The trick to getting these taillights out is using a strong but quite thin peace of string/rope, get it behind the top of the light, and give it a firm pull.
If you take the badge off again, I would move back under the wing and get a gt4 wing for the Boxster (gt4rs wing for a 981 cayman). when you have the wing on the car, the Porsche badge below the wing looks better than under it. (just want you to get the wing! having fun watching your videos!
Daryl, thanks for your videos! They are so helpful. I'm doing all the mods by myself too. I can't wait to see the rear and front cameras installation video. Please, make them longer and more detailed. I need to know all the tips!
Hi thanks for watching and leaving a comment it's appreciated. Yes I will be working on the camera installation videos soon and I'll do my best to show you how it's done, I have to keep the balance between instructional and entertaining otherwise nobody will watch them. 👍
This is one of the BEST and most interesting Porsche channels around - THANKYOU! How on earth do you keep that car so flawless in the damp and gritty Scottish environment, simply amazing. I'm following along and doing all the wonderful and pointless mods with you on my 981CS, much appreciated, keep it going!
Thanks Izumi nice to hear. I do tend to give it a bath before I film but this year we've had a very warm and dry summer. I won't use it very often after October but I'm sure I'll have a list of things I want to improve 😜
Bob, you know me well 😂😂😂 In the next video you will see the front headlight cavities also looking nice and clean. It wasn't so long ago I changed the standard lights to the GTS versions so that's my excuse 👍
Nice mods! Really interesting to see the difference in preference. I sat in a 718 spyder the other day and "hated" it only because the side and rear view mirrors were squared off and not as round as the 981. Well, I also wasn't a fan of the price tag but that's by the by...
@@TDS981 likewise, yet to drive one. I've got a PDK Cayman and am missing both a manual and a convertible, something with more Pizzaz. Maybe I'll join the Boxster register soon... ;)
Love the ducktail...and the tail lights...both on my list of upgrades. Great work! I'd like to add the cameras but have basic CDR head unit....will have to look into options. Either upgrade to CDR3.1 or go full aftermarket. Prefer the OEM look....off to do some more research :-)
Thanks David, you have good taste 😂. You can add Joyeauto and cameras to your CDR31 the only difference is that your screen resolution won't be as good as the pcm.
@@TDS981 Thanks for the info! I may look into aftermarket since the $ is about the same and I'd get a lot more bang for the money...just wish they looked more OEM and came with knobs :-) Probably just start with a ducktail and tail lights anyway...my 2013 S is read and has the same wheels as yours....those appearance mods make a BIG difference.
Absolutely adore your car. I’m currently looking to change my car for a 981 GTS or Spyder. But just can’t decide! Where is it you are based in Scotland? Would love to see your car in person to help me make up my mind!
Nice video as always! Hey man get yourself a cordless impact driver for all the work. It’s painful to watch you wrestle with nut drivers and screwdrivers mate!
Nice work, is the ducktail Oem? Part number please? I see some on eBay but… no. Also, supplied painted? Picking up my basalt black at the weekend and this will be my first‘subtle’ mod with the spider/gts side indicators (part no, pls). Mine already has gts rear lights from factory.
Hi, thanks for watching again 👍 and nice to hear you bought one! Yes it's OEM they come primed. I add the part numbers for my enhancements in the description section of the videos. 👍
What a great video. Loved the classical music rather than the usual night club noise. Just like me wanting to do things that most people would never know the difference but to you and me important. Also Scotland is one of the best countries in the world. I’m not biased I’m English. But what a country. Do you have a web site to connect for mods etc. Good work thank you . 981 s manual umm what can I do to it.????
Thanks Colin, glad you liked it and appreciate the.comment. There are lots of other ideas and suggestions for you on the channel. No website but active on Instagram and here in the comments sections.
Hi, so the sensor is there and connected, using the Porsche coding software a dealer or specialist with the coding software can enable the rain sensor feature in the menus. It's a 5 min job for them.
