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I have seen early model 996s (mine is 1999) where the lower headlight lenses were either orange, or clear. Were Clear ones aftermarket only? Where can they be sourced? Can the orange lenses be changed out to clear?
Not sure if it was an option or not (mine is a late '99 and has the clears)...but i see FVD has them available.
Thanks, 9 lives. Message sent to their sales dept
Litronics option is all clear. Otherwise I am not sure how it optioned for non litronic versions. I do know that I swap the orange ones out for clear headlight assemblies for every 996 or 986 I have owned. In fact, I even have an extra set. Even with the clears they have an inner amber lens that I take out and put in a silverized amber bulb. This is called an "amberectomy" and there was a thread years ago on how to do this by our dear friend Ed (Ivan something was is RL name) on how to do it. You can see I have no orange or amber inside my headlights. In addition, you will also note in the second piture I removed the headlight washers for a cleaner look (I have the washers somewhere and will sell them at some point) but it also was necessary when I put in the turbo heat exchangers for the larger engines. I love the look without the litronic washers which are completely useless from my perspective.
I found it the amberectomy thread.... https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...rectomy-2.html
I've wanted to do this for 10 years but I've been fraidy-scared. Btw., I read that Ed (Ivangene) passed away last November. He was always very helpful on Rennlist.
Really early 99s had orange front and amber rear lenses. These cars have a dual row IMS with a low failure rate. Some prefer early 99s and orange/ambers.
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I hate to hear that. He and I started on RL about the same time.He was a good guy. RIP.
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Ed was a dear friend...he passed way to young....the PNW contingent all miss him at our breakfasts. Thanks for reminding me of his user name....RIP Ivangene!
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Yes, agreed, better without the washers. Film or clear coated?
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XPEL film on headlights....for both UV and track trash.
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