More rear reflector questions...

[Hi_Fi_Guy]

I have a line on an original reflector kit in new/unused condition.

The seller is finding out what all is in the kit but what I am looking at is an uncut reflector, trunk popper, wiring, etc.

The price being asked is around $600.00 is that fair for this kit?

Was this kit a Porsche part or third party?

Is there any advantage to using this kit over using a cut-down 911 reflector?

Thanks to all for the help.

[campbellcj]

$600 ???

[korijo]

I just bought the same thing, for 85 bucks shipped, slightly used. 600 seems outrageous to me.
They are NOT original parts. I have since put mine up on Ebay. I hung on to the solenoid, for now. I changed my mind about the reflector.
Good Luck

[Hi_Fi_Guy]

Thanks... pretty much my thoughts.

I could see maybe $100-$200 for new in the box but I thought $600 was way steep. My 914 is no concourse car but... wow!

[bernbomb914]

Automobile Atlanta has one in there Catalog for around $125 including electric salenoid release

[korijo]

**BEWARE OF AA**

[Dave at Pelican Parts]

The rear reflectors are all either cut-down 911 parts, or aftermarket parts made specifically for the 914. (There may be some aftermarket 911 parts cut down as well.)

The factory never made a rear reflector for the 914.

--DD

[Hi_Fi_Guy]

Originally posted by Dave at Pelican Parts
The rear reflectors are all either cut-down 911 parts, or aftermarket parts made specifically for the 914. (There may be some aftermarket 911 parts cut down as well.)

The factory never made a rear reflector for the 914.

--DD

Yes, that is why no aftermarket kit no matter how good of condition is worth $600. I could buy a new 911 replacement reflector, a trunk popper kit, and pay someone else to do all the work and it syill wouldn't cost $600.

I am glad everyone here was with me on this... I was afraid of the, "$600 what a deal... I paid over a thousand for one last year." type of post. Good to know these reflectors are not turning into something like those overpriced acrylic targa tops.

thanks all,

[Felix]

Does anyone just sell the solenoid or cable kit?

[bernbomb914]

I bought one solenoid kit with wires at AA for 75.00

[boxstr]

Check out some of the Hot Rod mags, there are companies who advertise in there that sell just the solenoids. Plus they are great ideas magazines. I see stuff in those mags that one could convert to a 914. Let imagination run wild...
Craig C. Laughlin CAMP 914

[Dave at Pelican Parts]

We might carry it, not sure. (Talk to the guys in sales about it...) I'd bet GPR also does.

--DD

[Mark Henry]

Originally posted by Dave at Pelican Parts
We might carry it, not sure. (Talk to the guys in sales about it...) --DD

I will be making an order in the next month or so, if you have the solenoid I will buy one. The cable unit I have sucks