Hi, so the sensor is there and connected, using the Porsche coding software a dealer or specialist with the coding software can enable the rain sensor feature in the menus. It's a 5 min job for them.
Hi Linda, thank you 👍. Part number is in the Ducktail video but here you are: 981 504 309 01 and brackets 981 504 643 01 and 981 504 644 01. Hope that helps 😃
I don't see why not Richard, look closely at the 718 Spyder and hopefully it's all interchangeable just like the 981. Alternatively I bet there are aftermarket solutions. One thing I know for sure it looks great and the cost doesn't matter 👍👍 😎
Another great vid! Question on the badge reapplication. My 981S was backed into 😢 But since I’m having it repaired I’m doing some bodywork upgrades, namely having the whole car resprayed its factory Aqua Blue Metallic. The template from Suncoast Parts is almost $600! Did you make your own template to get the PORSCHE curve correct?
Hi Doug, thank you but I'm sorry to hear about your car. If you remember the Ducktail video, I traced the position of the letters and the curve against the shut line on the luggage area. If you have a dealership nearby perhaps they would allow you to do something similar.
@@TDS981 That would super cool! Thanks! Btw, have you ever considered/seen a mod which replaces the steering wheel of the 981 with the 718? The 718's wheel with the drive mode dial looks so cool IMHO!
I have considered it and if I did it I'd want a smaller diameter wheel as I think the one I have is too big. Shame it's quite expensive there is something else I want more 😜
I'd read the small print of your agreement but my understanding is that a modification to a component should only impact the warranty on it, i.e. the pcm, and/or something directly associated. All that being said would anyone know of go looking for it if you had an unrelated claim?
@@TDS981 yea you are correct. I was going to purchase one from James at auto armature but I just got the car last week from OPC tonbridge and they have give me warranty and road assistance till 12/23 so didn’t want to null this.
I know the feeling Chris you want to keep everything in check but keep a good relationship with them, end of the day if you have an issue it's very unlikely that they will look for the Joyeauto and try and blame it on that. It's more important to enjoy the car the way you want it.
Well true, we know what they are like with options but I guess it's part of their charm and gives me plenty of content so I won't complain. Thanks for watching 👍
Well , don’t like the different red rear lenses ; looks worse to me . Much prefer the clear ones (which I have) . Come to that I don’t even like the duck tail spoiler either ! But each to their own . Nice video though .
I'm speechless 😂 glad you liked the video though, I don't dislike the clear ones but definitely prefer the new ones. Great to have these important choices in life eh!
@@TDS981 When I bought my boxster it came with a duck tail - initially I was pretty non plussed - but now having lived with it I love it - so its horses for courses. The tail lights - I have a black boxster - and if I could get blacked out rear tails I would - theres a black 987 cayman which I see fairly often with them - looks great. Thanks for doing these great videos. Whether its our cup of teas or not - seeing them helps us decide for what we want for ours. And Mr test drive - you need to add the custom perspex wind deflector as a pointless buy - I have not noticed any difference in wind deflection - in visibility yes (main reason) - better than the cheap mesh. But its great seeing Porsche in writing etched on it too whenever I look out my rear view mirror.
@@alanmason5307 thanks Alan appreciate the message. I did think about that and maybe something we can do in future I have something else in the pipeline which you guys will see shortly.
I can’t wait. I pick up my 2015 981 S this Friday. Some of these mods will be in my future. Now, if I can only get the car over to Scotland for a nice road trip.
The trick to getting these taillights out is using a strong but quite thin peace of string/rope, get it behind the top of the light, and give it a firm pull.
Good tip thanks 👍🏼
I can confirm that this method works really well 👍
Nice job sir. Glad you are back! Love the new taillights!
Done some of my own mods this summer. New floor mats. Aluminium fuel cap. Zunnsport grilles. Crest embossed arm rest.
Rock and roll 🥳
It's certainly addictive! Good work.
I am also slightly hindered by my warranty. Which on a 2012 991 I’m pretty chuffed to still have.
