Porsche rear reflector question, Why are they so expensive? Am I missing something? Options

[boxsterfan]

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.

Can you make one that says "rust" on it?

[Mikey914]

YEP

[carr914]

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.

That would be easy. Cut the Bolts off and use Double Faced Tape to put the Reflector on

[pisces914]

i bought my '76 from the original owner ten years ago - there is a cut rear reflector and trunk solenoid release installed - very clean installation - when i asked her about the installation, she said that the dealer where she purchased the porsche (near coos bay, oregon) did the install - it looks factory - i wouldn't have picked this, but it does look good on a rubber bumper 914 - i never knew there was a 914 specific rear reflector until now!

[Johny Blackstain]

Yes there was a reflector kit made specifically for the 914 back in the day because a lot of owners felt jipped since all the 911s @ the time had them. Production on those kits stopped a long time ago & they became NLA, so people started cutting down 911 reflectors to fit. The 914 kit came with an electric trunk release included & looked pretty sharp when installed. Yes, I was/still am a car parts catalog junkie (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[Bartlett 914]

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.

I always liked the look. It seems to tie the tail lights together. Maybe a version without text would be better.

[ben*james]

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.

I always liked the look. It seems to tie the tail lights together. Maybe a version without text would be better.

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Or could we get one that says 914? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif)

[Bossman]

Mine came with what appears to be a stick on model. The center is cut out for the trunk lock and there are is no mounting hardware on the otherside. Plan on pulling it off and putting the stock emblems back on.

[tumamilhem]

I don't like the aftermarket ones. Mostly because they are very obviously not factory. The red reflective surface is a lighter color red, the script is slightly different, the depth is different, the reflective texture is different and then there's the black border that was never done on any reflector from the factory.

I have an OG one that was properly cut to size and already installed on my red car (sold) by one of the PO. I removed it to keep before selling, entertaining installing it on my next secondary 914 since I obviously can't install it on the LE. I always like the look of it, but now I'm more accustomed to it without. Probably because the contrasting colors on the LE. I'm a keep it for another 914 that I will be able to customize since I can't on my LE. if not, I also kept it to sell separately since they are very valuable for original ones. However right now, it hangs on my garage wall undee my original 914 chrome luggage rack, which also makes for a nice garage art.

AA has the aftermarket ones, but I don't care for them personally. And even those are nice coin, so if you want one I would find a bargain original one. they look much better, and if you're like me, you want everything OG, even if it didn't come from the factory that way.

[matthepcat]

I can't wait to remove the one on my car. Unfortunately there are huge holes cut for it.

Thinking about cutting a peice of aluminum to size, paint matching it and sticking it over all body damage from installation. Much cheaper than body work.

[dangrouche]

to each his own; I went through that "phase," installed one because it made it look like 911. eventually the novelty wears off and you have to patch the holes. also that alternative lock to open the trunk is always worrisome. As I got older, OEM is what looks best to me. Used to have the OEM one mounted and later owned the aftermarket one. the first was installed, sold, then the aftermarket came into my parts bin, then used as garage art, then sold.

[rjames]

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.

Fill a few holes and then paint. What's so hard? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

[sb914]

You can also glue rare earth magnets on the back of the reflecter.
Will not move ,no drill holes,pop off when your over it.

[mepstein]

I like the magnet idea. I would never drill holes to put one on a car.

[stinkindiesel]

I bought a car with a cracked reflector. I really wanted to remove it until I found the huge holes that had been cut in the panel to mount it. Now I'm stuck in between. Do I bite the bullet and buy a new reflector, or try to find a way to patch the holes? If it was easier to replace the entire panel, I'd go that route.

Gary

[Junebug]

I have three of the cut 911 ones. I picked the best looking one and used 2 large binder clips to install. Loosen the taillight housings and using the end cut reflector inner void slide one side of clip into it (remove the little chrome levers) and the other side goes inside trunk. Ran the reflector 2 months no-issues, looked great, but I got sick of all the tailgate racers pushing me and a car that was not wanting to race or the additional attention.

[djway]

I had the after market unit on my 75 that I built long ago. It also had the euro lens's. I really liked it. I am actually going to make a replica of that car. The car I have to do the recreation had a cut 911 and it sticks out way to far and it cracked in multiple places. The old unit fit flat and did not sit out beyond the trunk lip.
I need to find one and I also need to find a set of Fuchs. That car had American Eagles which I painted the normally black part the body color along with the lugs.
Most everything I can find easily or make myself.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder but back in the 80's and my Dancing Days It caught the eye of the ladies and I was happy to have a center belt (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

[sixnotfour]

I had too..uh 2

NoPORSCHE reflector, GT themed stainless cover and hood pin trunk release.

blk magnetic panel temporary

[dcheek]

Correct me if I'm wrong - This reflector is still NLA. The Porsche is molded in the reflector whereas the factory one that is available now, the Porsche is printed in black.

[Steve]

My 75 came with one and they drilled the big holes in the back for it, so I kept it.
Over the years it disintegrated, so I bought a used 911 one at the G&R and cut it down to fit. I always had problems with the solenoid, so I installed a heavy duty spal solenoid.