I'm thinking

[shadowjack1]

of installing side markers on my US '88 911.
Has anybody done this? I have seen some specs as far as placement goes, but can't seem to find them at present.
What do you guys think? A nice add on or what?

[nvr2mny]

I installed them (teardrop style, not the rectangular ones) on our '86 hotrod Targa. I like them alot.

[4flyboy]

I've wanted to do this for years for both visibility/safety and cool factor.

My mechanic told me to step away from the car

[jac1976]

Nope

[Lyle O]

I did it on my car, for the same reasons as you mention (especially the visibility). The install is not too difficult; the wiring is already in place nearby under the A-pillar, and you just need to purchase lights/fixtures, which are pretty cheap, as well as short jumper harnesses, PN 911-612-177-02 (which are also not expensive). The "pucker moment" is drilling the holes in the car body. If you search, there are a couple of threads which show the exact position and sizes of the holes. Again, I am a big fan of the added visibility they afford.

[RWebb]

a reflective Mobil horse decal would be cool

[nvr2mny]

Originally Posted by RWebb

a reflective Mobil horse decal would be cool

That’s a GREAT idea!

Maybe Car-Bone will see this??

[Bill Douglas]

My SC has had them retrospectively installed. I like them. I feel it makes me more visible at intersections.

[RSBob]

Besides having them as running lights, With a bit of creative wiring, you can have them flash with, or contra too, your turn signals. Did this with my 914 after my signal for a left turn was not seen by the driver at the intersection to my left thought I would just go through the intersection and decided to pull out. He hit the brakes and just missed me.

I added a flashing rear LED third brake light too just to get peoples attention too.

Always liked the look on the euro cars.

[shadowjack1]

I did not think they were running lights. I always thought they were just blinkers for turning. Iremember reading years ago that someone hooked them up as running lights and melted the lense.

[Lyle O]

Yes, I recall a thread on that also. I have mine set up as blinkers only (when you hook into the existing wiring, they are bikers only, so trying to do more would be much more work).

[nvr2mny]

If you use an LED bulb there is no heat issue. Mine are not LEDs and are on whenever the lights are and I have yet to have any issues.

[spuggy]

Originally Posted by shadowjack1

I did not think they were running lights. I always thought they were just blinkers for turning.

Correct, they're flasher repeaters, not side markers.

[chrisbalich]

If you were closer, you'd be welcome to swing by and take measurements of my fenders. My 79 is a ROW car that appears to have been delivered with them stock. The housings are in my basement on a shelf, so the holes are very easy to get to. I have no plans to run them.
If you tell me exactly what measurements you want, I can get out there Thursday or Friday and get them.

[shadowjack1]

Chris. PM sent