@@djones1304 as long as it doesn't impact the failure you should be ok.
Great video! Love the creative editing and locations too! Looking forward to the front/rear camera install as I've been considering doing that one.
Thanks for the feedback as always Mitch. Filming now and probably one you don't want to miss 😉
Love your content and I just found your channel. Keep up the great work 😎
Nice one, thanks for watching and leaving a comment 👍
Nice production as usual! I was off for a while as well after my crash, but I'm back at it now! Keep up the good work!
Nice to hear from you. Didn't know about the crash glad you are ok 👍
Nice to hear from you. Didn't know about the crash glad you are ok 👍
@@TDS981 Yeah, it happened at the June event. My last upload describes the situation: ua-cam.com/video/MUYL7V5cY-0/v-deo.html
The mirror looks really nice. Can give us a part number for it?
@@ac24z see video description 👍
Great lights mate, look mint!! 👍
Thanks 👍
If you take the badge off again, I would move back under the wing and get a gt4 wing for the Boxster (gt4rs wing for a 981 cayman). when you have the wing on the car, the Porsche badge below the wing looks better than under it. (just want you to get the wing! having fun watching your videos!
Daryl, thanks for your videos! They are so helpful. I'm doing all the mods by myself too. I can't wait to see the rear and front cameras installation video. Please, make them longer and more detailed. I need to know all the tips!
Hi thanks for watching and leaving a comment it's appreciated. Yes I will be working on the camera installation videos soon and I'll do my best to show you how it's done, I have to keep the balance between instructional and entertaining otherwise nobody will watch them. 👍
This is one of the BEST and most interesting Porsche channels around - THANKYOU! How on earth do you keep that car so flawless in the damp and gritty Scottish environment, simply amazing. I'm following along and doing all the wonderful and pointless mods with you on my 981CS, much appreciated, keep it going!
Thanks Izumi nice to hear. I do tend to give it a bath before I film but this year we've had a very warm and dry summer. I won't use it very often after October but I'm sure I'll have a list of things I want to improve 😜
@@TDS981 I thought you were going to say, "Oh, I never actually DRIVE it. I just go into the garage and admire it every morning for a bit." 🙂
That should be illegal
Love the passion for the 981 and brand! Keep up the awesome videos!! Giving me some interesting ideas to mod my 981 GTS
Thanks Ashlin appreciate the comment. Some more changes I'm working on which I will share shortly.
Nicely done. Your brake light cavities look super clean, like you've been there before, lol. Great looking 981.
Bob, you know me well 😂😂😂 In the next video you will see the front headlight cavities also looking nice and clean.
It wasn't so long ago I changed the standard lights to the GTS versions so that's my excuse 👍
@@TDS981 Looking forward to seeing that.
I just bought a 981 pick it up on wednesday can't wait
Nice subtle mods. They work. I especially like the new the rear view mirror. I would have never thought of that but it really is less obtrusive.
Thanks Robert. Happy modding
Nice mods! Really interesting to see the difference in preference. I sat in a 718 spyder the other day and "hated" it only because the side and rear view mirrors were squared off and not as round as the 981. Well, I also wasn't a fan of the price tag but that's by the by...
Thanks for watching Stefan, I'm yet to drive one but I don't think they offer great value for money on paper.
@@TDS981 likewise, yet to drive one. I've got a PDK Cayman and am missing both a manual and a convertible, something with more Pizzaz. Maybe I'll join the Boxster register soon... ;)
@@mamigagi top down does add something, go for it 😎
Love the ducktail...and the tail lights...both on my list of upgrades. Great work! I'd like to add the cameras but have basic CDR head unit....will have to look into options. Either upgrade to CDR3.1 or go full aftermarket. Prefer the OEM look....off to do some more research :-)
Thanks David, you have good taste 😂. You can add Joyeauto and cameras to your CDR31 the only difference is that your screen resolution won't be as good as the pcm.
