Withy Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 So I watched a Peter Fritz video (here) https://youtu.be/7bPYpY-bG8s?si=hoRMbGichbt9ufGh how he'd added an LED light bar to his Boxster, and thought it was pretty cool. Had a look into how to get it to the UK, and pulled the trigger the other day. It arrived quickly, and with the help of a mate, fitted it today to my BGTS. Now my mind is still split between "This is really cool" and "it's a bit Halfords add on", but for the moment, I'll keep it on. Here's a few before/during/afters. The bar is about 6-7mm but with adjustment there is only a marginal difference in the alignment of the spoiler when it's in the low position - noticeable, but not enough to be annoying (yet). Maybe with some other tweaking I can get it more flush Before During After Will take another pic or two when it's darker.. so far I'm liking it a lot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 My first thoughts are, I've seen a lot worse. Is it just linked to rear lights, not brake or fog? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Withy Posted October 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 1 minute ago, Menoporsche said: My first thoughts are, I've seen a lot worse. Is it just linked to rear lights, not brake or fog? Yep, just lights, not brake/fog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 I’ve been looking at these but couldn’t decide which colour would work best with the white and black on my car. Did you have to pay any import tax or was it roughly £240? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Withy Posted October 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 (edited) There was £41 shipping which there seemed to be no way of a cheaper option. No import tax tho on mine. So £286 all in Comes from China, not California. Imagine that! I went for the clear one. Think it all depends on which tail lights you have Edited October 22, 2023 by Withy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21UK Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 I think it looks ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 I like it too, but the spoiler not sitting flat would wind me up 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Withy Posted October 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 Looks great at night 👍 My lights are the smoked Spyder lights so I was thinking the black/smoked one. But I’m also concerned if it would c*ck up the Spyder spoiler alignment😩 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringmaster999 Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 Yea these have been talked about and purchased by quite a few 981 owners on a WhatsApp group I’m on. In deed I think the guy who makes them sent @Dazone to trial. They do look good but I have a Spyder Ducktail spoiler fitted and just couldn’t live with the height difference between the taillights and spoiler due to the additional light bars thickness. That makes it look a bit “add on” for me. Along with the fact the supplier has to shave plastic off the plug in socket to make it fit the loom. But everyone is different and if you like it you like it. For those interested if you barter the price some of the 981 WattsApp guys have got it for £260 I think all in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringmaster999 Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 16 minutes ago, Ringmaster999 said: In deed I think the guy who makes them sent @Dazone to trial. Oops wrong Daz. It was @daz05 I believe 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 It's a no from me but I almost like the idea and I think people will make up their own mind. I'm yet to test fit it but the gap is very obvious from what I've seen and I was surprised Peter didn't mention it in his video. Check your wiring also, external cables need to be sealed in the connection. I'm not saying they aren't but check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Withy Posted October 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 Last one to show what it looks like Agree with the comments on the spoiler alignment. I’ll defo have a go to make it a better fit as there is a lot of opportunity to adjust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 If you are brave you can use a machine to file it down, the actual light strip is quite far down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Withy Posted October 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 I’ve adjusted it and I can’t see any difference to pre light bar now (as mine was always very slightly above boot lid) I also used some thick 3m tape at the back end to angle it very slightly which appears to have helped Certainly has helped my brain accept the change. As per many replies it was just a bit annoying 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 I think that looks much better 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robporsche Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 does look cool, but i couldn't live with the gap on the spoiler. Im sure ive seen these alot cheaper than £200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zagamuffin Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 Hmmmmm. I’m wondering if I could modify this for my C4S rear reflector mod ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey P Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 Sorry, it's a thumbs down from me. I would find that spoiler alignment issue intensely annoying - Although obviously my opinion has very little worth around here... 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Loon Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 It might just be me but, I have never seen the point of mods that do not benefit the driving of the car or that you cannot see whilst driving. So the question is, who are you doing it for? For the car behind to say to themselves "that looks pretty" 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 With a re-think, for the sake of others I’d prefer this to be brake/fog only (I guess it could be wired appropriately, I know it wouldn’t be as bright). I’m seeing more of these full width light bars, rear and front, and they are starting to irritate me as a driver when following/ in front, I find them distracting. However a brief flash when someone is braking, or a full width in poor visibility, would be a plus. Yes there will be the jerk who doesn’t know how to use a handbrake when stopped, but still. See? I didn’t mention spoiler alignment once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 A bit too Blackpool for me ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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