2018, 12:46 PM
What about the later VW tiny little side marker lights. I think they'd look out of place but if you don't want the wart and you do want a side marker light???
Posted by: SirAndy Jun 12 2018, 01:01 PM
Quick google search:
https://www.johnsonssurplus.com/products/2-5-low-profile-p2-side-marker-w-reflector?variant=41000246930&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIu4S-2-fO2wIVlyQrCh3Uswn4EAQYASABEgKaePD_BwE
Posted by: Front yard mechanic Jun 12 2018, 01:18 PM
im kinda digging these
Posted by: marksteinhilber Jun 12 2018, 03:00 PM
The with and with-outs. I'll take one of each!
Posted by: Mueller Jun 12 2018, 05:42 PM
Not digging the commercial trailer reflector lens.
I was going to remove my "warts" however decided to keep once I bought the Spoke LED lights for my car, I figure I want max exposure and lights when I start driving my 914 again.
Posted by: don-6 Jun 12 2018, 06:24 PM
The side marker in the first post looks similar to the ones Porsche installed on the early 924. They were amber in front and red at the rear.
There was a 914 back in the day that someone had installed them in place of the 914 warts.
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