@@TDS981 Thanks for the info! I may look into aftermarket since the $ is about the same and I'd get a lot more bang for the money...just wish they looked more OEM and came with knobs :-) Probably just start with a ducktail and tail lights anyway...my 2013 S is read and has the same wheels as yours....those appearance mods make a BIG difference.
Absolutely adore your car. I’m currently looking to change my car for a 981 GTS or Spyder. But just can’t decide! Where is it you are based in Scotland? Would love to see your car in person to help me make up my mind!
Nice video as always! Hey man get yourself a cordless impact driver for all the work. It’s painful to watch you wrestle with nut drivers and screwdrivers mate!
Ha ha William thanks I do have them but I'm old school. 👍
If the now redundant clear ones don’t have a local new home already let me know. Nice video as usual.
Cheers and yes they are available I think wasn't sure what to do with them.. Drop me an email testdrivescotland@gmail.com
Hi. Great videos! Are the GTS tail lights available?
They were 10 months ago I'm afraid. Sure you will find some around 👍
Nice work, is the ducktail Oem? Part number please? I see some on eBay but… no. Also, supplied painted?
Picking up my basalt black at the weekend and this will be my first‘subtle’ mod with the spider/gts side indicators (part no, pls). Mine already has gts rear lights from factory.
Hi, thanks for watching again 👍 and nice to hear you bought one!
Yes it's OEM they come primed.
I add the part numbers for my enhancements in the description section of the videos. 👍
USE A FISHING LINE BECAUSE THEY DONT SNAP EASILY AND SLIDE IN INTO THAT SPACE AROUND THE TAIL LIGHT AND PULL:) IT WORKS.
What a great video. Loved the classical music rather than the usual night club noise. Just like me wanting to do things that most people would never know the difference but to you and me important. Also Scotland is one of the best countries in the world. I’m not biased I’m English. But what a country. Do you have a web site to connect for mods etc. Good work thank you . 981 s manual umm what can I do to it.????
Thanks Colin, glad you liked it and appreciate the.comment. There are lots of other ideas and suggestions for you on the channel. No website but active on Instagram and here in the comments sections.
can you give more detail on connecting the rain sensitive wiper mod.
cheers from
Gordon
Hi, so the sensor is there and connected, using the Porsche coding software a dealer or specialist with the coding software can enable the rain sensor feature in the menus. It's a 5 min job for them.
Hi, so the sensor is there and connected, using the Porsche coding software a dealer or specialist with the coding software can enable the rain sensor feature in the menus. It's a 5 min job for them.
Love your videos but still not sure where to get the ducktail...Porsche? Part number? Thanks, I have yellow 981.
Hi Linda, thank you 👍. Part number is in the Ducktail video but here you are: 981 504 309 01 and brackets 981 504 643 01 and 981 504 644 01. Hope that helps 😃
Does the compressor thing fit in the box in the froot?
LoFi, great minds.... I had the same idea, can confirm it fits but it's slightly too high so you can't close the little flap.
Beautiful car,
👍👍👍
The ducktail looks sooooo good….do you know if you could fit one to the 718 Cayman?
I don't see why not Richard, look closely at the 718 Spyder and hopefully it's all interchangeable just like the 981. Alternatively I bet there are aftermarket solutions. One thing I know for sure it looks great and the cost doesn't matter 👍👍 😎
Back to the sea of red taillights. Interesting choice.
Big improvement on both the standard and GTS versions, not going back.
Beautiful car!
👍
A tint is a fraction of the price and looks amazing on my black 981
I'm sure it will look great at least for a while.
@@TDS981 ua-cam.com/video/g_0Ohpcul14/v-deo.htmlsi=DJiqLlXzMszcqgAW
Another great vid! Question on the badge reapplication. My 981S was backed into 😢 But since I’m having it repaired I’m doing some bodywork upgrades, namely having the whole car resprayed its factory Aqua Blue Metallic. The template from Suncoast Parts is almost $600! Did you make your own template to get the PORSCHE curve correct?
