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> Porsche rear reflector question, Why are they so expensive? Am I missing something?
ericoneal
post Nov 4 2014, 11:59 AM
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Its just a plastic reflector, why do these cost hundreds of dollars? Is it because they say "PORSCHE"?
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post Nov 4 2014, 12:13 PM
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It's because for a long time they were NLA from Porsche and now they are being manufactured and sold through Porsche Classic, which is not a cheap source. So, basically, it's because it's a plastic reflector with the word Porsche printed on it.
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post Nov 4 2014, 12:14 PM
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Yes, that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

But even the "Porsche" is not enough to explain it. The after market "Porsche" does not get as much love ($$) as the original 911 factory reflector that had to be cut down to the little brother 914 size, which brings ($$$).

I think that supply and demand also explains it. But not sufficiently, IMHO. And this question could be asked of most Porsche parts.
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post Nov 4 2014, 12:19 PM
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QUOTE(Hank914 @ Nov 4 2014, 11:14 AM) *

Yes, that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

But even the "Porsche" is not enough to explain it. The after market "Porsche" does not get as much love ($$) as the original 911 factory reflector that had to be cut down to the little brother 914 size, which brings ($$$).


I have one that is a 911 cut down and one that was made for 914 (after market). The obvious difference besides the cut edge is the one made for the 914 has a black border on all 4 sides - the cut down ones do not have it (because it was cut).
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post Nov 4 2014, 12:35 PM
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Where's 914 Rubber on this one?
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post Nov 4 2014, 12:55 PM
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Where's 914 Rubber on this one?


Probably staying away since they say "PORSCHE" on them and Porsche really, really doesn't like it if you use their name is any way.
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post Nov 4 2014, 01:29 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I bought one for $10 at the G&R swap....not that expensive you just have to look in the right places. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post Nov 4 2014, 01:55 PM
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Contact member '73-714kid. He has a couple of them.
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post Nov 4 2014, 02:24 PM
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I have one I bought at a fair price but Im still trying to decide if I really want to put it on my nice new paint or should it be garage art!
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post Nov 4 2014, 02:44 PM
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QUOTE(wes @ Nov 4 2014, 12:24 PM) *

I have one I bought at a fair price but Im still trying to decide if I really want to put it on my nice new paint or should it be garage art!



Sell it and buy some better art. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Nov 4 2014, 04:03 PM
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It was a cool look in the '80s. I had one. Now, not so much.
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post Nov 4 2014, 04:37 PM
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I bought mine because my black car already has the holes for one. Was thinking about fitting it with LED lights hooked to the brake lights for one big center brake light.
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post Nov 4 2014, 04:46 PM
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Not my cup of tea, even in the 80's. I would hang one in the garage though.
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post Nov 4 2014, 05:01 PM
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QUOTE(JStroud @ Nov 4 2014, 05:37 PM) *

I bought mine because my black car already has the holes for one. Was thinking about fitting it with LED lights hooked to the brake lights for one big center brake light.

I slipped a strip of LED tape behind mine, nothing shined through. I have an aftermarket 914 reflector.

I like the looks of my reflector. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) And my hood badge (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Nov 4 2014, 05:19 PM
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I have one I bought at a fair price but Im still trying to decide if I really want to put it on my nice new paint or should it be garage art!

Garage Art.....I like the look of the back with the paint showing. Besides, the Porsche plastic makes it more difficult to get into the rear trunk. My new (to me) 914 has it and I have to push a button hidden under the bumper to open it. I also have an electrical push button in the glove box, but I think the weight of the rear hood closes itself after you push that button, so you need to use the manual one in the rear, while you pull up on the trunk lid. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post Nov 4 2014, 05:22 PM
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Why would anybody want one? It's like going to Pep Boys and getting one of those Porsche tint things to go across the top of your windshield. No 914 ever came with one from the factory, so it's just pimping the name where it doesn't belong. Be proud of your NARP!
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post Nov 4 2014, 05:51 PM
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Mark and Rand are BOTH correct. 914's are like women. Ask me if I like Blondes, Brunette's or Red Heads and I will answer "YES!" I have a White 76 with tail script & Hood Badge and I like how it looks. I have a Black '73 w/o either appurtenance and I like it's appearance as well. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I love all colors with or w/o bling.
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post Nov 4 2014, 06:01 PM
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QUOTE(dw914six @ Nov 4 2014, 03:19 PM) *

QUOTE(wes @ Nov 4 2014, 12:24 PM) *

I have one I bought at a fair price but Im still trying to decide if I really want to put it on my nice new paint or should it be garage art!

Garage Art.....I like the look of the back with the paint showing. Besides, the Porsche plastic makes it more difficult to get into the rear trunk. My new (to me) 914 has it and I have to push a button hidden under the bumper to open it. I also have an electrical push button in the glove box, but I think the weight of the rear hood closes itself after you push that button, so you need to use the manual one in the rear, while you pull up on the trunk lid. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)


Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but hassles are no fun. The PO did this and the electric lock. And a rear spoiler also. Oh joy! The weight does keep the rear deck locked even after I push the hidden glovebox button. But I don't think I have an external under-the-bumper button, so I always have to have a second set of hands to open the rear deck. Beholder is right. And also the comment about the 80's.
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post Nov 4 2014, 09:33 PM
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QUOTE(Hank914 @ Nov 4 2014, 07:01 PM) *

QUOTE(dw914six @ Nov 4 2014, 03:19 PM) *

QUOTE(wes @ Nov 4 2014, 12:24 PM) *

I have one I bought at a fair price but Im still trying to decide if I really want to put it on my nice new paint or should it be garage art!

Garage Art.....I like the look of the back with the paint showing. Besides, the Porsche plastic makes it more difficult to get into the rear trunk. My new (to me) 914 has it and I have to push a button hidden under the bumper to open it. I also have an electrical push button in the glove box, but I think the weight of the rear hood closes itself after you push that button, so you need to use the manual one in the rear, while you pull up on the trunk lid. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)


Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but hassles are no fun. The PO did this and the electric lock. And a rear spoiler also. Oh joy! The weight does keep the rear deck locked even after I push the hidden glovebox button. But I don't think I have an external under-the-bumper button, so I always have to have a second set of hands to open the rear deck. Beholder is right. And also the comment about the 80's.


Think long and hard about installing this item..unless you have a BIG identity problem....the damage done to install them is very hard to repair.
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post Nov 5 2014, 12:48 AM
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I actually have been working on a rear reflector for the center that will not have to be drilled. The other component of the project is a release for the rear trunk.
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