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you can replace the burnt part, but you need to take apart the whole lens.
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Best option for inexpensive aftermarket front lights?
Replace with another matched
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On the car about 2 years then I replace both with another matched set.
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Set redone retrofit labs and the throw is amazing
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I have a few sets I’m about to list but I will give you first crack $800 for the led $700 for the litronics because small hairline crack in passenger side I’m selling because I had 3rd set redone retrofit labs and the throw is amazing
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Use passenger side light or do i opt
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If they are both indeed OEM do I try and hunt down a clean used passenger side light or do I opt for a new matched set?
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Set redone retrofit labs and the throw is amazing
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I have a few sets I’m about to list but I will give you first crack $800 for the led $700 for the litronics because small hairline crack in passenger side I’m selling because I had 3rd set redone retrofit labs and the throw is amazing
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Seems used prices on Ebay for stock headlights are ~$600 - $900, OP could probably get away with just changing the one side, then wet sanding / coating both and they should match pretty close.
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Proud new owner of a 1999 996 and the front lights are an issue. Pretty sure that the lights are OEM as they are marked Bosch.
However the passenger light lens is burnt and my mechanic tells me that the previous owner likely installed a higher wattage bulb and that was the result?
If they are both indeed OEM do I try and hunt down a clean used passenger side light or do I opt for a new matched set?
I must admit that I love the look of some aftermarket sets from Aliexpress and the like. How is the fit and reliability?
Any suggestions would be very welcomed.
Single lights are easy enough to find on eBay. I think keeping a stock OEM light is the way to go. Find a matching light, clean them up and they'll look like new.
I don't have any experiences w/ aftermarket, but I have heard less than glowing reviews about some of them.
I bought OEM 2003 Boxster headlights for my 99 before switching back to the original ambers.
The Boxster headlights were much cheaper than the 911 units (around 1K for the set) and I�m sure most people couldn�t tell the difference.
I didn't think there was an actual difference? Seems used prices on Ebay for stock headlights are ~$600 - $900, OP could probably get away with just changing the one side, then wet sanding / coating both and they should match pretty close.
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If you want cost effective - buy 986 headlights like philbert996 suggested.
can get new oem units for around $1k for both.
the difference between 986/996 headlights is very minor (inner reflector striped vs crosshatched)
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/por...et-98663113214
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/por...et-98663113114
The big question is do the current headlight work correctly? If so, get your mind off blemishes and on having fun driving the best sports car on the planet. Btw... Porsche don't have blemishes, they have patina.
Thank you for the link!
Odd how it does not list the 1999 996 as a correct fit on either link though? Were all Boxster and 996 lights interchangeable ?
And here's the halogen for an 03, $1500 each!!!
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/por...or-99663105551
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/por...or-99663105651
From 2000 C4. On the car about 2 years then I replace both with another matched set. Has been posted on PCA Mart @ $900
Let me know if you are interested
If you want cost effective - buy 986 headlights like philbert996 suggested.
can get new oem units for around $1k for both.
the difference between 986/996 headlights is very minor (inner reflector striped vs crosshatched)
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/por...et-98663113214
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/por...et-98663113114
I may well go ahead and order these all clear 986 Boxster lights for my '99 996.
The website states that they are NOT compatible with my vehicle?
Would any of you kind folks chime in an verify the actual fit and compatibility please?
I have a few sets I’m about to list but I will give you first crack $800 for the led $700 for the litronics because small hairline crack in passenger side I’m selling because I had 3rd set redone retrofit labs and the throw is amazing
Led on my car
Litronics on my car
Can you expound on what you mean by had done by retrofit labs? Did they just install that kit or did they refurbish the whole light? I got most of the yellowing out of my lights, but there�s a little bit on the inside I�d like to address.
No I had a 3rd set that were excellent and polished to which I added the retrofit system
that’s why I’m selling the others
but there is a rennlister that’s a us rep for them that I believe will rebuild your lights
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