Hi Doug, thank you but I'm sorry to hear about your car. If you remember the Ducktail video, I traced the position of the letters and the curve against the shut line on the luggage area. If you have a dealership nearby perhaps they would allow you to do something similar.
@@TDS981 ok thanks. I wasn’t sure if the curve was exactly the same as the lid. Keep up the great videos!
good stuff keepitup
👍👍
IMO you should have put a black GTS badge under the PORSCHE badge to fill in the gap aka the Spyder. Too late now….
Badge went back up top, I decided it wasn't for me.
Cool! Do you have a list or the mods or links to the mods?
I can add something to the description 👍
@@TDS981 That would super cool! Thanks! Btw, have you ever considered/seen a mod which replaces the steering wheel of the 981 with the 718? The 718's wheel with the drive mode dial looks so cool IMHO!
I have considered it and if I did it I'd want a smaller diameter wheel as I think the one I have is too big. Shame it's quite expensive there is something else I want more 😜
@@TDS981 Haha what is it?? Do tell :D
Would putting a joyauto on my 991.1 GTS null the warranty which is in place until 12/23
I'd read the small print of your agreement but my understanding is that a modification to a component should only impact the warranty on it, i.e. the pcm, and/or something directly associated. All that being said would anyone know of go looking for it if you had an unrelated claim?
@@TDS981 yea you are correct. I was going to purchase one from James at auto armature but I just got the car last week from OPC tonbridge and they have give me warranty and road assistance till 12/23 so didn’t want to null this.
I know the feeling Chris you want to keep everything in check but keep a good relationship with them, end of the day if you have an issue it's very unlikely that they will look for the Joyeauto and try and blame it on that. It's more important to enjoy the car the way you want it.
not necessarily pointless, in some cases Porsche should have included on day 1, but thats a whole other conversation about our German chums :)
Well true, we know what they are like with options but I guess it's part of their charm and gives me plenty of content so I won't complain. Thanks for watching 👍
@@TDS981 hopefully I can save some cash, so I can replace my current soft top.
Sorry to hear that. Good luck
Should have said 981s cayman manual!!
Good choice 👍
Definitely get a couple of decent suction cups :)
Yes realised that when I was watching it back !
I wish you where stateside i would buy them taillights from you for $500 USA>
Ha, long gone I'm afraid 👍
Well , don’t like the different red rear lenses ; looks worse to me . Much prefer the clear ones (which I have) . Come to that I don’t even like the duck tail spoiler either ! But each to their own . Nice video though .
I'm speechless 😂 glad you liked the video though, I don't dislike the clear ones but definitely prefer the new ones. Great to have these important choices in life eh!
@@TDS981 When I bought my boxster it came with a duck tail - initially I was pretty non plussed - but now having lived with it I love it - so its horses for courses. The tail lights - I have a black boxster - and if I could get blacked out rear tails I would - theres a black 987 cayman which I see fairly often with them - looks great. Thanks for doing these great videos. Whether its our cup of teas or not - seeing them helps us decide for what we want for ours. And Mr test drive - you need to add the custom perspex wind deflector as a pointless buy - I have not noticed any difference in wind deflection - in visibility yes (main reason) - better than the cheap mesh. But its great seeing Porsche in writing etched on it too whenever I look out my rear view mirror.
@@alanmason5307 thanks Alan appreciate the message. I did think about that and maybe something we can do in future I have something else in the pipeline which you guys will see shortly.
indeed pointless
Like your comment 🤣
Music’s really getting on my nerves
@@richardcobern6287 you are getting on mine
Will be worthless from gasoline ban around the corner
Don't confuse the sale of cars versus use of existing
@@TDS981 if people were smart they'd insist a 50-75% price reduction off retail due to the inevitable ban on gas and car values plummeting
Hopefully another alternative comes into play that allows us to keep on going!
I can’t wait. I pick up my 2015 981 S this Friday. Some of these mods will be in my future. Now, if I can only get the car over to Scotland for a nice road trip.
Congratulations! Great choice, you'll love it !