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YOUR RESEARCHCan you put round headlights on a 996?
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I never considered a "cover" would get me to round headlights but now that you guys have hipped me to them I have read the threads and checked ebay and the web.
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I never considered a "cover" would get me to round headlights but now that you guys have hipped me to them I have read the threads and checked ebay and the web.
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I'm surfing for a 996 mod that would accomodate some round headlights and all i've found are conversions that make a 996 look like a 997 with bumbers and hoods etc. Has anyone seen any set of parts that would be a little less drastic? I don't want a whole 997 look, just like round headlights. Thanks!
I never considered a "cover" would get me to round headlights but now that you guys have hipped me to them I have read the threads and checked ebay and the web. Looks like Directcartoys.com has painted ones for $250. Anyone know anything about these vs. the others that are $600+? The cheaper option is to by some $50-$100 ones and them paint them. I think I would rather opt for them painted. I know there not for everyone but after looking at your pics I think they look great.
In 6speed is someone who has tinted his mkI's headlamp surroundings, looked almost decent on a black car. Basically like those covers, but smoother and without blinker/foglight clears.
Here's a photo of mine... the previous owner did the install, so I don't know much about them and cannot give you much info.
I was told that they were Gemballa. There are several sources in slightly different styles and prices, so shop around.
I think I'm the only one that looks at the 996 Mk. 1 and already sees round headlights. The headlight portion of the housing is round and the rest of the housing has always reminded me of the Italian-style headlamp covers that you see on old Ferraris.
Course, maybe I'm just weird...
You probbaly are nuts but thats beside the point, I like the Mk II lights as well, and the Mk 1's look fine as well, had no issue with them when I had my Boxster S
I think the MKII light are mean looking, but I'll admit both a bias and that I didn't like them as much until I first popped one out and realized what a great piece of engineering that assembly is! The only thing I don't like is how useless both the fogs and the lamp washers are.
++1... I don't know where I mentioned it last - but to me, the 993 and 997 headlights look a little too much like VW Bug headlights... The knock was supposed to be that you couldn't tell the difference between a Boxster and a 996 Cab... whatever... never bothered me...
Rudy
and the fact the the inner lens burn if you buy brighter bulbs, the outer lens cannot be bought as a replacement part when they become weathered, and even the stupid blinker sockets that are turned in a manner to "catch water" cannot be bought as a spare replacement part when they rust out (though if you are really lucky and a junk yard is willing, you are in business)
I have owned 3 sets of headlights now and I am very happy with the ones I have now......
unless I find a deal on some lits
Whew, and I thought I was the only one that was fine with the headlights. Funny, if you are a non-Porsche person, chances are about 90% you would think the 996 is a newer style based on the headlights.
Yes Ted, that round headlight on the yellow GT1 you posted looks sweet. I have a black car so thinking about buying the headlight cover with two ports--one for the headlight and one for the blinker and fog. Then maybe dropping some dark tint behind the headlight cover over the secondary port for the blinker and fog lamp to give the apprearance of a single headlight port. Still thinking about it. Will likely buy the covers and then place some film under it temporarily to make sure the blinker is still visible when on--could care less about the fog.
