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> 911R style tail lamps for the 914, I found the info on who made mine
campbellcj
post Sep 5 2010, 04:56 PM
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There was a thread on this not too long ago but I searched and couldn't find it.

I just pulled mine out of a box -- getting ready to work on the car some more -- and I noticed this marking on the back side of the fiberglass. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) No idea whether he is still in business or still making these parts.

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post Sep 7 2010, 09:49 PM
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Chris, have you compared the weight of the 'R' assemblies to the original lenses and housings? I assume the factory reason for the 'R' lenses on the 911 was a weight savings, any luck the same applies for our cars? I don't remember seeing pics of 914-6GTs with the lights so maybe the factory stuff is already pretty light.
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post Sep 7 2010, 10:05 PM
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Chris, have you compared the weight of the 'R' assemblies to the original lenses and housings? I assume the factory reason for the 'R' lenses on the 911 was a weight savings, any luck the same applies for our cars? I don't remember seeing pics of 914-6GTs with the lights so maybe the factory stuff is already pretty light.


Not yet, but I will; however, my unscientific opinion is that there's little to no weight savings. The 914 assemblies are pretty light as it is. Apparently some of the 911 assemblies are significantly heavier -- I saw figures of 3-4 lbs per side savings going with R tail lights versus stock on 911's!

I'm just doing it more for fun and uniqueness than weight, but I will note the weight difference when I get a chance. I have been keeping a weight spreadsheet with all parts removed or replaced on the car lately.
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campbellcj   911R style tail lamps for the 914   Sep 5 2010, 04:56 PM
campbellcj   So now the trick is to (a) find the right bulbs an...   Sep 5 2010, 06:00 PM
kg6dxn   A search comes back as this. Maybe someone local c...   Sep 5 2010, 06:27 PM
campbellcj   I found info on the bulbs and wiring on the bird b...   Sep 5 2010, 07:06 PM
Mark Henry   :ttiwwp:   Sep 5 2010, 07:10 PM
campbellcj   I got the lamp assemblies wired-up today and prett...   Sep 6 2010, 10:44 PM
retrotech   914R   Sep 7 2010, 11:49 AM
Gigamight   Whoaaaa, hold on now, lets discuss this more. Tha...   Sep 7 2010, 01:46 PM
campbellcj   The look isn't for everybody, but is easily re...   Sep 7 2010, 02:36 PM
underthetire   I like those! Maybe a smallish flush mount le...   Sep 7 2010, 03:10 PM
rfuerst911sc   If you add small LED or conventional back up bulbs...   Sep 7 2010, 04:04 PM
BKLA   I called and talked with Mike Swanson this afterno...   Sep 7 2010, 04:28 PM
kg6dxn   Since the DMV does not require vehicle safety insp...   Sep 7 2010, 04:32 PM
campbellcj   Since the DMV does not require vehicle safety ins...   Sep 7 2010, 10:03 PM
dw914er   [quote name='kg6dxn' post='1367248' date='Sep 7 2...   Sep 14 2010, 01:11 AM
marks914   While it may not be that important, you need 2 sq ...   Sep 7 2010, 06:37 PM
kg6dxn   While it may not be that important, you need 2 sq...   Sep 7 2010, 08:48 PM
Zaney   Found these at Rebel racing product's website...   Sep 7 2010, 09:01 PM
ArtechnikA   Found these at Rebel racing product's websit...   Sep 12 2010, 05:23 AM
campbellcj   My backup lights were not working before anyway, s...   Sep 7 2010, 09:39 PM
plays with cars   Chris, have you compared the weight of the 'R...   Sep 7 2010, 09:49 PM
campbellcj   Chris, have you compared the weight of the 'R...   Sep 7 2010, 10:05 PM
basaltblack   I would be in on a group buy   Sep 8 2010, 12:54 PM
campbellcj   I got the LED bulbs today, from superbrightleds.co...   Sep 10 2010, 08:56 PM
bcheney   The R tail light assemblies are very cool. Where c...   Sep 10 2010, 09:43 PM
campbellcj   So this is one of those projects that is taking mu...   Sep 11 2010, 10:39 PM
campbellcj   Test fit of the housings before paint. They are no...   Sep 11 2010, 10:41 PM
TurboWalt   I'm in for a group buy!   Sep 11 2010, 11:29 PM
campbellcj   OK, so according to my ultra-precise (not) postal ...   Sep 12 2010, 01:18 PM
kg6dxn   In California, I don't think there has ever be...   Sep 12 2010, 01:27 PM
ArtechnikA   In California, I don't think there has ever b...   Sep 12 2010, 05:13 PM
dw914er   In California, I don't think there has ever b...   Sep 14 2010, 01:17 AM
campbellcj   The most likely scenario is when you're being ...   Sep 12 2010, 01:33 PM
roadster fan   The most likely scenario is when you're being...   Sep 13 2010, 01:21 PM
NC_Colfax   Is that a fiberglass rear bumper??   Sep 12 2010, 04:40 PM
campbellcj   Is that a fiberglass rear bumper?? Yep, and it ...   Sep 12 2010, 10:12 PM
Krank   In my neck of the woods the "Federalies...   Sep 12 2010, 07:02 PM
campbellcj   Jim, I don't want to get overly political her...   Sep 14 2010, 12:03 AM
campbellcj   Oh yeah - the tremendous weight savings? Maybe 2l...   Sep 14 2010, 12:05 AM
dw914er   btw: this looks sweet!   Sep 14 2010, 01:20 AM
campbellcj   I finally finished this little project today. The ...   Sep 18 2010, 10:21 PM
teddyf1   Smokin' look! Earlier in your post you me...   Sep 20 2010, 12:36 PM
campbellcj   Smokin' look! Earlier in your post you m...   Sep 20 2010, 04:16 PM
JmuRiz   Looks cool and goes with the look of your car. On...   Sep 20 2010, 02:41 PM
campbellcj   What's with the capped exhaust pipe? Does it...   Sep 20 2010, 04:23 PM
JmuRiz   Cool deal, wonder if you can cap their 'sport...   Sep 21 2010, 09:23 AM
campbellcj   Cool deal, wonder if you can cap their 'sport...   Sep 21 2010, 12:43 PM


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