Taking apart fog lights 997.1

[slahti]

Has anyone attempted to take apart the Fog lights on a 2006 - 997.1

Would much rather take apart and polish then spend 600 on a new set.

:huh:

Thanks in Advance!

Edited November 25, 2011 by slahti

[Loren]

Like this?

(click to enlarge)

[slahti]

Thank you Loren, but I want to be a little more shall we say .. ambitious and actually take them apart so I can polish the inside as well :-)

[Loren]

I'm pretty sure that is a glued assembly. So it would be challenging to break the glue - clean and polish - then re-glue.

Depending on the weather/aging of the plastics they can break when trying to break the glue joint. There might be some specialty plastics shops that can give you tips.

[slahti]

Yep looks like you are right the plastic in those, like all of my German cars in the past, is brittle and I would probably destroy them in the process

I might just bite the bullet and get a pair of these things. Thoughts??? :

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb138/raymondpoon/997%20LED/997-DRL-30.jpg

Thanks once again btw

{:-)

[PAULSPEED]

Might want to give a call to a salvage yard.

http://www.oklahomaforeign.com/

They get new cars in every two weeks.

Just keep calling.

Paul

[Doug_B_928]

I have a set of the Rottecs on order. They should be delivered next week. I will report back once they're installed. Personally, I like the shape of the 997.1 fogs better than those on the 997.2, but I prefer the look of LEDs. The Rottec should be the best of both worlds.

[slahti]

Yes & PLEASE TAKE LOTS OF PHOTOS. These things are suppose to be pretty easy to install, curious to see just how true that is

Would like to see the connectors on the back also before you 'slap' them in :-)

Thanks

:thumbup:

I have a set of the Rottecs on order. They should be delivered next week. I will report back once they're installed. Personally, I like the shape of the 997.1 fogs better than those on the 997.2, but I prefer the look of LEDs. The Rottec should be the best of both worlds.

[0356kid]

Doug_B

Mind my asking what they cost?

Tony

[Doug_B_928]

Part of the 6speedonline group buy: $500USD including shipping. Retail said to be $580USD plus $40 shipping in NA.

See here: http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/automotive-parts-accessories-sale-wanted/258220-rottec-997-1-front-drl-led-group-buy-2011-oct.html

[0356kid]

Thanks for the info Doug. I fellow Porsche guy at work callet ROTtec and it seems that they also have or will have the rear taillight assembly update too (could be mistaken but I think he said it was them).

[Doug_B_928]

There are at least two different LED taillight aftermarket manufacturers: Rottec and Dectane. I have the Dectane's (see my avatar pic). Rottec's are also very nice, just look a bit less OEM and I preferred the OEM look. If you search the forums using these as search terms you'll find plenty of pics and discussion about quality, suppliers etc.

[Doug_B_928]

I received my Rottec DRLs yesterday. I'm very pleased with the lights. As promised, here are some pics of the install. Basically, to remove them all you do is insert the card tool as per the owner's manual. Push in once and pull out the assembly a bit, then push in again and it will release. Pull it out and disconnect as per the manual. The only trick is that the fog light bulb and connector need to be removed from the original housing after the wiring has been disconnected. Then you re-use the black connector that the little blue bulb was in. It really couldn't be easier.

[slahti]

Very cool and BIG BIG THANKS for posting the photos.

How would you rate the quality of the RO-TECs?

They look awesome BTW :-)

[Doug_B_928]

Very cool and BIG BIG THANKS for posting the photos.

How would you rate the quality of the RO-TECs?

They look awesome BTW :-)

You're most welcome. The quality looks very good from the front. The connections on the back of the assembly are not as good, IMHO, as the OE, but still very good. Based on what I've seen so far, I'd recommend them. But I'm far from an expert. I can say that Ray at Rottec has been great to deal with so far.