914 Clear Taillight Sneak Peek!, clear lenses Options

[TonyAKAVW]

Where do you get those?

[JeffBowlsby]

I think these clear lenses look very cool...keep up the good work. Not for everyone, probably not for me...

But on the right color car they could make a bold statement.

[Rockaria]

I have seen those LED Bulbs at all of the Local auto parts stores. You can find them at your local "Ricearito" shop as well. Those shops are easy to find. Just look for a parking lot full of ricers or just follow the meggaphone exaust noise right to one! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif)

[airsix]

Greg, I think it's great that you are doing this. With the cost of tail light lens replacements in the very high 3-digits, it's nice to know you are producing an alternative. Keep up the good work.

-Ben M.

[Scott Carlberg]

From the June 2, 2003 issue of AutoWeek:

"you know those clear tailight lenses so popular with the sport compact crowd?
Well, they're not all perfectlyl legal".

"The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration fined American Products Co.,
one of the biggest suppliers of the lenses, $650,000, after 'thousands' of
items sold by APC ... were deemed out of complaince with federal law".

"APC countered that it was a matter of interpreting the federal law, and that
all of their lenses are now legal".


Personally, I like the look of the Red, White & Amber euro lenses.

[kdfoust]

I always assumed that the clear lenses were "illegal." Out here the cops have other stuff to worry about though so your risk is probably low unless you get stopped for something else first.

I'll put clears all the way around on my car (the only reason I hadn't is that there weren't clears available for taillights). My car is metallic green and the orange turn signals and side markers just don't look all that great, a little too much of a halloween color scheme for my taste.

Have fun,
Kevin

[Brad Roberts]

I seriously think these will sell. The typical mail order houses.. will be calling him.


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[Part Pricer]

I'm thinking about taking that picture and using it to start an auction on eBay. I'm guessing something that "rare" could bring at least 400 bucks. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

[Brad Roberts]

Ha ha...

I know you are the creative type Paul.

I want him to buy a better digital camera.. that pic SUCKS.


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[72Signal914]

They do make front turn signal lenses for hte 914, I believe they were used in Italy only and cost a pretty penny over the US and Euro front lenses since not many were made.

The lenses can't go with every car. I would think that silver, white, maybe black would work. On my Signal Orange, it would look like shit and the Euro lenses fit better for the style of the car.

On a side note are you going to be selling the whole housing or just the lenses or can you choose. That'll make a huge difference in price.

Nice concept and it'll definately work, but I think it takes the originality away from the car.

[scottb]

what about a semi-opaque lens in the color of the car? could use the colored bulbs strat was talking about. for those with painted targa tops and no side vinyl that could be interesting.......

[914Timo]

Very nice !! I would like to have a pair. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)

Put me in the list (if the price is not astronomical). (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif)

[jonwatts]

I'd consider (seriously) buying a pair. My car will look weird enough and I have the clear Italian front lenses so these would go along nicely.

[Qarl]

Edited...

knock yourself out!

[jonwatts]

What are you doing?! Are you trying to make the 914 look like a Honda!

Yes, Karl, that's exactly what I'm doing. I've already got the Civic EX badges, the "Powered by HONDA" windshield banner, the blue LED exhaust tip, and enough neon to require I run 2 alternators.

Got a problem with that? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

What's better than beating a 911 around the track in a 914? Beating a 911 around the track in a riced out 914!

[abm914]

Greg

Would be very interested in a set of the clear rear lenses, there would probably be a few other UK 914'ers who'd like a pair too.
Let us know how much!!


Also, clear indicator (turn signal) lenses are available again from Porsche via their classic parts service: Porsche Classic Parts

Adam

[Anton]

Why make the rear of the 914 into a luna park attraction?

And yes, Porsche spare parts cost mucho dinero (the rear lenses are no exception). But is this a good reason to replace every possible part of the car with some inventive after-market solution? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bs.gif)

Not in my book.

[Ferg]

I think that they will look ok on some cars depending on color, but I would much rather see a 911R type rear tailight treatment, with 3 circular lights instead of two, and a color matched fiberglass surround. Just my 2 cents Ferg.

[ClaussStudios]

well custom lenses Is what I do!I can make them any way you want! any color you want (not multiple colors though not yet) Rarely do i see an all original 914 on the road any way I agree they are not for everyone but enough people have requested such an item that I made it!

Greg (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif)

[seanery]

Greg,

I applaud your effort. We need more people making parts and stuff for our cars.
Even if it's something I won't use, I think it's cool for you to do this.