Opinions on aftermarket tail lights?

I'm thinking about replacing the tail lights on my 987.2 and I found these: SW-Celi LED Rückleuchten für Porsche Boxster Cayman 987.2 Facelift 10-14 Black/clear Lightbar - tuning online kaufen SW-Tuning präsentiert SW Voll LED Rückleuchten mit Lightbar und dynamischen LED Blinker passend für Boxster 987.2 und Cayman 987.2c Facelift Modelle zum Nachrüsten eintragungsfrei. www.sw-tuning.de I adore the looks of the 718 tail lights. However, I'm not sure how well these would look on a 987 Cayman. I like the 718 tail lights but at the same time, to have this on a 987 Cayman feels a bit much. It feels like it makes the car look cheapish with ebay-ish tail lights and not sure how well it flows with the vehicle. An example: They look good but I'm not sure. Any thoughts/insight?

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^ I think they modernize the 987 in a much needed way. Pinky Lai created a timeless masterpiece but unfortunately, the 15 year old components are not ageless. Adding LED tails not only makes the car more aesthetically pleasing, they also add more safety with higher visibility. Some owners like keeping their car stock which is totally fine. I happen to be a mod ***** and love to personalize my 987.

I have the 718 style lights on mine and think it's a nice botox mod. To each his own of course...

^ vastly superior IMO

Thanks. I think so too.

Definitely helps, it's a completely different look with the newer LED tail lights. Nevertheless, the quality of the electronics is low. One side parking light stopped working after installation. After: Before: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Fortunately no issues with mine after a year.

Maybe I had bad luck, but it was super frustrating because it 2 months to arrive. Fortunately the ebay seller refunded.

Hi Are these Red/Smoke or Burgundy Red? Thanks

With the Porsche product you can see the reverse lense, but it's not really noticeable from a distance.

What brand did you buy? Mine are from Sonar. Taiwanese IIRC. Depo is also supposed to be a good after market brand for lights. I guess as with plugs, brakes and other after market parts, its also important to buy the better ones.

I still cannot decide if I should pull the trigger... I know it's personal choice but I am genuinely concerned that it would take away some of the vintage charm of my base 987.2 Hmmm... Maybe I should only change these rear lights when they stop working, I have seen some water droplets inside after a good hand wash, but does not seem to affect the performance whatsoever! @wmclarenf1 @eyeofthetiger Here are the Sonar Taiwan lights I was offered here in Kuala Lumpur 🇲🇾

If you could red tint the backup lens, then all would be good to go.

Thanks @Apex1 Buy a new light or just a film and tint for the existing light unit? Seen one done before? Please share! Thanks a lot...

Found some examples that provide a good view. I went ahead ordered these off Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083QZKBXR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Found no difference between all of the potential ones out there (SW-Celi, VIPMOTOZ, Porschelights, etc.) except for one minor color difference. Hopefully they'll end up looking good and I'll post some pictures.

Good luck and can't wait to see the "after" photos!

Taillights? Cool ! Extra spoiler bolted to the Spyder ? For the love of god and all holy things where's the emergency eye wash station around here?

Looks amazing! I'm even evaluating going though all the hurdle on changing my 987.1 bumper and others to install these lights. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Also I ordered those LED plate lights from Suncoast parts recently, which won't exactly work (incorrect resistances, could cause electrical problems, haven't installed them yet). Any recommendations for license plates lights to replace the factory halogen ones? Just not super bright like with some aftermarket LEDs .

Deautokey.com is where I got my bulbs. Sent from my SM-G960W using Tapatalk

Also some more example pictures in case if someone comes across a situation similar to mine: , Xtreme Motorcars Welcome to Xtreme Motorcars. We manufacture the most luxurious Porsche and Lamborghini body kits on the market today. We mesh function, performance, and durability to create auto styling that is unique in every way. Please take the time to view our ever expanding Porsche & Lamborghini custom... www.vendio.com

Here's a pic with the lights on and hazard lights on. Hopefully it's a better perspective for anyone considering.

So much better with the new lights.

Do these replacement units support the rear fog light (driver's side)?

Mine comes with rear fog on both sides which makes so much sense for our heavy rains here.

Question.... For my Carrara white 987.2 Which would look better, the 718 style light with sequential turn signals... Or 981 style? The 718 style is very modern and perhaps too modern for the retro and vintage charm of my 2011 Base 987.2? So I am leaning towards the 981 style lights which I may get unsmoked / clear and red version? After seeing the FD3S post (Hope you don't mind me copying this great photo of your guards red 987.2 v an actual 981 GT4!) I am inclined towards this look.... What do all of you think?

Just a heads up, in days of yore when I used to do NYS inspections only a clear backup light would pass said inspection. May want to know the local laws of your land before you customize.

I like them!!

Do it. Of all the upgrades I've done, the taillights are the best decision I've made for appearance. They modernize the car and people think it is much newer than it is.

I always hated that big ugly clear back up lens.......but everyone has an opinion.

LED sequentials from VIPMOTOZ...

+1 for the 718 look Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Not too bad. Wished the lights were wired up to be similar to how the 718's lights worked but oh well. Was thinking about adding Cayman R style side decals to the car but I'm not sure how well that would flow. With the modern look of the tail lights vs. the old looks of the stripes, not sure if it would be too much.

@Johnny Appleseed Wow nice tail light upgrade and I love the blue of your car - Mine is plain old Carrara White! Yah perhaps Cayman R side decals may confuse the overall look? I left mine as is with these small Cayman S decals that came with my 987.2... And yup... I have still resisted changing my tail lamps, keeping them stock and still loving the vintage look! Happy belated Christmas to all in the forum and be safe everyone.. happy driving!!

Looks very nice. My next plan is to upgrade my taillights also.