996 --> headlight mod good or bad?!?

What is the general opinion about this headlight mod??

That look doesn�t do much for me. Also, be aware that Bob did this mod to his Porsche and it caused two engines to self-destruct. Need I say more? Sorry, Bob, I just couldn't help myself!

It is not for everyone, but I guess as long as you like it , it shouldnt matter what others think.

Yeh thats fine. Not to overdone. My first thought was that it looks a little 997ish.

Not my cup of tea.... But then again, I tend to have bland taste. I don't put salt or butter on my popcorn, eat baked potatoes like apples, and eat my rice plain. The "plainer" the better for me.

I'm not a huge fan, but I don't consider it "ricerish" or anything like that.

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Looks cool. Almost like it could be a 2007 model look.

I think they look pretty cool, especially since the lights on the 996 are SOOO big.

Would those affect the light beam(s) in any way? I think they would look better if they blended with the car better, instead of being able to see the outline of it so clearly- makes it look like an add-on instead of integrated.

you know I don't know either...just put them on...and actually considering to upgrade my front to the 2002 version. I have been looking at it all day and can't make up my mind.....I kind of like it, but kind of don't.....I have to walk around the car for at least a week or so, before I can make up my mind...but thanks for all the replies!!

they don't affect the beams in any way....just took the P out in the dark...to verify.....but when I attached them they fit like a glove.

I didn't really like it on Bob's car, and I think I like it even less on yours since it has even more "cutouts", sorry guy. However, that being said, I have to say I LOVE the rest of your car, it's simply breathtaking.

you guys are all A--holes..I am going to bed crying tonite!!! Like I said I have to make up my mind..kind of like them...but probably going to update the front the 2002 model..until then I WILL KEEP THEM ON MY P, BECAUSE IT IS MINE AND I CAN DO WHAT I WANT!! Just kidding....well it is mine.... I just never really liked the head lights on the 996....love the 997 headlights...

I like the headlights on the 1999-2001 996. I prefer them to the "facelift" headlights. Plus, they have a nice pedigree... the GT1.

Nicolaas, post a few more pictures outside in the daylight and also farther away from the car to give us some different views.

okay with that P I won't change the headlight either!

I like it the one recommendation I would have is to pull out the amber inside your lights turn signal and use the appropriate bulbs that will make it look even nicer. Renntech has a how to article on how to remove the amber and I have done it without too much difficulty but unfortunately I could not find the link to it.

Well, if you didn't want our honest opinion, you shouldn't have asked for feedback! You could have just posted the pics and say something like "I really like the look of the light covers!" Then we would have been honest, but not "brutally honest!" All that really matters is that you like them. If so, then keep them!

Never been of a fan of those things... But like everyone's said, if you like them, keep them! You look at your car eveyday, we don't

programmatore - your smiley is awesome... LOL... "bobs engine exploded...five times"

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Thats the one thanks toddel68.

Hate it, sorry

UGLY AS HELLZ

Sorry, I'm not a fan of that mod. I think it looks better on black than on other colors, but I still like the OEM look better.

sorry, I dont like it. just my 2 cents.

The holes for the headlight washers are really big, they will also look better when you get rid of the amber. I have the Strosek covers on mine. I'm kind of ambivalent about them now. When the 996 came out I HATED the way it looked. When it was time for me to get a a new 911 I was all set to get a 993 Targa ( I had a MY82 SC Targa ). Then I drove a 996 and saw how slick the cab version is w/the windscreen, but still couldn't get over the looks. My salesman showed me some pics of 996s that Strosek had done w/the headlight bezels and I was sold. It was the first mod I did. Now I like the early 996 headlights ( even more so then the turbo lights on narrow bodies ), they've grown on me. Do whatever you like, I'm not into bling bling wheels and spoilers - to each their own. Anyway here's a pic of the Stroseks on mine.

Wow, Rob, those look really nicely integrated. How do they attach to the car? Are they glued to the headlight glass?

Yea, you just pop the headlights out and glue them on, they came w/the glue.

They look pretty cool in my opinion. Where did you get them?

Fred Opert Racing

I'm seriously considering these. If I saw an arctic silver set on ebay I might bite. If I had a 2002 I wouldn't though.. I just don't like hte fact that my 99 looks the same as the boxter ;-) Keith

here's some other views of mine.. to each their own.. i like em with the TT bumper.. makes it a bit different... with and without...

I have to say I have been looking at them today in daylight and on black they don't look so bad By the way I was only kidding about the crying part!! I like honesty and are secure enough to hear the truth....(OR NOT!!!) LOL. I like the strosek ones, but don't liked the 2 hole things..the black ones I have follow the original lines of the headlines...just divide them into parts..... I will take some pictures tomorrow...or so in daylight outside... And if I can't get make up my mind.....a blowdryer and they come right off. The holes around the washers are not to big they outline exactly.... Keep your opinions coming and the ones who have (kind of) the same mods keep posting them...love to see them

I had them on my 99 C2. I think they look good on darker colored cars (dark blues and blacks).

I am glad I am not the only one "kind of" liking them......it takes the sophistication away a little...but I don't know if this is necessaerily a bad thing...the 911 is a sports car first! I bought mine on Ebay,,I think I paid 80 bucks plus shipping and they fit very well. And it makes the P look a little different...

by the way..don't bid against each other on these mods...soon as one auction is over, they put up a new one! I saw 2 people bidding and the units are not so hard to get....I will sell mine soon anyway! Once I make up my mind about the 996 '02 front upgrade....

Sloth - The car in the pic you posted looks awesome. How long ago did you sell it to get your Speed Yellow GT3? Can you post a couple of pics of your GT3? TIA.

I traded the C2 back in August 03. Here is the latest photo of the GT3...

So few people remember that. I actually think that the lines of the 996 headlights, both pre and post update, and the lines of the interior of the 996 are more consistent overall with the design concept of the exterior of the 996/997 than the retro round headlights and straightline interior of the 997. I like both cars, but, as a former architect, I thought the entire concept of the 996 lines held together a little better (i.e., smooth, flowing lines).

Is that a little fire I see coming from the engine bay in that second picture

SCHWEEEEET!

Great choice in rims as well !!

That looks quite nice Nicolas, I must say that the 996 headlamps have grown on me over the years ( at first I could not stomach them) but this type I agree flows quite well and it looks good. Its a personal thing for sure... BTW fantastic job you are doing! Checked out your website and I nearly went blind I must say the pics with your 996 are dazzling!!! http://www.ndbm-photo.com/ndbmbodyga...dygallery.html

Thanks DJF1...

I like it. I hope to put the same pieces on mine.

Here's a picture of my 996.2 with a head light tint, I think it works pretty good on a black car.

My subjective opinion is that those headlight mods are not good looking. see this post for different film overlays: tint overlays

I can't decide. I think it would look good if the peice was built into the headlight, so it looked more original. Since it is raised it looks like an add-on right away. I would like to see one where bondo was used to blend it into the body. But then again, that's a pretty permanent mod. ... CAN'T DECIDE!

I really like mine.

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General opinion: Treason!!! My opinion: it's your car. Paul's doesn't look too shabby.

Looks ok - but not a fan. Why do it ? Want your 996 to look like a 997? My lights have grown on me - part of the unique character of the car.

I did mine because that's how the car came. Who cares if you like it or not or if I like it or not, if you want to do it to your own car and it makes you happy, do it!

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Exactly, I don't complain about Paul converting his whole interior to Coach edition leather.