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YOUR RESEARCHClear headlights - need advice
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Ive installed 2 sets including the ones on my own car that had original halogens.
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Here is another thread from a different user who did the same as I did and later installed the auto leveling module.
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The only thing you don't have is auto leveling so you have to adjust the light manually with the manual adjustments.
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new or used (some used will be scratched and have oxidation)?
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Have a 2000 996 C4 cab and am about to get it painted and want to change
the headlights out for the Totally clear (no orange).
Have been told the 2002 -2005 will not fit. They are a different shape I am told.
I am trying to find out if these lights (clear) were made for the '99-2001 cars.
Or would like to hear what some others have done. Have seen some new clear headlights on Ebay but the price is very high.
I welcome any advice you can offer.
Yes, you DON'T want the 996 turbo style or Mk2 Carrera type headlight enclosures.
Questions...
1. Litronics (i.e. HID) or halogen type?
2. OEM or aftermarket?
3. new or used (some used will be scratched and have oxidation)?
Hey guys thanks for your imput. From what I have read I don't think the HIDs are a good selection. THink I would go with Halogen aftermarket.
Does anyone know who makes aftermarkets? I want new headlights.
DEPO was one of the companies making an aftermarket projector style enclosure for the Mk1.
part#HLPOR996LEDCHR
I believe you might be able to snag some on eBay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Carrera-911-...lWhOh~&vxp=mtr
A good set of used OEM Litronics...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PORSCHE-996-...lXw3gS&vxp=mtr
or...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PORSCHE-BOXS...FXGmI1&vxp=mtr
Any reason you are opposed to the litronics?
Personally, I would get a used set and have them professionally stripped and coated. A small detail I would pay attention to is the gasket that goes around the perimeter. Over time it will deteriorate and cannot be purchased separately.
I actually just did this a few weekends ago. I found the task to be very simple and strait forward once I figured out where the adjustment screws were. Does your car currently have litronic head lights?
If you are patient you can find used litrnonics on eBay or craigslist for cheap. About 300 dollars each. Condition may vary but you could have them polished up and left like new. Thats what I did. Mine look basically new.
Litronic headlights were an option, not standard. If he has halogens, it's a lot more work than just swapping the headlights. He'll need an additional wire harness, control unit, sensors, etc.
He can still do projector style aftermarket headlights but NOT the Porsche Xenon HID based system (i.e. Litronic) which Sweet Vic makes a great point about... it's more than just plug and play if the car is the base halogen system.
You are incorrect. They are plug and play. Ive installed 2 sets including the ones on my own car that had original halogens.
With the Litronics installed.
I noticed this to be true as well, Has anyone done anything unique to repair? It appears when it finally deteriorates to the point that allows water to enter it could damage the electronics and connection points inside.
You don't lose high beams. You have a low beam Xenon and High beam halogen.
The only thing you don't have is auto leveling so you have to adjust the light manually with the manual adjustments. Works perfectly. Ive done it twice and my car works like this currently.
Here is another thread from a different user who did the same as I did and later installed the auto leveling module.
http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...-leveling.html
HERES A GUIDE TO DOING A LITRONIC SWAP.
http://986forum.com/forums/general-d...ug-play-2.html
I stand corrected. Thank you Moe! I was basing my comment on some of my previous cars that had Xenon HID options. If you tried to convert the halogen to Xenon projector HID style, the car would return a MIL and the headlights wouldn't function properly. Probably had something to do with the electrical load differences between the ballast based HID and the standard halogen tungsten based lights.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-Boxste...-/291487091461
(The ad says "Porsche Boxster", but they are the same as 996)
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And and on the other end of the spectrum...these are a completely custom HID build.
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