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996 Turbo Bi-xenons headlights

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YOUR RESEARCH996 Turbo Bi-xenons headlights

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Replace bulbs

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I have just changed the bulbs to Osram xenonarc D2S and they seem a little brighter and more white so nice upgrade.
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Replace projector units - makes a big difference

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Upgrading the bulbs is a good start, but you can also replace the projector units - makes a big difference.
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I have just changed the bulbs to Osram xenonarc D2S and they seem a little brighter and more white so nice upgrade.
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Replace projector units - makes a big difference

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Upgrading the bulbs is a good start, but you can also replace the projector units - makes a big difference.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

First time I've driven at night for any distance in my Turbo but thought I should say "WOW" the headlights are incredible..proper daylighters.

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The bi-xenons are ok but not even close to the LEDs on my BM 330e. I have just changed the bulbs to Osram xenonarc D2S and they seem a little brighter and more white so nice upgrade.

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Upgrading the bulbs is a good start, but you can also replace the projector units - makes a big difference. It's a bit fiddly, but perfectly doable with a little patience. https://retrofitlab.com/collections/porsche-911-996-2-986-2/products/porsche-911-996-2-2002-2005-xenon-hid-headlights

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