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Either the headlight covers or the tint it looks like people are trying too hard to change the look of the headlights.
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Does anyone know where these might be available? There's a video on YouTube featuring a red 996 Targa that has them and they look interesting. They give the front of the car a rounder 997 headlight appearance.
Its quite funny as mods progress, the description of the car progresses in unison.. "That's a Nice looking Car" to "That's a great Sounding car" to "Hey dude that's a bad *** car you got there" to " ****in hey dude, yo de man" to "That's one crazy mo ****in car dude" hahaha
I have them on my car and they make the car look like a 911. 996 purists hate them but there's a reason they were abandoned. Have you ever noticed there isn't a mod to make the other 45 years of 911 headlights look like a 996? The market speaks.
I just went to the place that tinted my windows....it is Las Vegas. They just put dark tint on all but the turn signal. Medium tint over turn signals but it blends.
After 6 or 7 other 911s since 1972, I just prefer the traditional headlight look.
It's just my opinion but this is one mod I have never liked. Either the headlight covers or the tint it looks like people are trying too hard to change the look of the headlights. Embrace the 996 headlights and enjoy the car.
Great. Another headlight thread. You know, given how often this topic comes up, it tells you that there are some people that dislike the look of the headlights but love driving the car.
Given that it's their car, does it TRULY matter if they choose to modify the headlight look or not? Is the 996 such a purist rare product that we have to judge how it should or shouldn't be modded?
If you want to modify it, GO AHEAD and enjoy.
If you don't like / want to modify it - I don't think it's up to any of us to try to discourage someone else from doing what they want.
They do give the car a rounder headlight appearance. But you'll immediately dislike it when you see it in person. It will not be like a 997 - the fender shape, slope of the lights, the size - its all different. I have tried this mod, and I wasn't happy.
I would suggest taking a piece of cardboard or construction paper and testing it out yourself before you spend the money on the covers. If you're ok with the look, then sure, buy the covers.. I'll wait for your opinion
The panel gaps around the headlight make this mod look bad IMO.
If you don't like the 996 headlights, either 1. buy a 997 or 2. convert the front clip to a 997.
Regarding not covering the turn signal......my ebay covers had a cutout for the turn signals. I have a black car so covered this with a black piece of paper thin plastic or tinted plastic and the orange signal shines right through. When not flashing it looks black. Texas annual inspection laws require not covering a turn signal but I take it to a clueless gas station and when they see the orange flash don't distinguish it from non-996 911's.
Regarding the comment above that if you don't like the 996 headlights get a different model, I disagree. 996's have modern technology and are the cheapest generation you can buy. I absolutely advocate a few hundred-dollar-cosmetic mod to make a great inexpensive car look awesome.
I like the look of mine as they are. They do remind me of a cat or some Asian eyes, however.
Never, ever, not once had anyone say they don't like 'em, other than people on a few select web forum sites.
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Looks good on black cars if you want the traditional 911 headlight look and cheap to do with tint. On all other colors, looks like crap. They have some covers they sell on ebay that are plastic stick on ones you have to get painted. Personally, I like the looks of my 996 headlights. Regardless, a 996 is still a 996. Not a slam, I think they look great on black....but you can still tell what it is......tint on the headlights.
I agree. Many say that the Mk-I's look like fried eggs. I tried to see what my car looks like with Bangers & Mash instead. Kind of a good look, I think.
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Yep - me too AND I have to say that there was a time that it bugged me a bit but y'know given the chance to drive such an awesome car that bugging has diminished to nothing. I too take the inspiration from the GT1 and remember when the 996 came out as the first water pumper with weird lights...and I seem to recall them winning some awards for the design and engineering of that headlight pod too.....true the public has spoken and we generally prefer the round look but still there's nothing to be ashamed of for sure.
To the OP - I do like the look of your car with the tint - cool mod!
Before I got my car, while looking, I thought I'd do this mod or get a MkII. Once I bought my MkI, they grew on me and I actually like them especially as an homage to the GT1. Funny how perspectives change. I thought the lack of glove box would be a big nuisance, but don't miss it with the big door pockets. When I had my 964, I used to think the 996 aero taco wings were goofy, but now it's my favorite part of the car.
No waves from Beatles.....yet.
Two Pics to show the look I was seeking. I know it is personal what each person likes but I just wanted to show what I did.
As the owner of a 964 cab which was my daily driver from '04 until 2013, I am amazed what a great car the 996 is. I was reluctant to buy because of all of the Ims issues but when I found one with LN upgrade and 10k miles on a new engine, I had to buy it. I look forward to every chance to drive it. It makes my daily commute a treat.
Without trying to make it a 997 wannabe and preserve some of the 996 fried egg nature, I plan to black out the internal bits behind the lense like this GT1. Personally I think it still makes it look more aggressive while distinguishing it just enough from a stock 996 headlight.
When I was looking at 911's and oblivious to all the headlight nonsense, I actually thought the 996 was the newest design. Obviously as I researched more I realised it wasn't but I like the lights. This is an example to me of tradition standing in the way of progress. I don't like the oval lamps for oval lamps sake. They should serve a purpose. The 996 headlights are well designed, well integrated and must result in less drag than the lip on the unnecessary retro style lamps. Do you see ferrari's continuing with daytona or pop up style headlamps, no, why? Because they're old fashioned, they have their place IN HISTORY. It's nonsense, I love the design of my c4s from all angles and couldn't give a **** what some air cooled or 997/991 aircooled wannabe thinks. We've got the boldest car, freshest design, they're just following the pack...losers ;-)
Ps 'that doesn't mean I dislike or disapprove of mod's people do to their cars, it's a car, a toy really, do what you want and enjoy, who gives a stuff what anyone left in your dust thinks'
Tinted vinyl film for headlights 996/986. Partial cover to highlight only the transparent area of headlights and fog. Color similar to the side direction indicator lens. Designed to be cut on printer plotter, without blade and risk to damaging the acrylic of headlamp.
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2001 986 Boxster S, Black/Black/Black, Manual
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2003 Targa-I know I'm in the minority, bu I kinda dig the wider lens look.
I'm not going to mess with the original lights design simply because I kinda dig how it looks. It appear wide, more dynamic, and time period specific. Also, I tend not to mess with something that was given 1000's of hours of development, there is a certain look to it and its more than just the shape. I do like the '70's and '80's pronounced bug eye look, but that look is also time specific. They are raised and more vertical...that's the magic, not just the oval shape. By making 996's lights oval, that verticality is missing and so is the charm.
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